Dates: 31st January – 5th February 2026
For further information about this expediton contact president@lbt.org.au
Information
How to sign-up for the Safari – We use Forms to get information from you. Links (in blue) will be added when each form is available
- Step 1 – >>add yourself to the mailing list<< to receive updates as we post them.
- Step 2 – Complete an >>Expression of Interest form<<
- Step 3 – Read the >>Terms and Conditions<<
- Step 4 – >>Pay for your participation<<
- Step 5 – >>Join the WhatsApp Group<<
Maps, Videos etc
This is the planned itinerary but it could change at short notice if we have bad weather.
Assemble in Franklin, and then a short hop down to Waterloo Bay where there is good bush camping on JP’s peninsula. Next day to Charlotte’s and stay two nights so we have an opportunity to make excursions from there. Next across the mouth of the Huon for a night in Dover. Back to Waterloo for another night and then home to Franklin.
Cost is $750 – $150 per night – to cover catering, logistics, organisation etc.
Latest News
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- SOS26: a quick wrap up
On Thursday evening the sailors and rowers returned to to Franklin after 6 days away on the Sail Oar Safari. The Tawe Nunnugahs of the last 20 years have set a very high bar for these LBT multi-day expeditions, but SOS26 easily vaulted over it with a great time had by all – or at… Read more: SOS26: a quick wrap up - How far is it from Dover to Waterloo Bay?
If you are in Monty tacking into a head wind a LONG way. Thanks to David Paget for the tracking information. She made it under her own sail – no steam involved. - SOS26 Day 1
Preparation of all sorts for SOS26, particularly getting the food organised, had been going on for weeks, but reached a crescendo on Saturday morning. Many of the boats were congregated around the pontoon. A briefing was held, before taking off at 10am to take advantage of the outgoing tide. Getting down to Shipwrights Point necessitated… Read more: SOS26 Day 1 - From the Prez
Dear SOS26 Participants, As we are getting ready for the SOS26, it is worthwhile keeping thefollowing in mind. We will be departing from Franklin at the LBT aiming for 10AM (briefing9h30, with further details and an update weather forecast). It isimportant that everyone stays together, so that our safety boats can beeffective. Yes, the Huon… Read more: From the Prez - Bringing your own boat to SOS26?
If you are bringing your own boat please send a picture of it to president@lbt.org.au to assist our safety boats with identification. - WhatsApp group for SOS26
Tom Stevens writes: Here is the invite link to join the >>SOS26-All members group<< on WhatsApp. WhatsApp has been used on previous raids with great success and provides group text messaging functionality between members. It is great for sharing information or for asking for assistance. What’s app has increased functionality this time around and now allows for multiple… Read more: WhatsApp group for SOS26 - Safety equipment
Skippers will be required to check that they have safety equipment for smooth waters aboard their boats as outlined by MAST in the summary below. - Conditions for participating in SOS26
Those participating in SOS26 should read the fine print >>here<< . The brief summary provided says: However there is more – only a couple of pages – and you should read it. By placing your order on the LBT booking site you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted the Conditions of Participation; that… Read more: Conditions for participating in SOS26 - Payment for the Sail Oar Safari (SOS26)
On January 6th all those who are registered to participate in this event (not including volunteers) should have received an email requesting payment. If you did not please contact president@lbt.org.au – we need to ensure that everybody can communicate. If you intend participating and have NOT paid you can do so online now at >>the… Read more: Payment for the Sail Oar Safari (SOS26) - SOS26 Expression Of Interest
If you wish to participate is the Sail or Safari (31st January – 5th February 2026) complete the Expression of Interest Form >>here<<. As the descriptor at the head of this form states: ‘Completing this EOI does not commit you to anything or mean you have booked or reserved a place – this will be… Read more: SOS26 Expression Of Interest - Announcing the 2026 Sail Oar Safari
We are proposing to run a ‘miniRaid’ January 31st – February 2026 for those of us who can’t wait until the next Tawe Nunnugah. Planning is very much in the initial phase, but a >>Safari Home Page<< has been set up, and you can join the mailing list there. The plan is to assemble in… Read more: Announcing the 2026 Sail Oar Safari
