Posts Archive – THE LIVING BOAT TRUST

2024

Monday, October 14 : Working Bee
Lots of sandin’ an scrapin’ and paintin’ got done on Saturday’s working bee, along with the installation of a post on the pontoon to make it easier to get in an out of boats. Thanks crew. Pics from JP Scheerlinck.
Friday, October 11 : Working bee this coming Saturday 12th
Come along after 10am – morning and afternoon sessions. This activity has been organised by the rowing group, so there will be an emphasis on things Skiff.
Friday, October 11 : Mediterranean Monday night
What’s your favourite – Italian, Spanish, Greek, Lebanese, North African? Take your pick and bring a dish along, after 6pm with something to drink and $5 for the kitty. With any luck we will end up with all desserts. Last Monday was a treat for we sweet-tooths.
Tuesday, October 8 : Minutes from LBT Committee October Meeting
Read them <<here>>, To see the agenda that was being worked to read it <<here>>.
Tuesday, October 8 : 15 years rowing celebration
See the flyer for details.
Saturday, October 5 : tn25 – AWBF applications close very soon
If you are bringing your own wooden boat for the tn25 Raid or Return Raid and want to moor it with our fleet of small Raid boats in Watermans Dock during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival you must submit an Expression of Interest to the AWBF now. The AWBF has extended the application period for […]
Saturday, October 5 : tn25 – what to bring for camp
We are being asked what people need to bring with them on the Raid. Later we will send out more details but for now it may help if we give a short summary of the domestic arrangements. We provide everything needed to have comfortable meals, including marquees, tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery and, most important […]
Friday, October 4 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day Saturday Oct 5
Could be a good day to get down there and see what is going on, particularly if you take a boat. See the details <<here>>.
Friday, October 4 : Good news for the On the Water Program
Tasports have approved the grant application submitted by JP, so there will be extra funding for Thanks Tasports, and thanks JP for organising and writing the application. All of this should encourage those of us who are thinking about volunteering for this program to hop off the fence and sign up using <<this form>>. We […]
Thursday, October 3 : Monday night dinner: from the British Isles
First daylight saving meal of the season, but unfortunately the weather report does not encourage al fresco dining. British fair this week. Given that chicken tikka marsala is apparently the national dish (invented in Glasgow) we aren’t limited to roast beef or smoked cod (those are welcome too). Bring along your favourite, $5 for the […]
Wednesday, October 2 : New ribs for Punto
Punto is in the Shed for care and maintenance, and on Tuesday Pete, Steve and Bob were on the job replacing some cracked ribs.
Tuesday, October 1 : Information for Coxswains on the Huon River
Lorrie Harrison has provided a detailed guide: read it <<here>>.
Monday, September 30 : Does your mooring need servicing?
The mooring boat is in town.
Monday, September 30 : AWBF September newsletter
Read it <<here>>. They are looking for volunteers, which would be a fine and fun thing to do.
Saturday, September 28 : Safety boat for the LBT
Mike Dredge has offered to sell us his old tinny at a very generous price, and Endra O’May took it out for a test spin. No disrespectful comments please – a lot of aluminium trees died to make this boat.
Saturday, September 28 : A gleaming Flying Fifteen
Sneak around the back of the Wooden Boat Centre and check it out. The hull has been completed, faired and painted.
Thursday, September 26 : Castle Forbes Bay Annual Landcare Quiz
What? CFB Annual Quiz When? Saturday 12th October Quiz starts promptly at 6.30pm Also BYO BBQ from 5pm (if you’d like to join us) Where? CFB Recreation Club, 33 Meredith Street, Castle Forbes Bay Why? For […]
Thursday, September 26 : Free plans for L’il Nip
Garry McDonald spotted this catamaran tender and liked it and the price of the plans. Get them from Duckworks: https://duckworks.com/lil-nip-plans/
Thursday, September 26 : Monday night dinner – NOT a BBQ
Those of us who set our calendars by the LBT Monday night dinner schedule are in for a shock. No ‘end of month’ BBQ. We can cope: we will have daylight saving to deal with soon, so this will be good practice. Instead of of doing for ourselves Andy Ritchie will be our celebrity chef. […]
Thursday, September 26 : Happy Birthday John Young
Great to see John Young’s 90th birthday celebrated on the front page of the Huon News. Get your copy and read all about it.
Wednesday, September 25 : The LBT has a new Committee
The main item of business at the AGM last Saturday night was to elect a new committee. Here it is. Congratulations to those who have taken these positions. Once they get organised there will be further announcements regarding subcommittees etc. Read further information about committee policies and procedures <<here>>. The draft minutes for the AGM […]
Friday, September 20 : Yukon news
Chris Butler and Jo Duffy have been to visit David and Ea, and Chris writes: “FOR SALE”. The re-greened Yukon moored at the Rudkobing wharf (the home of her two-year fit-out prior to circling the globe) on the island of Langeland off the coast of Denmark. A short ferry ride away, on the much smaller […]
Thursday, September 19 : Monday night BBQ coming up
Hopefully there will be some left overs from the post AGM festivities to supplement this meal – food is always better if it has been cooked and left to ‘rest’ for a while. Bring along your contribution to share, something for the hotplate and $5 for the kitty, after 6pm. With the weather the way […]
Thursday, September 19 : Registering boats at the Wooden Boat Festival
We notice that it is now too late to register an ‘on the water’ boat, but you can still put one on the hard, or in the model boat exhibition. Maybe Paul Frost will be tempted to enter his ‘Cartela’, or one of his other beautiful boats.
Thursday, September 19 : Electronics on Viking almost done
Pete Shimeld continues to beaver away, and tells us it is now down to details.
Thursday, September 19 : LBT AGM 2024: Final Call
You might have missed it: Find all related documents <<here>> Come along and you will for ever more be able to say ‘I was there when Peter Laidlaw gave his final president’s report’. AGENDA:
Wednesday, September 11 : Next Monday night, curry night
We nautical types know that the engine that really got international trade moving was the spice trade, the Dutch East Indies and all that, but apparently our knowledge of history is only partial, and the trade in Indian spices to Europe goes back to Roman times when it was huge. There is a new (and […]
Wednesday, September 11 : Expedition to the Tamar
Dennis Muscovich writes: ‘Row from Georgetown to Launceston. 2 days/ 3 nights. Last Week in October. Open to all members but limited spaces. Contact Dennis 0428 364 178‘
Wednesday, September 11 : Skiff Working Bee 12th October
Mike Hewitt writes: 'There will be a Skiff working bee on the 12th of October starting at 10am at the LBT. This is a Saturday morning and we hope to have a lot of rowers available to help. Please inform your group members and encourage them to participate. A bbq lunch is on the agenda […]
Tuesday, September 10 : An historic moment
The afternoon of September 10 2024. Big Phil directed traffic, Pete Shimeld hooked up the motor, and Viking’s propeller turned for the first time is decades! It is eleven years since Viking has been on the water. She may have a bit of taking up to do when she goes in the briny in the […]
Sunday, September 8 : ‘Little blue boat’ coming to Franklin
A few months ago a ‘boaty’ story that hit the news was the imminent demise of a small yacht moored for decades in Montrose Bay. See for instance this item from the ABC). Its claim to fame was that it was part of the landscape of the Derwent River, in the eye line as cars […]
Friday, September 6 : Monday night dinner Sept 9: Mediterranean
We recently participated in one of ‘those’ pizza discussions which nearly came to blows. Is pineapple a permissible ingredient? If you put pineapple on your pizza bring it along to the LBT dinner on Monday night after 6pm and be prepared for some lively debate. If you don’t like pineapple (or pizza) come anyway with […]
Thursday, September 5 : On the Water with Franklin School
Mike Dredge has been in contact with headmaster James Milne up at Franklin Primary, and we are expecting the kids down for the annual rowing program on all four Fridays in November. We would love to have your assistance, either in the boats or out. If you want to participate please submit your name <<here>>. […]
Wednesday, September 4 : Where did all the boats go?
Normally our pontoons support a healthy population of boats, following the dictum that a wharf (or pontoon) abhors a vacuum. This week it is strangely empty. There is an explanation: Saturday night’s westerly gale sent it off on little wander into the river. Fortunately the safety chain held, and by Sunday afternoon everything was back […]
Saturday, August 31 : AWBF August newletter
Read all about it <<here>>. Of particular import to those who want a boat in the Festival is that registrations close SOON. Register <<here>>.
Friday, August 30 : Monday dinner: Pommy grub
The first Monday in spring, so we are informed, but the BOM forecaster has other ideas. So tailor your culinary offerings to what you think is appropriate – winter warming stodge or something seasonal to celebrate spring. Just make it British, and bring $5 for the kitty and something to drink.
Wednesday, August 28 : Water, water everywhere
A very high tide met a flood coming down the river with the inevitable consequences. Pics from Zainab.
Tuesday, August 27 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee August meeting
You can read them <<here>>.
Monday, August 26 : Incidents, Hazards and Improvements
The best way to get the attention of the Committee for something that you think needs correcting around the LBT is to submit the details through the online form that has been provided for this purpose. If you scroll down on the LBT homepage there are a couple of very obvious buttons on the right […]
Friday, August 23 : Monday night BBQ coming up
Time to gather around the hotplate and have a deep and meaningful about the virtues of thin versus thick sausages, which brand of tomato sauce is best, whether fried onions enhance or detract etc. Bring something to char, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
Friday, August 23 : Nominating for the LBT Committee
On the notice board inside the Shed there is a big red arrow pointing to a collection of blank committee nomination forms. Four have already been completed – see them <<here>>. That leaves eight more positions to fill. PLEASE CONSIDER. In particular we are seeking a SECRETARY.
Friday, August 23 : Living Boat Trust AGM 2024 Sept 21
Agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the Living Boat Trust Inc, 2024 6:00 pm 21st Sept, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin TAS 7113 (We plan to follow the meeting with a BBQ)
Wednesday, August 21 : Heads down, bums up on Tuesday
The pictures say it all.
Sunday, August 18 : How seaworthy is your small boat?
A recent item in Small Craft Advisor alerted us to the online test you can do to make this assessment. In a recent post they make the point that ‘small’ does not necessarily mean unsafe. They cite the example of a small boat grounded in a tricky river entrance which was freed simply by hopping […]
Sunday, August 18 : Passionate young shipwrights
Nice article in Southern Wooden Boat Sailing about Tasmanian Shipwrights and Co at the Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering. One of the owners is Nathan O’Neil who did the course at the Wooden Boat Centre a couple of years ago. They are apparently looking for an apprentice. Read all about it <<here>>.
Sunday, August 18 : Getting the boats ready for Tawe Nunnagah
Gavin is sorting out the navigation lights on Shannon.
Saturday, August 17 : ‘Ice and fire’ at the Palais Thursday 22nd August
Barbara Dawson points out this free documentary which should be of interest to many local LBT members. Date and time: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (be on time!) Join Save Our Marine Life, Environment Tasmania and the Australian Marine Conservation Society for a free screening of Ice and Fire: Protecting Australia’s […]
Thursday, August 15 : The Franklin Frosties
For some of us the right time for swimming in the Huon comes maybe in February after it has had a whole summer to warm up. Michelle Crawford and her friends reckon any time is fine – even now. My God. She has an item about the joys in the ABC news – read it […]
Thursday, August 15 : Monday night curry night
Time for something from the subcontinent – curry, samosas, dal, palau, gulab jamun, you choose. Bring along your dish to share, $5 for the kitty and something to drink. Alternatively, if you have run out of culinary inspiration bring $20 instead of a dish and with any luck you will get fed. After 6pm at […]
Thursday, August 15 : LBT Committee minutes and next meeting
The draft minutes for the July meeting can be found <<here>>. The next meeting is on August 22nd: an agenda is being prepared <<here>>. This may well be the last meeting before the AGM. Don’t forget to nominate for a committee position. There are printed forms pinned to the notice board at the Shed, or […]
Tuesday, August 13 : We almost did it properly in the ‘old’ days
Brian Marriott has unearthed some photos from the early noughties which will make a nice addition to the LBT collection. Amongst them is a record of the launch of Swiftsure at the end of November 2004, which, it appears, involved the sacrifice of some red wine rather than the traditional champagne. Tut tut. Paula Wriedt […]
Sunday, August 11 : 2024 LBT AGM documents folder
For every AGM we create a folder of relevant documents, which has the forms, the agenda, reports etc for the upcoming meeting, and which remains as a history of that year. See the 2024 folder here and download nomination forms from it so you can propose some of the many worthy LBT members of your […]
Sunday, August 11 : Solar for ‘Raid’ boats?
Small Craft Advisor has a nice article about how steady improvements in solar technology over the last decade has made this technology much more practical for use in small boats. Read all about it here. If this really takes off one of the things we will have to get used to is a new boat […]
Friday, August 9 : First Aid Course
Sirpa Loevendie from the Wooden Boat Centre writes: ‘We are setting up a first aid course for volunteers and employees and should have extra spots available for LBT people. I am waiting to hear back regarding a pricing for the CPR refresher course, but the full First Aid and refresher is $150 per person. The […]
Thursday, August 8 : Monday night dinner August 12
It’s back to the Med for culinary inspiration for this coming Monday, which provides a pretty wide taste palette ( the Levant to the east, Spain to the west, North Africa to the south, and enumerable cuisines to the north). Come along with your offering, plus $5 for the kitty and something to drink.
Thursday, August 8 : Casting eyes to the north
At Monday night dinner we heard about Matt Gogarty’s plans for a holiday in some islands off Sumatra, which lead to Piet Lundstedt regaling us with taies of visiting another Indonesian island, Madura, which is a serious wooden boat building centre. If you are feeling like some armchair travel in a warmer climate you might […]
Thursday, August 8 : Punto in the workshop
Punto has come in for some TLC after several years out in the elements and being actively used. Looks like the interior paint has held up reasonably well, but the varnish not so much. Also the transom knees need replacing and if you look to the stern of the boat you can see this job […]
Thursday, August 8 : No sooner said than done
We reported last week that Nick Whyatt and the crew were planning to cure the leaks in the Flying 15 by covering the boat with a dynel sheath, and when we visited the Wooden Boat Centre this week it had already happened. That green tape is the waterline, so they must already be thinking about […]
Thursday, August 8 : Do you recognise this canoe?
Glen Johnson writes:
Friday, August 2 : Monday Dinner 5th August: it’s British
t is still very British weather, so lets have a cookup that will warm us up. Bring along your black pudding, mashy peas, rice pudding etc to share (plus $5 for the kitty and something to drink) and we will enjoy the new heaters in the Shed.
Thursday, August 1 : Look what’s happened to the Flying Fifteen!
We’d been scratching our heads about what to do about the leak(s) in the Flying Fifteen when Nick Whyatt and the team at the Wooden Boat Centre took over. No messing about: here is what the boat used to look like: and here she is now – stripped bare. Those planks are Huon Pine to […]
Wednesday, July 31 : Them weeders is a tough lot
It might have been sunny, but the frost was still thick on the ground when Endra O’May took the Tas Land Conservancy party out to North Egg Island to chase down Spanish Heath. The recent rain had brought the water table up too so it was a boggy business, but they persevered. Mind you they […]
Monday, July 29 : Vale Lew Sweatman
Lew’s sister Bronwen contacted us with the sad news news that he passed away (of natural causes) whilst building boats up in New South Wales. Apart from being a larger than life character, Lew is possibly best remembered as one of the main builders at the Wooden Boat Centre of ‘Belle’, commissioned by the world […]
Thursday, July 25 : End of month BBQ coming up
We were able to practise our barbecue skills this week, lets really make ’em count when we gather for our Monday night meal. The usual, something for the grill, something to share, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty. And if you really can’t cook (shame) bring $20 and hope for indulgence.
Wednesday, July 24 : LBT AGM 21st September: Committee positions
At its July meeting the committee set September 21 as the date for the AGM, at which time the old committee will stand down and a new committee will be voted in. This year in particular there is an opportunity for renewal and change. We will be looking for a new president and a new […]
Tuesday, July 23 : Viking
Pete Shimeld was up to his ears in Viking electrics on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 23 : Painting Abel Tasman
Now that the hull is sealed up Bob and Pete are applying a coat of paint to Abel Tasman. The colours have been chosen to match the original (circa 1970) scout livery. Pic from Glenys Bounday
Friday, July 19 : Escapee dinghies
There was a very high tide on Friday evening. A couple of dinghies (not ours) have taken the opportunity to make a run for it – to Wattle Grove. If you recognize them contact Gary McDonald at Huon Yacht club – 0408 434 549
Friday, July 19 : Committee Meeting 24th July
An agenda is being prepared here. If you want to catch up on what business has recently been addressed see the minutes for the last meeting here.
Friday, July 19 : A familiar face (and a familiar boat)
A recent video in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s ‘Folks and Boats’ series features Saul Davidson talking about the restoration of his Hartley 16. Watch it here. For those who haven’t participated in Tawe Nunnugah and don’t know Saul, he has been one of our intrepid safety boat operators on a number of Raids.
Thursday, July 18 : Monday night BBQ dinner coming up
It is a long month so we will have a couple of barbecues to end it. Quite right and very nautical too – Long John Silver’s nickname was Barbecue. Come along with your snags and kebabs for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
Thursday, July 18 : On the water? No, in the water
Who says it is too cold to go in the water in Tassie in winter? You just have to be wearing the right clobber. Last weekend two of Endra’s young friends prevailed on her to take them scalloping at Shoal Bay, Maria Island in her boat Nord. They did alright too – not much competition.
Thursday, July 18 : South Passage
There is a nice article in Southern Wooden Boat Sailing about the sail training ship ‘South Passage’. It is by her skipper Phil Woodgate, who was in charge on Capricornia for the last Tawe Nunnugah. Read it here.
Wednesday, July 17 : The Argonaut is for sale
Not one of Jason’s ships, but perhaps even better an Adrian Dean scout boat, apparently still in good condition. Sadly St Helens Scout Troop have wound up and they are dispersing their equipment. Read all about it here.
Sunday, July 14 : Boating in Finland
In response to our recent post about the Swedish Post Race (‘The Swedish Tawe Nunnugah?‘) we have received this very alluring description of ‘Small boating in a small part of the Finish Coast’ from Mark Pearse. Thanks Mark! I am lucky enough to have spent time in Finland, & even luckier as that includes quite […]
Thursday, July 11 : Next Monday night dinner July 15th Curry night
For next Monday something from India or south east Asia: a spicy main or a tasty dessert. See you after 6pm with your dish, $5 for the kitty and something to drink
Wednesday, July 10 : Looking after the boats on Tuesday
Freyja has ‘mysteriously’ migrated from the verandah to a prime spot under a heater in the Shed where she is having her gunwhales varnished. Capricornia is a little more immovable so John is having to fit her cover outside – hope he beat the rain.
Tuesday, July 9 : Huon Yacht Club time trial report
Phil Petterson and Des Power in Gretchen flew the flag for the LBT at this event. Gary McDonald reports: Sunday’s Time trial No 3 came with a foggy and chilly start. Nevertheless we ended up with 4 active participants with 2 apologies. Mistral and Acacia made the start time with Wiraway and Gretchen starting a […]
Tuesday, July 9 : Helping conserve the Egg Islands
Every year the Tas Land Conservancy send teams out to the islands to remove noxious weeds, and it is the LBT’s job to get ’em there. The next dates are the 29th and 30th July. If you have a motor boat license and would like to help out please send the secretary an email: sec@lbt.org.au […]
Monday, July 8 : Pontoon developments
The plan to put in piles for the pontoon at ‘Cartela Corner’ is coming to fruition. Those with long memories may recall that the funding for this has come from a State Government grant for the Franklin Foreshore administered by the Huon Valley Council. The engineering for this development was endorsed some time ago, Parks […]
Thursday, July 4 : ‘Radar’ at Port Huon
If you glance to port as you travel south past the marina opposite the Kermandie Hotel you should notice the restored Sydney ferry ‘Radar’ – she is very big and bright. Last weekend a number of us had the opportunity to go for a cruise on her. It was a very different experience to a […]
Thursday, July 4 : Suggestions for grants
In response to last week’s post regarding this topic the suggestions (so far) have included Got any more to add? If so submit it through <<this form>>. The Committee is still listening.
Thursday, July 4 : Monday night dinner July 7th: something Mediterranean
This week’s ‘best of British’ was a good excuse for mulled wine, toad in the hole, bread and butter pudding and other midwinter specials. Next week we are off to the south: what winter dishes hail from there? If you have one in your repertoire great, otherwise dive into your recipe books. In either case […]
Thursday, July 4 : Getting Nancy up to spec
Last week we had a visit from AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) who identified a number of improvements to bring Nancy up to specification so that she can be re-registered. Pip Stevenson got on the job, attaching a bracket for a lifebuoy light (amongst other tasks).
Monday, July 1 : Wooden Boat Festival June Newsletter
All sorts of news: the announcement of a presentation by Thor Jensen, there will be a symposium on the Boats of Norman Wright and Sons, and lots more. Read it here.
Friday, June 28 : Draft Minutes for June LBT Committee Meeting
Read them here.
Friday, June 28 : Grants for the LBT: what do we want?
The newly installed heaters are courtesy of a grant from Bendigo Bank, and aren’t they great? The Shed has been habitable and a good workplace right through the cold spell we have been experiencing, when otherwise it would have been pretty miserable. Are there other assets that we should be thinking about funding and for […]
Wednesday, June 26 : Best of British Monday night
What a winter it has been, and will it ever end? Of course the Brits developed their phlegm in the face of such weather that extended from autumn to spring, and a cuisine to go along with it. So on Monday night come along to the LBT after 6pm with your British dish to banish […]
Wednesday, June 26 : Booking a boat
If you want to use an LBT boat please BOOK IT ONLINE. For many years the Skiffies had an online system which worked reasonably well, and this has been simplified and improved for use with all LBT boats. The new system has been in operation for a number of months and seems to be up […]
Wednesday, June 26 : Get better Brian
Last week our indomitable Nancy skipper Brian Pain cracked his hip when he came off a ladder whilst dealing with a new water tank. Ouch! He tells us there is no need for an operation – old father time is in charge of the cure. In the meantime he is a bit uncomfortable, and suggesting […]
Monday, June 24 : A boat cover for Capricornia
John the canvas man needed a good solid ridgepole for the boat cover for Capricornia. Henk and Pip made a scissor brace to support the boom which did the job, and John was able to get on with making a template.
Monday, June 24 : Cover for Five Bells
Jen Avery has been hard at work on it, and it is looking good.
Friday, June 21 : Elements of Shipboard Safety
This is the course to do for people messing around in boats. Topics include accident prevention, extinguishing fires, how to handle man overboard, abandon ship etc. You can read more about it here. It is subsidised in Tasmania: cost $390. The even better news is that if you are a Centrelink recipient (including part time […]
Thursday, June 20 : Monday night BBQ dinner
Last Monday of the month coming up, which means a BBQ. It is also pretty much midwinter – sunset doesn’t get much earlier, so a good night for a fire? Bring your offering for the griddle, plus a course to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty.
Thursday, June 20 : LBT Committee Meeting June 26
An agenda is being prepared here. Lots of decisions being made for Tawe Nunnugah with applications being opened soon, for the ‘Cartela Corner’ pontoon, which seems to have finally cleared the bristling hedge of permits and bureaucratic hurdles, for Nancy (she has battery problems and requires re-registration), and there is more. If there is business […]
Tuesday, June 18 : Emergency management on Nancy
Nancy crew members crowded into the cabin (too cold out) to participate in the session run by Pip Stevenson. Getting the old lifejackets on proved more challenging than we had expected – see below. Thanks for running this Pip. ps. If you want to be involved with Nancy we are more than happy to run […]
Sunday, June 16 : The Swedish Tawe Nunnugah?
Gary McDonald is entertaining himself these cold Tasmanian winter days by browsing YouTube, and came up with this delightful video of the ‘Mail boat Race across the Aland (Baltic) Sea’. Apparently in the old days the job of carrying the mail was contracted out to small farmers in small boats – rowing and sailing, and […]
Friday, June 14 : Dr Shed’s advice for a healthy winter
‘Dr Shed’ is our own Brian Walpole, whose main activity with the LBT is helping out with the On the Water program. In another life he makes well being videos for the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. See the latest one <<here>>.
Thursday, June 13 : Draft Minutes for May committee meeting
Read them <<here>>.
Thursday, June 13 : Warm in the Shed
The picture below looks fairly ordinary – Bob Buckley working on the Scout boat – but the significant bit is above him. That orange glow emanating from the hanging strips is heat! – well and truly worth the exclamation mark these cold mornings. Andy Ritchie recently won a grant from Bendigo Bank for these heaters […]
Wednesday, June 12 : Monday night, curry night
As we head towards the shortest day it is time to savor the thought of a long Monday evening around the LBT banquet table with a choice of Indian foods before us to tease the palate and stimulate the conversation, and with THE NEW OVERHEAD HEATERS TO KEEP US WARM!! Bring your favourite Indian dish, […]
Tuesday, June 11 : June edition of Afloat magazine out now
The latest ‘Afloat’ magazine is as full of interest as usual – pick up a copy at the chandlery or at the WBC, or <<read it online here>>. Among the stories is the tale of ‘the Wager’. If you like your sea dramas grim the Wager is a beauty. Also (elsewhere) this quote from Joseph […]
Tuesday, June 11 : Vale Ian Moncrieff
Ian, one of our most senior members, passed away last Wednesday aged 99. In the most recent picture we have of him, taken a couple of years ago, he was showing off the cabinets he had just built. He had taken up cabinetry when boats had got a bit much for him. He had built […]
Thursday, June 6 : Monday night dinner
It’s good weather for steaming piles of Mediterranean provender – pasta, fish stew, kebabs, moussaka – you name and cook it. See you at the Shed after 6pm with your dish, $5 for the kitty and something to drink. If you lack a dish bring $20 (and hope).
Thursday, June 6 : Festival in the West
The Denmark Rowers (Western Australia) write: ‘In celebration of the beautiful environment that is the Kwoorabup (Noongar) River, Denmark Rowers is planning a day of water craft activities and a non-competitive swimming event combined with environmental and cultural activities for all the family.’ Read all the details <<here>>. And look at those plastic oars in […]
Tuesday, June 4 : Over she goes
The scout boat has been turned so that the outside of the hull can be painted. Pics from Steve Wilson.
Tuesday, June 4 : Found in a puddle at the LBT
Tuesday, June 4 : Dog Boating
Ryan Saxby is looking after some dogs at the moment, and thought his charges might be getting bored with the usual walking routine. The LBT boats beckoned as a variation. Hope they got the leg lifting business out of the way before embarking.
Monday, June 3 : Men’s Shed Winter News
Read all about it <<here>>. Wendy Kennedy (the editor) writes: It became apparent during the Penguin Project that it would be really helpful for TMSA to hold within its files, a mini audit of skills sets within Sheds. While most Sheds offer woodwork/metal work, there’s others that have specialist services that other Sheds might be […]
Sunday, June 2 : Oh happy day! Members subscription time
A brief scan of the Constitution shows that ‘the annual subscription is due and payable on or before the first day of the financial year of the Association ‘, that being July 1st. If you want to get in ahead of time you can pay now, otherwise you have some notice. Rates are: Payments can be […]
Friday, May 31 : Please return the Makita multi-tool
Could the person who borrowed the multi-tool, currently set up for sanding, please return it. It is needed for preparing our boats for painting.
Friday, May 31 : May newsletter from the Wooden Boat Festival
Read all about it here. There are reminders to register boats and exhibitor stalls, and descriptions of good things to look forward to, including ‘a project, to bring a giant Japanese jungle gym to the AWBF 2025. The Kumundar Gujo is a giant play gym, constructed by children, out of pre-cut timbers, using traditional Japanese […]
Friday, May 31 : Monday night dinner back to the Old Dart
Yes, get your menu inspiration from somewhere in the British Isles and bring along your dish, something to drink and $5 for the kitty on Monday night after 6pm.
Friday, May 31 : Egg Island Science
For many years the LBT has provided transport for the Tas Land Conservancy to the Egg Islands for weeding and monitoring. Endra O’May did the job this week, toting Hayley Kingsley and her colleague around so that they could place their camera traps.
Friday, May 31 : Boat build production line
The Wooden Boat Centre is a hive of activity with three identical boats under construction. They look like Skiffs, but transoms?
Friday, May 31 : Cover for Nancy
Nancy came with a full length cover which became unuseable when the radio aerial was added. Caroline Mason is on the job of shortening it so that as least we can protect the binnacle and cockpit.
Thursday, May 23 : Visit to see the ‘Tarkine’
For those of you who missed the last report, ‘Tarkine’ is a strip plank Bristol Cutter being built by Matt and Iefke in Dave Golding’s shed on Golf Club road. They kindly invited us to visit, an offer that was taken up with enthusiasm. They are well on the way, and by all accounts it […]
Thursday, May 23 : End of month BBQ coming up
Yes, it has come around again – the months whirl by. Bring something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. Also your long johns and Tassie tuxedo to stay warm.
Tuesday, May 21 : Getting the boats ready for TN25
Steve Wilson sent this picture of the scout boat Abel Tasman undercoated and ready for painting.
Tuesday, May 21 : Exhibit at the Festival
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival writes: ‘Do you want to exhibit your product or service at the largest celebration of maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere? You can now register! With 50% of visitors to the AWBF hailing from interstate and overseas, we are more than just a Tasmanian wooden boat gathering. You will have […]
Tuesday, May 21 : Everybody enjoys our boats
Thursday, May 16 : Sailing solo from Kettering to Queensland
A very interesting article for sailors, both armchair and on the water, written by Val Nicholls. She doesn’t guild the lily. Thanks to Southern Wooden Boat Sailing for this one.
Thursday, May 16 : Information Exchange
For previous Tawe Nunnugahs we set up an online system to assist participants who wanted to share transport, accommodation, equipment, information etc. See an example from 2023 here. We are doing it all again – see this webpage which can be navigated to from the TN25 homepage. To participate simply fill in the form with […]
Thursday, May 16 : Donation to Legacy from Franklin Community
Martin RIddle writes: I have just transferred $469 to Hobart legacy as a donation from the Franklin Community. The words accompanying the donation are: “Raised by the Franklin community – ANZAC Day breakfast at Franklin Bowls Club and special Monday Night Dinner at the Living Boat Trust. Both events coordinated by the Franklin Progress Association.” […]
Wednesday, May 15 : Monday night Pie Night
It has been suggested that we pause our perambulating around the world’s menus and focus in on a particular type of dish for Monday night dinner, and that that focus should be pies. Everybody has a favourite pie – whether it be of the footy night variety, or full of blackbirds or maybe spiced apples. […]
Monday, May 13 : Expressions of Interest for Festival now open
If you want to enter your boat in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025 now is the time to fill out the initial form <<here>>.
Thursday, May 9 : Best of British Monday Night Dinner
Having been spoilt with an Italian meal from Matt and Deb last Monday we will head north to the land of the Poms for menu inspirations for the coming repast. Bring you best British dish along with $5 for the kitty, and something to drink. If you are really stuck and are unable to cook […]
Thursday, May 9 : LBT members at large column
Pip Stevenson has just reported in, having been part of a crew doing a delivery of the 28 metre motor yacht ‘Intrigue‘ to north Queensland. It does not look like he is doing it tough. The picture below was taken ‘at the fuel wharf in Southport, a place she is very fond of’. You wouldn’t […]
Thursday, May 9 : Pssst. Do you want to know a secret boating destination?
Gary McDonald writes: The recent AFLOAT article on “Port Huon/Kermandie” reminded me of the past LBT expeditions to Port Huon in Capricornia and Monty. It occurred to me that there are also opportunities for skiffs, kayaks and canoes to venture south and perhaps that as well as the put ins at Shipwrights Point and the […]
Thursday, May 9 : Invitation to view the ‘Tarkine’ build
Matt and Iefke have responded to the post in this column a couple of weeks ago by inviting us to come and visit them off the Glen Huon Rd and see the boat on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st May. We will meet at the LBT at 1pm and organise a car pool – car […]
Friday, May 3 : Cleaner wanted
The LBT is looking for an independent contractor for basic cleaning of our bathrooms and kitchen. Payment will be according to the Cleaning Services Award. That is, cleaning service employee Level 1, part time (currently $27.68/hr). Preference for this position will be given to members who already make a substantial unpaid contribution to shed maintenance.Duties: […]
Friday, May 3 : Looking forward to the Wooden Boat Festival
See <<this interview>> with Festival director Paul Stephanus conducted by Southern Wooden Boat Sailing.
Thursday, May 2 : Launch of Tally Ho
A big moment for all we armchair boat restorers who have been following Leo and the team on Youtube for years now. Catch all the excitement <<here>>.
Thursday, May 2 : Draft Minutes for LBT April Committee Meeting
Read them <<here>>.
Thursday, May 2 : Carbonara Night next Monday
Matt Gogarty plans to cook us a carbonara with all the bacon left over from the Anzac breakfast, and that will be followed up by Deb van Riddle’s tiramisu. Who could ask for more? Bring $20 and something to drink. Book a seat <<here>> so we have an idea of numbers. All proceeds to go […]
Saturday, April 27 : Booking a boat: new system
We know, we know. We all hate change, but hopefully this one is for the better. The existing system has done sterling service for the last 10 years but if there are ways of fixing its various idiosyncrasies and issues we have long forgotten them and it is time to move on. The new system […]
Saturday, April 27 : Expression of Interest form for tn25 now open
If you are thinking about joining the 2025 tawe nunnugah Raid or Return Raid, either as a Participant on a boat or as Volunteer in any capacity, please complete an Expression of Interest. The EOI tells us a little about your boating experience, any special needs (dietary etc) and what you want to do on […]
Friday, April 26 : Position vacant at the Wooden Boat Centre
Their advertisement reads: ‘Are you our next Centre Administrator here at the Wooden Boat Centre? We are searching for a superstar to help take the Centre to the next level. This is a front line management role where you will be expected to get involved in customer facing activities when required. You will play a […]
Friday, April 26 : LBT Committee Meeting
There was a committee meeting last night (April 25th). For those who are interested in what was on the agenda read all about it <<here>>.
Thursday, April 25 : Derwent class on the Derwent
Sometimes it seems that boats are all about repair and restoration, so it was good to receive from Peter O’May a couple of photos of ‘Undine’ and others of the Derwent (‘D’) class fleet actually sailing. For those who don’t know, Undine was a major restoration recently undertaken by the Wooden Boat Centre.
Thursday, April 25 : Monday BBQ coming up
Nothing like a hotplate to cluster around on the last of our cool autumn evenings. Bring along something to put on it, something to share (salads, desserts etc), something to drink and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
Thursday, April 25 : News from the West
For those who enjoy listening to a podcast while they are peeling the spuds, here is a story from ‘What the Health’ about the Denmark (WA) Skiffs. Choose the 22nd of April edition.
Thursday, April 25 : Franklin at Kettering
Anybody from Franklin visiting the Oyster Cove boatyard over the last couple of weeks might have asked themselves why they bothered. The place is thick with Franklin people and ‘Franklin’ boats. Jack and Shaun have been busy laying the deck on ‘Magic Miles’. Peter Shimeld has been working on the electricals for the Franklin 29′. […]
Thursday, April 25 : TN25 ferry costs too much? Sail here
Here is a story for our interstate members blanching at the cost of bringing a dinghy across on the Spirit for Tawe Nunnugah. Episode 16 of Small Craft Tasmania describes ‘sailing solo around Tasmania & across Bass Strait in a 13′ open dinghy‘. Thanks to Lorrie Harrison for pointing out this one to us.
Thursday, April 18 : Can we offer this guy honorary LBT membership?
Rod Macfarlan asks the question. ‘The biggest pumpkin grown in Australia this year has been given a second life as an intrepid commodore paddled it down river over the weekend.’ Read the story and view the video on this ABC webpage. He is paddling, so we guess that disqualifies him as a rower. It’s not […]
Thursday, April 18 : Monday night dinner: time for a warming curry
What with the evenings closing in earlier and the cool air descending from the hills we need a repast to warm us up. Bring along your curry (Indian or otherwise) or else a different complimentary dish to share, $5 for the kitty, and something to drink. Pic from Wikimedia
Thursday, April 18 : A boat by the river
JP writes: I recently became aware of Matt and Iefke who are building a 40’ Bristol Pilot Cutter named “Tarkine” in Glen Huon and I am enjoying watching their YouTube channel. Not sure if they have had a mention before in the LBT newsletter but even if they have this young couple could do with another plug […]
Saturday, April 13 : BACK ON THE STRAIGHT
After struggling for many months with the green rope holding the pontoon almost in place the rowers are very grateful to have the pontoon back in it’s rightful place, the anchor reset, the green rope removed and more room to bring the skiffs in. The rowers would like to thank Mike and his team, Neil, […]
Friday, April 12 : No more ‘trip’ ropes for Skiffs
It was heads down, bums up time on Tuesday as Mike Hewitt, Neil Easson, Paul Frost and the team reset the pontoon anchors. All seems well so the ‘temporary’ lines that were being used for stabilisation have been removed. The noosts have also been moved to what should be a more satisfactory position – the […]
Thursday, April 11 : Monday night dinner: British Regional anybody?
Another ‘bring your own’ and the LBT is touring the world menu. Moving right along from last Monday’s Italian we are headed north to Old Blighty, the land of such culinary gems as black pudding, mushy peas, fried Mars Bars, fish finger sandwiches, pie floaters and tripe. Bring along your favourite to share, plus something […]
Thursday, April 11 : Get your April ‘Afloat’ magazine
Available at the chandlery or the Wooden Boat Centre. This month features a piece on Port Huon and a very nice obituary for Iain Oughtred written by Robert Ayliffe which is illustrated by a photo that some LBT members might recognise. Afloat is also accessible online.
Friday, April 5 : Work on the Flying Fifteen
Nick and Rob having started scraping down the Flying Fifteen over at the Wooden Boat Centre, revealing why she was leaking. The talk at the moment is to use dynel sheath to get her watertight.
Friday, April 5 : Monday night dinner – Indian time again
If the Indian food cooks can do as well as the Italian ones who provided dinner last Monday we will eat well. Yes, it’s another bring your own Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Korma, Malai Kofta, Vindaloo, Rogan Josh or whatever is your favourite, plus drinks and $5 for the kitty.
Friday, April 5 : Catch of the day
Bob Buckley, Martin Kell and Richard Forster have been out magnet fishing for the missing pontoon mooring. They had some success too, hauling up one for the anchor boulders (but it got away). They did manage to get the can chair (pictured below) into the boat, but then the job was to detach the magnet […]
Wednesday, April 3 : Don’t invite rats and mice to the shed
The rats and mice are looking for a cosy place with plenty of food to spend the winter. If we don’t leave them any food they will go somewhere else. So please do not leave leftover food on the tables thinking someone else might enjoy it – nobody is going to eat your leftovers after […]
Thursday, March 28 : Camera action
Shhh! The LBT was involved in a film shoot for a very popular TV series, but nobody is allowed to know yet. Thanks to Martin Kell for being the set roustabout.
Thursday, March 28 : On the Water
Mike Dredge sent the following message to the team. My thanks to you all for your involvement and support for this year’s On Water program. I think we all know it can be a bit of a drag at times, but we do help kids to become a lot more comfortable on small boats and […]
Thursday, March 28 : Viking progress
Viking’s canopy is out of the Shed and ready to fit. Yay! There is still some work to do, particularly wiring, but we should soon have our own solar boat.
Thursday, March 28 : ‘Rachel’s Farm’ at the Palais, April 7
Share Rachel and her neighbour Mick’s journey to regenerative food production and profitability. Regenerative agriculture is a holistic approach to farming that focuses on restoring andenhancing the health of ecosystems. By choosing food that’s produced regeneratively, what you eat can be good for the planet, good for farmers, and good for you and your family’s health. $5 a […]
Wednesday, March 27 : April fools Monday dinner: Italian (made by you)
No joke. After 6pm bring to the Shed your pizza, your pasta, your panettone, your whatever to share, and the good news is it doesn’t have to start with ‘p’. Also something to drink, and $5 for the pot. ps. This is also Easter Monday
Wednesday, March 27 : Newsletter from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Read all about it here. Couple of sample items: If you want to enter a boat in the Festival expressions of interest open in April; if you want to participate in Sean Koomen’s dinghy build do it soon. And there is lots more.
Wednesday, March 27 : Dover Easter Regatta 29-31 March
It is upon us! Find the details here. We notice from the boat calendar that there is at least one Skiff booked for the event. Endra O’May is hoping to take Shannon down – contact her on 0412 168 552 if you are interested.
Thursday, March 21 : Grand Opening of PESC clubhouse
Congratulations to Port Esperance Sailing Club on this achievement. The new premises look wonderful. Read all about it here.
Thursday, March 21 : Monday night BBQ coming up
It will be our last daylight saving barbecue for the season, so come along and lets make the most of it. Usual drill: something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
Sunday, March 17 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA 2024
Results Ruth Young – one woman rowing a grebe from the LBT around Rat Island and back to the LBT. Glenys Bounday-30:17 minutes Sussie Nicholls – 33:00 Phyllix Tam – 34:56 Nell Tyson 37:50 Roger Harwood A little bit of extra rowing this year as the tide was so low it was thought they would […]
Thursday, March 14 : Thicknesser induction
Gavin and Phil spent a good deal of Thursday fixing the thicknesser which had ceased to work because it had not been operated correctly. Members are welcome to use equipment but please ask for an induction if you are not experienced.
Thursday, March 14 : Kate’s Monday 18th March Menu
Kate Hoorweg writes: Weather is predicted to be very warm again on Monday so, menu is: Wow! Hurry up and join the list so you don’t miss out in the stampede: sign up <<here>> . (I already have).
Thursday, March 14 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA
Thursday, March 14 : Timetable for Swiftsure Regatta Sat 16th March 2024
Approx start time Event 09:30:00 The Ruth Young, women 09:45:00 Roger Harwood, open 10:00:00 Swiftsure time trials 10:30:00 Novelty races, blind fold boaties, dragon boat grebe 11:30:00 Skiff races 1km -mixed 12:00:00 **Rat Island Briefing 12:00:00 Skiff races women 12:30:00 Rat Island, sailing 02:00:00 Results and awards ** Important to attend if you are sailing […]
Wednesday, March 13 : Thank-you for joining the tawe nunnugah Mailing List
Thank-you for your interest in the tn25 Raid and my apologies for not communicating before now – once I poke my head up organising the Raid can become all consuming, so I try to lie low until we are a year out. But here we are with eleven months to go and planning for the […]
Sunday, March 10 : Launch of Prudence
A few years ago Richard Forster inherited a nice little clinker dinghy from Brian Marriott. She was used hard and put away dirty, and when it was discovered that the stem was rotten it was obviously time for her to go in the shed for a major makeover. A couple of weeks later, with Martin […]
Sunday, March 10 : The solution to the trailer problem?
The answer might simply be don’t have one. On Sunday we watched this fairly ungainly looking craft come up the the river to Franklin, and then lift its skirts and waddle straight up the boat ramp.
Sunday, March 10 : LBT members at large column
John and Jen Avery have just crossed Bass Strait. Here is a recent log report. SKYE is now safely at anchor in Oberon Bay west of Wilson’s Prom. Arrived here yesterday middle afternoon. Left Burnie in the dark Tuesday morning. Avoided the freighter due in at dawn and the one leaving after us. Wind NE […]
Sunday, March 10 : First pics from the Freycinet expedition
Looks like they were able to take advantage of the good northerly breeze. Pics from Endra O’May
Thursday, March 7 : The Steamer Run
An LBT crew recently participated in this event which traverses the Gippsland Lakes. Here is Lorrie Harrison’s brief report. Steamers Run 2024 Collaboration between the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally team and St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia (SASCRAA) have lead to our modern version of the Steamers Run in 2020 and 2024. St […]
Thursday, March 7 : If you need a defibrillator this weekend…
Go to the Franklin Marine or the Wooden Boat Centre. Ours is off with the Freycinet expedition.
Thursday, March 7 : Corflute time
Judging from the candidates advertising themselves outside DS Cafe we shall have a good range to choose from in the upcoming election. We aren’t sure which of the two pictured below would have the LBT’s interest closest to their heart.
Thursday, March 7 : The Swiftsure Regatta Board
The Regatta is coming up on March 16th, and Lorrie Harrison has taken over the inside noticeboard for event registration. Get your name down for the Blindfold Race, the Mixed Skiff 1km, the Rat Island Sailing, or whatever takes your fancy.
Thursday, March 7 : Another Monty
What’s this? We like to boast that ours is quite likely the only Montagu Whaler in Australia in active use, but Bill Ethel has sent photographic evidence that she now has a sister in Geelong. He writes: ’82 years old Montague Whaler launched after 3 year reconstruction by members of the Western Beach Boat Club […]
Wednesday, March 6 : Ros Barnett
It was great to see LBT stalwart Ros back in the Shed sanding down her Acorn dinghy. For those who are relatively new to the LBT, she was one of the powerhouses that got the place going – secretary, organiser of Tawe Nunnugahs, Monday night cook, the lot!
Wednesday, March 6 : Making waves
The On the Water Program is well and truly underway, and on Wednesday Phil Petterson was on duty stirring up a good wake in the safety boat to give the rowers some thrills. For some of the kids there was as much fun to be had off the water as on it – trying to […]
Wednesday, March 6 : Gridlock at the pontoon
There seems to never be enough room for boats at the LBT, particularly in this season when the schools program is running, there is social rowing, tourist boats are coming in, and Nancy is taking out the odd tour. It is a good time to be reminded that our resources are shared, that sailors and […]
Wednesday, March 6 : The Flying Fifteen is behind bars
See pic below. But this is good news: she is in the Wooden Boat Centre yard and Cody Horgan is fitting her into their list of maintenance jobs so that the bad leak around the rudder tube can be fixed.
Wednesday, March 6 : John Pollard’s famous Lamb Tagine
Come and experience it this coming Monday night at the Shed. At $20 a head an unbeatable bargain. Follow up is black rice pudding and stewed fruit. Book in using <<this form>> so you don’t miss out.
Tuesday, March 5 : Judy Krynen’s ashes
Nick Krynen brought Judy’s ashes down to Franklin this week. They were scattered from Nancy on the same stretch of the Huon which received Martin’s ashes. Judy and Martin were great friends and contributors to our community, and we are honored by Nick’s decision to do this.
Friday, March 1 : Window fixed
One of the great things at the LBT is the expertise to do a range of jobs. Paul Frost has just fixed the front window.
Friday, March 1 : Monday night pasta night
We are cookless this week, so it is up to we diners to provide the fare. Lets make it pasta (spag bol, lasagna, gnocchi, canelloni, macaroni, penne etc) or something Mediterranean to accompany it. Bring $5 for the pot and drinks.
Sunday, February 25 : Tribute to Iain Oughtred
The Living Boat Trust almost certainly has the largest collection of Iain Oughtred boats in Tasmania if not Australia, and last week Cody Horgan organised a nice photographic tribute to Iain. Actually, if he had scouted a little more widely he could have included even more Oughtred boats – Syrah, and Matt Gogarty’s Acorn. See […]
Sunday, February 25 : New key code for the Shed
The code to enter the LBT through the front door has been changed. If you are an LBT member you can get the new code by contacting the secretary at 04977 86572 or sec@lbt.org.au. Whilst guests are welcome in the Shed when accompanied by a member they should not be given the code. Once you […]
Friday, February 23 : Van Diemen’s Band ‘Songs of the Sea’
Some of us enjoyed this classical music group when they played at the Palais recently. Mike Dredge points to their upcoming ‘Songs of the Sea’ concerts which might have even more appeal to we salties. See details here.
Friday, February 23 : Gantry for the Shed?
The latest round of Men’s Shed grants are targeted (in part) on ‘health’. An issue that has concerned the committee for some time is the health (and safety) of the backs of those who have to handle boats in our Shed, so we are applying for funding for a gantry. When not in use it […]
Thursday, February 22 : Sailing season
There has been lots of wild and woolly wind, but in between times the sailors have been getting out, and Matt Gogarty took this snap of Monty and Shannon on the same tack. A little further afield, John and Jen Avery are cruising around Flinders Island.
Thursday, February 22 : What to do with a pontoon
Well, one thing is to use it for getting a new mast put in.
Thursday, February 22 : Vale Iain Oughtred
Sad news today from Scotland of the passing of Ian Oughtred. He designed many of the boats we know so well including the St Ayles skiff. The following email came to Jim Barr, president of SASCRAA from Iain’s son. Dear Jim Having spent the day surrounded by visiting friends and perusing the many wonderful, supportive […]
Thursday, February 22 : If you are in the west…
Martin and Kerryn Chambers will be talking about the Raid at the Fremantle Sailing Club on the 21st March. See the flyer below.
Thursday, February 22 : BBQ coming up
Having enjoyed Mel and Ryan’s splendid fare this week, the Monday night diners are no doubt looking forward to pitching in and doing it for themselves this coming week. Bring something for the hotplate, something to share and $5 for the kitty.
Wednesday, February 21 : Swiftsure Regatta
Members who are able to help on the day as recorders, race starters or run the sausage sizzle please contact Mike or Lorrie. Mike – michaelhewitt45@bigpond.com Lorrie – lorrie7113@gmail.com
Saturday, February 17 : Do you recognise these outboard fuel tanks?
They were left in the LBT shed at the end of the 2023 tawe nunnugah Raid. We don’t remember whether they were given to the LBT or just on loan. If you know anything about them, please contact us on: sec@lbt.org.au
Friday, February 16 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally
For those who want to catch up on what went on and drool over some of the boats have a look at this article from Southern Wooden Boat Sailing.
Tuesday, February 13 : Ryan and Mel cooking this coming Monday
Menu: Italian meatballs and berry crumble. Book in using <<this form>> so we have an idea of numbers.
Tuesday, February 13 : Lost and Found Box is overflowing
.Deb van Velsen tells us Items will be re-homed at the end of the month.
Friday, February 9 : LBT Committee Meeting coming up
There is an agenda being prepared here. If you have business you want raised send it in to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au.
Thursday, February 8 : Putting on side
Phil Holmes commutes to Tuesday Group.
Thursday, February 8 : Undine launched
Steve Wilson snapped the following pics of the restored ‘D’ class yacht Undine coming out of the Wooden Boat Centre shed and being launched. What a boat, and what a restoration. Congratulations to Jack, Cody, Sean and all those involved.
Thursday, February 8 : We are Keen on a Monday Curry night
Did you know that Keen’s Curry was first concocted on Brown’s River, Kingston? Struth! That sign made with boulders on the hillside in South Hobart is a bit of a clue. A neanderthal billboard? Bring the suitably suitably spiced provender from your kitchen next Monday evening after 6pm to share with other LBT hot food […]
Wednesday, February 7 : Shannon back and running
Some people at the LBT don’t muck around. Last week we reported that Shannon had lost her propeller, and it sounded as though she might be out for the summer sailing season. But Phil Petterson located a replacement, and he, Endra O’May and Ryan had her down on the Port Huon Yacht Club slip early […]
Friday, February 2 : Busy Tuesday
The pics below illustrate just some of what was going on. The cadets came down with Roger Sly for a sail in Monty. Capricornia was brought up on the hard to be worked on, with her centreboard needing particular attention. Jaffa continued work on Abel Tasman, whilst Basil supervised Des working on the canopy for […]
Friday, February 2 : Something missing
There was supposed to be a propeller attached to the end of the shaft underneath Shannon (pictured below), but when Steve Wilson went for a look he discovered that grub screws had not done the job. No wonder she won’t go!
Thursday, February 1 : Kate’s menu
Come along and enjoy it this Monday night. Kate says: we’ll be having Thai satay chicken with peanut sauce ( or vego version of same) with stir fried vegies and coconut rice, finishing with Tawe Nunnugah-style Black Forest Cake. Thank you thank you, and see you soon‘. Give us an idea of numbers: register using […]
Thursday, February 1 : Looking for propeller for ‘Shannon’
Our 23′ small Hood designed cruising yacht has lost her propeller. Do you have a replacement sitting in your shed? If you think you do please contact Endra on 0412 168 552.
Wednesday, January 31 : Skiff news from Western Australia
The Denmark rowers are skiting about their good results at the recent Augusta Regatta. They are giving a lot of credit to their coach, our old friend Sally Ward. Judging from the pic below Skiffs are doing very well in WA.
Wednesday, January 31 : Undine
If you want to see the Ferrari of mid twentieth century racing yachts go and take a peek through the side door of the Wooden Boat Centre where the Undine project is approaching completion. See the complete story from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, one of the sponsors of the project, here. We are told […]
Wednesday, January 31 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally 9th-11th February
This is the February event held on the ‘off year’ when the Wooden Boat Festival is taking a breather, and a lot of fun it is too. The LBT has attended en masse on a number of occasions. If you want to participate have a look here for details. If you want to register your […]
Friday, January 26 : Monday night BBQ coming up
Forecast is for light winds, 28 degrees and little chance of rain. Sounds like the perfect time to cluster around the hotplate to char the vittles, then settle on the lawn to consume them. For those who have not been around and are wondering, Mark has been hard at work on the mower so we […]
Friday, January 26 : Tis the season for sailing
Hardly a season of settled weather, but variety is the spice of life so they say (who are ‘they’?). Warwick, Nina and Rod have Tai Hoa off the wharf and somewhere up the Channel as this newsletter goes out. The boats involved in Tom Stevens’ ‘Summer Getaway’ are all back now, having, in Tom’s case, […]
Friday, January 26 : Wood bank
A timber bank for wooden boats was established as part of the Regional Forestry Agreement back about 10 years ago, but not all is well. Read all about it in this article by Ian Johnston in Southern Wooden Boat Sailing.
Saturday, January 20 : Monday Dinner – Kate is cooking
The headline says it all. See you on Monday night. Added Sunday afternoon: I didn’t include the link to the booking form – please let Kate know if you are coming by completing the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen3y6PfhZsCeVVQ6mQPWyt8MuJZqK3xiN_8xVfauz_LwXHVQ/viewform
Friday, January 19 : Monday Dinner – its all gone to pot
Martin Riddle writes: Secretary Richard (who organises everything for the LBT) is up the east coast enjoying sailing time on Seastar – leaving us to muddle along. Something will happen on Monday night but we don’t know exactly what yet. At the moment options are either Kate cooks, John cooks or we all cook. If […]
Sunday, January 14 : Bukhu to play at the Watershed
Martin Riddle writes: Our old friend Bukhu (the wonderful Mongolian throat singer and horse fiddle player) is back in town and has agreed to play at the Watershed Franklin (the old Franklin Evaporators) – 6pm-8pm on Thursday 18 January (doors open 5.30pm). Tickets ($20 or $5 for children under 16) available in advance from TryBooking […]
Friday, January 12 : Rowing News from Lakes Entrance, Victoria by Cheryl and Karl
Friday, January 12 : An opportunity to participate in ‘On the Water’
Mike Dredge tells us that Basil van Riet from Huonville PS has a fair size group of Year 4-5s, and is keen to get them ‘On the Water’ on the following dates: What we need are LBT members to help out, taking the kids rowing. If you can help out please enter your name on […]
Thursday, January 11 : Favourite woolly jumper found
It was locked away for safe-keeping by the ever-efficient Tuesday group. Thank-you for all the messages of sympathy. You can see from the picture how happy I am to have it back.
Wednesday, January 10 : Favourite woolly jumper missing
A blue jumper with regular white flecks was left over the back of a chair in the LBT shed at 4pm Tuesday (yesterday) but wasn’t there this morning. If you are looking after it for me, or have seen someone wearing it, please let me know (Martin Riddle). It came from the UK and you […]
Wednesday, January 10 : First Monday Curry Night of 2024
A chance to show off your culinary skills. Come down to the shed after 6pm with a course to share, a bottle and $5 for the pot.
Saturday, January 6 : Minutes for December Committee Meeting
Find draft minutes here.
Saturday, January 6 : Keeping an eye on things
David Hume was down at the pontoon, noticed that Shannon’s boom was not secured, and hopped aboard and fixed the problem. Worth keeping your eyes open when you are taking the dog for a walk along the foreshore: time and tide will jiggle loose the best of knots. Thanks to Steve Wilson for pics.
Thursday, January 4 : Kate’s back for 2024!
Kate Hoorweg will be cooking this coming Monday night (January 8th) – menu dependent on the weather. Come along and find out what she decides. If you are coming enter your name here so we have an idea of numbers.
Thursday, January 4 : Events at the Palais
If you are looking for entertainment off the water the Palais has sent us a reminder that there is plenty to be had in our very own hall – see the events web page. First cab off the rank is the film Mama Mia coming up this Sunday, January 7th. See the details here.
Thursday, January 4 : Thanks to the Tuesday Group
After yet another successful ‘On the Water’ program Mike Dredge sends thanks to the Grebe maintenance crew – without whom the program could not occur. See attached.
Thursday, January 4 : Celebrating boat restorations
Tim Oxley writes: Graeme Broxam and I are looking for some ‘old boat restoration’ stories for wider publication.The purpose is simply to celebrate restoration projects and encourage others to do likewise. We think the story line should be simple to avoid ‘writer’s cramp’, and have proposed a short questionnaire for restorers to complete and send […]

2023

Tuesday, December 26 : Small boat expedition postponed
The small boat expedition, scheduled to meet the large boats at Schouten Island in January has been postponed until later in the season when more people are available.
Thursday, December 21 : Time off until January 9th
The first day back for the Tuesday Group will be in the second week in January – the 9th.
Thursday, December 21 : Summer Boating Getaway January 2024: Update
Tom Stevens has sent the following. Large Boats Only a few weeks to go to our 2 week summer outing up to Wineglass Bay in January 24 . We have a few boats (7) already keen to join. Leaving Jan 10th from Southport or elsewhere and returning by Jan 24th we will travel up and back […]
Wednesday, December 20 : The place to be is the LBT
It was the select Christmas party of the season, with only we chosen few getting invitations. We hope the governor is putting something on for the also rans. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL LBT MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Friday, December 15 : First of the scout patrol boats in the Shed
We have great hopes that these boats will be very useful as ‘giant Grebes’, able to take six kids rowing, or participate in Raid sailing. The Tuesday Group have started on the painting scraping and general fixing up of ‘Abel Tasman’ built by Reg Fazakerly. Read more about her here.
Friday, December 15 : Boat Launch Day at the WBC
Of course Murphy struck and the tide was out, but last Monday the mud was negotiated and 3 boats successfully floated: a piners punt, Bill’s canoe, and Jack’s parquetry kayak. Thanks to WBC for pics.
Friday, December 15 : BIG Reminder: LBT Christmas Party this Monday 18th
Come along around 6pm. Bring Christmas fare to share and/or something for the BBQ, drinks, and $10 for the pot and to pay for the music.
Thursday, December 14 : The year at the Wooden Boat Centre
Anne Holst (the prez) has sent us this summary.
Thursday, December 14 : What a Monday night dinner
David Hume, Kevin, Sandra and Ryan served up a beauty. Barbecued goat and wallaby! What a night. Don’t forget that next Monday is the CHRISTMAS PARTY. Come along with some Christmas fair to share and $10 to throw in the kitty for the music.
Wednesday, December 13 : Calender as of Dec 13
Here are the ‘special events’ which have been registered – does not include regulars such as Tuesday Group, Wednesday wood carving, skiff maintenance etc. The calendars can be accessed at any time here. A reminder that if you want to organise an excursion or expedition to go in this calender you should use this checklist.
Wednesday, December 13 : It came from the deep
Down by the rowing ways. Swimmers beware! The hand at risk belongs to Esteban Forster still (we think).
Wednesday, December 13 : WBC Christmas Party 17th December
From 4pm, with Paul Cullen catering, cost $10, RSVP. See flyer for details.
Monday, December 11 : YUKON in Tasmania
You will need to buy the January/February edition of Wooden Boat Magazine if you want to get the full version of <<this article>> from David Nash. ‘A former Danish trawler earns her way around the world. In 2008, my wife, Ea, and I, along with our sons, Kristopher and Aron (eight and five at the […]
Saturday, December 9 : Tawe Nunnugah 2025 is coming
Many of us are still basking in the glory that was TN23: others have the main sheet in one hand and the tiller in the other and are already asking for directions to the starting line for TN25. Here is some assistance for those in the latter category.
Friday, December 8 : LBT Christmas Party 18th Dec
Come along with some Christmas and BBQ fare and $10 for the kitty after 6pm. Terry Mead will be providing the music.
Friday, December 8 : LBT Committee meeting 14th December
There is an agenda being prepared here. Minutes for the last meeting can be viewed here. If there is business you want attended to send it in to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au.
Friday, December 8 : Renovators delight
If somebody wants a wooden boat restoration challenge here is a beauty: the ‘Zephyr’ commissioned as a 22 ton ‘gentleman’s yacht’ in 1873 and built in huon pine by Robert Playfair in Adelaide. Pick it up from the yard in Altona (Victoria). Thanks to Southern Wooden Boat Sailing for pointing this one out to us.
Friday, December 8 : Community day postponed until February
Everybody is too busy right now with Christmas and summer boaty activities, so this event, to be held in conjunction with the Wooden Boat Centre, has been pushed into the new year. More details to come.
Thursday, December 7 : Monday night dinner December 11
David Hume tells us it is all under control and the menu is as follows. A Seasonal Feast from the Fire Pit. Featuring: Please book in using this form so that we have an idea of numbers.
Saturday, December 2 : The further adventures of Jack de Crow
For we Mirror Dinghy tragics, who need more after the original tale of Sandy Mackinnon’s voyage on Jack de Crow through the backwaters of England and the canals of Europe to the Black Sea, there is now a Jack de Crow II. Well, an aural one. Listen to it on ABC Conversations. Thanks to Ken […]
Friday, December 1 : Menu for Monday night dinner
Come along and find out! Kate is still sailing back from Port Davey, and is no doubt occupying herself by mining her recipe book for a tasty repaste.
Friday, December 1 : Helpers wanted for Community Day Dec 17th
In the past we have held very successful ‘open days’ (rowing, Nancy joy rides, BBQ, sailing, model boats etc) and this year it will be even better with the Wooden Boat Centre joining in. We do need LBT members to be involved (10.30pm to 3.30pm) to make this work: if you can help out please […]
Wednesday, November 29 : Peter Schimeld’s ‘instant’ canoe
We had been hearing all sorts of stories from Peter, so earlier this week the Tuesday Group headed over to the Wooden Boat Centre to inspect. It was the second morning of the build and we were impressed. The previous morning the ‘canoe’ had just been two sheets of plywood: by early afternoon they had […]
Wednesday, November 29 : Sailing Fridays
John Avery writes: Last Friday afternoon Martin and I took a couple of our Grebedinghies out for a delightful sail on the Huon. Quite sublime! Severaltimes our dinghies worked their way upwind in the sea breeze, across tothe island and back to the western shore, then ran back up-river andaround Kerrawin’s bow, arriving home as […]
Monday, November 27 : Scattering Dr Grahame Dudgeon’s ashes
Some long time LBT members will remember Grahame who was a big supporter of the local wooden boat community and who died recently. His ashes are to be scattered from the Wooden Boat Centre wharf Saturday 9th December between 1.00-1.30pm.
Monday, November 27 : Pics from the Pieman Expedition
Thanks to Nell Tyson and Endra O’May for these. There are more in Rod Macfarlan’s Dropbox.
Monday, November 27 : Picnic with Wooden Boat Guild
This event is traditionally held under blue skies and in blazing sunshine, but the west coast expeditioners took all the good weather with them last week and forgot to bring it back. Those who made the trip up to Huonville still had and enjoyable time with the Guilders, with the usual eclectic mix of boats […]
Monday, November 27 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally Feb 2024
From Friday 11th February to Sunday 13th Feb at Kettering Yacht Club. The Wooden Boat Guild writes: ‘Whether you are custodian of a much loved family dinghy, have just finished building your first kayak, are restoring a traditional Tassie cray boat, or are mad for sailing among other timber boats, this is your weekend to […]
Thursday, November 23 : Pieman Expedition
Photographs sent back suggest that the expeditioners have at least made it to their destination. Digital communications with the West Coast are spotty, so we may have to wait a while to find out any more.
Wednesday, November 22 : Free excursion trip on Nancy Sunday Nov 26th
As previously advertised, there are seats going on Nancy for the excursion with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville, leaving Franklin 10am. It is a great chance to get out on the water in a boat which has been part of the history of Tasmanian waterways for more than 100 years. Register your interest here.
Wednesday, November 22 : Missing Yamaha motor
If somebody sidles up to you at the pub with an offer of a cheap eight horsepower Yamaha motor please check the registration number. If it is 6N0-1035705 it is ours, and we want it back.
Wednesday, November 22 : End of month BBQ and fillum coming up
Seems like we had just finished licking our lips after the last BBQ. Bring something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty. Fingers crossed that this warm weather continues so that we can enjoy the evening outside. That is after we have finished enjoying Warwick Amundsen presenting a […]
Tuesday, November 21 : Gretchen shows some bottom
Phil and Des had her out competing with the Huon Yacht Club. We understand that they won the lee-boarder division. To quote from the Huon Yacht Club news: ‘Cutest boat and winner of the Shiraz, was the LBT’s Getchen demonstrating a surprising off wind propensity for speed; her lee boards raised like a milk-maid’s skirts, […]
Sunday, November 19 : Reminder: Cruise to Huonville, 26th November
This coming Sunday. Row, sail, steam, motor, scull, paddle… you choose. It is the annual event organised by the Wooden Boat Guild. Mat Conboy writes: The fleet will be ready to set off from Franklin at 10am sharp on Sunday 26th November and head upstream to Huonville for lunch at the Huon Jet Boat Café/Restaurant...Trip […]
Saturday, November 18 : News from Mordialloc
LBT friend and member Geoff Daniels has sent us the following pictures of the Mordialloc rowers in action. Mordyskiff decorated for a recent Open Day, with nour secret weapon ready for the Steamers Run [on the Gippsland Lakes early next year] Rowing on Albert park Lake with the Wooden Boat Assn members, with Melb in […]
Saturday, November 18 : Summer Boating Getaway January 2024: Update
Tom Stevens, who skippered the safety mothership Seaire on tn23, can’t wait until 2025 and tn25 for another expedition. He writes: As mentioned at recent LBT dinners I am looking to take Seaire for a 2 week summer outing up to Wineglass Bay in January 23 and am inviting any interested LBT members with larger […]
Friday, November 17 : Menu for Monday night dinner Nov 20th
John has given us some more details: see the menu below. Yum! Don’t forget to tell him you are coming by submitting your name through this form , sending an email to sec@lbt.org.au, or texting 04977 86572.
Thursday, November 16 : Minutes for November committee meeting
Find them here.
Thursday, November 16 : Booking a boat and taking the Skiffs on an Expedition
One of the best things about the LBT is how relaxed and informal we can afford to be. Mostly we can just sort things out as we go, but occasionally we have to get a bit organised so that we don’t end up with expectations not being met. For years we have had a a […]
Thursday, November 16 : Shed Security
John Avery (who is around the Shed a lot) writes: A kind reminder to check that the LBT shed front door, back door androller door are locked if you are leaving, and no one else is around –just to ensure our LBT belongings are still there next time we want touse them. Thanks. If you […]
Wednesday, November 15 : Coxswains and Motor Boat License Holders
It would be very handy to know which of our local members hold these qualifications. Could you please let us know if you do by submitting your details on this form.
Wednesday, November 15 : Monday night dinner Nov 20th: John’s back!
John Pollard will be in charge of cooking the beef bourguignon, with a mystery sous chef providing the dessert. He’d like to know numbers, so please submit your name through this form.
Wednesday, November 15 : If you are passing through South Oz…
Dave Paget recommends the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum at Port Lincoln. As we recall, Dave was part of the team which won the Australian Bay Raider Championship conducted at Simpson’s Point last February. He was aboard Swiftsure for the Raid, and as a consequence was drawn to some of the whaler exhibits. He writes: ‘While […]
Wednesday, November 15 : Sorting out rigging for the Grebes
It hasn’t been done for years and it was all getting a bit tatty. Martin Riddle has been leading the charge. On Tuesday John Avery was busy helping him – swaging new shrouds.
Wednesday, November 15 : LBT Calendar – what’s coming up
The LBT calendars are always available on the website. Here is what is coming up in the near future.
Wednesday, November 15 : Ken and Pam from Scotland
One of the good things about having St Ayles Skiffs is that it puts us in touch with a much larger community – witness the advertised ‘Steamers Run’ row on the Gippsland Lakes coming up early next year. And we’ve just been visited by two Skiffies from Scotland who were keen to sample Monday night […]
Wednesday, November 15 : Where has Matt’s teak strap gone?
Once there were two long, thin, drilled teak cover straps that Matt Goggarty was working on in the shed annex, and now there is one, tucked away on the shelves with all the celery planks. Anybody seen the missing one?
Monday, November 13 : MAST Notice: Dru Point 14-16 November
Mariners are advised that activities associated with the National Marine Pollution Exercise will be undertaken at the Dru Point Boat ramp and surrounding waters of North West Bay from Tuesday, 14 November 2023 to Thursday, 16 November 2023. During this time the northern side of the boat ramp will be used for the exercise, while […]
Monday, November 13 : A belated tn23 “report” from the Canadians
Dale Simonson writes: I’m sorry it’s taken so long, I had most of this done ages ago and then stalled and life generally took over…but I’ve now completed a description of my experience as a participant in the tn23. I’m sure most people will find it a bit lengthy, but I imagined an audience of […]
Friday, November 10 : Franklin – Rowing Regatta 11th-12th Nov
MAST have posted the following. M389-23 Huon River, Franklin – Rowing Regatta. Mariners are advised a rowing regatta will be held on the Huon River, Franklin on Saturday, 11 November 2023 and Sunday, 12 November 2023 between 0800 – 1700 hours. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution and avoid interfering with the […]
Friday, November 10 : Sailing at Port Huon
Port Huon Yacht Club have sent us the sailing program attached below. Looks like fun, and if you don’t have a boat of your own we would suggest getting in contact with the club as there may well be opportunities to crew with another Club member.
Friday, November 10 : Expedition brains trust
There are two expeditions headed off to row the Gordon and Pieman Rivers on the west coast later in the month. The Pieman rowers brains trust met on Monday evening to nut out the logistics.
Thursday, November 9 : Getting the Grebes ready for the sailing season.
Martin Riddle is going through the sails and rigging, fixing broken jaws, and checking for missing pulley blocks. If you have some spare pulley blocks please pass them on. There is also work being done on the boats: Steve is getting Five Bells up to scratch. There should be social sailing to join the social […]
Wednesday, November 8 : Monday night Curry November 13
That’s right: get out the recipe book and find something different in the way of Indian cooking to share for next Monday night’s dinner. LBT will supply the rice. As usual BYO drinks, and $5 for the pot. If you would like to cook in future please enter the details on this form.
Wednesday, November 8 : Keeping the Shed nice
Every so often we send out a (gentle) reminder that there is an extra onus on cleaning up a Community Shed such as ours. This is another one. At home we can wallow in the squalor and disorganisation of our kitchens and workshops ‘cos that’s the way we like it and it doesn’t affect anybody […]
Wednesday, November 8 : Make your Christmas presents
Want to know how? Liz Lord points us to the courses coming up at the Wooden Boat Centre, where you can make plaited mats, stools and occasional tables, fish landing nets and paddles. See the details here. Alternatively you could go the retail route through the WBC shop. Wander over and have a look: there […]
Wednesday, November 8 : Cruise to Huonville, 26th November
Row, sail, steam, motor, scull, paddle… you choose. It is the annual event organised by the Wooden Boat Guild. Mat Conboy writes: The fleet will be ready to set off from Franklin at 10am sharp on Sunday 26th November and head upstream to Huonville for lunch at the Huon Jet Boat Café/Restaurant...Trip leader is Mat […]
Tuesday, November 7 : Friday Sunset Rowing
What better way to start the weekend than on the water. Bring your partner or your friends and we can row into the sunset. This Friday at 5pm. Following our rowing with drinks and nibbles, please bring your own. Want to know more, contact Lorrie: lorrie7113@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 7 : Come Rowing!
Longer daylight hours and now the weather is improving, time to come rowing. See below for the various times available: Poster by Cheryl
Tuesday, November 7 : Testing and tagging
That time of year when our electrical equipment gets checked and certified has rolled around again, and again we haven’t had to worry about it because Tom Stevens and Jim have taken responsibility. Thanks chaps, it is really appreciated.
Friday, November 3 : The Return of Kate
Kate Hoorweg is back to cook next Monday night’s dinner. Yay! See you there.
Friday, November 3 : Lunchtime talk Nov 17th: Bridgewater Bridge
Catch it at the Maritime Museum. DATE: Tuesday November 7, 202312:00pm, Royal Society Room, TMAG(Enter through the Davey Street entrance) Presented by Kevin Bourne, Deputy Project Director of the New Bridgewater Bridge Project. Building a new Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project. The existing Bridgewater Bridge was built in 1946 and is the fourth bridge […]
Friday, November 3 : 2024 Clinker Dinghy Program
The Wooden Boat Centre writes: ‘This is a unique opportunity to learn the craft of traditional wooden boat building using rare Tasmanian boatbuilding timbers. We offer a Tasmanian design by one of our local wooden boatbuilding legends – either Bill Foster or Adrian Dean.’ Find more information here.
Friday, November 3 : Strontrace
They are a straightforward people the Dutch, liable to call a spade a spade. Our old friend Bert van Baar (supervised the Dutch dinghy build over at the Wooden Boat Centre for the 2017 Festival) sent us ‘a video of a “shit-race” organised in Holland to commemorate the early Cow-shit transports from Friesland to Holland […]
Thursday, November 2 : Thelma and Louise at the Palais Sunday Nov 5th
It’s the classic movie of the month. Doors open 6.30.pm, film starts 7.15.pm, admission $5, bar open, bring a plate to share. For other events at the Palais see the calendar below.
Wednesday, November 1 : Latest from the Oz Wooden Boat Festival
Their latest newsletter features Read all about it here.
Monday, October 30 : LBT Rowing Excursions
There are several notices with information about rowing and sailing excursions organised by LBT members up on the board in the LBT shed: – Pieman River and Lake St Clair 19th to 25th November 2023, 2x St Ayles Skiffs (12 pax) – Schouten Island 24th January 2024 – see below. There is a sheet on […]
Friday, October 27 : Psst. David Nash in Wooden Boat Mag
Watch out for the January edition. We assume that sailing Yukon home to Stryno (Denmark) will be the theme. Pic below of Yukon on one of her regular trips to Port Davey is from Peter Marmion’s ‘Hidden Worlds’. It is a reminder, to those of us who were lucky enough to make the journey, what […]
Friday, October 27 : Denmark Classic Boat Show
That would be Denmark Western Australia, not the land of Vikings and bad weather way up in the other hemisphere. Dave Cliff writes: Hi all Peter Kovesi and I have populated a gallery of photos of the Denmark Classic Boat Show on September 24th 2023 and sailing on the Wilson Inlet from the day before. […]
Friday, October 27 : Men’s Shed Event at Mienna 10th November
We did advertise this a while ago, but it bears repeating. These events are often a lot of fun, and this one might be a good excuse to venture into the wilds of central Tas. Note that despite the name it is not gender specific: many Sheds are ‘Community’, just like ours. Wendy Kennedy writes: […]
Thursday, October 26 : End of month Monday night BBQ coming up
Daylight saving heralds an even better season for our Barbecue – maybe we can set up to eat outside. It’s a bring your own everything – something for the griddle for yourself and a course to share, plus $5 for gas etc.
Thursday, October 26 : Insurance
We are in the process of paying our insurances, which is a good time to remind ourselves of what we are covered for and what we are not. This has not changed in recent years, so what follows is simply a rehash of the same notice we have issued in the past – if you […]
Thursday, October 26 : LBT Committee and subcommittees
The new committee has had its first post-AGM meeting and you can read the minutes for the business that was dealt with. This is a good time to remember that there is a description of the committee and its functions on the website here. On this page is a list of subcommittees, which are as […]
Thursday, October 26 : Tawe Nunnugah 23: the view from ‘Derry’
One of the smallest boats in the TN 23 fleet was ‘Derry’, sailed by Garry Hardy. We have already seen his video, which painted a very vivid picture of his Raid, although as he said he ‘was too busy hanging to record the really exciting bits‘. Now he has had an article published in the […]
Tuesday, October 24 : Presentation by Peter Marmion
On Monday night we were looking forward to hearing some expert opinions and entertaining stories about south-west Tasmania from Peter, who has spent a good deal of the last forty years traveling, volunteering and working down there. We got that, but what we also unexpectedly got was a breathtaking slideshow of photos culled from Peter’s […]
Sunday, October 22 : Draft Minutes for Committee Meeting 19th Oct
Read them here. If you want to know more about the new committee and its functioning see the committee web page.
Sunday, October 22 : Visitor to the Shed
Last Friday we had a visit from Ian Worthington, nephew of Graham Wright. For those who didn’t know him, Graham was, until he passed away, a valued friend and member of our Tuesday Group. Ian writes: Dear members of Franklin Living Boat Trust, I am indebted to those of you who took time to meet […]
Friday, October 20 : Monday night bring your own Oct 23
LBT will supply the pasta: just bring the sauces, vegetables, meatballs, oysters, dessert, dessert oysters and whatever else you like to have (and to share) with your spag. BYO drinks. If you want to cook a meal in future enter the details here.
Thursday, October 19 : Rowing Regatta on River 21-22 0ct
Be careful if you are out on the river this weekend – if the weather doesn’t discourage you from going out at all. Pics from willyweather.com.au/
Tuesday, October 17 : Huon Valley Council Land Use Strategy
The Draft Land Use and Development Strategy is now open, all the information and a feedback form can be found at Draft Huon Valley Land Use and Development Strategy – Huon Valley Council There is a drop is session to discuss this at the Palais on Tuesday 7th November, 2-4pm. This is a very large […]
Monday, October 16 : ‘Afloat’ Magazine
Always worth scanning Afloat Magazine for references to the LBT. The lynx-eyed Peter Laidlaw spotted Queensland LBT member John Walduck in the correspondence column of the most recent edition. Looks like John is wearing his LBT shirt.
Sunday, October 15 : LBT Committee Meeting October 19th
There is an agenda being prepared here. Minutes to the September meeting can be found here. If there is any business you want attended email the details to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au
Friday, October 13 : Peter Marmion pre-dinner talk Monday 23rd, 6.15pm
The Living Boat Trust has had a long association with Peter, which was particularly fruitful in the years when he was headmaster of Franklin Primary and heavily involved in the ‘on the water’ program. Pete is also a great naturalist and geographer, working as a guide around Port Davey, contributing to publications such as ‘Mapping […]
Thursday, October 12 : Monday night cooking
We are trying to get a bit more organised. If you would like to cook on a Monday night please enter your details on the form here. There are paper forms in the Shed. You can also add a date for cooking through through the LBT Calendars web page.
Thursday, October 12 : Tasmanian Ocean Summit, on Friday 17 November
Looks like it could of interest to we nautical types: ‘The Australia Institute is hosting the second Tasmanian Ocean Summit, on Friday 17 November 2023, at Spring Bay Mill, Triabunna. The Summit will bring together representatives from across Tasmania’s marine sectors, scientists, economists, management experts and Tasmanian Aboriginal communities. Join us for a compelling program […]
Wednesday, October 11 : Whetstone
Peter Laidlaw tested the whetstone donated by Dennis Muscovich and set up by Des, and pronounced it a beautiful thing. No excuses for blunt tools in the workshop from now on. Thanks Dennis and Des.
Wednesday, October 11 : Getting ready for the sailing season on Tuesday
As always the Shed was a hive of activity on Tuesday, with the added encouragement of daylight saving and good weather. Bob and Paul were making sure that Nancy is ship-shape for the Seniors next week. Peter, Des and Phil were putting the final touches to Rowan before she goes back in the water. Lots […]
Monday, October 9 : Monday night dinner 16th October
Sandra Robson is cooking. Silverside with roast vegetables, dessert apple and blackberry pie with cream and ice cream. Vego option to be decided. PLEASE BOOK IN HERE.
Friday, October 6 : Curry Night Monday 9th
Here is the challenge: can our potluck curry dinner match Seth’s pizzas? Probably not, but let’s give it a go. Bring your culinary contributions and $5 for the pot after 6pm.
Tuesday, October 3 : 5 Miles from Home Challenge
This international virtual rowing event grew out of the movement restrictions imposed during the Covid outbreak. Crews from all over the globe can participate in virtual rowing on their home waters at any time during a set four-day window, record their results on a sat nav app and feel like they are rowing with other […]
Tuesday, October 3 : Men’s Shed Gathering November 10th
Read all the news from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association here. Included is a link to the Spring Newsletter, well worth a read to find out the many and varied projects that different Sheds are up to. Also included is an invitation and RSVP address for a get together at the Miena Shed on November […]
Tuesday, October 3 : Stocking filler
Andrew Wilson has his ‘Classic Wooden Boats’ calendar for 2024 available. Get it here.
Tuesday, October 3 : Tas Marine Radio at the LBT
Most of us who have taken boats out in Tasmanian waters are at least vaguely aware that channel 16 is constantly monitored, and that when the engine gives out on a lee shore and if all else fails we can give that a go, even if the hows and the whys are beyond us. On […]
Monday, October 2 : Van Diemen’s Band coming to Palais Friday 20th October
If your taste runs to classical music this could be a good one to put in the diary. Find details (including booking) here.
Monday, October 2 : Steve Gadd book launch Saturday November 25th
Steve Gadd is celebrating the launch of his novel ‘The Gentle Care for Broken Things’ on Saturday November 25th at the Palais Theatre, Franklin, 2.00 pm. Live music with the readings, Bar open. Contributions to afternoon tea welcome. Open to public. If your diary is full that day then no excuses: go up to the […]
Saturday, September 30 : Franklin river front town history
Carol Cane of the Franklin History Group has written A short ‘history’ of the growth of the Franklin township, ‘which relied on water transport almost completely until the development of the road links to Hobart enabled by bridging the river at ‘Huonville’ in the 1870s’. Read it here. Old pic below (from the article) shows […]
Friday, September 29 : Deck hands for Nancy during Seniors Week (16-22nd October)
Every year Nancy is booked out for Seniors Week, and 2023 looks like being no exception. All we need is crew to run her. We already have skippers (Brian Pain and Martin Riddle), shore support (Barbara Sharp), and Kevin Robson will be driving the rescue boat (should we need one). What we are short of […]
Thursday, September 28 : Monday night dinner October 2nd
We are looking forward to pizzas prepared by Seth, and being served after 7.15pm The usual drill: bring $20, and please book so that we have an idea of numbers: complete the form here or text 04977 86572. Of course we are hoping you will be enjoying this dinner having first come along and listened […]
Wednesday, September 27 : Tuesday at the LBT
The LBT was a hive of activity on Tuesday. Andy and Adam were fixing new anchor points for the pontoon. Bob Tubman was painting out Rowan. Bob Murphy was finishing off the painted floorboards for Rowan. Neil was working on Freya’s gunwhales. And the rest of us? We were busy getting Gretchen in the water […]
Wednesday, September 27 : Gretchen goes back on the water
It’s been great to have Gretchen on the verandah so that we can admire her very slick paint job, but it was time to get her back in the water, and on Tuesday the deed was done. Kevin Robson orchestrated the block and tackles to hoist her off the ground, Max did the towing, many […]
Tuesday, September 26 : Tas Marine Radio talk next Monday 2nd October
Tas Marine Radio is a volunteer organisation which provides 24 hour radio coverage for all Tasmanian waters (channel 16 etc): a vital service that not many really understand. Brian Muir from this organisation will be giving a ‘before dinner’ talk at the LBT Shed 6pm next Monday. Put it in your diary. We have heard […]
Monday, September 25 : Wooden Boat Centre AGM
Last Sunday the Wooden Boat Centre conducted their annual general meeting. Whilst we casual observers assumed that the focused activity and the large number of boats under repair and construction signified that all was well at the Centre, it was good to hear from treasurer Sonia Shimeld that the financials are ok too. Anne Holst […]
Monday, September 25 : Letter from Kate Hoorweg
Our cook Kate was shanghaied by Windward Bound – currently cruising the east coast of Australia. She wrote on the 16th of September: Time flies when you’re fun!! We are currently in Eden on Windeward Bound, departing with a full ship again on Tuesday bound for Devonport. The following and final leg of this amazing […]
Monday, September 25 : Skiffs in Scotland
Mike Dredge was recently in Scotland and saw Skiffs everywhere. He writes: Couple of photos, as threatened. Couldn’t get a photo of the ones we saw at Kirkwell (Orkneys) and Cullen – they were being used at the time. And I had to throw in the image of the Falkirk Wheel, which lifts / drops […]
Monday, September 25 : Moving oars
Pip Stevenson writes: ‘Where there’s a wheel there’s a way. That’s a typo a but I think I like it. After resizing the handles of these oars (shown below) for old sailing friend David Miller and feeling like a ride, I thought why not?! Please note the amazing Rob Blackburn bungee clip which is holding […]
Thursday, September 21 : Monday Night Dinner; BBQ for the 25th September
Time once again for the ritual of burnt offerings. Yes Monday Night Dinner will be a BBQ on the 25th September. As always please bring a little to share, salads and sweets never go astray. If you are coming you can always register >> here <<.
Thursday, September 21 : President Peter Laidlaw’s speech for the AGM 2023-24
It has been said before that President Peters annual address at the Annual General Meeting is worth the price of admission. This was true this year as always as Peter drew whimsically from the worlds of fantasy, history and LBT accomplishments and from there dreamed a magical look to the future: LBT AGM – President’s […]
Thursday, September 21 : AGM and Committee 2023-24
The AGM and Committee 2023-24 for the LBT was held in the LBT Shed at 6.00 p.m. an Saturday last ( 16th. Sept 2023.) All positions on the Committee were declared vacant and the new committee was elected as follows: – It is noted that there are now twelve (12) members of the Committee as […]
Thursday, September 21 : Grebes on Thursday?
At the AGM on Saturday (16th Sept 2023) Steve Wilson has suggested that we consider having weekly afternoon sailing of the Grebes. – probably Thursday afternoons – starting mid to late October. if you are at all interested, please have a chat with Steve Wilson or any of the Committee members so we can gauge […]
Saturday, September 16 : WE NEED YOU
More volunteers are required to help out with the maintenance of the St Ayles Skiffs. If you have any time you can give to work on the Skiffs, just a couple of hours a week or a month, on any day of the week. This will help to shorten the time the skiffs are out […]
Friday, September 15 : Monday Night Dinner by Tess and Adam
We don’t know what it will be but it will surely be wonderful. Let us know if you are coming here (please note we have used the Monday night booking form for the Saturday 16th Sept AGM – just this once please note in the comments that your booking is for Mon 18th ) 🙂
Thursday, September 14 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day invite for the 7th October ’23
Thursday, September 14 : Last minute reminder: The LBT AGM for 2023-24 is on Saturday 16th Sept @ 6pm
If you have forgotten then the post from back in 23 August 23 might be useful. All the docs and details are >> there! << Also the LBT will be covering the BBQ, but if you plan to bring nibbles, salads or sweets – please let us know when you book in here. See you […]
Friday, September 8 : Rope making at the LBT
A couple of weeks ago Restoration Australia featured St Martin’s at Dunalley. As part of the job Barbara Frankel supervised the making a bell rope – on the LBT verandah. You can watch the action on ABC iView: it’s towards the end of this episode: series 5 episode seven.
Thursday, September 7 : Reminder – AGM 16th September @ 6pm
Just a reminder that the AGM is coming up – 16th September at the LBT Shed @ 6pm. A BBQ will follow – the LBT will provide the meat/vegetarian and it would be appreciated if attendees can bring salad and perhaps sweets !
Thursday, September 7 : Office Tidy Up – free stuff!
LBT Office tidy up – free stuff to give away The building to the south of the LBT shed is commonly referred to as the ‘Office’ although it hasn’t been used for that purpose for many years. Recently the Shed Futures sub-committee decided we should formalise its de facto function as a storage space. During […]
Thursday, September 7 : Monday Dinner – Curry Pot Luck, 11 September
Monday Dinner (11th September) will be a Pot Luck Curry night. Rice will be by Will and Tess (Puns will be free) Let us know if you plan to come and what you might bring. (so we can head off ten lamb currys) 🙂 >>click here <<
Thursday, September 7 : Maria Island January Adventure (a modest proposal!)
Tom writes: Hi, LBT Adventurers, As mentioned at recent LBT dinners I am looking to take Seaire for a 2 week summer outing up to Wineglass Bay in January 23 and am inviting any interested LBT members with larger boats to join the excursion. We have a few boats already keen to join. Leaving approx. […]
Thursday, August 31 : Monday Night Dinner – Chicken Surprise (4th September)
Monday nights dinner (4th September) will be a Chicken dish – a fine example of Mel and Ryans cooking. Desert will be brownies and cream. Vegetarians will be catered for. Please help the chef’s estimation by letting them know that you are coming and what your culinary preference is. >>Click here to go there<<
Thursday, August 31 : Nancy cruising
On a rare sunny day this week, Franklin locals Robin and Anne together with their interstate visitors, enjoyed a Nancy cruise with lunch included. The trip was a prize won at an LBT event and, thanks to Barb Sharp who did the catering, was such a success that the Committee and the Nancy group are […]
Thursday, August 31 : What is AHBO?
AHBO is the Association of Heritage Boat Organisations in Tasmania, an umbrella organisation to which the LBT belongs. It is good to be reminded that we in Franklin are only a small part of the community which shares our interests. Attached are the minutes of their recent AGM and General Meetings. You might want to […]
Thursday, August 31 : Latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival
View the newsletter here. Some good articles: the future of wooden boat building in Tasmania, the Hope Beach Treasure, Balinese Outriggers, Pulling Boats and more.
Thursday, August 31 : Historic Diving: Talk at the Maritime Museum Tuesday 5th September
History of Tasmanian Helmet Diving with Simon Lessels Join us as we welcome commercial diver Simon Lessels to delve into the evolution of vintage helmet diving, spanning from the 1800s to the present day in Tasmanian waters and beyond. Listen to how these iconic diving helmets are made, and what they’re used for, and hear […]
Thursday, August 24 : Monday the 28th August is BBQ Night
This Monday 28th August will be a BBQ, so bring along something to cook on the hotplate and perhaps a salad to share.
Thursday, August 24 : Five Bells for Dinner
The Monday Night Dinner was well served (as were we) by Andys Pea and Ham soup followed by a tasty Lasange. Not to be outdone was Tess’s desert of apple pie and cream. The dinner was further enhanced by Michael Golding and family who in recognition of past involvement with the LBT donated their “Five […]
Wednesday, August 23 : Welsford and Rice – a hearty meal prepared by the WBGT
Our friends at the Wooden Boat Guild Of Tasmania & Small Craft Tasmania recently hosted an online interview and presentation by John Welsford and Howard Rice on Johns small boat designs and use of same. For those of us who couldn’t go – here is Part One which has kindly been made available on YouTube. […]
Wednesday, August 23 : Winter Sail
Endra writes: from Kettering to Kinghorne point and back, Chrissie Mateira and Endra enjoyed no wind at all to start, 15 knot bullets once we were around Peppermint Bay! Such a beautiful and relaxing day on the sailing vessel Cava.
Wednesday, August 23 : AGM 16th September: changes to the Constitution
At the recent LBT Committee meeting it was agreed that This requires the changes to the Constitution described here. If you want to have your say come along to the meeting at 6pm. If you want to vote make sure you have paid your annual subscription. And if you REALLY want a say in the […]
Wednesday, August 23 : Oldest Dinghy
Mark Hosking from the Maritime Museum writes: My attention has been drawn to the note in the Living Boat Trust newsletter regarding the BSMC’s circa 1870 dinghy, built by John Drake. MMT is the home to a similar dinghy that we can date reasonably accurately to 1871 that belonged to Dinah Wilson, wife of John […]
Thursday, August 17 : Pasta Monday 21 August 23
Monday nights dinner is Pasta by Andy and Bread by Kevin. Sweets; a surprise 🙂 Please help with a numbers estimate for the cook/s by registering here.
Wednesday, August 16 : LBT AGM 16th September
The Living Boat Trust 2023 AGM will be held at 6pm, Saturday 16th September at the LBT Shed, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin – not the 17th as previously advertised. Documents for this meeting can be found here. A draft agenda is included below. One of the important tasks of this meeting will be to elect […]
Tuesday, August 15 : Poshing up the sail ties
Inspired by the visit of Peter Laidlaw Rob Blackburn has gone ahead and produced a batch of monogrammed jamb clips for our sail ties using his 3d printer. Thanks Rob!
Thursday, August 10 : LBT Committee Meeting 17th Aug at 6.00 pm
An agenda for the next LBT committee meeting is being prepared. Please send any business you want attended to to sec@lbt.org.au.
Thursday, August 10 : BBQ on the 14th August
This Monday 14th August will be a BBQ, so bring along something to cook on the hotplate and perhaps a salad to share. Also please spare a thought for Paul Cullen, who had hoped to cook, but has unfortunately crashed his car and was luckily able to walk away from it. He is reported able […]
Thursday, August 10 : Kate Mitchel, 1847 to1878
Rod Mcfarlan forwarded this link and images from an ABC article about Kate Mitchell who lived between 1847 and 1878 and spent most of her adult life on Tasmania’s east coast. Kate lived a life of adventure it seems and recorded many aspects of it with sketches in her scrapbook which upon her death was […]
Tuesday, August 8 : Living off the land
Our president Peter Laidlaw has been perambulating around Northern NSW and southern Queensland visiting the LBT diaspora. After a day’s pruning at Pip Stevenson’s place he relaxed in a warm bath – pic below. It’s tough at the top.
Sunday, August 6 : Progress on pontoon
The notice down by the pontoon near ‘Cartela Corner’ looks like good news – see pic (from Matt Gogarty) below. We are getting closer to having the pontoon properly piled.
Sunday, August 6 : Emergency Taco Night (7Aug)
As advised for the last Monday night (BBQ) Paul can’t do tomorrow nights cookup (7th). The only suggestion so far is a Taco night, so if folk don’t feel like a BBQ then this could be the answer. A couple of vats of chilli, beans, savoury mince and some lettuce & tomatao and we’ve got […]
Saturday, August 5 : The future of wooden boat building?
At the LBT we have been building kit boats (the Skiffs) from CNC machine cut plywood for a long time, but never looked into doing the cutting ourselves. We had heard that Rob Blackburn, a member from Lennox Heads in NSW was into it, and so Peter Laidlaw (and staff) called in for a look. […]
Friday, July 28 : BBQ next Monday 31st July
This Monday 31st July will be a BBQ, so bring along something to cook on the hotplate and perhaps a salad to share. Further news is that Paul Cullen won’t be available on the 7th August so a substitute volunteer/s would be welcome. Alternatively a curry, crock pot surprise or Italian could be considered. Suggestions […]
Friday, July 28 : Shed update
Projects keep ticking along at the LBT. Fresh paint dries on Imagine and more detail work can be seen on the Dover Skiff. Surely detail work shouldn’t need such a sturdy persuader?
Sunday, July 23 : From the Sydney to Hobart to the Fastnet
If you follow the Sydney to Hobart race, and like a vintage, gaff rigged, huon pine yacht, you might be well aware of Sean Langman’s “Maluka”. In that case these links might be of use for a little while as the Maluka is currently taking part in the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race, from Cowes to […]
Sunday, July 23 : News from Kate
Windeward Bound has taken an extended stay in Gladstone: And it’s been fabulous! (More to follow!!). We were supposed to be heading back South on this (our seventh) voyage. However, the Marina at Bundaberg is too shallow at low tide now for Winde post the major floods which washed great swathes of topsoil into the […]
Thursday, July 20 : Monday Night Dinner – Crock Pot Surprise (24thJuly)
Too many Mondays this month it seems 🙂 but can there be too many Monday night dinners? Not at all. Thinking caps on and we have discarded Italian and a Curry Night and have gone for a Crock Pot Surprise! So bring along a crock pot with your favorite winter warmer and we should be […]
Thursday, July 20 : Skiff progress at the LBT
The Dover St Ayles Skiff progress has been monitored each Monday dinner. Nice work by the troops should result in a pretty boat down south! “Imagine” is also receiving some TLC also and is looking very “shiny”.
Sunday, July 16 : Oldest dinghy in Tasmania?
Friend of the LBT Gordon came across the dinghy pictured below when visiting the Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport. The information board suggests that it was built in the 1870’s, which is a while ago. Anybody want to raise that? Pics from Gordon Forster
Friday, July 14 : Monday Night Dinner (17July 2023)
Monday Night Dinner’s at the LBT are a well loved institution and John Pollard is once more doing his bit to keep things rolling. The menu is below and looks to be very tasty . So to avoid disappointment, and to aid Johns provisioning, please book early. Please complete this form or send an email […]
Friday, July 14 : Dover Details
Great progress on the Dover St Ayles Skiff!
Thursday, July 13 : Christmas – it’s not far off!
Well it is really, but if you want to make a start on stockpiling presents you could do worse than Andrew WIlson’s 2024 wooden boat calendar. Find details, including those needed for ordering, here.
Thursday, July 13 : Mark going over and above
Mark the gardener has been a stalwart at clearing the wharf and pontoon area of floating debris. Jen Tubman took this pic of him at it on a very high tide.
Monday, July 3 : Literacy and numeracy in the Huon Valley
Lucy Whitehead from GECO at Geeveston pointed out the training opportunity described in the flyer attached. If you are interested find out the details and chase it up with the committee.
Saturday, July 1 : Living in the oar locker?
We didn’t think there was space, but then we saw this picture of somebody entering.
Friday, June 30 : Monday Italian night at the LBT July 3rd
Our regular cook Paul Cullen is off on assignment in Western Australia: we are expecting a report. In the meantime we have the opportunity to indulge ourselves with our own recipes. The LBT will provide the pasta: bring your own sauces, pizzas, antipasto, tiramisu (he says hopefully) and whatever else is appropriate. Also $5 for […]
Friday, June 30 : Some ideas for Monday night
John Pollard has been ruminating whilst he has been cooking and has come up with the attached list of suggestions for improvement. Have a read: there are some good ideas.
Tuesday, June 27 : Movie night at the Palais Sunday July 2nd
Margret Queen of the North ‘The year is 1402. Fifty-year-old Margrete has achieved what no man has managed before: she has gathered Denmark, Norway and Sweden together into a peaceful union. However as a woman, she is forbidden from the throne, so governs indirectly through her adopted son, King Erik.’ Doors open 6.30.pm, Admission $5, […]
Tuesday, June 27 : Thumbs down on pontoon anchor
Kael Forster braved the icy water of the river to try and find the broken anchor chain, but no luck. We need to improve our methods.
Monday, June 26 : ST AYLES SKIFFS MAINTENANCE
If anyone would like to give some time to help out with the upkeep and maintenance of the St Ayles Skiffs at the LBT, please txt your name and phone number to me on 0427 268 248. A “WhatsApp” group will be set up to inform and request volunteers as and when needed to complete […]
Friday, June 23 : Project Boat: Solstice
Mike Foley writes: An opportunity to own a 32′ timber yacht. “Solstice is a carvel hulled 32′ sloop. Moored in Franklin needing work. “Solstice” was built in Adelaide of Jarrah on Karri frame and is a Len Randall “Blythe Spirit” design. “Solstice” was built in Adelaide in 1961. I want to pass “Solstice ” on […]
Thursday, June 22 : South Franklin Jetty
This jetty, adjacent to the Osteria @ Petty Sessions restaurant, has been used consistently by our ‘On the Water’ program for schools. It is a nice distance for a short row, and the kids love the playground which is adjacent. It is also used by campers, visiting boats and tourists. Andrew Perkins, the current owner, […]
Thursday, June 22 : Midwinter barbeque coming up on Monday night
The forecast says we’d need to go to 1200 metres to find snow so it won’t be that cold, but nevertheless the fire will be lit and we can all rug up. Bring some hearty winter fare to put on the bbq and share, plus $5 for the pot.
Tuesday, June 20 : Grappling for an anchor
It might have looked like Des and Phil were putting out a cray pot, but achtually they were trying to find the anchor for the pontoon: the chain which connected it has parted, and the pontoon has been wafting in the current ever since. They didn’t have any luck: try again on Thursday.
Tuesday, June 20 : What boat is that?
It is the new Dover Skiff, come to the Shed to have some work done on it.
Saturday, June 17 : Thank you Landcare
Our native plant bed was getting very weedy until our local Landcare group hopped in and transformed it.
Saturday, June 17 : Another project boat
Allan Witt came down to the Shed a few years ago to talk about his Derwent Raider single person sail/row skiff. Karl Galliene points to this opportunity get a partially completed kit (rowing version): see advertisement below.
Saturday, June 17 : Yukon’s Moby Dick moment
Deb van Velsen, who is aboard, wrote to her Facebook page: We thought we were out of the Orca risk zone, west of the Straits of Gibralter. So Yukon was just sailing along with Martin Riddle and I down below cooking dinner. About 5pm a pod of about 6 Orca approached from the opposite direction […]
Thursday, June 15 : Monday night extra coming up
Not only do you get John’s Stripped Trumpeter (fish), you also get Richard Forster’s dessert. Richard is celebrating a noughty birthday (maybe 50 but he has forgotten) and will be laying on the cakes, sweets, and, in honor of the birthday, the noughty stuff. The early you can book the better so that John can […]
Thursday, June 15 : Nancy turn around
The more observant amongst the waterfront habitues may be wondering why Nancy is pointing out, not in, on her pontoon. It is so Peter the Painter can get at the windows on the starboard side.
Thursday, June 15 : The Voyage of the Aegre
We are in tht season where what you need of an evening is a good book, an armchair, a fire and a port, and the first of these requirements might be met by this tale about sailing a traditional Scottish fishing boat to the south Pacific. It was recently reviewed by Quirky in Afloat Magazine […]
Thursday, June 15 : Project boat
The LBT was recently donated the boat frame pictured below. As can be seen it needs a little fixing, but is basically ready to be clad with plywood to make a nice little dinghy. It is available free to members: send a message to sec@lbt.org.au if you are interested.
Friday, June 9 : Warm up with a curry Monday night at the LBT
It is another ‘bring your own’ and big note your curry cooking skills, or, if curry isn’t your thing, bring some dessert. The rice cooker will be on, so don’t worry about the stodge, but remember $5 for the kitty to keep the lights on. See you after 6pm.
Tuesday, June 6 : Sunday TV viewing recommendation
Catch a very handsome looking doco about Windward Bound on ABC Compass , Sunday 11th June at 6.30pm. For a trailer see below or here. Thanks to Graham Rankin and Garry McDonald for spotting this one.
Saturday, June 3 : Smithy’s boatyard visits the WBC
See a nice video of Cody describing various projects underway over at the Wooden Boat Centre below or here.
Saturday, June 3 : Whoops a daisy
The newsletter from Southern Wooden Boat Sailing is out, and includes an item about the tall ship ‘Europa’ which visited Hobart a few years ago. Somebody pulled out a wedge at the wrong moment when she was leaving the drydock. Read all about it (and other great stories) on the website.
Saturday, June 3 : Kate’s log: third instalment
When Kate jumps ship she doesn’t muck around. She writes: ‘After a month onboard Windeward Bound, I have cashed in my Covid flight credits, am skipping the Brisbane to Bundaberg leg of the voyage, and have jumped ship for Japan!! I am loving the warm weather, immersing myself in everything Japanese, eating all my favourite […]
Saturday, June 3 : Classic yacht for sale
Friend of the LBT Holly Puckering is selling Hermione of the Derwent, 31′ on deck, huon planked, in excellent condition. For details see this document.
Thursday, June 1 : Flood times
Intrepid was dwarfed by the log that hooked up on her mooring.
Wednesday, May 31 : Menu for dinner Monday night June 5th
Paul Cullen has put together a winter special: Please book ahead to help Paul organise: he wants to be able to shop over the weekend. Enter your name on the form below (or here), or send an email to the secretary (sec@lbt.org.au) or a text to 04977 86572. Loading…
Wednesday, May 31 : #AWBFnextgen
‘AWBFnextgen is the first official Australian Wooden Boat Festival campaign aimed at supporting and promoting wooden boat and maritime culture to young people.’ Find out more (and how you can contribute) here.
Wednesday, May 31 : More from Yukon
Phil Woodgate (skipper of Capricornia on TN23) writes: You may be interested in the following from our tn23 fleet doctor Anne and her fellow tn23 sailor/sister/nurse Helen who are both presently on “Yukon”. They sent me an update from Sardinia on Tuesday 23 May, in which Anne wrote: “We have made it from Sicily to […]
Wednesday, May 31 : Kate’s log part 2: from Sydney to Brisbane
The next leg of our Windeward Bound voyage took us from Sydney to Brisbane, and unfortunately coincided with some shocking “cyclone-esque” winds which saw us holed up in Broken Bay and Pittwater for a number of days before heading out in the rough to rock and roll our way to Queensland. Thankfully, everyone got their […]
Wednesday, May 31 : Kate’s log: passage from Hobart to Sydney
Kate Hoorweg (on Windward Bound) writes: Hello everyone! Finally, a slightly belated update on my LBTers-at-large adventure away from the Apple Isle and some pictures to share with you! The first leg of the Windeward Bound voyage from Hobart to Sydney was great! We headed up the East Coast of Tas, waiting for the winds […]
Tuesday, May 30 : AHBO – General Meeting Notification – 01.06.2023
If you would like to get involved in the Association of Heritage Boat Organisations (of Tasmania) here is your opportunity. Cheryl Barnett writes: We intend to hold a General Meeting of Member Representatives at the Mariners’ Cottages, 42-44 Napoleon Street, Battery Point at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday 1 June 2023 to discuss various matters arising, […]
Tuesday, May 30 : Reminder: Land Use and Development Consultation: June 5th
Coming up this Monday before dinner. Lisa Plohl from Huon Valley Council writes: We would like to do a workshop with LBT members prior to your dinner on Monday 5 June 5pm. (This would be a private workshop for members and would not be advertised publicly). This would take about 1.5 hrs (approx.) and then […]
Sunday, May 28 : Beeping defibrillator
If you’ve noticed the defibrillator trying to attract your attention don’t be alarmed. Your ticker is probably quite ok. What it is trying to tell you is that it is still operational but the battery is out of date. Deb van Velsen has the situation in hand.
Friday, May 26 : Monday Dinner May 29: Lisa is back, BBQ is off!
Traditionally the last Monday in the month is a BBQ, but we are flexible at the LBT (aren’t we?), and so, as a one off special, Lisa is going to cook us another Asian repaste. Please book ahead to help the cook organise: enter your name on the form below (or here), or send an […]
Friday, May 26 : Stay safe on the water at the LBT
With the middle of winter fast approaching it is a good time to remind ourselves that the Huon is no longer the warm bath it was back in February, and we need to be a bit more careful. Follow the Sailing Safety Management Plan, and the Rowing Safety Management Plan
Wednesday, May 24 : Where is Kate Hoorweg?
On Windward Bound of course, which at last report was off Coochiemudlo Island – see the map below. Kate has been posting regularly to Facebook here.
Wednesday, May 24 : Where is Yukon?
Last post to Facebook was from the Greek Islands a couple of weeks ago, so she must be further along the Med around Italy or somewhere by now. Follow her on Facebook.
Friday, May 19 : Sailing with Pip on Monday May 22nd
Pip Stevenson is keen to get a sail in before he returns to warmer climes. Contact him on 0401 295 728 and join him on Shannon (the Hood) at 11am down at the pontoon. There will be rope work to follow up, and then (of course) the BBQ.
Thursday, May 18 : Huon Valley Grove of Giants
Pip Stevenson and friends recently went out to visit a coup near the Lake Skinner trailhead (past Judbury and Lonnavale) which has more than one hundred and fifty trees with a diameter greater than four metres. It is a spectacular site, well worth a visit. If you want to see how it is possible that […]
Thursday, May 18 : Land Use and Development – Community Consultation June 5th
Lisa Plohl from Huon Valley Council writes: We would like to do a workshop with LBT members prior to your dinner on Monday 5 June 5pm. (This would be a private workshop for members and would not be advertised publicly). This would take about 1.5 hrs (approx.) and then we could join you for dinner. […]
Thursday, May 18 : Double BBQ coming up
Our Monday night calendar is built around the assumption that there are no more than four Mondays in the month, and, guess what, this May has five. So: BBQ this coming Monday, and the same again the following week. Double fun!
Monday, May 15 : LBTers at large column: Martin Kell
Martin is in Granada – West Indies, not Spain – where he is on ‘his’ new boat Three Bells. He writes: ‘No not mine, I’m just here on a wolladay to finish the refit so she can begin running sunset charters. So why am I here in the Caribbean fixing a pirate ship??? I’m over […]
Friday, May 12 : Wilson’s Boat Yard for sale
Is this the opportunity to buy into a bit of Tassie history you have been waiting for? Read all about it in the latest edition of Southern Wooden Boat Sailing here.
Friday, May 12 : The weeders are coming
For years now we have ferried Tas Land Conservancy people and equipment to and from Egg Island for their weed control days. The next ones are coming up on Monday and Tuesday. If you would like to help out by skippering Rowan or by being available for backup please send an email to sec@lbt.org.au or […]
Friday, May 12 : Monday night dinner May 15
John has supplied a very enticing menu – see below. Please book ahead to help the cook organise: enter your name on below (or here), send an email to the secretary (sec@lbt.org.au) or a text to 04977 86572. Errata: the dessert chef tells us that he will be serving Thai sticky black rice pudding, yoghurt […]
Tuesday, May 9 : Re-advertising tool sharpening course Saturday 20th of May
in the previous advertisement for this course the proofreader somehow missed that the 20th of May is a Saturday, not a Monday. We shall have to dock their pay. So, to restate, Paul Cullen will be running a 2 hour tool sharpening course on Saturday 20th May 10-12 over at the Wooden Boat Centre. Bring […]
Tuesday, May 9 : Mobile rope stand
Sick of the mess of ropes around the place? I was too, and so was Des, but the difference was that he (with the help of Big Phil) did something about it. See the rope stand in the pic below, with Basil figuring out how to make a game of it. Thanks Des!
Friday, May 5 : The noost is at roost!
Dave Conway and Mike Hewitt have launched the noost that has been under construction for the last few weeks, and Billie is now snugly peeping out from her new shelter. We have long been concerned with the beating our boats get from the Tasmanian climate, and here is one solution. It may take a bit […]
Thursday, May 4 : LBTers at large
Pip Stevenson has been helping to fit a bumpkin (‘boomkin’) to the stern of a friend’s boat in Sydney. Better weather for working on boats up there. Note the impressive bronze fitting clamped on and ready for installation.
Thursday, May 4 : Tool sharpening course at the WBC
Over at the Wooden Boat Centre Paul Cullen will be running a 2 hour tool sharpening course on Monday 20th May 10-12. Knives, chisels,planes,diamond stones. Cost $70.
Wednesday, May 3 : Sunday night Palais Movie: Some like it hot.
Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American crime comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. The film is about two musicians who disguise themselves by dressing as women to escape from mafia gangsters whom they witnessed committing a crime. Sunday May 7th 2023, […]
Wednesday, May 3 : Salmon industry plan
For those interested, the State Government has just announced the release of their plan: find it here.
Wednesday, May 3 : Monday curry night
A chance to demonstrate your cold weather cooking skills by warming up your fellow LBTers. Rice will be supplied: bring something to complement it plus $5 for the kitty. From 6pm on.
Wednesday, May 3 : Newsletter moves to Friday
It’s a radical decision, and the subcommittee had to be locked in overnight to force them to come to it, but in the end it was decided that a Friday is a better day for announcements for the coming week.
Wednesday, May 3 : Sacrilege?
Jane Johnson thought this use of an old wooden boat as bar in Perth qualified.
Wednesday, May 3 : Kirsten Neuschäfer wins Golden Globe
Back at the beginning the year when the competitors in the Gold Globe around the world non stop race called in at Kingston to collect mail Endra O’May took a cheer squad for Kirsten Neuschäfer out to greet her. The first of the competitors is home, and Kirsten won!
Wednesday, May 3 : Draft Minutes for April Committee Meeting
Read them here.
Friday, April 28 : Monday night dinner with Paul Cullen
Paul does his shopping for ingredients over the weekend and has asked that people book AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so he has an idea of numbers. Please send a text to 04977 86572 or email sec@lbt.org.au to let us know that you are coming, or complete the form below. There is a link to a […]
Thursday, April 27 : St Ayles Skiff event: The Australian 5
Lorrie Harrison writes: Once again Tasmanian rowers are punching above their weight. This time they are members of the Living Boat Trust. Six LBT crews competed in the St Ayles skiff event, The Australian 5, run by the St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia (SASCRAA). This is a dispersed event, first devised in […]
Saturday, April 22 : End of month Monday night BBQ coming up
The good news is that you don’t have to remember to book ahead for your Monday night dinner. The even better news is that you get to set the menu: bring something for the hotplate, something to share and $5 for the kitty.
Saturday, April 22 : LBT Committee Meeting 27th April
An agenda for the next LBT committee meeting is being prepared here. Send any business you want attended to to sec@lbt.org.au.
Wednesday, April 19 : Advice from ‘our’ Dr Brian Walpole
Turns out he’s not just ours: he is also Dr Shed, dispensing medical advice through the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. Read the latest (Skin Cancer, Covid, Cardio, Cognative and more) here.
Saturday, April 15 : The tawe nunnmugah RAID 2023
Well, the spelling isn’t quite right, but the rest of this article at traditionalsailbluewing.substack.com about Tawe Nunnugah is (mostly): read it here. ‘The 2023 RAID comes across as a Master Class on Logistics and Planning. These Aussie dinghy people, call the Tassies or Taswegians, are clearly serious sailors. To me they are the modern-day inheritors […]
Saturday, April 15 : Canoe owner found
The canoe which was loose on the river and which ended up at the LBT has been reunited with its owner from River Front Estate up at Huonville.
Thursday, April 13 : Monday night dinner, April 17th
John has supplied the following menu – looking good! The usual drill: please let us know ahead of time if you are coming so that the cook can plan. Send an email to the secretary (sec@lbt.org.au) or a text to 04977 86572.
Thursday, April 13 : Who is that masked man?
It’s Max Davey, fixing the broken shelves from the refrigerator trailer.
Thursday, April 13 : A bigger hammer
Phil Petterson took to the sticking valve on the Yanmar motor we have had sitting around. It worked! See the video below (or here) The intention is to sell this motor: if you are interested contact the secretary (sec@lbt.org.au)
Wednesday, April 12 : The lost and found box
Deb van Velsen writes: We’re looking for a two items bought by the LBT for the Raid. The Lost and Found box in the shed is overflowing. Please come soon and check for bits you’ve lost. Remaining items will be rehomed after Anzac Day.
Tuesday, April 11 : Nancy from the drone
Here is some nice footage of Nancy taken by Steve Barnes (https://stevebarnes.services/): https://youtu.be/wW9dt8X5o-Q
Tuesday, April 11 : Imagine from the air
Some more lovely Steve Barnes footage, this time of ‘Imagine’: https://youtu.be/iK5qUmFRv3w . Steve has a collection of videos (many of them local) here.
Tuesday, April 11 : Capricornia
Steve Barnes (https://stevebarnes.services/) took this gorgeous video of Capricornia being sailed on our ‘Wooden Boat Day’ back in February: https://youtu.be/UZwdwbzuLvM
Sunday, April 9 : Cover for Nancy
We have been wanting to cut down Nancy’s boat cover to a more manageable size for some time now, and recently Caroline Mason came down to the pontoon to measure up. Hopefully the job will get done before winter sets in.
Sunday, April 9 : Booking a boat
To be sure that the boat you want to take out is available book it online ahead of time. For this purpose we continue to use the system was set up by the rowers for ‘Imagine’ when she was our only Skiff (and in high demand). From the main LBT menu choose ‘Boats’ then ‘book […]
Sunday, April 9 : (Easter) Monday night dinner
Others may be taking time off, but not the LBT. Come and enjoy the repast prepared by Lisa. As usual help us with food preparation by telling us if you are coming: email sec@lbt.org.au, send a text to 04977 86572, or turn up before 6.30pm. Lisa promises us an Asian menu: Chinese dumplings for starters, […]
Wednesday, April 5 : Draft Minutes for March Committee meeting
Read them here.
Wednesday, April 5 : Pictures and videos from Swiftsure Regatta
Lots of great pics from Zainab here, and all the action in a video from Martin Kell here.
Tuesday, March 28 : Oar repairs after the Regatta
Pete Laidlaw checks (before the glue goes off) that the scarf on a newly repaired oar is lined up.
Tuesday, March 28 : Working bee at Kate’s
Kate Hoorweg could do with a hand to get her place in order before she leaves on extended voyage on Windward Bound. At this stage a time and specifics are yet to be organised, but if nevertheless you would like put up your hand to help out send an email to sec@lbt.org.au.
Monday, March 27 : Raid Paintings
Tom Stephens writes: ‘Bronwyn from the Jetty house is working on finishing two paintings from the Raid visit at Southport. Looks like “Beachmaster talking with one of the boat skippers, with Swiftsure, Capricornia and Imagine in various stage of being beached or launched”.’
Monday, March 27 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA 2023 Results
The annual opportunity for the members of the LBT to come together for some, “messing about in boats.” As we know the LBT is custodian of a vast number and variety of craft, many of which were put through their paces on Saturday. Huge thank you to our members that came along, participated and helped out on the day. […]
Sunday, March 26 : LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 30th March
That is this coming Thursday: if you want something attended to post to sec@lbt.org.au. Agenda being prepared here.
Sunday, March 26 : Swiftsure Regatta
Congratulations to Lorrie Harrison, Mike Hewitt and the team for a splendidly organised regatta enjoyed by many. Some pics from Cheryl Gallienne below.
Sunday, March 26 : Bring your own BBQ Monday night dinner
Yes, it is that time of the month when you don’t have to post in your intention of coming to dinner: just show up with something for the hotplate, something to share, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
Saturday, March 25 : Is that a noost?
Dave Conway and Mike Hewitt assure us it is, but at this stage it could be a jungle gym, or a rocket launching frame, an obstacle for a water ski slalom course or whatever else your imagination can come up with. We await developments.
Saturday, March 25 : Shannon steals a march
Shannon was spotted during the week getting in some sneaky practice for the Rat Island Race. She was doing ok too, making headway against a strong outgoing tide with a minimum of wind.
Monday, March 20 : Come and help at the Wooden Boat Centre
Liz Lord writes: ‘Are you friendly, outgoing & community minded? Here at the Wooden Boat Centre we are looking for new crew members to get aboard & help us share the story of our wonderful maritime heritage. We need meeters & greeters, tour guides with passion, and woodworkers in the workshop. Spend half a day, […]
Sunday, March 19 : Monday night dinner
John Pollard sent in the following details for his Moroccan lamb tagine: The usual drill: so that the cook knows how many he is cooking for please arrive before 6:30pm or let us know beforehand that you are coming (email sec@lbt.org.au, text message to 04977 86572).
Sunday, March 19 : Return Raid sail past
Martin Kell lives on the river downstream from Franklin, and set up his video camera to film the boats coming past on the final day – see https://youtu.be/Hv1SwlVeR24
Sunday, March 19 : Tawe Nunnugah hasn’t finished for everybody
Rob Blackburn is still in the thick of reconciling the bar tabs. The accounts should be out shortly.
Friday, March 17 : Swiftsure Regatta – Area of Competition
Please be advised that the Swiftsure Regatta will be taking place on Saturday, 25th March 2023. The Regatta runs from 10am to 4pm, and will involve multiple small rowing and sailing craft using the river and canal in an area from the north of South Egg Island down stream to the south of Rat Island. […]
Friday, March 17 : Storage of Imagine’s Oars
Over the past few weeks, for some unknown reason, Imagine’s oars are getting stuck in the tubes in the oar locker. Until we sort out something better just one oar per tube please, with the other two oars in the locker but loose on top of the pile of oars. Thanks from Lorrie
Friday, March 17 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA Saturday 25th March 2023
Friday, March 17 : Olive May’s First Passage?
That is the question old friend of the LBT Andrew Wilson wants answered: read all about it in the latest edition of Southern Wooden Boat Sailing here. For those who don’t know her Olive May is one of Tasmania’s oldest (the oldest?) working boats, is currently kept at Port Huon, and periodically cruises up to […]
Sunday, March 12 : Monday night dinner 13th March
Menu: Moussaka, ratatouille, roast potatoes, bread and salad. Dessert rhubarb and apple crumble. If you are coming please send a text message to 04977 86572, email sec@lbt.org.au, or come before 6.30pm so that we know numbers.
Saturday, March 11 : Opportunity to join Yukon
Matt Wardell writes: ‘ Sail with Yukon in Europe! Berths have become available on Leg 15 of the Yukon journey home. This is a 24 night leg from Palma, Mallorca to Douarenez, Northern France sailing from the Mediterranean though the Straits of Gibraltar to Porto in Portugal and and then across the Bay of Biscay […]
Saturday, March 11 : Dover Regatta Friday 7th-9th April
Save the date, and think about participating either rowing or sailing. More details here.
Friday, March 10 : More Tawe Nunnagah reports
Tawe Nunnugah participants shared news, questions and gossip and photos on WhatsApp, Tom Stevens has gathered all this together here, or go straight to the pics here. If you subscribe to the Wooden Boat Association’s newsletter ‘Shavings’ you may already have read Jim Stockton’s account of his participation in the Raid. If not you can […]
Friday, March 10 : Pip at the slip (again)
Here is a familiar figure doing familiar things. The coat hanger in the background of the second pic below gives a clue to the location.
Friday, March 10 : Borrowed for Tawe Nunnugah?
The equipment in the Grebes is being made ready for the On the Water program, and one anchor can’t be spotted. Could be a case of domestic blindness, or it may have gone in another boat. Any clues gratefully received: post to sec@lbt.org.au.
Tuesday, March 7 : Vale Judy Krynen
The Wooden Boat Centre posted the following eulogy, which we at the Living Boat Trust can only endorse. The Wooden Boat Centre was informed yesterday of the passing of Judy Krynen on Sunday 5 March 2023. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Krynen family at this sad time. For the many people who knew […]
Sunday, March 5 : Monday March 5th night mystery chef
Come along before 6.30pm, text 04977 86572, or leave a comment on the Facebook page dinner post so that we know numbers. A menu has been emailed to us: Tandoori chicken, Basmati rice, Split pea Dahl, Cucumber raitaHandmade chappatis, Pickles, Yogurt and fruit dessert, Veg alt: homemade felafels. Now all we need to know is […]
Sunday, March 5 : Waterfront in the Huon News
You might have been mistaken for thinking that last week’s Huon News was the Waterfront News. There was a big spread on our Wooden Boat Day, and another on the million dollar grant for the Cartela dry dock.
Sunday, March 5 : New telly for the Shed
David Moore is upgrading and has passed on his whopper TV to us. Just have to figure out where to store it. It will be great for presentations and viewing summer highlights such as this and this. Thanks David!
Sunday, March 5 : Franklin Primary School Reading Program
Here is a chance to help out: read to the kids once a week. See the flyer below for details.
Saturday, March 4 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA 2023
The noticeboard in the Shed has been taken over for organising teams. Sign up, sign up!
Saturday, March 4 : Gift from Rodney
LBT member Rodney has rationalised his boating equipment and thought of us when disposing of the excess. There are life rings, fenders, life-jackets etc, some of which are sure to be useful. Thanks Rodney!
Friday, March 3 : Missed the 2023 Tawe Nunnugah?
We know, we know, it hurts. If you want to make yourself feel even worse by hearing about and seeing what a glorious time the participants had there are various accounts coming in. One is from Martin Chambers and can be found in ‘Southern Wooden Boat Sailing’ here. Despite the name of the publication, Martin […]
Friday, March 3 : Missed the 2023 Boat Festival?
You can live it all in three minutes with this video. There is a reflection on the festival from Paul Stephanus (the manager) here.
Thursday, March 2 : Special offer for LBT members
You may have noticed a very nice motor boat cruising the river from Heriot’s Point. It is La Drone, skippered by Taylor Wilkins. Taylor was at our ‘Wooden Boat Day’. He writes: ‘We really appreciate you having us there the other day and it was great to talk to some of the members who love […]
Thursday, March 2 : Looking for project boat
Gerard writes: I am up in Devonport and looking for a clinker constructed boat (12-14ft) suitable for restoration. It needs to be King Billy or Huon Pine. The worse shape the better. Obviously needs to be recognisable as a boat though. If you can help please get in touch. Thanks 0499983232
Thursday, March 2 : Freyja tour for Molly
Jane Johnson writes: ‘Molly from Strangford Loch St Ayles Skiff rowing in Ireland went out in Freyja at the LBT this week. It was an essential part of her visit, having flown over from the UK to attend conference talks in Hobart on her area of expertise, seaweed. The beauty of community rowing is the […]
Thursday, March 2 : Some Thursday activities
Paul and Phil were setting up the electric motor in Viking. Top Bob and Bottom Bob were replacing some of the damaged roves in Rhonda K. Jen and Steve were tuning the sewing machine.
Thursday, March 2 : ST AYLES SKIFFS, STEAMERS RUN 2024 – an expedition for St Ayles Skiff rowers
The Steamers Run 2024. For rowers of St Ayles Skiffs only, Tuesday 27th February – Friday 1st March from Sale, VIC. If interested email: staylesaustralia@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 28 : Job Done
Bruce Finlay and Martin Kell had earned their moment to relax after the new cafe blinds (organised by Mike Hewitt and the rowing group) had been installed. These blinds should be a boon, particularly in winter when they will enclose a sunny, warm space for social events which is also big enough to accommodate a […]
Tuesday, February 28 : Tawe Nunnugah 23 survey and evaluation
The WhatsApp group has been a great resource for the sharing of information and opinions, but It would be very useful to the LBT Committee for the planning of future events if participants in TN23 (both those on the water and on the land) could provide this information in a succinct and structured way. If […]
Monday, February 27 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA Saturday 25th March 2023
Monday, February 27 : Draft Minutes for February LBT Committee Meeting
Read them here.
Friday, February 24 : Be part of the On the Water program
Many of us have had our pacemakers tested by the over-excitements of the last month: Tawe Nunnugah, the Festival, the Return Raid, the Franklin Wooden Boat Day. What we need is to wind down, and the perfect way to do it is being rowed up the river in a Grebe by a bunch of kids […]
Thursday, February 23 : Monday night dinners: looking for cooks
No problem next week: BBQ coming up. Be prepared to do it yourself with something for the hotplate, something to share and $5 for the till. Last Monday’s meal from John Pollard and sous-chef Matt Gogarty was received with acclaim: the first of our ‘post Kate’ dinners. As regulars know, Kate Hoorweg has been the […]
Monday, February 20 : Swiftsure Regatta Saturday 25th March 2023
Monday, February 20 : LBT Committee Meeting
Coming up. See the the draft January minutes here. Send in any business you want attended to: sec@lbt.org.au.
Monday, February 20 : Monday night dinners are BACK
If you have been participating in Tawe Nunnugah you would know that, for Kate at least, they never stopped, they were just far away, but tonight those of us who do our supping at the Shed can enjoy the return of the of the moveable feast. Repast prepared by John. See you there.
Monday, February 20 : Wooden Boat Day
An important survival skill around the LBT is knowing when to duck: and not just when a boom is coming over. LBT newby Louise hadn’t had time to learn it when she was put in charge of a stall on Sunday’s Wooden Boat Day. She and many other’s contributed to an absolutely splendid day, with […]
Friday, February 17 : What makes Nancy tick?
We celebrate Nancy for the way she silently glides over the water and normally don’t think too much about it, but have you ever wondered how this is achieved? Brian Marriott has written a very approachable description of her electrical system (sorry, it is not mermaids doing the paddling) which you can read here.
Friday, February 17 : Seen at the Festival: powering your boat
Peter Curtis seems to have it worked out. When the sun is shining the flexible panels on his bimini are charging his battery which runs a small outboard motor, but if that fails he can do it under oars in style with his sliding seat. After that maybe do something with the mast?
Thursday, February 16 : tn23 – coming home to Franklin
The Return Raid is nearly home and will be coming ashore in Franklin on Friday 17 Feb, probably later in the afternoon. If you were on the 10-day tn23 Raid, have friends on the Raid, have been involved in previous Raids or just like and support what the Living Boat Trust does – please come […]
Thursday, February 16 : Return Raiders on the way
Those who have been following the Raid on the WhatsApp group (join it here) will know that they made it to Charlotte’s Cove on Wednesday evening in time for a spectacular sunset. We hope to see them back in Franklin on Thursday or Friday depending on conditions.
Thursday, February 16 : Andrew Wilson Exhibition
Many LBTers know Andrew for his ‘Old Sea Dogs’ books, which featured some beautiful photography around the Franklin waterfront. For some people the highlight of the Wooden Boat Festival was his exhibition at the Henry Jones Arts Hotel, part of the old IXL complex at the end of the Hobart wharves. You can still catch […]
Thursday, February 16 : Hope to see you again soon Sally and Sandy
One of the great things about Tawe Nunnugah is making new friends and seeing old ones who come down to the Living Boat Trust especially for the event. Of course they have to go home at some stage which is a bit sad – we just have to make sure that they have enjoyed themselves […]
Wednesday, February 15 : Swiftsure Regatta
Sunday, February 12 : Franklin Wooden Boat Day Sunday 19th February
Come along and enjoy our ‘post Festival festival’ next Sunday. In addition to being a chance to celebrate all things LBT it will be an opportunity to welcome those who participating in the Return Raid and visitors who have come for the Wooden Boat Festival. A highlight wil be solar/electric boats: Peter Shimeld’s Gemma, our […]
Sunday, February 12 : Bring your own Monday night dinner
Kate is still away feeding the Tawe Nunnugah masses, and she has taken the BBQ’s with her. That doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t get together to share the provender of the season – vegetable gardens and orchards are laden with it. Lets meet after 6pm and bring our food with us.
Sunday, February 12 : The Grebes at the Festival
Endra O’May, who has been on duty organising the ‘on the water’ activities, at the Festival reports that the queue to use the Grebes on Saturday was dozens of people long, and that they gave a huge amount of enjoyment and entertainment. That is what they are for. There remains the small matter of getting […]
Sunday, February 12 : The fleet is in
Waterman’s Dock, at the Salamanca end of the wharves, has been full of boats returning from the LBT Raid over this Boat Festival Weekend. Not for long though – many of them are due to take off on the Return Raid on Monday afternoon. We should see them in Franklin later in the week.
Sunday, February 12 : tn23 – Return Raid latest list
Hope you are enjoying the festival. I’ve up-dated the Return Raid participants list based on the latest information available to me – it should be available to see here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pkfVkVc4VRFMKnO50ztjs8m1PSUIAf2r/view?usp=share_link
Saturday, February 11 : tn23 – The Return Raid RR23
If you are doing the Return Raid and weren’t on the 10-day tn23 you’re probably wondering what’s going on and why I’ve gone quiet over the past two weeks. Well, we’ve been a little distracted with tn23 but now our focus is on the Return Raid. My participant list for the Return Raid is sitting […]
Friday, February 10 : Swiftsure Regatta – Saturday 25th March 2023, Safety Boats/Crews Needed
Wednesday, February 8 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA Saturday 25th March 2023
Monday, February 6 : Tawe Nunnugah in Dover
We have arrived in the land of internet connections, blessed with the fair winds that have blown us here Well, the sailors that is. The rowers have done it under their own steam. You can follow the action on the WhatsApp group set up by Tom Stevens here. Pic from Jackie.
Saturday, February 4 : Rowing Date Claimer
Wednesday, February 1 : Swiftsure Regatta 25th March 2023
Monday, January 30 : tn23 – join the tn23 Whatsapp group
Tom Stevens has created a tn23 Whatsapp group and sent a link for joining. The link only works if you click on the link using a device (phone??) that has Whatsapp installed: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GxrElSLDtq4FuupEvaRSfV
Saturday, January 28 : tn23 – things not to bring on the Raid
If you have bought new gear for the Raid, please don’t bring the packaging with you – get rid of it before the start so it doesn’t add to the rubbish we have to get carry out. Don’t feel you need to bring your own wine cellar – we run an ‘Honesty bar’ from a […]
Saturday, January 28 : tn23 – Raid Welcome event at the AWBF
The mayhem of the Parade of Sails and the milling crowds at the largest wooden boat festival in the Southern Hemisphere can be a bit of a shock after the peace and tranquillity of the Raid. To help you ease back into normal life we’ve organised a Raid Welcome event at the AWBF. In previous […]
Friday, January 27 : tn23– Mooring small Raid boats in Watermans Dock at AWBF
If you are skippering a Raid boat that is registered for the wooden boat festival, make sure you have read the AWBF Boat Owner Manual and are familiar with the Docking Plan sent out by the festival organisers. This year the organisers plan for the small Raid boats in Watermans Dock to be moored ‘Mediterranean […]
Friday, January 27 : tn23 – Important last minute stuff
If you’ve done past Raids, don’t assume everything will be exactly as before. Here are a few important things that may have changed. 1) Recherche Bay – we are now too big to camp in the National Park area at Cockle Creek. Our first camp will be at Moss Glen at the entry to Pigsties […]
Friday, January 27 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2023 Program
It has just been released. Find it here.
Friday, January 27 : Monty gets a work out
After a long Covid caused absence Roger Sly was finally able to bring the Hobart Sea Cadets down for their annual sail on the Huon in Monty. For those who don’t know Monty was one of several Montague Whalers used by the Navy for training cadets over many years, and she is the only one […]
Friday, January 27 : Rigging Capricornia
Capricornia has been on the hard having numerous little jobs done on her. On Tuesday she was ready to come out from under the marquee and have her mast erected by Piet Lunstedt and the team. She is ready for sailing.
Wednesday, January 25 : More Tawe Nunnugah preparations
Rod Macfarlan is inducting the land support team into the mysteries of taking credit card payments. The combined brain power shown in the pic below busted the foo-foo valve in our intelometer.
Wednesday, January 25 : Castle Forbes Bay Creative Exhibition 28-29 Jan
Coming up this weekend, looks like Castle Forbes Cricket Ground in the place to be. Lots of good musicians playing: see more details on the complete flyer here. Thanks to Deb van Velsen for pointing this one out to us.
Wednesday, January 25 : Preparing for Tawe Nunnugah
It isn’t all sails and oars: Kate Hoorweg and the kitchen crew are hard at work laying in provisions for the expedition. Looks better than salt beef and weevily biscuits. See pic below, of which Kate writes: ‘Robyn and Ninka hard at work with Tawe Nunnugah prep – local organiic cherries galore, and donated! A […]
Tuesday, January 24 : Wooden Boat Festival – Yellow PFDs/Lifejackets and Grebes
PLEASE NOTE: the Wooden Boat Festival yellow PFDs/Lifejackets, and the Grebes will be going to Hobart very soon for the duration of the Festival. During this period there maybe a limited number of PFDs available at the LBT shed for those that do not have their own.
Tuesday, January 24 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA – Save the Date Saturday 25th March 2023
Sunday, January 22 : Preparing for Tawe Nunnugah
On Sunday morning, whilst most of us were still consuming our morning coffee and drowsily contemplating the rest of the day, Steve and Jack were laying the new floorboards in Monty. The pressure is on!
Friday, January 20 : Franklin Wooden Boat Day Sunday 19th February
The Tasmanian wooden boat year is really biennial, with day one coming up soon in the middle of February when the Festival begins. It’s a big deal, with more than 200,000 visitors expected. Many of them will be from interstate and international, looking for more things to do in Tasmania in the following days. If […]
Friday, January 20 : Demonstrate your trailer towing skills
There is a long standing, and happy, tradition of our Grebe dinghies being rowed around Constitution Dock by visitors to the Wooden Boat Festival. As we all know, there is nothing like actually getting on the water to transform a day from mundane to memorable. There are two options for getting the Grebes from Franklin […]
Friday, January 20 : tn23 – plan for a capsize
We don’t wish to alarm you but every year we have at least one boat capsize during the Raid. Chances are it won’t be you – but it might be. You should prepare yourself, your crew and the boat just in case. Everything you might need after a capsize should be tied in, otherwise it […]
Friday, January 20 : tn23 – Arriving in Franklin and the Welcome Dinner
The Raid is almost upon us and activity at the shed is really ramping up. If you are in the vicinity of the LBT and wish to help, please come to the shed, introduce yourself and roll-up your sleeves. We leave for Recherche Bay on Wednesday 1 February, but the period 26-31 January will be […]
Tuesday, January 17 : Come and help with On the Water
One of our most successful programs is rowing with kids from local primary schools. For many of them it is their first opportunity to use boats, and a huge adventure. Normally this is a spring activity, but Huon Primary are keen to get on with it and are asking if we can run it in […]
Sunday, January 15 : Swiftsure Regatta 2023
Saturday 25 March – a day of fun, on and off the water Volunteers needed to help out Please contact Mike (michaelhewitt45@bigpond.com) or Lorrie (lorrie7113@gmail.com)
Saturday, January 14 : Boat School in the Mercury
Sonia Schimeld points out that as part of the ongoing conversation about what to do about Cartela and the lack of shipwrights the Mercury had an article about what the Wooden Boat School is up to.
Saturday, January 14 : Looking for freezer space and jams
Kate Hoorweg is wanting to cook and freeze meals for Tawe Nunnugah. What we are hoping is that some members can get together and consolidate whatever it is they have tucked away and free up a couple of freezers. If you can assist please call Kate on 0419 693 415. Kate is also looking to […]
Thursday, January 12 : Evidence of boat building
Visitors to the Shed don’t necessarily see a hive of activity, but a careful scan reveals that the workers have been at it. For instance this ugly duckling of clamps, glue, and wood looks like it could become a beautiful swan of a span for Viking’s solar canopy. We think Phil Holmes might be responsible.
Thursday, January 12 : Stopping can be as important as starting
This adage is particularly true when you come to the intersection at the bottom of a hill with the LBT refrigerator trailer trying to push you into the crossroad. Hopefully the new brake master cylinder installed by Jack Witte will deal with that particular problem.
Wednesday, January 11 : Friends of the LBT column: Judy Krynen
Judy sent us a Christmas card and we have just had a long conversation with her. As some may know, Judy had a really tough last year with cancer, and things were looking grim for a while. She is still feeling knocked about by some fairly extreme treatment, but is recovering and now able to […]
Tuesday, January 10 : Martin Riddle on Huon FM
Did you hear Martin talking about the Living Boat Trust yesterday (Monday)? If not you can listen to the podcast here. We think he did a pretty good job.
Tuesday, January 10 : Tas Marine Radio talk next Monday 17th 6pm
Tas Marine Radio is a volunteer organisation which provides 24 hour radio coverage for all Tasmanian waters (channel 16 etc). Brian Muir from this organisation will be giving a ‘before dinner’ talk at the LBT Shed 6pm next Monday. All welcome. Put it in your diary.
Saturday, January 7 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA SATURDAY 25th MARCH 2023
Saturday, January 7 : Billie Maintenance
Billie’s oars and rowlocks are getting a much needed sanding, undercoat and paint. This means Billie can’t be used at the moment, so use Imagine and Freyja. When the painted rowlocks are back in the boat then Billie will be ready for use. Enjoy your rowing Lorrie
Saturday, January 7 : Kate is BACK
Kate Hoorweg had returned from what she tells us was a very successful voyage on the Windward Bound, and will by cooking on MONDAY NIGHT. YAY! We hear she has been given a batch of mangoes. There are all sorts of delicious possibilities with those, so we have our hopes up. For those who don’t […]
Saturday, January 7 : Cartela in the Mercury, Jan 4
Quite a lengthy opinion piece laying out what the Cartela Trust hope for. From the LBT’s point of view perhaps the most relevant part is that their emphasis (as a first step) is on ‘a Maritime Precinct repair facility at Franklin … will feature a submersible shiplift capable of lifting vessels up to 40 metres […]
Friday, January 6 : LBT Committee Meeting January 11th
Committee meeting coming up. There is an agenda being written here. If you have business you want attended to send it to sec@lbt.org.au. Draft minutes for the December meeting can be viewed here.
Friday, January 6 : Book launch at the LBT Monday 9th January 3.30pm
David Hume, long time member and friend of the LBT, will be launching his book ‘Hidden Valley’ on Monday 9th at 3.30pm. From the cover blurb: ‘Hidden Valley is a multi faceted love story that examines its human actors as searchingly and lovingly as it examines a town and its history. It is a love […]
Thursday, January 5 : tn23 – Where’s the goat? Where’s the cabbage?
Getting everyone to the start of the Raid at Recherche Bay and returning all vehicles and trailers not needed for camp support to Franklin is a logistics juggling act but always works out if everyone works together. A few simple rules help it happen: 1) No vehicle should leave Franklin or Recherche with empty seats […]
Wednesday, January 4 : tn23 – Info Exchange open for business
The tn Raid organisers don’t have all the answers – so the tn23 Info Exchange has been set up to enable participants to help each other. Do you have questions that only experience can answer? Do you have information you want to share? Do you need assistance with anything to do with the Raid? Can […]
Wednesday, January 4 : MAST Notice: Floating Log
M002-23 Huon River – Floating Log Mariners are advised a log has been reported floating between Verona Sands Beach and Huon Island. Mariners should navigate with caution. (Posted 3rd January)
Tuesday, January 3 : Classic movie at the Palais Sunday January 8th
‘A Shot in the Dark’ The Palais writes: ‘Ringing in the New Year, the Film Crew are happy to present an absolute classic for the first Classic Movie night of the year. A fantastic sequel to the much beloved “Pink Panther”, the film “A Shot in the Dark” is one of the best Pink Panther […]
Tuesday, January 3 : First work day for 2023
A few pics. Whilst Pip Stevenson was knee deep in bearing grease servicing the trailers Martin Riddle was putting together the rigging he has been working on for the Monty and Sally was painting Capricornia. Pip pointed out that there was no record of work done on the trailers, so we have instituted a system […]
Monday, January 2 : Time for sailing
Those who think that if God intended us to row he wouldn’t have invented wind have been having a good time of it lately, with lovely sea breezes in the afternoon. Pip Stevenson is looking for sailing playmates for Wednesday afternoon: give him a call on 040 129 5728.
Monday, January 2 : A solution to our rodent problem?
Martin Riddle came down to the Shed the other morning to discover that the door had been left open and that an overnight visitor had left a ‘gift’ (see pic below). Most of us would simply have wrinkled our noses and fetched the dustpan, but Martin being the scientist he is examined more closely and […]
Monday, January 2 : First Monday night dinner for 2023
No sit down supper tonight: Kate’s away on Windward Bound. We don’t normally start the year this early, but there will be a team getting the Tawe Nunnugah boats ready in the afternoon from 2pm on who’ll be firing up the barby when they get hungry. Come and join them and work up an appetite […]

2022

Friday, December 30 : tn23 – what stuff should I bring?
If you’ve done the Raid before, or even read the FAQs, you’ll know all this – but it bears repeating because I’m still being asked whether we supply tents (we don’t). You NEED to bring a tent, sleeping gear (bag, mat, pillow), spare clothes, toiletries, water bottle and lunch box (the world already has enough […]
Wednesday, December 28 : tn23 – Navigation, charts and chart plotters
The Raid is essentially a cruise in company but that doesn’t mean you should rely on everyone else to know where you are, where you are going and what not to run into on the way. If you are bringing your own Raid boat you should have chart information covering the entire route but a […]
Wednesday, December 28 : tn23– Safety equipment and much more
We all forget something – it’s just a fact of life, but here in Franklin it’s not a disaster. The local chandler, Franklin Marine, is very well stocked and within 75m of the LBT shed. If you need something he doesn’t have in stock, Ian has agreed to do a run into his supplier on […]
Monday, December 26 : Following the yacht race
No, not the Sydney to Hobart (you fools!), the Golden Globe around the world, non-stop single hander. The first two yachts have passed through the Kingston checkpoint already – the rest are on the way (see the tracker). Endra O’May took out a team of supporters to meet Kirsten Neuschäfer , the current overall leader, […]
Monday, December 26 : Wot to do with the summer visitors
A few issues ago we were advocating sending those who wear out their welcome down to the river for a short trip with an LBT homemade anchor. For those visitors who do not fall into this category but who still need entertaining you could consider Esperance Adventures run by long time LBT member Matt Wardell. […]
Monday, December 26 : Who needs Myers windows?
Franklin has Jen and Bob Tubman’s window. We particularly like the viewing platform for smaller people.
Saturday, December 24 : Gemma
‘Gemma’ has been fitted with flexible solar panels, allowing an elegant curved canopy roof. Peter and Sonia Shimeld had her out for a test run on Saturday, and all was well. For those who don’t know, Gemma was successfully converted to solar power some years ago. In summertime the panels produce more power than the […]
Saturday, December 24 : tn23 – VHF radios
All boats in the Raid fleet must carry a VHF radio. The person in charge of a vessel must ensure that anyone using the radio on their boat knows how to operate it and is familiar with basic marine radio operating procedures. Capsize is always possible on the smaller raid-boats so the radio should be […]
Saturday, December 24 : tn23 – please bring your life jacket
The LBT does not have enough life jackets for everyone on the Raid – if you have one, please bring it. From 1 January 2021, all life jackets in Tasmania on recreational boats must be approved to AS4758 and for the Raid we are required to use Level 100 or greater, approved for Sheltered and […]
Saturday, December 24 : Festival Christmas News Letter
Read it here. The usual collection of interesting articles. Promotional video here. Less than two months to go!
Saturday, December 24 : Getting ready for Tawe Nunnugah
Steve Wilson has the bit between his teeth. He was spotted late in the evening getting new floorboards into Monty.
Saturday, December 24 : ‘Tis the season…
For silly hats, ducklings, parties and barbeques. No pics of parties and barbeques ‘cos we were all too busy enjoying them. Many thanks to Endra O’May and Lorrie Harrison for their organisation. Happy Christmas everybody.
Sunday, December 18 : Rowers End of Year BBQ
Friday, December 16 : tn23 – Everyone on the Raid MUST be an LBT member
You must be a member of the LBT to participate in the Raid whether you are helping with camp support, operating the safety boats, providing on-water support in the mothership or one of the other accompanying yachts, sailing or rowing on your own boat or on one of the LBT boats. This is because the […]
Thursday, December 15 : News from South Oz
Stephen Conway has sent us the latest edition of ‘Crow’s Nest’, the newsletter of the South Australian Wooden Boat Association. Read it here.
Wednesday, December 14 : Farewell Bob
At his retirement party Bob Tubman was the recipient of a bespoke gold scraper beautifully hand crafted by Steve Wilson. It honored the many hours that Bob (and the rest of the Tuesday team) have put in over the years maintaining our fleet and seeing it look better than ever. Well done Bob! Pics from […]
Monday, December 12 : tn23 – Boat safety equipment
If you are bringing your own boat on the Raid now is a good time to be checking your safety equipment. The first few days of the Raid will be in waters classified by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) as ‘Sheltered Waters’ – if you don’t venture too far out to sea. North of Dover […]
Sunday, December 11 : Buying Christmas presents: consider the WBC
Liz Lord tells us that the Wooden Boat Centre shop is stocking up on Graham Broxham and Nicole Mays’ new edition of ‘Those that Survive’, a great present for boaty or Tasmaniana types, and there is lots of other good stuff over there too.
Sunday, December 11 : Christmas Party next Monday: final notice
Be there or be square: see details on the flyer below.
Sunday, December 11 : Imagine’s 10th birthday
There have been various celebratory activities and pictures are coming in. Jen Tubman sent the following batch. Looks like they even got a sail up, tho’ not much wind.
Sunday, December 11 : tn23 – Safety Management Plan and Risk Register
The Living Boat Trust has been organising small boat expeditions since before the first tawe nunnugah Raid in 2007. Over the years we have developed procedures for reducing the risks of voyaging in small vessels in remote locations. Of course, the safety procedures are of little value unless everyone involved is familiar with them. Please […]
Friday, December 9 : On the Water Program winds up
On Friday the last bunch of happy and excited ‘on the water’ kids rowed up between the Egg Islands and down to Cradoc Landing for lunch, before returning to the LBT pontoon for a dip in the water (for those who dared). They presented us with the card below. Basil van Reit, the teacher in […]
Friday, December 9 : Draft agenda for LBT Committee December meeting
Next meeting will be held on the 15th, and an agenda is being prepared here. If you have any business you want raised send it in to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au
Friday, December 9 : ‘Shannon’ ready of remasting
Phil has finished fixing the wiring and fitting the new standing rigging: all that is required are soming bodies to heave on the lines and get the mast vertical again.
Sunday, December 4 : Salmon industry consultation 16th December
Those LBT members who are concerned about fish farming might wish to attend the community briefing for the Draft Tasmanian Salmon Industry Plan in Huonville on the 16th, or make a submission. Find the details here. Thanks to Andy Ritchie for pointing this one out to us.
Sunday, December 4 : Christmas Party Reminder: Monday 19th December
You did remember to put it in your diary last week, didn’t you? If not do it NOW. 4.30pm start.
Saturday, December 3 : Intrepid sails to Franklin
The former owner of Intrepid, Edwin Lang, had very generously paid for her mooring in Lindesfarne up until the end of December to give us time to get organised. That happened on Saturday: crew available, good weather window, long daylight hours. We headed out of Franklin (by road) at 5.30am with the ever reliable ‘Punto’ […]
Saturday, December 3 : Wooden Boat Centre Summer Social Dec 11
Paul Cullen from the Wooden Boat Centre writes: ‘everyone in the community is invited, and it would help a great deal if they would book in advance by stopping in to the centre or calling during business hours. We’d love to see as many as possible, so thank you for spreading the word.‘
Saturday, December 3 : 10 Year Anniversary
To mark the occasion, rowers and builders of ‘Imagine’ are invited to the LBT Friday 9th December 2022 Time: 10:45 am BYO drink Cake supplied Rowing sub-committee On 8th December 2022, the actual anniversary of the launch, there will be a small ceremony at 4pm at the LBT shed. If there are others who like […]
Wednesday, November 30 : ‘Intrepid’ sailors wanted Saturday December 3
The weather is looking kind, and the plan is to motor/sail our new (old) yacht ‘Intrepid‘ from Lindesfarne to Franklin in one go. There is space for a couple of crew: if you are interested contact Martin Riddle (mriddle@iinet.net.au)
Wednesday, November 30 : Oz Wooden Boat Festival November newsletter
Read it here. All sorts of news and announcements, for instance the inclusion of a ‘work in progress’ boat from the Wooden Boat Centre.
Wednesday, November 30 : Cabaret: classic movie at Palais Sunday Dec 4
Doors open 6.30.pmAdmission $5Film starts 7.15.pmBar open.The Palais Collective Shop will be open, come in and browse before the film‘Bring a plate to share’ is back after COVID.However, if you don’t feel comfortable eating from a shared plate, you may bring your own BYO nibbles and snacks.
Monday, November 28 : LBT Christmas Party Monday December 19, 4.30pm
Circle it in your diary. See flyer below for details.
Monday, November 28 : The satisfied worker
We needed some doors to hide away our batteries, and Martin Riddle came up with the perfect solution constructed with some shed boarding he had stashed away.
Monday, November 28 : Nancy goes to Huonville
The boats were tied up 3 deep at the Huonville wharf on Sunday afternoon for the annual Wooden Boat Guild picnic. It is always a great social day, an opportunity to get on the water and spend time with the Guild members. Big thanks to Andrew Perkins for organising it.
Sunday, November 27 : Mooring buoys
That line of buoys and tie off points over by the downstream pontoons are for securing the bows of our dinghies so that they can be tied up stern first to the pontoon, and we can fit more of them in. Bit of tuning to be done first. Incidentally, if anybody recognises the canoe please […]
Sunday, November 27 : Those that survive
Graham Broxham presented the Living Boat Trust with our complimentary copy of the latest edition of his survey of historic boats in front of the very scene featured on the front cover!
Friday, November 25 : Monday night BBQ coming up
What with the opportunity to get our fleet up and running (come early at around 3pm) and the chance to demonstrate culinary skills on the famous LBT hot plates who could resist? Bring something for you, something to share and $5 for the kitty.
Thursday, November 24 : Golden Globe Race headed our way.
The participants in this famous race have rounded Cape Horn and next stop is Storm Bay, where they are allowed to rendezvous with supporters but not come ashore. Kirsten Neuschafer has friends in Cygnet who will be taking a boat out to greet her. Follow the thrills and spills at https://goldengloberace.com/ . Kirsty has already […]
Thursday, November 24 : Sydney to Hobart 2 up
Those whose boating budget doesn’t stretch to canting keels and electronic gadgetry up the whazoo might be interested in the 2 handed class which seems to be becoming more and more popular. The Cygnet women’s yachting group are in conversation with one of these teams: 2Birds2Hobart: follow them here. Thanks to Endra O’May for pointing […]
Thursday, November 24 : Flare demonstration, Margate Marina, December 1st, 5pm
The details of using flares are easy to forget: come along to this MAST demonstration at 40 Marina Drive, Barretta to find out how it should be done.. Also of interest to pyromaniacs. Thanks to Huon News for reminding us about this.
Thursday, November 24 : Come on Nancy for free on Sunday 27th Excursion
Never been on Nancy? Here is your opportunity to get a free trip. Nancy will be participating in the Wooden Boat Guild Annual Picnic excursion from Franklin to Huonville, starting 10.30am from Franklin this coming Sunday. If you want to have lunch at the Jet Boat Cafe you will need to book with them: see […]
Thursday, November 24 : Captain Sarah Parry and the Windward Bound
Listen to Richard Fiedler interview Sarah on ABC Conversations here.
Wednesday, November 23 : Get your Huon News
Read all about the ‘On the Water’ program.
Tuesday, November 22 : A different restoration
Fiona Peate writes that she and her husband John have retrieved from the Scouts at the Lea a kayak built by John and Olegas Truchanas. The Scouts had lost interest. ‘It was built with an aluminium frame & cotton canvas stretched & sewn over. It had a threaded section aft that could allow the skin […]
Monday, November 21 : Chemical and flammable cabinet
We recently received a grant for $2577 from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association to install one of these cabinets. We are always looking to make the Shed a safer place, which this will do. Thanks to Andy Ritchie (who did the organising) and the TMSA.
Monday, November 21 : Monday afternoon: yep it is on
Lots to do to shakedown our boats and prepare them for sailing and for Tawe Nunnugah. Plenty of shelter if the rain persists. Come down around 3pm to work up an appetite for dinner.
Monday, November 21 : Ocean Summit November 25th
It is very late notice, but some members might like to attend this event. The Tasmanian Ocean Summit, presented by the Australia Institute Tasmania, will be a deep dive into Tasmania’s coastal waters and the culture, science, policy and integrated management they need. A day of collaboration to achieve a closer connection to our ocean, […]
Sunday, November 20 : Draft Minutes for November committee meeting
Find them here.
Saturday, November 19 : tn23 – what boat is that?
Photo-ID – you may not have needed to show it for a while, but we do want to see your boat’s photo-ID. If you are bringing a vessel on the Raid, whether it’s a sailing or rowing Raid boat, an accompanying yacht or a fast response safety boat, please send us a photograph of it […]
Saturday, November 19 : tn23 – what to bring for camp
We are being asked what people need to bring with them on the Raid. Later we will send out more details but for now it may help if we give a short summary of the domestic arrangements. We provide everything needed to have comfortable meals, including marquees, tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery and, most important […]
Friday, November 18 : WOODEN BOAT GUILD Huon River Cruise Sunday 27 November 2022
Any Rowers interested in rowing a Skiff up to Huonville for the annual Wooden Boat Guild’s Huon River Cruise on Sunday 27th November 2022. Lunch can be provided by the Huon Jet Boat Cafe for $18. This must be booked ahead. Flyer for the event here. Anyone interested please contact Lorrie: email lorrie7113@gmail.com or phone 0410 […]
Friday, November 18 : tn23 – if you haven’t yet paid…
Thank-you to all those who have already paid. The tn23 Raid is full and we have people on the waiting list. If you hold a booking but think it unlikely you will join us, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else. While we encourage prompt payment, we can be […]
Friday, November 18 : tn23 – Route update
We have posted a revised version of the Route map for tn23 on the tawe nunnugah web-site (https://livingboattrust.org.au/tawe-nunnugah-2023/). The main difference is that we no longer plan to camp at Randalls Bay/Eggs and Bacon Bay. This gives us a second day in reserve to sit out bad weather if needed. Alternatively, if the weather gods […]
Wednesday, November 16 : ‘Intrepid’ coming to the LBT
The B Class day sailer ‘Intrepid’, built in 1922 by Horace Tait at Bellerive, has been given to the LBT by Edwin Lang. It has been regularly maintained (last on the slip at the beginning of this year) and is in good condition. The B Class was the predecessor of the Derwent (‘D’) class: a […]
Tuesday, November 15 : Monday night activities
The Monday night diners had to sing for their supper: getting the second scout boat off the trailer and into the water, lowering Capricornia’s mast and then erecting a sheltering marquee over her. Their reward was that they did get to eat outside for the first time this season. Thanks to Endra O’May for pics.
Monday, November 14 : Monday afternoon: sailing fleet day
Monty came out of mothballs and onto the pontoon last week in preparation for the sailing season, and we need to get her out on the water for a shakedown. For this (weather permitting) and other fun activities come along to the Shed this afternoon at 3pm to help get the fleet ready for the […]
Sunday, November 13 : BBQ coming up at the LBT, Monday November 14
Kate’s away, so we need to shift for ourselves. Usual drill: something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
Sunday, November 13 : LBT Committee Meeting November 17th
There is an agenda being compiled here. If there is something you want discussed or attended to send an email to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au
Friday, November 11 : Ian Johnson fishing net course, 3rd Dec
See flyer below for details.
Friday, November 11 : Ros Barnett’s paint party, 16th November
Ros invites those who are interest to come down to the Shed on Wednesday 16th November, 2pm to ‘paint like Monet’: see pic attached. $25, all material supplied, with fun and food thrown in. Bring your own beverages. To book send a text to Ros, 0448 316 618.
Thursday, November 10 : On the Water on Thursday
The group pictured below were eager to get their hands on their oars and get on the water on Thursday morning. Thanks to the volunteers who ran the day: a good time was had by all.
Thursday, November 10 : Now that is a trailer
Rod Macfarlan and Martin Riddle have been back to the Geneva Christian College camp at Interlaken to get a second scout boat: Discovery 2. There are free viewings on the lawn right now. It comes with this monster, double decker trailer, complete with tool boxes.
Thursday, November 10 : Swimming season
Those who like to do their bathing in the river can take advantage of the posh new ladder installed on the pontoons by Paul Frost and the Tuesday Group. No more wading through mud or dicing with death on slippery ramps to get ashore. Thanks team!
Wednesday, November 9 : ROWERS END OF YEAR BBQ
Wednesday, November 9 : Some of Tuesday’s activities
Phil was fixing the electricals in Shannon’s mast. Discussing the newly proposed leeboard arrangement for Gretchen with Jack. Jen and Bob work on the deck from the newly acquired scout boat (Abel Tasman). Imagine went back in the water and Freyja came out for a bit of TLC Multi-use anchor points were fabricated – use […]
Wednesday, November 9 : Nov 27: Excursion to Huonville
It’s on again: the now traditional picnic cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild.
Sunday, November 6 : 19th December LBT Christmas party
Put it in your diary. Endra O’May writes: ‘Kate and I are planning a more up beat Xmas for the LBT at the end of the year: music , even more foodand inviting a few people we haven’t seen in a while.’
Sunday, November 6 : Help us get set for the sailing season on Monday afternoon
Rolling a boat as big as Capricornia to clean her bottom is quite a challenge, but last Monday Piet Lunstedt marshaled the troops, issued the plan and the deed was done .This Monday we hope to continue working with the whaleboats: in particular get Monty rigged, ready and perhaps sailed. The weather will be warm […]
Sunday, November 6 : Scout Boat at the LBT
A couple of years ago the Geneva Christian School Camp at Interlaken inherited some boats from Mission Afloat when that latter organisation wound up its operations at Conningham. These boats have been found to be unsuitable for the Camp’s activities, and we are very fortunate that they have been offered to us. Last week Martin […]
Sunday, November 6 : On the Water briefing
Mike Dredge had everybody’s attention as he gave the safety briefing to the first group of novice rowers for this year from Huonville primary school. They were soon ‘under oars’ and scudding about the river. Mike writes: ‘Thanks to Ali, Bryan and Rich for steering us through a successful first On Water day for the […]
Sunday, November 6 : Cutting the pink ribbon: the solar/battery system
For those who missed the news, our quarterly Aurora bill came in at $34, so we considered that the new solar/battery system had passed it’s acceptance test with flying colours and that it was time to celebrate. Julie Collins (our Federal MP) and Bec Enders (former Huon Valley Mayor), who both helped with funding the […]
Monday, October 31 : Tawe Nunnugah working bee Monday afternoon
A regular Monday session to get prepared for Tawe Nunnugah was discussed at last Monday’s dinner, but of all the days to have a working bee this afternoon looks like one of the worst according to the wind forecast. We can however start planning: get a job list together, identify missing equipment, do ‘in the […]
Monday, October 31 : Julie Collins at the Shed, Saturday 5th, 2.30pm
Julie Collins, our Federal MP and minister for various portfolios, will be visiting Franklin next Saturday and dropping in at the Shed at 2.30pm. It will be an opportunity to thank her for the involvement of her office in getting the grant to pay for our battery bank (see previous news item).
Monday, October 31 : Don’t steal Cartela
Or if you do bring your own fuel. Martin Kell pumped the last of the diesel out of her tank on Saturday.
Saturday, October 29 : Looking after the Shed
The Shed is a great resource but we all need to remember that it is shared with other members and that as a consequence we need to be a bit more diligent than at home where we can happily wallow in our own detritus. Leave ten minutes at the end of a job for cleaning […]
Saturday, October 29 : End of month Monday BBQ coming up
You don’t get much more ‘end of month’ than the 31st, which is what this Monday is. Bring along something to sling on the hotplate, something to share and $5 to pay for the gas etc.
Saturday, October 29 : Here is an electricity bill you want to see
Earlier this year Andy Ritchie organised the grants to pay for the installation of solar panels and batteries at the LBT, and then saw the job through. We recently received our first ‘post batteries’ bill from Aurora: $34.88! This, mark you, was for the quarter when we consume most electricity (for heating) and get least […]
Wednesday, October 26 : Bringing more rowers to the LBT
Every year we run a rowing program with local primary schools. For many of the children involved this is their first opportunity to get on the water, and a real adventure. Even for those with a family tinny, learning to row as a team, make some decisions, and show some leadership is a very positive […]
Wednesday, October 26 : Draft minutes for October Committee Meeting
Find them here.
Wednesday, October 26 : Shannon dismasted
All good. The standing rigging on Shannon was due for renewal, and, Shannon’s mast could be lowered which made the job a lot easier. Under Phil Petterson’s expert guidance the deed was done. We were a bit concerned about managing the weight, but Phil rigged up a couple of pulley blocks from Gretchen which gave […]
Sunday, October 23 : Geeveston Effluent Outfall Station
Taswater is planning to extend the effluent outfall which currently discharges into the Kermandie River to Shipwright’s Point. See the details here and here. There will be a drop in Q & A session Wednesday 26 October 2022 4.00pm – 6.00pm, to by followed by a community meeting to discuss issues surrounding this proposed development […]
Sunday, October 23 : Funnies at Frank’s December 23rd
David Moore continues his stellar work enticing comedians to come down to Franklin, and the next date to put in your diary is for this Christmas special. See the attached flyer for details.
Sunday, October 23 : Electric Boats
Peter Schimeld, who is providing technical expertise for the ‘electric conversion’ of Viking, has been working on upgrading his own ‘Gemma’. The canopy to take the panels is looking really good, and he is hoping to get the electrics finished this weekend.
Sunday, October 23 : Nancy and Seniors Week
We were booked out well ahead of time, the weather has been kind (well, mostly), and the scene on Friday afternoon was typical with Nancy stern heavy with seniors preparing to leave on an excursion. She is the perfect boat for this sort of activity and every year the comments from participants are uniformly happy […]
Sunday, October 23 : Prepare to be swooped
Our plovers know all about La Niña, and have left us to a quiet spring – so far. But they have finally decided that enough is enough and are brooding a clutch of eggs in the middle of the lawn. We are anticipating avian hysterics as soon as hatching occurs.
Thursday, October 20 : Notes on a 2 Day Expedition to Cygnet
You may have seen “Imagine” off on yet another expedition over the weekend. Here is a report on our trip in case you would also like to row to Cygnet and back. This is what we did 16 and 17 October 2022 Distance one way – 26.5km Row time Day 1 – 3.5 hours Row […]
Wednesday, October 19 : Living Boat Trust Safety Plan for Rowers
Now we are into better rowing weather it is a good time to review our rowers safety plan. Rowing has become an important part of weekly Living Boat Trust activities. Our members gain a variety of benefits from joining in the set activities offered by the Trust. We develop social networks, exercise, hone our rowing […]
Sunday, October 16 : Want to get something on the LBT agenda?
Send it in to the secretary, sec@lbt.org.au , for the committee to consider this coming Thursday. The agenda is being compiled here.
Sunday, October 16 : Getting into the Shed
Martin Riddle writes: ‘The Tuesday group noticed a problem with the keypad entry system and have replaced it. The new system is digital and not as intuitive as the previous one. The new code is available from committee members and the Tuesday Group. To operate: Touch the ‘Pad’ (the area above the handle) – random […]
Monday, October 10 : tn23 – Waiting-list started
If you haven’t yet booked for tn23 or heard from me directly about your application, you are on the waiting list. After a strange couple of years, there is a huge pent-up desire to get out and do stuff. The response to our call for Expressions of Interest has been so great I’ve been concerned […]
Monday, October 10 : tn23 – AWBF applications close 14 October
If you are bringing your own wooden boat for the tn23 Raid and want to moor it with the fleet of small Raid boats in Watermans Dock during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival you must submit an Expression of Interest to the AWBF by 14 October. The AWBF has extended the application period for our […]
Saturday, October 8 : Huon Yacht Club 2022-23 Program
HYC has a great yacht racing program: read all about it below and join in,
Tuesday, October 4 : Help out with Seniors Week (Oct 17-23)
As always Nancy is very popular during Seniors Week – this year running from October 17th through to the 23rd – and we expect her to be booked out. We have skippers for each day (thank you Brian Pain and Martin Riddle), and a hostess (thank you Barb Sharpe) but still need deckhands and land […]
Monday, October 3 : Sailors of the air
Pip Stevenson and a mate have flown a motor glider all the way from Northern NSW to Burketown on the Gulf of Carpentaria to ride the ‘Morning Glory‘, ‘a rare meteorological phenomenon consisting of a low-level atmospheric solitary wave and associated cloud’. Pip writes: ‘here I am I’m tying the wing before we depart to […]
Friday, September 30 : Latest news from the Wooden Boat Festival
Read all about it here. They are looking for volunteers.
Wednesday, September 28 : President’s Report
For many of us Peter Laidlaw’s annual report is worth the price of admission to the LBT. One of the joys is that it is entirely unpredictable: this year we got a major diversion to an expedition led by Uffa Fox. Read the 2022 report here.
Wednesday, September 28 : Ros’s Boat
LBT stalwart Ros Barnett is living with her mum at her house at the mouth of the Mersey, Devonport. You would have to be in the water to be any more maritime. Pic below was taken from the front verandah.
Monday, September 26 : Monday night BBQ coming up (Sept 26)
The days are stretching out and warming up, so there won’t be quite the same need for beanies and blanket coats which have been part of the dress code for the last few months. The usual drill: bring something for the griddle, something to share and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
Monday, September 26 : Meet the Huon Council Candidates
Those who are resident in the Valley may want to take advantage of the opportunity to meet candidates for the new council, due to be elected in October. The event is at 7pm, Tuesday 27th September. See attached flyer for details.
Monday, September 26 : New Committee for the LBT
At the AGM on Saturday night chairman of the meeting Peter Laidlaw dismissed the outgoing committee, with particular thanks to David Pittaway and Jane Johnson who were not standing again. The following committee for 2022-23 was then elected, with no positions contested. President: Peter LaidlawSecretary: Richard ForsterTreasurer: Rod MacfarlanOrdinary Members: Endra O’May, Michelle Crawford, Mike Hewitt, […]
Sunday, September 25 : 20221-2022 Treasurer’s Report
The LBT has for the last several years been very fortunate to have the steady hand of the Rod Macfarlan on the financial tiller, and on Saturday night’s AGM he presented his annual report. His introductory paragraph says ‘We can look back at the previous year and reflect that we have not gone backwards. In […]
Sunday, September 25 : New figurehead for ‘Imagine’
‘Spring weather brought LBT skiffies out for a row with the magical carved eagle figurehead created by Mary Lou Conway. Walkers along the foreshore stopped to admire Imagine on last week’s (perfect rowing conditions) public holiday. New rowers are welcome.’
Sunday, September 25 : Shannon on the slip
‘Slip’ was the operative word, but Stuart Meares eventually got us organised and hauled up on Monday. The good news was that the exercise revealed that all is well below the waterline. After much scrubbing, polishing, antifouling etc by Andy Ritchie, Endra O’May, Phil Petterson and crew Shannon is now back on our pontoon. We […]
Sunday, September 25 : The great LBT trivia night
Competition was fierce and controversy frequent, with quizmaster David Pittaway having to take a VERY firm hand on occasion. Pics from Ben Forster.
Tuesday, September 20 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day October 1st
Join the HYC at Shipwrights point for the opening of the sailing season. See flyer below for details.
Sunday, September 18 : Come on down to the slip
Shannon (the ‘Hood’) will be headed for to the Shipwright’s Point slip at Port Huon at 7am on Monday 19th, but that’s all organised. What is needed is a workforce to get her bum scrubbed, prop cleaned, anti-foul applied etc in the following days. Should be good fun. If you want to be part of […]
Sunday, September 18 : AGM next Saturday: final reminder
Agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the Living Boat Trust Inc, 2022 6:00pm 24th Sept, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin TAS 7113 Welcome Apologies: Minutes of last meeting Auditor’s Report Appointment of Auditor Treasurer’s Report President’s report Declaration that all positions on the committee of the L.B.T. are vacant Election of executive, President, Secretary, Treasurer […]
Wednesday, September 14 : Aurora Men’s Shed Art Prize
You may remember that Peter Hill put an entry into this competition for us. He didn’t win, but wasn’t disappointed when he saw the entry that did – pic below. At least it had a nautical theme.
Tuesday, September 13 : Allen key under pressure
The pic below shows what happens to an Allen key when you try to use it to free a very frozen bolt in an engine block with a rattle gun. We need another solution.
Tuesday, September 13 : Tuesday group at work
Jen Tubman took pictures of some of it. The Betsy Walton is out of the Shed and taking up in the reeds, at this time of year there is a LOT of pumping out, and the furniture has come out of Shannon so she can be cleaned out.
Tuesday, September 13 : And from the canals of France …
Mike Dredge writes: ‘A couple of happy snaps from France in June. Seeing Rod wants to do little boats, here are a couple of slightly bigger versions on the Seine. St Mames is the resting place for a million French barges (most of which seem to undergoing conversion to a house boat or hotel boat. […]
Tuesday, September 13 : The Great River Race
Rod Macfarlan is in London. He reports: ‘The Great River Race is 22 miles up the Thames held for the first time after COVID, but reconstituted as a procession out of respect for the passing of QE2, and in fact was almost cancelled. Only about half the entered boats turned up. The dutch were there […]
Monday, September 12 : FWWA AGM 25th Sept
The Franklin Working Waterfront Association AGM will be held 3pm, Sunday 25 September at the Wooden Boat Centre, 3333 Huon Hwy, Franklin. For those who don’t know, this association is the governing body for the Wooden Boat Centre. If you aren’t AGM’ed out after the LBT shindig the night before this may be the event […]
Sunday, September 11 : Out with the block and tackles.
Gretchen is might be small, but she’s tightly packed, so getting her off the trailer requires more than just some handy volunteers.
Sunday, September 11 : Minutes for LBT September Committee meeting
They are on the website: read them here.
Friday, September 9 : Shannon
The LBT recently acquired ‘Shannon’, a small, stable cruising boat, easy to sail, motor and maintain. A ‘Shannon’ interest group is being formed. Please be part of it. Level of expertise doesn’t matter: this is all about the ‘learning journey’, as well as the fun of excursions and expeditions. We anticipate that out of this […]
Monday, September 5 : Reminder: LBT Dues
Thanks to all those current members who have paid their annual subscription, and a reminder to those who haven’t that the LBT financial year runs July – June, at which point membership should be paid. Membership fees for the Living Boat Trust are: Single – $70.00 pa Family – $120.00 pa Associate – $40.00 pa […]
Monday, September 5 : LBT AGM September 24
This is a second reminder that the AGM will be held on this date at 6pm at the LBT Shed. It will be followed by a social: a Trivia Quiz hosted by David Pittaway, starting 7pm. Bring a plate. This is the time when all good people come the aid of the Trust (or something […]
Saturday, September 3 : LBT Committee Meeting 8th September
This will be the last meeting for this committee before the AGM. An agenda is being written here. Email the secretary (sec@lbt.org.au) if there is some business you want attended to.
Wednesday, August 31 : Electric Viking
A motor, controllers and panels are starting to arrive, and serious consideration is being given to how to fit it all together.
Wednesday, August 31 : Rowan on duty
Rowan has been puttering up and down the river ferrying Tas Land Conservancy weeding crews across to North Egg Island to persecute the Spanish Heath.
Sunday, August 28 : End of Winter BBQ Monday night (Aug 29)
Looks like the current window of warm weather will continue until Monday evening, so it should be a good time to get out the tongs and flip ’em on the hot plate. Come down to the Shed some time after 6pm with something for you, something to share, and $5 to put in the kitty […]
Sunday, August 28 : Faroe Island Skiffs
Rod Macfarlan has sent these pictures of ‘a collection of traditional wooden Faroes boats in the Flatvik marina (various states of repair)’. Look familiar? The ‘traditional’ outboard fitting is interesting. Perhaps there IS a way to beat Castle Forbes Bay.
Thursday, August 25 : Skiff news from West Oz
Denmark Community Rowing Association write: ‘We have been making good progress on building our two St Ayles Skiffs and are arriving at another milestone – turning Boat 2 over. Everybody is welcome to come along and help or just watch as we lift the new hull off the moulds and turn it over so that […]
Tuesday, August 23 : tn23 – the ‘small print’
‘Small-print’ is just a fact of life – we can’t get away from it even when enjoying ourselves messing around with small boats, but we can get it out of the way early. When you confirm your place on the Raid through our booking site you will be asked to acknowledge that you have read […]
Monday, August 22 : Draft Minutes for August LBT Committee Meeting
Find them here.
Sunday, August 21 : LBT Committee Nominations
As advertised in this column a couple of weeks ago, the LBT AGM will be held at 6pm, September 24th at the Shed. At this time the current committee stands down and we will elect a new one. If you wish to nominate for the new committee then download and complete this form. Paper copies […]
Sunday, August 21 : Aurora (Men’s Shed) Art Prize Entry
A couple of weeks ago we advertised this prize, and Peter Hill responded with the montage of local Men’s Shed in the pic below. Onya Pete!
Sunday, August 21 : Members at large column
It’s that time of year when those with a weaker constitution head for the northerly, warmer hemisphere. Rod Macfarlan for one is cruising aboard the Rubicon 3 – see pic below (we like the traditional paint scheme). If he is really after warmth he seems to have got his latitudes wrong – the trip has […]
Friday, August 19 : tn23 booking system opening soon
Thank-you for your patience, we’ve had a great response to our call for Expressions of Interest and will open the booking system very soon. We will send the link to the booking system by email to the address you provided with your Expression of Interest. On the booking system you will be able to choose […]
Friday, August 19 : Community chat with Council 15th Sept
Huon Valley council writes:‘We invite you to chat with Council staff and your neighbours about issues in your area, and explore ways of achieving positive outcomes and solutions. Light refreshments will be provided.Thursday 15 September 2022‘ 6pm to 8pm Palais Theatre 3388 Huon Highway, Franklin Register on Eventbrite: huonvalleycouncil.eventbrite.com or phone (03) 6264 0300
Thursday, August 18 : Yukon reporting in
We missed it at the time, so in case you did too you can hear an ABC interview with David Nash on the 11th of August here. According to Vessel Finder she was just north of Cairns on the 17th.
Tuesday, August 16 : Patching Billie
When Billie came out of the water a cleanup revealed a very spongy section in the garboard strake. Matt has already made a start on preparatory scarfing for a repair.
Tuesday, August 16 : Rowers News
Our regular maintenance program has revealed yet more rot, this time in Billie. We are very fortunate to have some highly skilled rowers who are able to repair the rot. This time Matt is working his magic on the hull. Our regular maintenance program will resume once the rot is fixed. We hope all available […]
Monday, August 15 : Building a solar canopy
Peter Shimeld is replacing the flat panels on his ‘Gemma’ with the same sort of flexible panels we intend putting on ‘Viking’. Over at the Wooden Boat Centre the team are constructing the curved roof on which they will be mounted.
Monday, August 15 : After the weekend flood
There is a wall of debris hemming in the Skiffs.
Sunday, August 14 : Members tips column
You know that lovely flexible, rubber plumbing pipe wrapped in braided wire (pic below), so handy for tricky spaces in boats and houses? Well it can rust out and blow (pic 2), with more or less disastrous results depending. As a for instance, it would be best if it didn’t happen at the top of […]
Sunday, August 14 : A touch of brass
Peter Hill has reinstalled Viking’s lettering, having kept track of it over the years she has been out of the water.
Sunday, August 14 : Scraping and painting
Maybe we should re-label ourselves to SPT, acknowledging how much of this activity goes into wooden boats. Bob Tubman and friends have the bottom sides of the ‘Huon Rat’ done, now for the topsides.
Sunday, August 14 : FRANKLIN RV SITE SEEKS NEW CARETAKER / FEE COLLECTOR
The Palais Management Committee is responsible for managing the Franklin RV site, and is looking for a new caretaker/fee collector. This role could potentially be a shared one. Ideal for someone who lives locally, and who enjoys meeting people from all over Australia, and further afield. Must be reliable, and able to collect site […]
Saturday, August 13 : Donations to the LBT
We were very fortunate to receive the following. Electric tools from Cameron Green’s grandpa, organised through the Tassie Men’s Shed Association. Fastenings and Wood from Livia Doblanovic. An industrial sewing machine from Be Hers Sewing Centre. Thank you everybody.
Saturday, August 13 : Watch Catalyst next Tuesday
The program (ABC: Tuesday 16 August, 8.30pm) is about favourite trees, which for Tasmania means Huon Pine (they tell us). We are expecting footage from the Wooden Boat Centre, and from Nancy’s sister boat Eva Blanche which was restored by Dave and Mary Lou Conway. Pic below shows both boats together.
Wednesday, August 10 : Another Franklin
David Pittaway has just visited Port Franklin on the lee (east) side of Wilson’s Promontory, and has sent the following pics. We should ask them to add ‘our’ Franklin to their compass of destinations.
Wednesday, August 10 : Gretchen out of the water
How many old gaffers does it take to get Gretchen out of the water? Judging from the picture below quite a few. She hasn’t been out for 3 years – looks like the worms have been having fun making castings on the leeboards in the meantime. Leeboards are a Dutch thing, and Jack Witte is […]
Sunday, August 7 : LBT Committee Meeting coming up
As usual, second Thursday of the month (11th August) at 6pm. There is an agenda being prepared here, minutes for the last meeting can be found here. If you have some business you want attended to send it to sec@lbt.org.au.
Saturday, August 6 : Huon Yacht Club AGM Sept 6th
LBT sailors may be interested in contacting the secretary (Gary McDonald) at the_secretary@huonyachtclub.org and attending this meeting as visitors or perhaps joining up as members beforehand. We have had a good relationship with the HYC over the years, participating in events and using their slip. Many of us have crewed on boats in their racing […]
Saturday, August 6 : Courses at the Wooden Boat Centre
We notice that several of the courses on the 2022 calendar have yet to run: 14′ Whitehall, September 5 – December 2 Fine Woodworking, September 19 – September 30 Whitehall Skin on frame, October 10 – October 20 Oars paddles and spars November 14 – November 18 There are also some courses to be run […]
Saturday, August 6 : Iefke and Matt
Recently the LBT big trailer went to Cygnet to help one of our members get his boat out of the water. Iefke and Matt scored the job of towing it back in the pouring rain when work was complete, and it reminded us of the nice video the Wooden Festival have produced of their own […]
Saturday, August 6 : On the Water Schools Program
Back in May we advertised for members happy to help out with this program which runs in October through to early December. Thanks to those who put up their hands – we know who you are! We would like to involve more schools but that is limited by the number of volunteers who are available, […]
Monday, August 1 : BBQ Monday night
The lucky crew of the Windward Bound have Kate cooking for them, so we get to show off our skills with the sausage tongs at the hot plate. Bring something for you, something to share and $5 for the kitty.
Saturday, July 30 : The Argonauts Club
The recent 90th birthday of the ABC was an opportunity to wallow in nostalgia, and one of the programs that was remembered fondly was the Argonauts Club. The Argonauts could hoist a sail but largely relied on oars, which was reflected in their theme song. Fifty mighty Argonauts, bending to the oars, Today will go […]
Saturday, July 30 : Aurora Art Prize
We have received the following message from Wendy Kennedy at the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. ‘Our annual Aurora Art Prize remains open until the 24th September… something framed (can be a photo or drawing) that depicts Shed life, framed in recycled materials – judged by Aurora $350.00 There will also be the People’s Choice award […]
Friday, July 29 : Wooden Boat Festival Bulletin
The Festival reminds us that time is not linear – the elapse time to February’s festivities is decreasing exponentially. Read this month’s newsletter here. Amongst the highlights is a nice piece on Tasmanian timbers.
Wednesday, July 27 : Keeping up with Yukon
‘The current position of SV YUKON is at East Australia (coordinates 23.47812 S / 151.39157 E) reported 3 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to AIRLIE BCH, sailing at a speed of 5.7 knots and expected to arrive there on Jul 30, 09:00.’ (Report from Vessel Finder). You’d have thought they would […]
Tuesday, July 26 : D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Woodbridge – Unmarked Wreck
From MAST: ‘Mariners are advised that the sunken wreck of a 6 metre vessel exists in Little Peppermint Bay, Woodbridge. The wreck is centred on position Latitude 43° 8.900’S Longitude 147° 14.782’E with a charted depth of 1.4 metres at low tide.’
Monday, July 25 : Draft Minutes for July LBT Committee Meeting
Read them here.
Monday, July 25 : Moving Lady Dot on
Lady Dot (see pic below) is not being used, and needs somebody who can love her. There is outside interest: if you want to put in an offer send it to sec@lbt.org.au. She comes with sails, but is really a row/motor boat.
Monday, July 25 : Monday night BBQ
Yep, it is end of the month again and time for Kate to take a break and for the rest of us to get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Bring along something for the hot plate, something to share, $5 to throw in the kitty, and a beanie. We are […]
Friday, July 22 : Tom has done it again
There are all sorts of tasks that need to be done in the background in order to keep the LBT functioning as the well oiled machine that it is. One of them is testing and tagging our electrical equipment, from band saws to rice cookers. For the last few years we have been able to […]
Thursday, July 21 : August 2nd TMAG Talk: the steam crane
John Wadsley writes: ‘The next Monthly Talk will be held on 2nd August 2022 at the Royal Society Room, TMAG. The Jessop and Appleby Steam Crane has been a landmark at Constitution Dock in Hobart for the last 120 years. Constructed by Jessop and Appleby of Leicester UK, it was purchased by the Hobart Marine […]
Wednesday, July 20 : Electric Viking
The advertised ‘electric motor for Viking‘ interest group meeting went ahead on Tuesday, with Peter Shimeld leading proceedings. The job looks highly doable. Peter showed off the flexible solar panels he has purchased for his own boat, which would fit perfectly on a canopy of the cockpit of Viking, and provide enough power for extensive […]
Wednesday, July 20 : Thylacine sighting
Pic from Jen Tubman says it all.
Wednesday, July 20 : Painting season
It was on with the puffy jackets and furry hats at the Shed on Tuesday as the next batch of boats was beautified. Pics from Kate Hoorweg and Jen Tubman.
Wednesday, July 20 : What boat is that?
New member Jayce has brought his lovely little auxiliary sloop Sarah Ann down to the LBT so that he can work on fitting a new motor. We hope to see her participating in Tawe Nunnugah.
Monday, July 18 : 2022 LBT AGM: September 24
Whilst the rest of us were sleeping our indomitable treasurer Rod Macfarlan was organising the report for the auditor, which has passed with flying colours. This was a reminder to the rest of the committee to get on with organising a date for the AGM, which will be held on Saturday evening, September 24.
Sunday, July 17 : Billie has a figurehead
Jane Johnson writes: A third St Ayles Skiff figurehead (for Billie) is complete, thanks to skilled woodcarver, Mary Lou Conway. The Huon Pine figureheads will now adorn three boats that feature on the Huon River, to distinguish each unique skiff. Billie joins Freyja’s Bittern and Imagine’s Eagle and will lead the way in many events […]
Saturday, July 16 : Viking interest group meeting Tuesday 19th
In response to the poll about what to do with Viking the LBT Committee has asked Peter Shimeld to initiate a project to install an electric/solar power system. The first steps are: hold a meeting at the Shed 12 noon Tuesday 19th July to organise an interest group to do the work; draw up a […]
Monday, July 11 : Heads up: Living Boat Trust Dues
LBT membership runs from the 1st of July until the 30th June the following year, and we are about to send out renewal notices. After a lot of discussion a Special General Meeting was called earlier this year and a decision was made to abolish separate boat use fees and adjust membership rates. The minutes […]
Sunday, July 10 : tn23 Mailing List teething problems
Sometimes the wheels fall off….every two years when we go public with the latest Raid information we have to re-learn how to set-up the mailing list and send out information. You should now have received a tawe nunnugah News Post about volunteers but probably didn’t get the earlier one we posted about Expressions of Interest […]
Sunday, July 10 : Volunteers for tn23
The Raid happens every two years because of the volunteers who support it. If you are keen to be involved but don’t really fancy spending ten days on a small boat, please use the Expression of Interest form to let us know what you can do and when you are available.
Saturday, July 9 : Committee Meeting July 14
There is an agenda being prepared here.
Thursday, July 7 : Farewell to Yukon: the blockbuster video
Those who were on the waterfront on the day may have noticed a large video camera and drone being put to use. The results, which are pretty gorgeous, can be viewed here. There are also some nice interviews with Ea and the boys. The boys also featured in this video, made by Martin Kell and […]
Thursday, July 7 : tn23 Expressions of Interest now open
If you are thinking about joining the 2023 tawe nunnugah Raid or Return Raid, either as a Participant on a boat or as Volunteer please complete an Expression of Interest. The EOI tells us a little about your boating experience, any special needs (dietary etc) and what you want to do on the Raid (such […]
Monday, July 4 : Work boats
Garry Macdonald pointed us to this nice footage and song from the days when gaff sails and oars were the standard industrial maritime technology. It comes from Dave Wheatleys Shanty Songbook, a handy resource in itself.
Sunday, July 3 : Farewelling Yukon in our own ways
Jan got out the squeeze box, and Richard and Jill thought that there should be Morris dancers involved. Thanks to Veronica Hewitt for pics and clip.
Sunday, July 3 : Committee June meeting draft minutes
View them here.
Friday, July 1 : Nautical Terms
Grace Coleman at the library in Bar Harbor Maine, got some helpful information from our links page, and in return sent us a link to this useful nautical glossary. A quick snoop using Google Street View suggests Bar Harbor is a nice place – not too far from Brooklin for those making the pilgrimage to […]
Thursday, June 30 : Another project boat
If you have a spare weekend (or two, or …) the boat pictured below, currently tied up on the Derwent, could be the one for you. Speak to Peter Laidlaw if you are interested.
Thursday, June 30 : Viking survey
There have been 21 responses so far to the survey about what we should do with Viking: see below for a summary and this document for details. It is not too late to express your view: use this form to have your say. For those of us interested in the ‘electric’ option, it would seem […]
Tuesday, June 28 : Fixing Monty’s rudder mounting
During a recent sail the shaft on which Monty’s rudder is mounted popped out of the bottom bracket causing all sorts of havoc, including busting the welding done by David Conway last time there was a mishap. Getting it all back together so that the problem does not recur is not straightforward, but Martin Riddle […]
Tuesday, June 28 : New portholes for Viking
Peter ‘the painter’ Hill has been stripped all the old varnish of the brass portholes donated by Dave Conway and polished them up and is installing them. May be a bit too flash for Viking!
Tuesday, June 28 : AWBF June Newsletter
News from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival this month includes a story about ‘Ubique’, which was built at the Wooden Boat Centre. Read all about this and more here.
Tuesday, June 28 : Skiffie Worlds in the Netherlands
Follow all the action at https://www.skiffieworlds2022.com/ It would have been good for the LBT to be there, but back late last year when we were considering it Covid loomed very large.
Monday, June 27 : Zainab’s Yukon farewell pics
There are lots of them here, and they are good! Thanks Zainab.
Monday, June 27 : Escape from midwinter blues
Those who need a summer boating fantasy to help see them through the current chill should try https://youtu.be/mmqmPi1jjm0. It comes with some (very convincing) philosophising as to why, when the season changes, you should down tools and get out on the water with a light breeze to waft you along: ‘this is where the world […]
Monday, June 27 : St Ayles Skiff 10 year anniversary film
Scottish Coastal Rowing have put out this history: see https://youtu.be/qFsWiFeIzsQ. A lot of the footage comes from the 2019 World Skiffies at Stranraer, with some familiar faces from both hemispheres popping up.
Sunday, June 26 : Mid winter BBQ Monday night
Kate has been persuaded to vacate the kitchen so we can have a go ourselves. Let’s light the fire and heat up the griddle. Bring something for yourself and something to share after 6pm.
Sunday, June 26 : Got an injured doll?
Bring it down to the LBT and we may be able to help. Hopefully the participants in the First Aid course on Saturday will be able to extend what they learnt to sentient beings. Thanks to Esther from St John’s who conducted the course, and Andy Ritchie who organised it.
Friday, June 24 : Get your Huon News
The Wednesday 22nd of June edition has a great interview with Ea and David Lassen/Nash about how they got to Franklin, what they did when they arrived, and their plans for the trip home to the Danish island of Stryno. We liked the typo later in the article which left the ‘o’ off Stryno. It […]
Friday, June 24 : Maritime Times
The winter edition of this popular publication is now at the Shed. We hope that those who have borrowed previous editions, particularly the ones collated into a folder, will return them for others to enjoy.
Wednesday, June 22 : Yukon bids farewell
A final wave from Ea as Yukon prepared to leave the Franklin dock for the last time said it all. It was the end of an era to be cherished, a sad day, but a happy day, a day that had to be, and the beginning of a new adventure for the Nash family and […]
Monday, June 20 : Viking
Viking is the old Gordon River work boat donated to us by Parge some years ago, and since worked on extensively – for more details about her see here. Her restoration is approaching completion, and the committee needs assistance in deciding how to proceed. One option is to fit an electric motor – see a […]
Monday, June 20 : Expanding the Wooden Boat Centre
If you have been over to the Centre recently you will have noticed that they are bursting at the seams. A solution is at hand in the form of an expansion funded by a grant from the State Government. Find concept drawings here
Sunday, June 19 : Yukon Farewell Party
Saturday morning was cold, rainy and misty, just what we didn’t need for an event to celebrate the time Yukon has spent with us and wish her (and the Nashes) bon voyage. But by evening the clouds had parted, a rather shy sun was sending a bit of warmth our way from over the ridge, […]
Saturday, June 18 : Painting class
Our daubers are a tough lot. The temperature on Thursday must have barely got into double digits, but there they were in their puffer jackets, beanies and gloves being instructed by Rick Crossland. Thanks to Rick for providing this opportunity. Pics from Barbara Frankel
Saturday, June 18 : Solar LBT
On Thursday the sparkies were hard at work at the Shed. Our meter box was upgraded and the solar panels and battery are now operational. At the same time there was an upgrade to the LED lights which have replaced the old incandescent ones. Big thanks to Andy Ritchie who has shepherded this project through, […]
Saturday, June 18 : Preliminary Engineering Drawings for pontoon
ZKA Engineering have supplied to the Council preliminary drawings for the deployment of the LBT pontoon (at Cartela Corner). This is a critical step towards getting approval from Parks for bunging in the couple of poles required, as well as providing guidance for construction. Thank you ZKA.
Sunday, June 12 : The LBT Online Shop
We know, we know. The LBT is dedicated to the technology of the 19th century (and before), and should only use wooden calculating machines. But we are slaves to convenience, and Rod Macfarlan has put together this shopping site which should help us all. There are links to it on the LBT home page. More […]
Sunday, June 12 : Dinghy Cruising Association
This group might be of interest to those who are contemplating the northern hemisphere now that the world is opening up, as well as to we armchair sailors for whom the world is always open to our imaginations. Check them out at https://www.dinghycruising.org.uk/ . Find lists of rallies, their journal, and some good practical advice. […]
Saturday, June 11 : LBT Committee meeting 16th June
There is an agenda being written here. If you want to anything raised send an email to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au.
Friday, June 10 : Men’s Health Week
The Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association writes: ‘Next week is Men’s Health Week and TMSA will be running a number of promotional activities to highlight the importance of Men’s health and well-being. We will also be running a selection of Dr Shed segments via our social media platforms (see below) For those of your members who […]
Friday, June 10 : Yukon farewell flotilla June 22
A reminder that you can register for an LBT boat for this day on the whiteboard in the Shed, or bring your own boat. For more details see the previous post about this event.
Friday, June 10 : Painting workshop June 15
There are still places in this workshop to be conducted by Rick Crossland. The current weather is not encouraging any sort of plein air activity, but we are sure that things will improve by Wednesday. More details can be found here.
Friday, June 10 : History of Price’s Creek
Voytek STRZESZEWSKI from the Franklin History Group has pointed us to this account written by John Young. Price, after whom the creek is named, was apparently not a nice chap. His character was used by Marcus Clarke as the model for the villainous commandant Maurice Frere in ‘For the Term of his Natural Life’, and […]
Friday, June 10 : Cruisers weather carnage cancellation creates Kate catering kitchen crisis?
Kate says not at all. Now that the Cruising Yacht Club have decided that the forecast conditions aren’t the best for coming down on Sunday there will be extra soup and apple berry crumble for Monday night dinner. What a treat!
Thursday, June 9 : Drainage
Recent heavy rains revealed that the extra gravel laid on the right of way to the downstream side of the shed had not solved all problems. There were still a lot of puddles. David Pittaway and team rolled up their sleeves, set to with mattocks and shovels, and installed extra agy pipe and gravel in […]
Thursday, June 9 : Taking up
It is always a bit tense when a newly repaired wooden boat goes back in the water: will her planks ‘take up’ moisture and seal the boat, or will she leak? A week after coming out of the workshop ‘Rhonda K’ is floating high and dry. Well done Bob Tubman!
Sunday, June 5 : Draft Minutes for May LBT Committee meeting.
Find ’em at https://tinyurl.com/2p9e8h6u. The next meeting is on June 16th.
Friday, June 3 : Inspecting Gemma
As promised Peter Shimeld brought his couta boat Gemma up to the pontoon so that we could have a look at the solar/electric motor system he has installed, and take it for a run. All in all it was impressive: very simple, and with enough power coming from the panels to run the boat all […]
Thursday, June 2 : Taking advantage of high water
The tide and river flows have had water lapping around the top of the wharf, an opportunity to visit the lagoon at the downriver end of Egg Island which at other times is too shallow to for safe rowing. The Tuesday crew were on to it.
Wednesday, June 1 : Power Boat License Course
In order to drive a power boat of four or more horsepower in Tasmania you need to successfully complete a Boatsafe practical course, which entitles you to a license. In past years LBT member Glynn Shevels organised a trainer to conduct this course at the Shed, the last time in 2016. If there is sufficient […]
Wednesday, June 1 : Palais Classic Movie Night – Sunday June 5th
Rango A 2011 American computer-animated Western comedy film directed by Gore Vebrinski from a screenplay by John Logan. Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp) is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. Doors open 6.30.pmAdmission $5Film starts 7.15.pm Bar […]
Tuesday, May 31 : Funnies at Frank’s is back!
After a long hiatus (we need say no more) David Moore has the show back on the road, starting June 23rd. See flyer below for details. Book at https://www.trybooking.com/BZZIA
Monday, May 30 : MAST notice: Debris in Garden Island Bay
Notice: M190-22(T). Mariners are advised marine debris consisting of rope and netting has been reported free-floating in the vicinity of Garden Island Bay. Mariners should navigate with caution in the area.
Monday, May 30 : Rowing Safety Plan
The Rowing Subcommittee has provided the following plan, which should be read by all rowers. If you need to find this in future links have been added to the Rowing and Resources web pages.
Sunday, May 29 : Art at the LBT June 15
There are still some places for the painting workshop with artist Rick Crossland announced last week, so Jane Johnson has asked that the advertisement be repeated. “How to paint a boat” (and other maritime scenery) Where : meet LBT verandah area When : Wednesday June 15, 9-12noon Who : Anyone interested in capturing […]
Sunday, May 29 : Yukon send off flotilla June 22nd
Jane Johnson writes: The Yukon is beginning the year-long voyage back to Denmark from Franklin on Wednesday June 22 at 12 noon. The LBT is aiming to have a wooden boat send-off with a flotilla to accompany the 11 passengers on board for the initial part of the first leg of the journey to Sydney. […]
Sunday, May 29 : Monday night BBQ coming up
You know the drill: something for the hotplate and something to share. It won’t be like the dinner in summer shown below, but it will still be fun. May even be time to have a practice bonfire, before the big one to farewell Yukon in a few weeks. Plenty of space to spread out if […]
Friday, May 27 : Come and inspect (another) electric boat on Tuesday
We’ve have our ‘electric Nancy’, with her own charms and attributes, but Peter Shimeld has taken a rather different path in converting his ‘Gemma’ (see pic below) from put-put to electricity. For one thing his canopy generates all his power, which, he tells us, is enough to keep him chugging along all day in summer. […]
Friday, May 27 : Rohan on duty
Last Tuesday was a weeding day on north Egg Island and our ‘Rohan’ was out ferrying the Tasmanian Land Conservancy crew around. It was a reminder of the good work this group do: Egg Island is only one of several significant land reserves they manage. To find out more about them, and perhaps join, visit […]
Wednesday, May 25 : On the Water Program
Mike Dredge and Southerly Dolling are in the very early stages of activating the LBT’s ‘On Water’ program for 2022. Huonville Primary is a definite starter – they’ve asked for 6 sessions, to cover 2 classes of 20, three weeks each, in November – December, preferred days Tues or Wed. It is hoped to expand […]
Wednesday, May 25 : Roving
Bob Tubman’s advertised roving class went ahead on Tuesday, with Peter Laidlaw giving extra expert advice (Bob was hiding under the boat holding the dolly in the photo below – camera shy).
Monday, May 23 : Give away boat Parappa
SORRY – IT HAS GONE The Huon pine fishing boat “Parappa” is being given away for $50. The owner has moved to Sydney and is in a retirement home. “Parappa” is a 52 ft (15 m) Huon pine fishing boat built in 1915. She spent most of her life crayfishing on the south and west […]
Thursday, May 19 : 25 June First Aid Course
Know how to use the defibrillator? How is your CPR? No doubt you remember all this from last time you studied First Aid and are ready to spring into action. For those of us who don’t and can’t, Andrew Ritchie has tentatively organised for a one day course to run on 25th of June. Cost: […]
Thursday, May 19 : June 15 – Art Workshop with artist Ric Crossland
“How to paint a boat” (and other maritime scenery) Where : meet LBT verandah area When : Wednesday June 15, 9-12noon Who : Anyone interested in capturing our beautiful maritime scenery What : $20 Workshop, with a view to possible regular art sessions Contact Jane by Friday June 10 to book in, […]
Thursday, May 19 : Franklin 29′ for sale
Got a few bob to spare? Then submit a tender for the Franklin 29 built next door in the Wooden Boat Centre. See the details at ‘Boats Online‘.
Thursday, May 19 : Another Skiff on the way
It is not even 10 years since the first St Ayles Skiff in Australia (Imagine) was launched, and now they are everywhere. For instance Denmark is Western Australia have a boat under construction and have just turned it – they sent the pics below. Looks like they have a nice stretch of water for rowing […]
Wednesday, May 18 : What lies beneath (the bench)
As part of the very impressive reorganisation of the shed the Tuesday boys have dredged out some old motors from their hidey holes and are evaluating the worth of keeping them.
Wednesday, May 18 : Buoys and other debris wanted
Some of us dream of perfectly crafted Huon planks in a Percy Dinghy, some of us dream of something else – see pics below. Samuel McLennan (email sdmclennan@gmail.com) writes: Since late January I’ve been building a raft / sailing vessel out of debris that’s washed up from fish farms and other aquaculture ventures. My plan […]
Tuesday, May 17 : Roving Rhonda K
‘Rhonda K’ failed to take up when she was recently put back in the water after a scrape and revarnish. Inspection showed that many of her roved rivets had failed and need to be be replaced. Bob Tubman will be leading the team doing the job next Tuesday morning: come along if you want to […]
Tuesday, May 17 : Foul Bottoms
We know – we knicked that headline. ‘Yukon’ is currently on the travel lift at Prince of Wales Bay where Aron Nash is dealing with the problem.
Sunday, May 15 : Boats on display at the Wooden Boat Festival
Do you want to display your boat at the festival? Now is the time to put in your expression of interest: see https://tinyurl.com/yygpftog for details.
Sunday, May 15 : Monday night dinner special
A reminder that we are being presented by Eva Ruzicka with more than 40 handwoven cushions and a dozen or so woven knee rugs to keep us warm and comfortable. Come along and try them out, and of course Kate’s dinner will also warm us up.
Sunday, May 15 : Yukon Farewell 18th June
It will be a midwinter special. See invitation below from the Nashies for details.
Friday, May 13 : Nautical items for sale plus extras
David Pittaway sent the following advertisement. For sale: x1 1974 Seagull short shaft outboard motor – overhauled and restored in 2016, hasn’t been in the water since, has been under cover & dry since. $500 x1 mooring, close to WBC jetty, protected from current & debris. Suits boat up to 7m. Recently serviced. One railway […]
Friday, May 13 : Snugging down the whaleboats
The sun is disappearing around 5pm and it is getting chillier by the day – time to get the covers on until warmer weather returns in spring. Some of those tie down points are difficult to get to, as Paul Frost discovered.
Monday, May 9 : Midwinter farewell to Yukon Saturday 18th June
We really don’t want to say goodbye to Yukon, but if we have to lets make the occasion a big one – put this date in your diary. David Nash tells us that proceedings will get underway at about 3pm, with music and food provided. Bring your own nibbles and drinks – rum will be […]
Monday, May 9 : LBT Committee Meeting coming up
If you want to get something onto the agenda for May 12th send it to sec@lbt.org.au.
Monday, May 9 : Tawe Nunnugah 23 Raid
We managed TN 19 and TN 21 despite bushfires and Covid, and lets hope that TN 23 is equally eventful but not disrupted in the same way. Enquiries are coming in thick and fast from places near and far – for instance Robert Stumm from Port Vincent wanted to know if his boat was suitable. […]
Monday, May 9 : Sewing sails
The LBT verandah is a lovely suntrap on an autumn day, which makes it a good place for getting work done. Here is Doug Pattison, snug and warm and repairing a sail for Yukon.
Monday, May 9 : Keeping us warm and comfortable
Whilst most of us just complain about our chilly winter Shed, Eva Ruzicka has rolled up her sleeves and done something about it. She spied a stash of wool left by Margaret Forster, and from it has woven and sewed more than 40 cushion covers and some beautiful lap rugs – see the pics she […]
Monday, May 9 : Trash or treasure?
The river has been up, bringing with it logs and litter from the forest. There may be something worthwhile in amongst the debris. Pic from Paul Frost
Tuesday, April 26 : Movie night at the Palais Sunday May 1st
The Palais writes: Delicieux (Delicious). A French historical comedy, 112 minutes, with subtitles. A feast for the senses, this is a beautifully crafted film which captures the essence of its time and place in history. A gem to be enjoyed. Synopsis: France, 1789, just before the Revolution. With the help of a surprising young woman, […]
Monday, April 25 : Join us for a Celebration of Rowing
An invitation is extended to all LBT and Dover rowers and their families to attend a BBQ on Friday evening, 29th April at 5pm. Food will be provided but bring your own drinks.
Monday, April 25 : Monday night BBQ: late notice
Anzac Day dinner at the LBT will be the usual end of month BYO, enhanced by tacos that Kate will be bringing down.
Wednesday, April 20 : Missing a bandsaw? Make one
Here is one for the wooden boat builders: a (mostly) wooden bandsaw. Spotted in a brother-in-law’s workshop.
Wednesday, April 20 : Easter Saturday St Ayles Skiff Events
Another great day run by the Port Esperance Sailing Club. Every year they manage to put on superb weather and run a good fun event. The premier event is always the Hope Island race, a 7km race from the beach around Hope Island and back again. This year the winners were The Five Mile Crew, […]
Tuesday, April 19 : Maritime sale at WBC cancelled
In a previous post we advertised this event for April 24th, and suggested that LBT members might like to have boot sales of their own on the same day. Due to unforeseen circumstances it will not be going ahead.
Monday, April 18 : Monday night dinner
Kate is back from Covid isolation, so we can all look forward to Monday night dinner.
Sunday, April 17 : A Boat to Row Across the Pacific Ocean
Andy Bullock pointed us to this item about the design, based on a whaleboat, and construction of a boat for this purpose by a young Australian, Tom Robinson. But 8,000 km? Come on!
Sunday, April 17 : Maritime trail: some highlights
The Wooden Boat Festival have put together the video at https://youtu.be/GebWbjhUN5s . We knew about the activities in Franklin, but it seems there was more going on.
Tuesday, April 12 : Looking for Nancy Crew
There are 3 tours coming up: 23rd and 24th of April, and 6th May. Looking at the administration page https://livingboattrust.org.au/nancy-home/administration/ and scrolling down to the calendar, it is evident we have skippers but no crew. Can you help out? If so register yourself by submitting a crew signup form here.
Sunday, April 10 : Maritime trail at the LBT
There was rope making and painting and rowing and sailing and cruises on Nancy. Who wouldn’t have been at the LBT on a perfect autumn weekend?
Sunday, April 10 : Car boot sale at the LBT April 24th
On this Sunday there will be a garage sale at Southerley’s Shop@Franklin and a maritime market and bbq at the Wooden Boat Centre. If LBT members wish to have their own car boot sales on this day they are welcome to use the LBT lawn. $20 donation to the LBT, and take away your unsold […]
Sunday, April 10 : Covid at the LBT
Two members who are heavily involved in our activities have tested positive to Covid over the weekend and are isolating. They are Dennis Muscovich and Kate Hoorweg. We wish them both a speedy recovery. In the meantime those who have been in close contact with Dennis and Kate should follow the general advice of watching […]
Sunday, April 10 : Huon Aquaculture Dover Regatta
St Ayles Skiff Races Saturday 16 April, 2022 Once again we have been invited by the Port Esperance Sailing club to participate in their St Ayles skiff races on Saturday. Mostly the races take place in the morning, a Hope Island race and a number of 1km races. Crews for the 1km races can be […]
Friday, April 8 : LBT Committee Business
The draft minutes for the March Committee meeting can be viewed here. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14th: an agenda is being prepared here.
Friday, April 8 : The Dover Regatta 15-17 April 2022
Rachel Trueman (from Port Esperance) writes: This year’s Regatta will again be a three day event, starting with the traditional feeder race from Kettering to Dover on Good Friday. And it’s time to get your entries in! There will be onshore activities on the foreshore, where you can check out our clubhouse rebuild! Our pop-up PESC […]
Friday, April 8 : Help Port Esperance Yacht Club rebuild
Rachel Trueman (from Port Esperance) writes: We’d like to invite you to become part of the foundations of our new clubhouse, after our original building and boats were lost to fire in April 2020. We’re really excited to have construction underway, and whilst we have funds to get a building to a basic level of occupancy – […]
Wednesday, April 6 : Monty ready for Maritime Trail
On Monday Pip, Hans and Richard got Monty rigged and ready for sailing this coming weekend, and took her out for a test run (well, we had to do that, didn’t we?). For those who are interested in ‘heritage sailing’ she is the ideal boat, with bucket loads of provenance. If you want to wallow […]
Wednesday, April 6 : New rudder for Capricornia
On Monday evening Hans was able to show off to Matt and the boys the rudder and tiller he and Henk Brolsma have spent many days constructing. We think you will agree that they have done a great job when you see the pic below. It is a ‘kick-up’ for our shallow waters, and looks […]
Monday, April 4 : 5 Miles From Home – This world wide event is open to any form of row boat, 2 crews from LBT rowing St Ayles Skiffs entered last year, would you like to join in this year?
The early bird catches the worm…#5milesfromhome early bird registration ends April 6!We’ve had a great mix of entries coming in from near and far. It’s been lovely seeing returning faces and lots of new participants, welcome aboard! Early bird registration ends April 6th, don’t leave it too late to avail of this offer, click here now! Main Challenge:EARLY BIRD […]
Sunday, April 3 : Photogrammetry at Spring Bay
Our friends at Spring Bay have been using photogrammetry to take the lines from old boats. They had supplied us with details, but apparently this was premature, and cannot be released yet. Stay tuned!
Sunday, April 3 : Billie the St Ayles Skiff Figurehead
Jane Johnson writes: Wednesday workshop at the LBT is also woodcarving day. Mary Lou Conway and Dennis Muscovich were seen preparing a large piece of Huon Pine for the last St Ayles Skiff, named after Billie the sheepdog. And what a fine masterpiece it will be – watch this space, given that we have already […]
Sunday, April 3 : Attention all mooring owners
MAST tell us they are going to conduct an inspection in May – see the notice below. For those who don’t know, the LBT has a mooring upstream of the Wooden Boat School: it has an orange buoy.
Saturday, April 2 : Maritime Trail next weekend: be part of the fun
Yep, it’s that soon. The Maritime Trail organised by the Wooden Boat Festival all happens on April 9-10th – see the program and book here. On the west bank of the Huon you can visit Dave Golding’s Shed, the Wooden Boat Centre, the Cartela, and THE LIVING BOAT TRUST. We are offering rowing in the […]
Monday, March 28 : Dover News
When we visited the shed being used to build the new Dover Skiff last week we found Peter Laidlaw and assistant measuring up the stem. It is starting to look like a boat. In contrast the foundations for the new club house are just going in – there is a fair bit to do before […]
Monday, March 28 : The cavalry arrives
There is a very patient snag at the top of North Egg Island which finally got its boat after years of waiting. The crew of ‘Imagine’ thought they were rowing a conservative course, but either the warning buoy has shifted, or the tide was very low, or a combination of both and they were well […]
Monday, March 21 : Swiftsure Regatta 19 March 2022 Results
Swiftsure Time Trials 1st Hans’s Crew: Will, Jilly, John Young, Beata, Chris, Dennis Time: 14:57 2nd Endra’s Crew: Hans, Cloudia, Richard, Annette, Veronica, Sonja Time: 14:55 3rd Beata’s Crew: Lorrie, Marguerite, Hans, Carolyn, Lizzie, Chris Time: 20:36 Roger Harwood 1st Matt Gogarty: 41.22 (NEW RECORD) Edna May 2nd Will Halliman: 47.35 Menaganra 3rd Dave Conway: […]
Monday, March 21 : Covid strikes: no Kate tonight
Kate had a terrific trip to Port Davey on Windeward Bound EXCEPT that there was a positive case of Covid aboard and she is isolating (with negative results so far thank goodness). She has a pile of mince that needs consuming: lets make tonight a hamburger night. Please bring your own side dishes.
Monday, March 21 : Special General Meeting
This meeting went ahead on Thursday, as advertised. Rod Macfarlan had publicised and explained all the changes to membership rates and other constitutional issues well in advance, and talked to them again at the meeting. There was general agreement on all motions, which were passed unanimously. For those who are catching up, see this document. […]
Monday, March 21 : Swiftsure Regatta 2022
Previous posts in this column indicated that organisation for the Regatta was well in hand, and on the day that proved to be the case, especially the negotiations with the gods. The tide was right, the sun came out, there was enough wind for the sailors and not too much for the rowers, and a […]
Sunday, March 20 : Bowerbird Collective at Palais this Friday
Three years ago, at the time of the bushfires in the Huon Valley, The Bowerbird Collective had planned to perform at the Palais Theatre. Unfortunately, due to the fires, they were forced at the last minute to re-locate to the Huonville Town Hall – and a large audience turned up to enjoy their truly unique […]
Monday, March 14 : Raid boat (Drascombe Lugger) for sale
Graham Robertson has sailed this boat in Tawe Nunnugah several times. He writes: The U.K-made Drascombe Lugger is a versatile and trusty recreational open sailboat built predominantly of fiberglass with teak spars and trim. Luggers come with a loose-footed gunter rigged yawl mainsail, jib and mizzen making the boat easy to rig and flexible to […]
Monday, March 14 : Book launch at the LBT March 21st
Jane Johnson and Jill Bruce have written a children’s book call ‘Puggles’ which will be launched by Christine Matera at the Shed, next Monday before dinner at 6pm. There is a description of the book here.
Monday, March 14 : Swiftsure Regatta – this Saturday
Join us on Saturday for a day of competition and fun on the water + food, drink and music. Events start at 10am with Swiftsure rowing time trials, followed by novelty races at 10.30 that anyone can take part in. Test your rowing endurance in the Roger Harwood single handed race later in the morning. […]
Monday, March 14 : Changing of the Artbox exhibition
Bob Frost has hung a new exhibition in the Artbox, currently located on the foreshore just downstream of the Shed. To spice things up he is running a ‘choose your favourite picture’ competition: the prize being the picture.
Sunday, March 13 : Concert at the Palais April 1st
Gates of KIA – Concert for Afghanistan. See trybooking for details. Could be a good ‘un.
Sunday, March 13 : Fend for ourselves Monday night
Kate is away on Windeward Bound (lucky her) and we haven’t arranged alternative cooking arrangements, so we will fire up the barby, and share the provender we each bring along. Could be under the verandah if the forecast is anything to go by.
Sunday, March 13 : Special and Committee meetings this Thursday
A reminder that the Special General Meeting to amend the constitution will be held at 5pm this coming Thursday at the Shed. For details see the previous post. This will be followed by an ordinary Committee meeting: the agenda is being prepared here. The minutes for the February meeting will be reviewed: see them here.
Sunday, March 13 : Row the Rip
Wooden Boat Festival Geelong reports: ‘Congratulations to our very first Row-the-Rip participants who took on a gutsy trip from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale and on to Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club on Wednesday.They’ll be completing the final leg of their journey from St Leonards to Portarlington today before a weekend of skiff racing off Wangim […]
Friday, March 11 : Covid case at the WBC
The Wooden Boat Centre has posted the following to their Facebook page. ‘A positive Covid-19 case has been reported at the Wooden Boat Centre. Staff, students, volunteers and visitors should monitor for symptoms, get tested if symptoms develop and isolate until you receive a negative test result. We will be closed on Friday 11 March […]
Friday, March 11 : Missing Dinghy (since found)
Have you seen this dinghy? If you have please contact Richard on zero four 977 86572. It was tied up in South Franklin on March 9 and has since disappeared. Reward Offered
Wednesday, March 9 : Port Cygnet Sailing Club Sat 26 – Sun 27 March
PCSC are having a celebration weekend at Port Cygnet – celebrating all the girls in the club who get out on the water in sailing boats, St Ayles Skiffs, kayaks etc. We’re planning a fun night on Saturday night and offering the opportunity for people to have a row together on late Saturday (weather dependent) […]
Monday, March 7 : Changes to LBT Constitution: March 17
There will be a special general meeting 5pm, Thursday 17th March at the Shed to consider and vote on changes to the LBT constitution. Rod Macfarlan writes: ‘The Committee is proposing changes to the Constitution, of which those concerning membership will most directly affect everyone. The others are procedural changes concerning EFT payments, notice of […]
Sunday, March 6 : Swiftsure Regatta – counting down
Regatta date – Saturday 19th March. Plenty of events to enter – both serious and fun. Event lists are in the LBT – add your name – it makes it easier if we know ahead of time who would like to take part in what events. Grab a friend to take part in blindfold rowing […]
Friday, March 4 : Maritime Trail at the LBT 9-10 April
Book into ‘Creative Decorative Knots‘ with Barbara Frankel and ‘Row or Sail a Dinghy‘.
Thursday, March 3 : Boat for sale
Michael Carroll writes: CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT 16’ – FOR SALE. King Billy Pine Clinker Planking. Celery Top Pine – decking thwarts gunnels stringers engine box rudder tiller. Oregon for mast and yard – Plan by Murray Isles (standing lug or dipping lug). Other fittings and accessories. Trailer included. Needs finishing. $9750. Contact: 0408 133 673
Wednesday, March 2 : Looking for sacrificial mast and boom
Carl Gregory from Soda Projects is looking for a wooden mast and boom to burn for a TV series. If you have one contact him on 0421 745 327
Sunday, February 27 : ‘Vision statement’ for Nic Street
For those who don’t know, Nic is a member of State Parliament representing Franklin. On a visit last year he suggested that the north Franklin foreshore would be a good site for a ‘three level of government’ project. What he needed was a suitable proposal. The LBT met with other stakeholders on the waterfront and […]
Sunday, February 27 : Excursion to Woodbridge
If you were wondering where Freyja was last weekend the first picture below is a clue. It was taken at the Charlotte Cove scout camp, where she spent the night before being taken to Gordon for a row up to Woodbridge to join the Waterfest there. It was a row and sail in company, and […]
Sunday, February 27 : Maritime trail 9th-10th April: volunteers needed
The AWBF Maritime Trail is on again (details here), and of course Franklin and the LBT are featuring. If you can help out please submit your details through the form below (https://forms.gle/1qvgAFF6kpBqgwiP6). The more the merrier so we can spread the load. Loading…
Sunday, February 27 : Monday night BBQ
Monday Feb 28th doesn’t come around too often. Let’s sling some extra sausages on the barby in celebration – bring something to share as well.
Sunday, February 27 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA SATURDAY 19th MARCH 2022 – ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO!!!!
The Rowing Subcommittee has been working hard on planning for this regatta, which will be a mix of competition (Swiftsure time trials, Roger Harwood row, skiff races and Rat Island sailing race) as well as fun events for everyone (blindfold rowing races, dragon boat style paddle races). There will be food and drinks available throughout […]
Saturday, February 26 : TEMPORARY NOTICE TO MARINERS
Mariners are advised that a local small boat regatta will be taking place on the Huon River at Franklin, on Saturday, 19 March 2022. Regatta runs from 10am to 4pm, and will involve multiple small rowing and sailing craft using the river in the area from the north of South Egg Island down to the […]
Saturday, February 26 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA 2022
Friday, February 25 : Draft minutes for LBT Committee February meeting
Find them here.
Wednesday, February 23 : Women Working with Wood: Geeveston Town Hall 4-13 March
For details of this event see the attached flyers
Friday, February 18 : No more Check in Tas at the Shed
We have just received a message fro Business Tas which reads, in part, ‘from 6 pm tonight, Friday 18 February 2022. Public Health have reviewed the Contact Tracing Direction and determined that lower-risk settings, where people spend less time and there is less risk of transmission, will no longer be required to use Check in TAS.’ […]
Friday, February 18 : Shipwrights Point Jetty is no more
That cormorant doesn’t seem too concerned.
Wednesday, February 16 : Diving on Cartela
For those who are wondering what all the diving activity earlier in the week was about, Cartela is a little leaky, and was being patched. Pic for Endra O’May.
Wednesday, February 16 : World Wide Classic Boat Show Feb 27
It is the age of the virtual event, and Off Center Harbor are making this boaty contribution. To find out if you want to participate see the ‘about’ page: https://classicboatshow.com/about , which also has an offer of free tickets if you get in early. PS. Included in the show is a series of presentations on […]
Monday, February 14 : First aid course
The knot of concerned officials and players clustered around a prone body at Kettering oval on Sunday was a reminder that defibrillators (AED’s) are not just for decoration. Ours is by the toilet door. Their one, in all probability, saved the player’s life. The ambulance did arrive in about 20 minutes, which isn’t too bad […]
Saturday, February 12 : Men’s Shed News
The latest Tasmanian Men’s Shed News features extracts from individual shed news columns, including that of the LBT. It is interesting to see what other shed’s are up to: building furniture, maintaining vintage machinery, growing vegetables. Download the eNews and read all about it.
Saturday, February 12 : Punto looking gorgeous
Punto looks almost too good to put on the water after her recent paint job. We notice that she is included in the latest edition of Graeme Broxam’s book on Piners’ Punts. We will have to get Graeme down to the Shed to talk about it.
Saturday, February 12 : Viking has been turned
A lot of work has been done on keel the hull has been painted, time to get the boat turned over so that the topsides can be finished off. A mask dispensation was issued for the occasion.
Saturday, February 12 : Borrowed a stepladder from the LBT?
A recently donated tall stepladder seems to be missing from the Shed. If you have borrowed it could you please return it.
Thursday, February 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Saturday 19th March 2022
If you are interested in rowing a St Ayles skiff in the upcoming and very exciting Swiftsure Regatta then I want to hear from you! Races will be 1km and 2km long. I’m looking at making up crews for the 1km races comprising of mixed ability rowers and experienced coxes. This will allow all crews […]
Wednesday, February 9 : M068-22(T) Huon River, Franklin – Sunken Vessel
Mariners are advised that an 8 metre vessel has sunk on a mooring in Franklin. A wreck marker has been established in position Latitude 43° 5.659’S Longitude 147° 0.554’E. Mariners should navigate with extreme caution.
Wednesday, February 9 : Solar Panels for the LBT
Andy Ritchie writes: ‘Greg Woolnough will be at the LBT tomorrow morning (Thurs 10th Feb) at 8.30 am to commence installation of the Solar Panels and the battery.’ We do not imagine that there should be any disruption to LBT activities.
Monday, February 7 : M064-22 Shipwrights Point – Navigation Warning
Mariners are advised the jetty adjacent to the Port Huon Yacht Club at Shipwrights Point has partially collapsed and lays submerged. Mariners are further advised to be aware of potential floating debris and to avoid the general location of the site until it is secured. The jetty is closed until further notice. Some cheeky blighter […]
Monday, February 7 : Invitation to Artbox opening Friday Feb 11 5pm
As has been advertised in this column, the Artbox is coming to the foreshore at Franklin just downstream from our Shed. Michelle Crawford has provided the following description of what to expect. ON THE WATERFRONT – Inspired by the river. Artbox February 11 to March 9, Living Boat Trust. On The Waterfront is […]
Saturday, February 5 : LBT Committee Meeting 10th February
There is an agenda being prepared. Minutes for the January meeting will be reviewed. If there is some business you (as a member) want addressed get it in to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au.
Saturday, February 5 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally 11th-13th Feb
‘With a fun and rewarding on-water and social program, you won’t want to be anywhere else that weekend! Whether you are custodian of a much loved family dinghy, have just finished building your first kayak, are restoring a traditional Tassie cray boat, or are mad for sailing among other timber boats, this is your weekend […]
Friday, February 4 : Yukon news
Find out what’s happening (a trip to Port Davey, a world tour, and more) and how you can participate. Read all about it at https://tinyurl.com/y6xzft7k
Friday, February 4 : Monday sailing at the LBT
Hans Sipsma plans to take out a boat on a regular basis on Mondays. This is a great opportunity to get on the water, particularly for those who are new to sailing, or whose skills are rusty. We are currently using John Pollard’s boat ‘Louie’ for this activity, a lovely, stable little William Atkin cutter […]
Wednesday, February 2 : Want a Monty?
There is one for sale in Pearcedale, Victoria. See Facebook Marketplace.
Tuesday, February 1 : Sail in company to Woodbridge 18-21st Feb
The Woodbridge Water Fest will be a great destination for some summer sailing (and rowing?), and we have the Charlotte’s Cove Scout House booked to break the trip halfway. The rough plan, dependent of course on weather and conditions, is as follows. Leave Franklin Friday morning 18th February on the outgoing tide (no need for […]
Monday, January 31 : LBT Committee Meeting
There will be an LBT Committee meeting next week – send any business to be attended to to the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au. The draft minutes for the January meeting can be viewed here.
Monday, January 31 : Proposed Changes to Constitution
Rod Macfarlan writes: The Committee is proposing changes to the Constitution, of which those concerning membership will most directly affect everyone. The others are procedural changes concerning EFT payments, notice of meetings, quorums for meetings, changes to recognise the move to communicating with electronic media (emails, web-site and social media) and a few minor changes […]
Monday, January 31 : Artbox Flyer
For those who missed last week’s advertisement, the Artbox is coming to Franklin. See the attached flyer.
Monday, January 31 : First Aid Course
We recently advertised to see if there was sufficient interest to run a First Aid course, and there is. Thank you to those who responded. We are hoping to find a grant to defray at least some of the costs: watch this column.
Monday, January 31 : What the low tide reveals
John Snowdon writes: A few of us have been enjoying a Sunday morning row. leaving from LBT at 10am. This morning the tide was low, revealing several snags (see pics). This one is on the inside of the safe water buoy on the northern tip of North Egg. It’s certainly interesting to see what’s just […]
Monday, January 31 : New rudder for Capricornia
Capricornia is laid up until some important repairs are undertaken, one of which is the installation of a rudder. First of all one needs to be made, and Hans Sipsma has construction underway.
Monday, January 31 : End of Month Monday Night BBQ
Let’s enjoy a do it yourself meal together: bring something for the hot plate and something to share at around 6:30pm on this the very last, never to be repeated day of January 2022.
Tuesday, January 25 : Nancy goes back in the water
The latest release from Martin Kell, the Spielberg of North Franklin, is this epic (https://youtu.be/Mqtr2DH3qWs). Well worth a watch.
Monday, January 24 : Artbox at the LBT
Jane Johnson writes: The exhibition “On the Waterfront” will be at the LBT from February 11 to March 9 featuring local artists and craftspeople. Check the Huon Valley Council website “Artbox” for details. Opening night is Friday Feb 11 at 5pm with music including a sea shanty specially written by an LBT member.
Monday, January 24 : Saturday soirée
Jane Johnson writes: The LBT hosted a music and poetry outdoor event before a Ravel concert at the Watershed Franklin. Thank you Steve and Marjorie Gadd and John Snowdon for a wonderful relaxing time amongst friends and family.
Monday, January 24 : Watershed Concert
We were wandering past the Watershed on Wednesday when the ‘sound of music’ caught our ear. Not Julie Andrews, but something better: the Eureka Ensemble warming up for Saturday’s Concert. What was striking (apart from the musicianship) was the great acoustics. Should be excellent for the night, so long as it doesn’t rain. All that […]
Monday, January 24 : Careful tying up
Jane Johnson writes: Freyja was found underneath the wooden jetty and full of water and weeds in a recent tidal surge. Please be very careful when boats are tied to fixed jetties and wharves long term as it is easy for them to get caught underneath. Thank you David from Yukon for the rescue and […]
Monday, January 24 : Nancy going back in the water
Nancy, looking gorgeous after repairs to her cabin and a new paint job, was outside the Watershed to greet concert goers on Saturday evening. We hope to be launching her on Monday.
Thursday, January 20 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA
The Living Boat Trust invites you a relaxed day of competition and fun, both on and off the water, on Saturday 19 March. Come and celebrate the last days of summer…. There is something for everyone – a variety of rowing races, fun competition on and off the water (blindfold rowing, dragon boat style paddle […]
Thursday, January 20 : Rowing Calendar
Weekly rowing continues for all open groups 10:00am Sunday – Dennis 0428 364178 9:00am Monday – Jill Edwards or Jane Johnson 1:30pm Tuesday – Mike Hewitt 0417 376884 9:30am Friday (women’s group) – Lorrie 0410335809
Wednesday, January 19 : Getting Nancy back on the Water
The hull has been painted, the Tuesday boys are making great progress on fixing the rot around a couple of the cabin windows, and Kevin Robson has come up with a plan for the belt tensioner which would allow the job to be done on the water – see diagrams attached. We hope to get […]
Wednesday, January 19 : Concert at the Watershed (and LBT) Jan 22nd
Shane Johnson writes: Stop Press: Tickets for LBT members are $20. To reserve your discounted ticket contact Shane on 0408 363 196 or Jane 0400 717 140. Emily Sheppard and the Eureka Ensemble will be performing Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A Minor inside the Watershed Franklin (the old Franklin Evaporators) on Saturday January 22nd […]
Monday, January 17 : Living Boat Trust Policies
Whilst we at the LBT don’t wish to encumber our messing about with boats activities with any more rules and regulations than we absolutely need, there are occasions when decisions can’t be made by simply using some common sense at the time. There is a folder of policy documents online which the Committee (and members) […]
Monday, January 17 : First Aid Course
The LBT encourages members to have an up to date First Aid Certificate, and can organise a course to be run in the Shed for this purpose if there is sufficient interest. If you wish to attend such a course complete and submit the attached form. This will cost money, but if we can demonstrate […]
Sunday, January 16 : Tsunami Warning 16th Jan eastern Tas
Don’t often see this in little old Tasmania, but there it is on the BOM – see screenshot included. Keep on eye on http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ . Thanks to Endra O’May for alerting us to this one.
Saturday, January 15 : Franklin Marine affected by Covid
Ian Kuhl writes: ‘Unfortunately I have tested positive to Covid on a RAT test after being notified by a close contact this morning. We will be closed for the rest of the day and tomorrow. We are looking at reopening with limited staff on Monday. I apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing […]
Friday, January 14 : Masks on in the Shed please
The LBT policy on Covid is guided closely by that of the State Government, which says, as far as masks are concerned, that: ‘It is a requirement for people aged 12 years and older (unless exempt) in Tasmania to wear a mask in all public indoor spaces as an additional layer of protection against COVID-19’. […]
Monday, January 10 : 15th January Concert postponed
Alice Toner tells us that this concert will be held in February or March once Covid protocols are a bit easier.
Monday, January 10 : LBT Committee meeting Jan 13
See the draft agenda for this meeting and send any business items you would like addressed to sec@lbt.org.au. And if it is all too confusing speak to one of the friendly committee people .
Monday, January 10 : Rowing versus Paddling
John Murray from Gaco (https://www.gacooarlocks.com) recently supplied us with this interesting comparison of two of our favourite ways of getting about on the water. John knows what he is talking about, as those of us who have experienced his rowlocks, oars and dory can attest, and we don’t think he is advocating having a fire […]
Monday, January 10 : Dinner tonight Monday 10th Jan
As announced last week, the first dinner of the year is tonight. The weather looks kind enough for us to be outside, a good option to celebrate the season, and for other reasons we are only too familiar with.
Wednesday, January 5 : Got a few bob to sling about?
You could swap them for the Franklin 29 still being finished off over at the Wooden Boat Centre. See the advertisement included, spotted in ‘Afloat’ magazine. For more see https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/new/power-boats/franklin-29-for-the-collector-of-fine-things/269182
Wednesday, January 5 : Franklin Folk Sessions 15th January 2022
Alice Toner writes: An evening of Folk Music at The Franklin Palais Theatre featuring those whom were booked to play at the cancelled 2022 Cygnet Folk Festival. LINE UP: Teresa Dixon, Isabel Rumble, Emilia Leonetti, Noah Earp, Tiffany Eckhardt, Dave Steel, Tom Steel, Ross Smithard, Ian Paulin, Zinnia Blue & Shake Sugaree.More artists TBA! Tickets […]
Monday, January 3 : First LBT Dinner for 2022 on Jan 10
That would be next week. We will have to think about our Covid policy in the light of changing circumstances, but with a bit of luck we can be al fresco out on the lawn with the minimum to worry about. And Happy New Year everybody!
Monday, January 3 : Whoops! Farewell Baragoola
The ABC reports that the ‘Plans to restore a historic Sydney ferry have been dashed after the much-loved vessel sunk late on Saturday night’. Read all about it here. Let’s hope we don’t have a sight in Franklin like that in the pic attached. We know that Tim Oxley and his committee have been working […]
Monday, January 3 : Saul going up in the world
Martin Riddle writes: Saul, who has previously done several Tawe Nunnugah Raids as safety boat operator, has just completed the Sydney-Hobart Race as foredeck man on the original 43ft Wild Oats. Those who met Saul during the last few Raids will not be surprised to learn how well he fitted in among the race crew. […]

2021

Monday, December 27 : Tassie Men’s Sheds
Wendy Kennedy writes: I’d just like to share with you the latest three stories created for our Shed TV – we plan to promote this more widely in 2021 but here’s another three samples -and a huge thanks to those that participated.https://youtu.be/4aWoJ4YqXxw. Bearhttps://youtu.be/5Z8mcew-c_I. Ingridhttps://youtu.be/qU55H9yfUjU. Pete. Maybe we will participate in this program at some […]
Monday, December 27 : Want a ‘Nancy’ business?
Andy Ritchie spotted an advertisement for ‘Reliance’ that is very much along the lines of our Nancy, and of the same vintage (built 1919). Taking on the business that goes with her would require moving to New South Wales, after stumping up $200k. See the advertisement here.
Monday, December 27 : Laid up for Christmas
Endra O’May took this pic of the boats snugged away. Hope you had a good one. If anyone is still actually eating after the big day and looking for a feed at the Shed tonight, you will have to provide for yourself. Apart from anything else it is last Monday of the month.
Monday, December 20 : Reangle
‘Reangle’ was the original name of the lee-board light cruiser which we call ‘Gretchen’. If you need reminding see a description of her here. We recently received a link to a video of her taken in 1998 by Peter Bennett, a previous owner: see https://youtu.be/aML-xf6Xgnc. Of interest is how adapted she is to the shallows: […]
Monday, December 20 : Monday night mask wearing
It was reported on the news this morning that Huonville (bottleshop and takeaway) and Franklin school are listed as low risk exposure sites, and that mandatory mask wearing starts at midnight. The Christmas Party is still planned go ahead, but wear a mask inside the Shed. Rug up if you plan to stay outside. See […]
Saturday, December 18 : Reminder: Christmas windup party 20th December
As advertised last week: ‘The usual Monday night dinner will be transformed into a special event of Christmas food, fun and festivities. Please bring a plate, all welcome.’ And just in case there is still confusion: the Roger Harwood around Egg Island race has been postponed.
Tuesday, December 14 : No events on December 19
The keeper of the calendar (who shall remain nameless but we all know who he is) got his days confused and announced Christmas events for the 19th. It was a lie: everything is on the 20th (see previous post from Jane Johnson). Added to this, the Roger Harwood race has been postponed until the new […]
Monday, December 13 : Gleaming Nancy
Mark Adams’ paint job has Nancy so shiny that it seems a shame to put her back in the water. The Tuesday boys have fixed the rot in the cabin too, so she will be a new boat.
Monday, December 13 : LBT Christmas Party Monday 20th
Jane Johnson writes: ‘The usual Monday night dinner will be transformed into a special event of Christmas food, fun and festivities. Please bring a plate, all welcome. It is also a thank you to Kate for a wonderful year of Monday night dinners. Help celebrate another year of LBT activities, which included being part of […]
Friday, December 10 : Friday Evenings Rowing Cancelled
Due to lack of interest the Friday Evenings Rowing has been abandoned for the time being.
Tuesday, December 7 : Franklin preps visit the shed
John Snowdon and Endra O’May had the full attention of the students from the Franklin primary school as they sang some songs (shanties we hope), tried out life jackets, looked at model boats and tried to sail those models (in no wind!).
Tuesday, December 7 : Wooden Boat Centre Event Postponed
The Wooden Boat Centre event advertised for 11th of December has now been postponed until the new year.
Monday, December 6 : Agenda for LBT Committee Meeting
The Committee will be meeting this coming Thursday night (9th Dec). If there is extra business you want attended to speak to your friendly committee member or post to sec@lbt.org.au. See the draft agenda here, and the minutes for the last meeting here.
Sunday, December 5 : Update on St Ayles Skiffs Maintenance
The maintenance crew have been busy – Imagine has been painted inside; gunnels have solid (myrtle) inserted over end ply; joins under oar blocks; new oar blocks with upper system that can be unscrewed if worn; original oars repaired and sealed; gunnels oiled; repair to water damaged top strake. Possible future improvement to footboards to […]
Saturday, December 4 : News from MAST
The Summer 2021 edition of Boatwise dropped into the mailbox and makes for interesting reading in the light of past and recent events. Page three is worth a view for the learnings around PFDs derived from a local incident. The following story of a rescued kayaker is also a useful reminder of the difficulties of […]
Saturday, December 4 : Want to Row a St Ayles Skiff
Several days and times are available to join a group to row a St Ayles Skiff on the beautiful Huon River, just contact the organisers listed. Sundays – 10:00am to 12:00 Contact: Dennis 0428 364 178 Mondays – 9:00am Contact: Jill Edwards or Jane Johnson Tuesdays – 1:30pm to 3:30pm Contact: Mike 0417 376 884 […]
Saturday, December 4 : LBT Rowers End of Year Lunch
Saturday, December 4 : Need a putt putt motor?
We are told there is a shed full of them in Ulverstone at very reasonable prices (‘make me an offer’). See the pictures below. Contact is stephenponsonby121@gmail.com
Thursday, December 2 : Wooden Boat Centre Event at the Palais
A reminder re the WBC fundraiser – a great evening of food, music and film: “Come and celebrate the end of 2021 with an evening or fine food, drinks, entertainment and screening of Swallows and Amazons. Bar and food available from 6.30 pm. Music by Slim Pickens. Raffle tickets for a Huon Pine clinker dinghy […]
Wednesday, December 1 : Nancy Prep and Paint!
Great progress on Nancy’s hull; stripped, prepped and now painting.
Monday, November 29 : Sea-gals tonight (Monday 29th Nov)
From Huon Yacht Club: Calling all Sea-gals, Just a quick reminder to all the girls that the Sea-gals are getting together this evening at 5.00pm. Peter is giving a talk on ” why don’t boats fall over?” Suzannah is having a club clothing sale, and don’t forget to bring along a little plate of festive nibbles […]
Sunday, November 28 : End of Month BBQ
Don’t forget to bring something for the hotplate and something to share for Monday night dinner. Pic from Wikimedia
Sunday, November 28 : Advice on Prostate Cancer
We received an email about ‘Dr Shed’ from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association who turned out to be our very own Brian Walpole with some sage advice. See this video
Sunday, November 28 : Mystery boat
The boat pictured below at the Wooden Boat Guild picnic has periodically put in at Franklin. Her name is ‘Argus’. If you’ve ever wondered about her find out more in this nice story from the AWBF.
Sunday, November 28 : Workshop Wednesday
Jane Johnson writes ‘The eagle figurehead for Imagine is taking shape and the inside [of Imagine] has been painted and thwarts oiled. The gunnels have had wo’The eagle figurehead for Imagine is taking shape and the inside [of Imagine] has been painted and thwarts oiled. The gunnels have had wood inserted over the end ply. […]
Wednesday, November 24 : Learn about decorative knots this coming Monday
Those of us who have attended Barbara Frankel’s classes have been impressing friends and relatives with our knot making prowess ever since. You too can do it: come along at 5pm Monday before the BBQ dinner.
Tuesday, November 23 : Huon River Cruise
The Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania’s annual Huon River Cruise is something of an institution and provides a splendid spectacle on the river. The weather gods were kind for last Sunday’s venture as can be seen in the following snaps kindly provided by our on the water photographer Nell Tyson
Monday, November 22 : Chasing the Light
Rick (Crossland) has an upcoming exhibition of paintings called “Chasing the Light” A number of the paintings were done of the boats at Franklin. The Exhibition is opening at 6pm on Fri 3rd December but there should be an online preview from the 29th via Ricks website. If anyone is particularly interested in a painting […]
Saturday, November 20 : Good News for Hanon
Further to our previous SOS for Hanon. Some great news – Jill has just sent us an update to advise; ” A previous owner has contacted us and we have sorted out a deal to save Hanon.Thank you for your support.”
Saturday, November 20 : An update on Nancy
Just in from Team Nancy are these snapshots of significant progress of the work on Nancy. Great work one and all!
Thursday, November 18 : SOS for a wooden boat in Strahan
Good Morning, We are in need of help with a wooden boat, presently in Mills Bay, Strahan, that has had recent damage, we believe it is taking on water.We live in South Australia and due to COVID restrictions can’t get over to sort out what to do.We bought the boat ‘Hanon’ a year ago with […]
Thursday, November 18 : Nancy participates in ‘Last Drinks Tasmania’
We’ve been sitting on this for some time due to various circumstances which have now passed. ‘Last Drinks’ is an online series about wining and dining around the State (https://youtu.be/mGpQAC8x8Gk). The producers needed some ‘local colour’ and found it in Franklin, with a couple of yokels prepared to take them out in ‘Nancy’. The relevant […]
Thursday, November 18 : Monday Night Dinner dates!
Kate won’t be available for the 22nd November so it will be BBQ and bring something to share, and of course the 30th is the usual BBQ date. Kate will be back for the 6th and 13th of December. The 20th will be the BYO Christmas Party So in summary: 22nd and 30th Nov = […]
Tuesday, November 16 : Martin Kell’s Big Adventure
A highlight of the Franklin waterfront back in 2013 was the ‘Rusich’, parked at the end of the marina. She was a replica of the Viking trading boats that used to ply the great rivers of Russia, and had been sailed out to the Australian Wooden Boat Festival be a Russian crew. She was a […]
Sunday, November 14 : Want to Row a St Ayles Skiff?
If you are interested in having a go at rowing on any of the below days, please contact the following: Sundays – 10am to 12 Contact Dennis 0428 364 178 Tuesdays – 1:30pm to 3:30 Contact Mike 0417 376 884 Fridays – (Women’s group) 9:30am to 11:00am Contact Lorrie 0410335 809 Friday evenings – 5pm […]
Saturday, November 13 : The Roger Harwood
At the last committee meeting it was decided that the famous Roger Harwood small dinghy race around Egg Island should be included in our Christmas celebrations on 19th December. For those who are wondering about Roger, he is still very much with us, and, Gary McDonald reports, rows his Whitehall up the Kermandie River most […]
Saturday, November 13 : Nancy in the Water-shed
Looks like the Watershed will be ideal for getting Nancy painted.
Wednesday, November 10 : WBC has spaces for new students!
From the WBC: “we are actively looking for students to fill these places that are now vacant [for 2022]. If you know anybody that may be interested in becoming a shipwright, or someone that simply wants to spend a year building wooden boats, we encourage you to share this information with them. More information on […]
Wednesday, November 10 : Community Celebration and Fundraiser for the Wooden Boat Centre 11th December
See the flyer below for details.
Wednesday, November 10 : Regatta on Huon 13 Nov
Mariners are advised a Rowing Tasmania Regatta will be held on Saturday, 13 November 2021 and Sunday, 14 November 2021 (08.00 -17:00 hours) on the Huon River at Franklin. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and avoid interfering with the event.
Monday, November 8 : Nancy is in the Shed
It took a bit of argumentation, a few changes of minds, and one or two ‘fine adjustments’, but in the end Nancy was shuffled onto the trailer and towed (very gingerly) along the foreshore and into the Watershed. Some pics below – thanks to Clodagh Norwood. It was a team effort, but particular thanks to […]
Monday, November 8 : Pulling Nancy out 8th Nov
Come down to the MAST boat ramp (downstream of the Franklin oval) before 11am if you want to help out. We will be testing out the use of the big trailer, and hope to get Nancy into the Watershed (Evaporators) for her new paint job. In pic below Piet Lunstedt demonstrates how ‘bow catcher’ can […]
Monday, November 8 : Trailer Meccano
Piet Lundstedt has been storing the cradle and other bits that make it possible for our big trailer to transport large vessels such as Nancy. It all takes a bit of putting together – see pic below. For those who are interested, we are hoping to get Nancy out of the water down at the […]
Monday, November 8 : Committee meeting 11th November
Committee meeting coming up. Agenda is being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/yjq48c7u . Draft minutes of last meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/yz8ms6f9 .
Tuesday, November 2 : Ketches
How lucky are we? Two classic ketches (Yukon and Kerrawyn) are tied up on our doorstep – for the time being. For those who don’t know, Kerrawyn is taking over Yukon’s ‘River Cruises’ gig. The plan is for Yukon to head home to Denmark next winter (sigh).
Monday, November 1 : Video of Family Fun Day
How did she do it? Holly Puckering took some footage and THE NEXT DAY here is this beautifully edited and narrated tale of all the fun. See https://youtu.be/MA_3f3V5jCI . And thanks Holly. We are stunned.
Monday, November 1 : Meeting Monday Nov 1st
There will be a meeting at 5pm at the LBT Shed to plan the maintenance to commence in the Watershed (Evaporators) from next Monday.
Sunday, October 31 : Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild
Date: Sunday November 21;Time: 10.30 am (depart Franklin);Destination: Huonville . For more details see the flyer below. Note the need for an RSVP if you want to participate in the BBQ lunch.
Sunday, October 31 : Family fun day at the LBT
Sunday was a reminder of how blessed we are in the Huon Valley – both with place and people. There we were beside the river on a mild spring day but with snow on the mountains to admire, and with a veritable feast of activities (and food) provided by those people to choose from. Paul […]
Sunday, October 31 : Five mile crew
This Franklin St Ayles Skiff crew formed to compete in the Castle to Crane race last year, and, as reported in this column, did very, very well. There has been a beautiful video made about them: see https://youtu.be/qm95fB7Wd0Q
Sunday, October 31 : First day of On the Water Program
The vagaries of Tasmanian weather mean that sometimes this becomes the ‘In the Shed’ program, but this year got off to the perfect start with blue skies and no wind. Those lovely new life jackets from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival were put to excellent use by students from Huonville primary learning the basics of […]
Friday, October 29 : Friday evening rowing (Oct 29) called off
Weather is against us. We will reconvene next week.
Sunday, October 24 : Insurance
We are in the process of paying our insurances, which is a good time to remind ourselves of what we are covered for and what we are not. This has not changed in recent years, so what follows is simply a rehash of the same notice we have issued in the past – if you […]
Sunday, October 24 : Only one week to Family Fun Day
Yep, 31st of October is next Sunday. Here is a reminder of the planned activities. When: 11.00am – 3.00pm;Where: the LBT shed and foreshore. Come along and enjoy: Paul Frost’s model boats; sausage sizzle and salad; scones jam and cream; music with Terry Mead and David Pittaway; mounting of new […]
Sunday, October 24 : Palais Garage Sale 31st Oct
See flyer below for details.
Saturday, October 23 : LBT members abroad column
Pip Stevens recently entered Sydney Harbour at night on the bridge of a super yacht on which he was crew: see first pic below. We had an interesting conversation with him on his train trip back home afterwards through the tunnels around the Hawkesbury River: somewhat interrupted.
Saturday, October 23 : Race 1 McLaren series 31st October
Port Huon and Cygnet Yacht clubs invite interested people to participate. See poster below
Friday, October 22 : BBQ Monday Coming up
A quick eyeball of the calendar tells that the 25th is indeed the last Monday in October, and that hence we sing for our own suppers. If you are a VERY good singer somebody might feed you – otherwise bring something for the hot plate and something to share and sing anyway. Also the forecast […]
Monday, October 18 : The Shed is open
The oracles have spoken, and this is what they said. ‘The lockdown in Southern Tasmania will end at 6pm today (Monday 18 October) but some restrictions will remain until 6pm Friday 22 October. People will no longer have to stay home but face masks must still be worn outside the home by everyone aged 12 years […]
Monday, October 18 : No sailing Capricornia
Now that the days are stretching out, the water, particularly being on it, is starting to look tempting. There are plenty of boats at the LBT for doing this, but unfortunately Capricornia is not one of them for the time being. The flotation chambers need sealing, and their are various other issues that require attention.
Monday, October 18 : LBT subcommittees
In order to oversee the many activities of the LBT responsibilities are divided across various subcommittees. These are: Executive: Peter Laidlaw, Richard Forster, Rod Macfarlan; Finance: Rod Macfarlan, Andy Ritchie; Grants, Fund Raising: Andy Ritchie, Michelle Crawford; Events: Endra O’May, Jane Johnson, Peter Laidlaw, Michelle Crawford; Nancy: Richard Forster, Andy Ritchie, Martin Riddle, Michelle Crawford; […]
Monday, October 18 : Shed Closed until further notice
Hopefully when that further notice comes it will be saying that we will be opening up 6pm on Monday, but we await confirmation from the State Government. There will be no organised meal on Monday night. For more details of the lockdown in the south see https://tinyurl.com/eencmybv.
Monday, October 18 : Rowing News October 2021
From the committee rowing team: Maintenance. Imagine work is extensive. Dennis is coordinating and supervising sanding, repainting and new gunnel blocks for oars. Helpers welcome Signing in. File is on first aid shelf. All groups please sign in and out with mobile contact Damages. Any damage please note at front of sign-in file with contact […]
Monday, October 18 : Final reminder: LBT dues for 2021-22
For those of leaky memory, if you put off paying your yearly subscription to the LBT back in July and then lost that reminder note, it is not too late to remedy the situation by making a payment now. Membership fees for the Living Boat Trust are: $40 p.a. for an individual; $70 p.a. for […]
Monday, October 18 : 31st October Open day, family fun day
When: 11.00am – 3.00pm;Where: the LBT shed and foreshore. Come along and enjoy: Paul Frost’s model boats (see pics below); sausage Sizzle and salad; scones jam and cream; music with Terry Mead and David Pittaway; mounting of new figure head for Freya carved by Mary Lou Conway; come and try […]
Sunday, October 17 : Yukon to join RaiD at Recherche Bay – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Yukon to join RaiD at Recherche Bay posted Jan 21, 2013, 1:43 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 4, 2013, 2:26 AM] Yukonwill now be joining the raid from thebeginning, Recherche Bay. David & Ea Nash have extended the options opento people wishing to travel with them; Recherche to Southport, Southport toCygnet via […]
Sunday, October 17 : Southport to Mickey’s Bay – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Southport to Mickey’s Bay posted Feb 4, 2013, 5:19 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 5, 2013, 3:20 AM] Commodore Nash and Fleet Command (Rear Admirals Laidlaw and McCrae) considered the weather and ordered an early start to avoid the forecast blustery afternoon. The rowers set off at 8am reaching Butlers Beach by […]
Sunday, October 17 : Southport – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Southport posted Feb 4, 2013, 5:08 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Mar 8, 2013, 12:59 PM] Great day. Arrived Friday night after a speedy day for the sailors, and a ‘boisterous’ one for the rowers. The traditional Friday night revelry was a spit roast and entertainment from Elly and her band. Jetty House […]
Sunday, October 17 : WOW Practice Row, Thursday 24th January – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
WOW Practice Row, Thursday 24th January posted Jan 20, 2013, 2:18 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 1, 2013, 3:24 AM] Leave Franklin 3pm sharp It is about a two to three hour row, dependingon conditions. It is planned to have a relief crew arrive at Petcheys Bay, whowill leave Franklin at 5.00, […]
Sunday, October 17 : Oyster Cove to Hobart – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Oyster Cove to Hobart posted Feb 9, 2013, 12:19 AM by Richard Forster From Yukon: Weighed anchor, with much effort, got shipshape and had breakfast on board, then sailed to Kettering to pick up the day passengers. Proceeded on our way up the channel under full sail including square sail and raffee. Blustery winds blew […]
Sunday, October 17 : Evaluation survey – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Evaluation survey posted Feb 23, 2013, 1:11 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 23, 2013, 1:22 PM] Participants in the 2013 Raid should complete the evaluation survey by following the link at the bottom of the navigation window to the left.
Sunday, October 17 : Mickey’s Bay to Dover – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Mickey’s Bay to Dover posted Feb 5, 2013, 12:04 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 5, 2013, 3:46 AM] Wind gods smiled again, after tide gods let us down. Tide way out this morning, leaving 1 boat a good couple of hundred metres out of the water. A group of seafarers went from […]
Sunday, October 17 : From Recherche to Southport – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ From Recherche to Southport posted Feb 4, 2013, 12:55 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 4, 2013, 1:11 PM] The first passage day of Tawe Nunnagh dawned with with the grey skies and the odd shower still persisting. They say that you have not really experienced the SW of Tassy […]
Sunday, October 17 : Expedition to the French Garden – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Expedition to the French Garden posted Feb 4, 2013, 2:22 AM by Richard Forster Trip to the French Garden. Shakedown cruise for the crews. Weather a bit inclement showers coming through with a light southwest wind. Arrive at French Garden a hearty lunch and an interesting walk around the remains of the […]
Sunday, October 17 : Dover to Cygnet – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Dover to Cygnet posted Feb 5, 2013, 1:09 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 5, 2013, 2:15 PM] Another beautiful day dawns on the Raid at Far South Camp at Dover. The daily routine is now feeling like normal life. Hearty breakfast , skippers meeting, another favourable forecast, pack the […]
Sunday, October 17 : Cygnet to Alonnah (14 nautical miles) – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Cygnet to Alonnah (14 nautical miles) posted Feb 8, 2013, 11:44 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 8, 2013, 11:49 PM] The view from ‘Imagine’. The troops pushed on to the Wooden Boat Festival with a voyage to Alonnah on Bruny Island. “Imagine” rowers left first in beautiful still conditions […]
Sunday, October 17 : Alonnah to Oyster Cove (14 nautical miles) – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Alonnah to Oyster Cove (14 nautical miles) posted Feb 8, 2013, 11:58 PM by Richard Forster Another post from ‘Imagine’ With a refreshing sleep and new crew, the rowers headed off first, keen to beat the forecast northerlies with a quick crossing over to the protective landmass of Gordon.An easy crossing riding […]
Sunday, October 17 : Assistance wanted from Tawe Nunnugah participants – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Assistance wanted from Tawe Nunnugah participants posted Jan 13, 2013, 12:19 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 1, 2013, 3:25 AM] After Tawe Nunnugah is all over you’ll want to hang around the festival and relive the highlights with your fellow expeditioners. What better way to do it than to […]
Sunday, October 17 : Best woofer – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ Best woofer posted Feb 8, 2013, 4:00 AM by Richard Forster Nominate this bloke for world’s bestwoofer …he has worked bloody hard and grabs every opportunity to have a good time. Comments
Sunday, October 17 : 31st January RaiD Update – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ 31st January RaiD Update posted Jan 31, 2013, 8:15 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jan 31, 2013, 9:19 PM] The voyage fromRecherche Bay to Hobart has commenced! Over 30 wooden boatsgathered at the most southern point of Australia to begin the 197kmjourney into Sullivan’s Cove in Hobart, to participate in […]
Sunday, October 17 : Announcements – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements Subscribe to posts Evaluation survey posted Feb 23, 2013, 1:11 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 23, 2013, 1:22 PM] Participants in the 2013 Raid should complete the evaluation survey by following the link at the bottom of the navigation window to the left. Oyster Cove to Hobart posted Feb 9, 2013, […]
Sunday, October 17 : 30th January, Update from the RaiD – Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2013
Announcements‎ > ‎ 30th January, Update from the RaiD posted Jan 30, 2013, 2:58 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 3, 2013, 2:21 AM] All going well , hearty feed marquee’s up everyone heading to bed excited with the prospect of days ahead. Well done to all, a fantastic effort. A southerly change […]
Sunday, October 10 : What gear should I bring? – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ What gear should I bring? posted Dec 15, 2018, 1:14 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Dec 15, 2018, 2:26 AM by Richard Forster] If you are sitting among a pile of ballgowns and crochet sets wondering what to bring and […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 Volunteer Register launched – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Volunteer Register launched posted May 4, 2018, 7:30 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated May 5, 2018, 1:01 AM] If you wish to help with the tawe nunnugah expedition orReturn Raid in January/February 2019, please register as a volunteer at https://goo.gl/forms/zIJ8dn4aJ0hEktT73 […]
Sunday, October 10 : Raid up-date – PLEASE READ – slight re-schedule – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Raid up-date – PLEASE READ – slight re-schedule posted Jan 25, 2019, 11:28 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 25, 2019, 11:49 PM] Although hot and windy, Friday wasn’t as bad as it could have been. However, the bush fire […]
Sunday, October 10 : Looking for clean air? – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Looking for clean air? posted Jan 30, 2019, 1:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 16, 2019, 2:46 PM by Richard Forster] Seems everybody in towns from the Huon Valley to north of Hobart is coughing and spluttering in the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Fun and games at the Snug encampment – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Fun and games at the Snug encampment posted Feb 2, 2019, 4:53 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 2, 2019, 4:55 PM] Some pics (courtesy of Pip Stephenson and Endra O’May) of some of the activities going on, including an […]
Sunday, October 10 : Fire Extinguishers – further clarification – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Fire Extinguishers – further clarification posted Jan 14, 2019, 10:08 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 14, 2019, 10:08 PM] A second conversation with MAST has confirmed that no fire equipment is required on any of our boats that don’t have […]
Sunday, October 10 : Charging mobile phones – lbt
tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Charging mobile phones posted Jan 9, 2019, 3:08 PM by Martin Riddle During tn19 there will be well over a hundred people on site every day. Charging facilities will be limited and priority will be given to charging the marine VHF radios […]
Sunday, October 10 : What to expect if you are on the Reserve List for tn17 – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ What to expect if you are on the Reserve List for tn17 posted Oct 9, 2016, 3:43 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 10, 2016, 12:29 AM] We set a limit on the numbers on the Raid to ensure everyone has asafe and enjoyable experience. We reached that […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn17 – more on safety equipment – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ tn17 – more on safety equipment posted Dec 18, 2016, 12:00 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:09 PM by Posts Editor] Safety is central to all our planning for thetn17 Raid. We hope that all the hard work will have been done before we […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Seastar’ gets a cleanup – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ ‘Seastar’ gets a cleanup posted Nov 2, 2016, 8:53 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 2, 2016, 9:24 PM] Up and down the coast barnacles are being scraped, frayed sheets replaced, anti-foul applied and engines checked as boats are prepared for Tawe Nunnugah. Shown below is Ken […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn17 News – Feedback form , sharing photos, Lost and Found and bar invoices – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ tn17 News – Feedback form , sharing photos, Lost and Found and bar invoices posted Apr 18, 2017, 6:38 PM by Martin Riddle This is probably the last of the tn17 up-dates and there area number of things to cover. Firstly thank you all for making it such anenjoyable […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN17 Poster – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ TN17 Poster posted Aug 2, 2016, 2:26 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 25, 2016, 7:34 PM] It’s the people that make each tawe nunnugah Raid a unique and memorable experience. Now’s the time to get the word out and see who we can attract to join […]
Sunday, October 10 : To receive up-dates join the tn19 mailing list – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ To receive up-dates join the tn19 mailing list posted Apr 3, 2018, 4:28 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Apr 3, 2018, 4:29 PM] You have received this message because you previously signedup for the mailing list for tawe nunnugah 2017 (tn17) and we therefore assumeyou are interested […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn17 Raid full – any new applications (EOIs) will go on the Reserve List – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ tn17 Raid full – any new applications (EOIs) will go on the Reserve List posted Sep 14, 2016, 11:53 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Sep 14, 2016, 11:55 PM] Response to the call for Expressions of Interest to participate in the 2017 tawe nunnugah Raid has been […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN17 is coming! – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ TN17 is coming! posted Feb 22, 2016, 5:10 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 22, 2016, 7:23 PM by Martin Riddle] Martin Riddle, an experienced raid sailor who has participated in all previous TN raids, has volunteered to coordinate the committee for the 2017 event. See his initial […]
Sunday, October 10 : Things we may have forgotten to tell you…. – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Things we may have forgotten to tell you…. posted Jan 27, 2017, 4:01 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 27, 2017, 4:06 AM] You need something to put your lunch in because no-one likessoggy, squashed sandwiches and as the world already has enough lunch-boxes we’renot going to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Three new FAQs posted – Boat Allocations, Gear Lists and Transport Options – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Three new FAQs posted – Boat Allocations, Gear Lists and Transport Options posted Jan 19, 2017, 12:00 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 11:37 AM by Posts Editor] Three new FAQs have been posted on the tn17 web site. Theydeal with the following questions: + […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn17 – IMPORTANT Booking Form – Dinner, Transport, PFDs – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ tn17 – IMPORTANT Booking Form – Dinner, Transport, PFDs posted Jan 16, 2017, 3:33 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor] Please follow the link below to the tn17 Booking form. Theform will allow you to book a place at the […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn17 drink preferences – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ tn17 drink preferences posted Dec 8, 2016, 3:43 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Dec 10, 2016, 11:06 PM by Posts Editor] Now that the Raid is getting closer it’s time to startthinking of the important details that make the Raid a success – and there’refew things more […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from the drone – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view from the drone posted Nov 24, 2017, 12:53 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 24, 2017, 12:54 PM] Participants on Tawe Nunnugah will recall that part of the fun was being buzzed by the drone, generally controlled by the safety RIB operator Saul. He has […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from Swiftsure – Southport to Dover – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view from Swiftsure – Southport to Dover posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:32 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 8, 2017, 1:33 AM] A very quiet seaward passage out of Southport. Dolphins and albatross along the way. The wind came up, straight out of Dover harbour. Swiftsure […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from the camp: Simpson’s Point to Quarantine Bay – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view from the camp: Simpson’s Point to Quarantine Bay posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:48 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 9, 2017, 5:21 PM] The camp support staff had the best view of the Simpson’s Point camp, motoring in and out over the ridge: it was […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from ‘Imagine’: Quarantine Bay to South Arm – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view from ‘Imagine’: Quarantine Bay to South Arm posted Feb 9, 2017, 5:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 9, 2017, 5:38 PM] We were an all female crew with Celia as skipper. We set out for Dennes Point, and to our surprise the sea was […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view for Seastar: Randall’s Bay to Simpson’s Point – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view for Seastar: Randall’s Bay to Simpson’s Point posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:44 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 8, 2017, 1:44 AM] Seastar had been tucked away in Egg and Bacon Bay for the night, a millpond in south westerly weather, very close to Randall’s, most importantly […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from Black Pearl: Dover to Randall’s Bay – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The view from Black Pearl: Dover to Randall’s Bay posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:39 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 8, 2017, 1:39 AM] As with the day before, a bit of everything. A nice breeze out of harbour, then nothing at all around the corner and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah: the view from the safety boat (Seal) – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah: the view from the safety boat (Seal) posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:35 AM by Posts Editor The most dramatic day was when the fleet was hit by a squall off Southport. The Montagu Whaler capsized in the middle of reefing drills off Southport Jetty – the main […]
Sunday, October 10 : The TN17 FAQ List – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The TN17 FAQ List posted Jun 20, 2016, 6:26 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 20, 2016, 6:27 PM] Got some questions about TN17? Before sending your query to info@tawe-nunnugah.org check that there isn‘t already an answer on the Frequently Asked Questions List: http://goo.gl/8O2RmQ. This list is also accessible […]
Sunday, October 10 : The TN17 ‘Info Exchange’ is open for business – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ The TN17 ‘Info Exchange’ is open for business posted May 19, 2016, 5:39 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated May 22, 2016, 1:31 AM by Posts Editor] The TN17 Info Exchange has been set up to enable people to ask questions and share answers. Do you need help […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah Boats: ‘Bittern’ – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah Boats: ‘Bittern’ posted Nov 4, 2016, 2:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 11:31 PM] The ‘Bittern’ will be the latest Living Boat Trust St Ayles Skiff when she is launched on November 27th. She was built by a small community group under […]
Sunday, October 10 : There’s nothing more important than safety, but….. – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ There’s nothing more important than safety, but….. posted Jan 13, 2017, 2:14 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:07 PM by Posts Editor] So far we have received 46 responses to our questionnaire ondrink preferences for the Raid and just 5 responses to the questionnaire […]
Sunday, October 10 : Return Raid – where to join the fleet – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Return Raid – where to join the fleet posted Jan 31, 2017, 3:53 AM by Martin Riddle With everyone busy preparing for the northwards tn17 Raid theparticipants joining us on 13 Feb for the Return Raid might be feeling a littleneglected. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you. The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2007: the film – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2007: the film posted Jun 17, 2016, 9:04 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 17, 2016, 9:05 PM] ‘This is the story of a nine day voyage through time and space in ten simple small boats and a wooden whale boat in the wake of […]
Sunday, October 10 : Routes for tn17 and Return Raid now available – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Routes for tn17 and Return Raid now available posted Nov 4, 2016, 8:00 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 12:51 AM] We’ve now confirmed the locations for each night of the tn17 and Return Raids. Links to both the tn17 and Return Raid route maps […]
Sunday, October 10 : Return Raid – major changes to route announced – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Return Raid – major changes to route announced posted Jan 13, 2017, 5:13 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 14, 2017, 3:43 AM by Posts Editor] We have made major changes to the route for the Return Raid.We will now spend the first night (13 Feb) at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Return Raid departure up-date – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Return Raid departure up-date posted Feb 11, 2017, 2:15 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Feb 11, 2017, 3:25 PM] Registration and bag drop for the Return Raid is at 16 EvansStreet near the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart at 11 am on Mondaymorning. Evans Street is […]
Sunday, October 10 : Please bring your Life Jackets and advice on taking a PFD on an airline – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Please bring your Life Jackets and advice on taking a PFD on an airline posted Dec 19, 2016, 2:42 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:08 PM by Posts Editor] Everyoneparticipating in the Raid on a small boat is required to wear an approved lifejacket […]
Sunday, October 10 : Reef early, reef often – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Reef early, reef often posted Jan 14, 2017, 10:03 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:06 PM by Posts Editor] ecent strong winds in southern Tasmaniaare a timely reminder of the importance of havinga good reefing system on your boat and knowing how to use […]
Sunday, October 10 : Photos from the Raid – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Photos from the Raid posted Feb 23, 2017, 7:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 23, 2017, 7:28 PM] We are accumulating links to the collections we know about at . Let us know about your online collection if you would like it added. Pic from Phil […]
Sunday, October 10 : Only one week to go to pay your invoice and confirm your place on tn17 – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Only one week to go to pay your invoice and confirm your place on tn17 posted Oct 20, 2016, 4:01 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 20, 2016, 4:06 AM] Deb and I spent Monday and Tuesday this week scouting sites on Bruny Island and we have […]
Sunday, October 10 : Remembering tawe nunnugah 2017 – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Remembering tawe nunnugah 2017 posted Jun 14, 2017, 2:47 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 14, 2017, 4:01 PM] Murdo McLeod is a photographer and journalist from the UK who came with us on the Raid, rowing in a Skiff crew. He has written a beautifully illustrated […]
Sunday, October 10 : Do you have a preference for rowing or sailing? – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Do you have a preference for rowing or sailing? posted Oct 13, 2016, 2:37 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 13, 2016, 2:38 PM] It’s funny how the arrival of an invoice focuses the mind.Several people who signed up to do the Raid on an LBT vessel […]
Sunday, October 10 : First days: the view from Allecat – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ First days: the view from Allecat posted Feb 6, 2017, 12:23 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 10, 2017, 3:10 AM] (Allecat is a 20 foot Core Sound open sail boat) We arrived in Franklin from Lennox Head in northern NSW after a 3 day drive to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Help ‘Our Monty’ join the Raid – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Help ‘Our Monty’ join the Raid posted Dec 10, 2016, 11:09 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 10, 2016, 11:10 PM] Tawe Nunnugah isn’t just a cruise in company, but a shared opportunity for participants to sail and row a variety of small boats in waters which […]
Sunday, October 10 : Happy memories: the Return Raid – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Happy memories: the Return Raid posted Apr 13, 2017, 5:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 13, 2017, 5:42 PM] The latest edition of ‘Afloat‘ features an article about the Return Raid . This magazine is available free from many boating outlets, or view it online at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Don’t forget to register your boat for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Don’t forget to register your boat for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Sep 22, 2016, 10:54 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 3, 2016, 7:59 PM by Posts Editor] If you are doing the tn17 Raid in your own wooden boat and want to display it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Boat owners – boat and gear safety checks-lists – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Boat owners – boat and gear safety checks-lists posted Oct 22, 2016, 5:50 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Nov 2, 2016, 8:33 PM by Posts Editor] Christmas and the Raid will soon be on us and when the sillyseason strikes it could be hard to find […]
Sunday, October 10 : Comfortable camping and day-to-day activities on the tn17 Raid – FAQs – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Comfortable camping and day-to-day activities on the tn17 Raid – FAQs posted Aug 24, 2016, 10:37 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Aug 24, 2016, 10:43 PM] Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) includes two recent additions about life during the tawe nunnugah Raid. Apartfrom sailing and rowing what […]
Sunday, October 10 : Communications for Tawe Nunnugah 2017 – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Communications for Tawe Nunnugah 2017 posted Apr 10, 2016, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 20, 2016, 5:24 PM by Martin Riddle] There are a couple of ways to get yourself onto the mailing list: complete the form at or register your interest in being on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Brace yourselves: invoices on the way – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Brace yourselves: invoices on the way posted Oct 4, 2016, 1:23 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 4, 2016, 2:28 PM by Posts Editor] The good news is that organisation for the Raid is proceeding rapidly. The not so good, for those on the Priority List (those […]
Sunday, October 10 : Beat the rush and register for the next tawe nunnugah Raid (tn17) now. – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ Beat the rush and register for the next tawe nunnugah Raid (tn17) now. posted May 29, 2016, 2:17 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jun 17, 2016, 8:53 PM by Posts Editor] Marketing for the 2017 Raid is starting to ramp up. We have an article in the […]
Sunday, October 10 : All tn17 Raid and Return Raid places are confirmed – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎TN17 News‎ > ‎ All tn17 Raid and Return Raid places are confirmed posted Nov 17, 2016, 8:47 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Nov 20, 2016, 1:49 AM by Posts Editor] To my surprise, we had someone who has already paid theirinvoice ask when they would hear if they are on […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN17 News – lbt
tn17‎ > ‎ TN17 News Subscribe to posts To receive up-dates join the tn19 mailing list posted Apr 3, 2018, 4:28 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Apr 3, 2018, 4:29 PM] You have received this message because you previously signedup for the mailing list for tawe nunnugah 2017 (tn17) and we therefore assumeyou […]
Sunday, October 10 : A reminder: why we organise tawe nunnugah – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ A reminder: why we organise tawe nunnugah posted Jan 6, 2015, 11:31 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 6, 2015, 11:39 AM] Ros Barnett writes: If one or two people set out from Cockle Creek in alittle open boat with all their gear aboard determined to arrive […]
Sunday, October 10 : The Homecoming Passage – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ The Homecoming Passage posted Dec 20, 2014, 6:34 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Dec 24, 2014, 2:21 PM by Unknown user] The ‘mini raid’, returning from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival to join the St Ayles Skiff Regatta at Franklin, is now open for bookings: see ‘This […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah saloon class – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah saloon class posted Dec 5, 2014, 12:32 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 5, 2014, 12:33 PM] David Nash writes to remind us that there are still berths available on Yukon: THREE NIGHT Legs AvailableYou can either book to join the entire event (10 days) […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN15 Mailing List – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ TN15 Mailing List posted Jul 2, 2014, 5:14 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 2, 2014, 6:42 PM] There is now a newsletter automatically generated from the TN15 website, in the same way as the LBT newsletter. Use it to get all the latest TN15 news emailed […]
Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah rescheduled – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah rescheduled posted Jan 29, 2015, 4:10 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 6:38 PM] Due to the inclement weather, actual and forecast, tawe nunnugah will resume at Dover on Sunday evening, and will be back on the original plan at Alonnah on Monday […]
Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah day 1 – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah day 1 posted Jan 28, 2015, 11:57 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 12:25 AM] Dennis finished off the last of the thole pins, the mountain of supplies was assembled, checked and loaded, and the tawe nunnugah convoy rolled onto the road. Two […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2015 – News Update – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2015 – News Update posted Oct 18, 2014, 11:37 PM by Unknown user Wee Tawera and Frank Worsley are the two New Zealand St Ayles skiffs readying themselves to join the raid. They are booked to cross Bass Strait on 27th January, but the details of when […]
Sunday, October 10 : Soft Options – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Soft Options posted Dec 3, 2014, 2:57 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 3, 2014, 2:57 PM] From Ros Barnett: ‘We have found in the past that some softies like to take a break from tent life about half way along the route, and book themselves into […]
Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnagah day 2 – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnagah day 2 posted Jan 29, 2015, 4:04 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 4:05 PM by Unknown user] All 15 boats headed for the Pigsties in the far northern corner of Recherché. Once out of the shelter of Cockle Crk, there was a […]
Sunday, October 10 : Southport Regatta – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Southport Regatta posted Jan 23, 2015, 1:33 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 1:54 AM by Unknown user] Ros Barnett writes: ‘The stop at Southport is always a highlight of the raid. It has become a bit of a tradition to stroll up to the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Simpson’s Bay – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Simpson’s Bay posted Nov 30, 2014, 2:08 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 3, 2014, 2:50 PM] From Ros Barnett: ‘Peter Laidlawvisited the most amazing property on BrunyIsland this week to assess potentialcamp sites and found a pearler in Simpsons Bay. The cove is rocky but sheltered, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Planning the Bruny Island leg – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Planning the Bruny Island leg posted Aug 24, 2014, 5:19 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 24, 2014, 5:22 PM] Preparations for the raid are now cracking along. The organising committee are getting around all the camp sites and anchorages for checks, inspecting all the beaches and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Rowing out a rhythm – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Rowing out a rhythm posted Nov 20, 2014, 12:54 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 20, 2014, 12:54 PM] From Ros Barnett: ‘There is always a musical moment on tawe nunnugah. The first night at Southport has a guest musician or twenty, and often someone hauls out […]
Sunday, October 10 : Setting off for Dover from Cockle Creek – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Setting off for Dover from Cockle Creek posted Feb 1, 2015, 2:26 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 1, 2015, 9:10 PM] Nell Tyson tells us that it was still lumpy. Finally the weather has eased a bit and the larger open boats and the yachts are […]
Sunday, October 10 : Proposed TN15 poster – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Proposed TN15 poster posted Jun 5, 2014, 11:15 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 6, 2014, 3:15 PM] What do we think of this folks? Make suggestions for improvement in the form below. Responses will appear in the table at the bottom. Poster Poll Poster […]
Sunday, October 10 : Photos – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Photos posted Mar 1, 2015, 7:09 PM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 1, 2015, 7:09 PM] There are a number of repositories online: the ones that are known about are all linked from the tn15 photo gallery page:
Sunday, October 10 : Hobart to Cockle Creek – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Hobart to Cockle Creek posted Jan 25, 2015, 2:59 PM by Unknown user For anybody who hasn’t managed to organise transport there is always the bus: leaves Hobart 8.30am Wednesday morning. See Comments
Sunday, October 10 : Itinerary for return Raid (Festival to Franklin) – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Itinerary for return Raid (Festival to Franklin) posted Nov 9, 2014, 1:53 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 9, 2014, 1:54 PM] There is a reasonably tight schedule to be met here. The St Ayles Skiff crews will be involved in events until Monday afternoon, and we […]
Sunday, October 10 : New Itinerary for TN15 – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ New Itinerary for TN15 posted Nov 30, 2014, 1:38 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 30, 2014, 1:46 PM] See the revised itinerary page:
Sunday, October 10 : Good news for the caffeine addicts – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Good news for the caffeine addicts posted Jan 10, 2015, 1:08 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 10, 2015, 1:11 AM] From Ros Barnett: ‘On Tawe Nunnugah you get all the tea and coffee you want, included in the wonderful low price. However, this year for the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Latest Risk Management Plan – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Latest Risk Management Plan posted Jan 18, 2015, 1:01 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 18, 2015, 1:02 PM] Thanks to Glynn Shevels and Ros Barnett for the work they have put into this. See it at
Sunday, October 10 : From the horse’s mouth: registering your boat at the AWBF – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ From the horse’s mouth: registering your boat at the AWBF posted Jun 3, 2014, 12:43 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 3, 2014, 12:56 AM] Ali McRae made enquiries about this topic, and received the following reply from Bronwyn Hansson of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival (edited […]
Sunday, October 10 : Day 7: Howden to Hobart – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Day 7: Howden to Hobart posted Feb 7, 2015, 4:35 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 4:36 AM] Spectacular last day!! There is nothing quite like the Parade of Sail as the wooden boat fleet sails in together. And we were all there! Even raiders […]
Sunday, October 10 : Exchange Mart – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Exchange Mart posted Jan 13, 2015, 1:13 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 1:21 PM] There are plenty of opportunities for helping each other out on tawe nunnugah and the homecoming with transport, equipment, ideas etc. We know a lot of this happens informally and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Food on tawe nunnugah – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Food on tawe nunnugah posted Jan 18, 2015, 2:47 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 18, 2015, 3:15 PM] One of the reasons we like everyone on the raid to register online is so that we can know if you have any dietary restrictions. We know that […]
Sunday, October 10 : Day 6: Quarantine Bay to Howden – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Day 6: Quarantine Bay to Howden posted Feb 5, 2015, 11:38 AM by Unknown user The second last day was sunny!!! Amazing change in the temperature too and winter clothes put away. After breaking camp at Quarantine Bay we had a long leisurely sail, tacking out of Barnes Bay […]
Sunday, October 10 : Day 4: Alonnah to Simpson’s Point – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Day 4: Alonnah to Simpson’s Point posted Feb 3, 2015, 3:26 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 3, 2015, 3:27 AM] Another successful day on the water for the fairly short trip from Alonnah to a new campsite on private property at Simpson’s Point. Again the weather […]
Sunday, October 10 : What’s it like? See the video – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ What’s it like? See the video posted Feb 23, 2014, 5:59 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jun 1, 2014, 5:57 PM by Unknown user] Martin Kell’s video of the recent TN14 highlights the attractions (and distractions) of open boat cruising in south east Tasmanian waters. YouTube Video
Sunday, October 10 : Day 5: Simpsons Point to Quarantine Bay – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Day 5: Simpsons Point to Quarantine Bay posted Feb 4, 2015, 1:56 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 4, 2015, 1:56 AM] Mid afternoon and the party is settled in to camp in Quarantine Bay in Barnes Bay. The wind is till blowing 20 knots, though it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Day 3: Dover to Alonnah – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Day 3: Dover to Alonnah posted Feb 1, 2015, 9:32 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 1, 2015, 10:13 PM] After a great night at the Far South Camp atDover, (with more great food thanks to new cook Daniel) the fleet left earlyon a beautiful summer-like morning. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Bull Bay: an alternative anchorage – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Bull Bay: an alternative anchorage posted Jan 7, 2015, 1:42 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 7, 2015, 1:42 AM] It’s on the stormy side of Bruny Island, but Ros Barnett reports that it looks wonderful, great land access and facilties, good in all but easterly weather.’ […]
Sunday, October 10 : Bryan Walpole’s recommended TN15 First Aid Kit – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Bryan Walpole’s recommended TN15 First Aid Kit posted Jan 14, 2015, 8:07 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 15, 2015, 4:58 PM] Bryan has many years experience both as a sailor (will be taking Merlyn on TN) and as an emergency physician: see
Sunday, October 10 : TN15 News – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎ TN15 News Subscribe to posts Photos posted Mar 1, 2015, 7:09 PM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 1, 2015, 7:09 PM] There are a number of repositories online: the ones that are known about are all linked from the tn15 photo gallery page: http://bit.ly/1EZtJMt Day 7: Howden to Hobart posted […]
Sunday, October 10 : Announcing the ‘return Raid’ – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Announcing the ‘return Raid’ posted Sep 3, 2014, 2:57 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 3, 2014, 3:04 PM] Want to extend the ‘Tawe Nunnugah experience’? Missed Tawe Nunnugah, but need to get out on the water at Festival time? We are planning an organised and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Adventurers halve record for sailing around Britain in a dinghy – lbt
TN15‎ > ‎TN15 News‎ > ‎ Adventurers halve record for sailing around Britain in a dinghy posted Jul 2, 2014, 6:02 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 2, 2014, 6:03 PM] Rob Blackburn sent us a link to this story to help us keep focused whilst we are huddled around our winter fires:
Sunday, October 10 : TN 14 Day Two Report – lbt
Tawe Nunnugah 2014‎ > ‎TN14 News‎ > ‎ TN 14 Day Two Report posted Feb 12, 2014, 4:18 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 12, 2014, 4:19 AM] The forecast was for an early calm and then increasing winds through the day. The Gordon corner is a good place not to be in […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN14 Day Three Report – lbt
Tawe Nunnugah 2014‎ > ‎TN14 News‎ > ‎ TN14 Day Three Report posted Feb 12, 2014, 4:22 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 12, 2014, 4:22 AM] Day three was supposed to be a lay day with nothing much happening, but, as everybody in south eastern Tasmania knows, mother nature decreed that Sunday […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN14 Days 4 and 5 Report – lbt
Tawe Nunnugah 2014‎ > ‎TN14 News‎ > ‎ TN14 Days 4 and 5 Report posted Feb 12, 2014, 4:29 AM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 30, 2016, 3:37 AM by Posts Editor] Day 4 was blown out. Some of the fleet gave it best and went home, but the weather report for day […]
Sunday, October 10 : An opportunity to join Tawe Nunnugah – lbt
Tawe Nunnugah 2014‎ > ‎TN14 News‎ > ‎ An opportunity to join Tawe Nunnugah posted Jan 31, 2014, 6:38 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 31, 2014, 6:39 PM] Liz Smith is looking for a crew of two to join her on Tinderbox for our ‘Tawe Nunnugah Lite’ expedition which departs Franklin next […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN 14 Day One Report – lbt
Tawe Nunnugah 2014‎ > ‎TN14 News‎ > ‎ TN 14 Day One Report posted Feb 12, 2014, 4:15 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 12, 2014, 4:51 AM] Sometimes, just sometimes, days go according to plan, and Friday was one of those days. The fleet got away at the stipulated 7.15 (well, 7.45) […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 news – lbt
tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ tn21 news Subscribe to posts Lake Pedder mini-Raid – 5-8 April posted Mar 11, 2021, 5:15 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Mar 11, 2021, 5:16 PM] Because you joined the tn21 mailing list we thought […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tasskiffie2017_videos – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎ Tasskiffie2017_videos If you are trying to decide whether or not to come to Tasmania for the Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival, the video prepared by the famous ‘Off Center Harbor’ team may help you make up your mind: http://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/awbs-warm-embrace/ Here are some highlights from the last Regatta: https://youtu.be/lqlN5Lq035w YouTube Video Not […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tas Skiffie 2017 Draft Program and Expression of Interest form – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Tas Skiffie 2017 Draft Program and Expression of Interest form posted Aug 29, 2016, 8:04 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 31, 2016, 12:19 AM by Richard Forster] See the draft program at and sign up at
Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 – newsletter #1 – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 – newsletter #1 posted May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 19, 2016, 3:35 AM] First newsletter for the 2017 regatta attached below. A not-to-be-missed date for your diaries – Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February 2017. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tasskiffie Pictures – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎ Tasskiffie Pictures Click on the links below to see photos submitted. Nell Tyson’s Pics Zainab Clark’s Pics (of Skiffs on Parade) Pic from Nell Tyson
Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff International Regatta Rules of Racing 2017 – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff International Regatta Rules of Racing 2017 posted Nov 21, 2016, 12:44 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 3, 2016, 1:29 PM] 1. Guiding Principals 1.1 Racing is to be fair, safe and enjoyable for all. 1.2 All participants are to show respect […]
Sunday, October 10 : Skiffie2017 Newsletter – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Skiffie2017 Newsletter posted Jan 17, 2017, 3:42 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 17, 2017, 11:52 AM] Notice to teams attending Thank you for joining with us to be part of the St Ayles Skiff International Regatta 2017. As the regatta is only one month […]
Sunday, October 10 : Pics from the Regatta – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Pics from the Regatta posted Feb 22, 2017, 1:44 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 10, 2017, 8:35 PM] Nell Tyson has submitted the first batch of photos from the Regatta, and a link to them has been added to the ‘Tasskiffie2017 Pics’ page at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Regatta races filling up fast – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Regatta races filling up fast posted Nov 5, 2016, 6:03 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 6:06 PM] The regatta committee are extremely excited by the amount of interest generated world wide by this regatta. This interest has resulted in some races being […]
Sunday, October 10 : Regatta Poster – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Regatta Poster posted Oct 27, 2016, 2:15 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 27, 2016, 2:15 AM] Anne Kovacs has produced the gorgeous poster shown below.
Sunday, October 10 : Results from Regatta – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Results from Regatta posted Feb 26, 2017, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 26, 2017, 5:24 PM] We all know who the medals went to, and it’s too late for a protest, but for the record the official list of results can be found […]
Sunday, October 10 : Newsletter – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Newsletter posted Oct 12, 2016, 8:56 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 12, 2016, 8:57 PM] Get the latest on the Regatta: read all about it at
Sunday, October 10 : Calling all Skiff Teams – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Calling all Skiff Teams posted Dec 3, 2016, 1:37 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 3, 2016, 1:41 PM] In order to get the program for the Regatta organised we need to know which events each team (club, group) are entering a crew into. Could […]
Sunday, October 10 : A Most Excellent Raffle – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ A Most Excellent Raffle posted Jan 12, 2017, 1:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 1:50 PM] … is being held to support the Regatta celebrations. $3,053 in prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin Post Office, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Highlights from Tasskiffie 2015 – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Highlights from Tasskiffie 2015 posted Jun 19, 2016, 3:46 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 23, 2016, 10:57 PM] For those who weren’t at this event, have a look at these highlights (https://youtu.be/lqlN5Lq035w) to see what you might expect for Tasskiffie 2017. For those who […]
Sunday, October 10 : Finalised Regatta Program – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎Tas Skiffie 2017 News‎ > ‎ Finalised Regatta Program posted Feb 12, 2017, 9:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 22, 2017, 1:42 PM] All digits crossed, this is it. See Pic from Rob Ayliffe
Sunday, October 10 : Tas Skiffie 2017 News – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎ Tas Skiffie 2017 News Subscribe to posts Results from Regatta posted Feb 26, 2017, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 26, 2017, 5:24 PM] We all know who the medals went to, and it’s too late for a protest, but for the record the official list of results can […]
Sunday, October 10 : Accommodation in Franklin – lbt
tasskiffie2017‎ > ‎ Accommodation in Franklin Cottage on Main , Franklin.- www.booking.com The Edge Holiday Apartment, 3419 Huon Highway , Franklin, Tas. 7113 www.stayz.com.au RiverFlow Yoga & B & B Accomodation, www.stayz.com.au Franklin apartment, Southerely Dolling, Franklin www.booking.com/Apartments-Franklin Vansons in the Valley, Jacksons Road, Franklin www.stayz.com.au Donalea: Bed and Breakfast, Castle Forbes Bay www.donalea.com.au Whispering […]
Sunday, October 10 : WoW putting the Fun back into Fundraising – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ WoW putting the Fun back into Fundraising posted Jul 21, 2014, 5:32 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 21, 2014, 5:33 PM] Annette Cauchi writes: ‘Last night the Wow women put on a magnificent Winter Feast at the LBT to raise money for the 2015 Tassie Skiffies. The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Project – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Project posted Aug 19, 2014, 2:48 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 19, 2014, 4:08 PM] The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Precinct (www.flagstaffhill.com) at Warrnambool organises the Australian Racing Championships for whaleboats. Now a group from the same town has formed the Warrnambool St Ayles […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working on the medals – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Working on the medals posted Dec 3, 2014, 1:24 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 3, 2014, 1:24 PM] Dennis Muscovich has been experimenting with different ways of producing medals for the events in the regatta. He’s up to about version 3.
Sunday, October 10 : Workers Wanted for Regatta: 13th-15th Feb – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Workers Wanted for Regatta: 13th-15th Feb posted Jan 5, 2015, 6:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 5, 2015, 7:13 PM] From Barbara Dawson: ’37 days to go, and counting down! We need volunteers to help run the St Ayles Skiff regatta which is taking place over 3 […]
Sunday, October 10 : Bulletin – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Bulletin posted Feb 7, 2015, 4:01 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 4:06 AM] SundayThose rowers who would like to participate in the 250 metre sprints between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm on Sunday, could you please be at the Waterman’s Dock (opposite the Customs House […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thinking about coming? What to do – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Thinking about coming? What to do posted May 24, 2014, 5:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 6, 2014, 7:14 PM] If you are coming to the Regatta from interstate or overseas then you should explore what is a beautiful and historic corner of the world whilst you […]
Sunday, October 10 : Sponsorship Packages – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Sponsorship Packages posted Sep 27, 2014, 5:45 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 27, 2014, 5:59 PM] ST AYLES SKIFF REGATTA 2015 Level A $500 (6): Race-naming rights for Open events eg- Village Antiques Mixed Open 1km; Promotional items in competitors bags; Logo on Program, listed on our […]
Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Quilt – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ The Franklin Quilt posted Jan 24, 2015, 1:09 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 1:39 PM] From Jane Johnson: ‘When Franklin became the host of the International St Ayles Skiff Regatta to be held in the town in February, a seed was sewn (literally) to commemorate […]
Sunday, October 10 : The Shop@Franklin Mixed Open 1km – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ The Shop@Franklin Mixed Open 1km posted Jun 23, 2014, 6:12 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 23, 2014, 6:15 AM] Exciting news is that Southerly from Shop@Franklin has been the first to sponsor an event in the Feb 2015 International St Ayles Skiff Regatta in Franklin. It is […]
Sunday, October 10 : The Kiwis are here! – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ The Kiwis are here! posted Feb 1, 2015, 2:31 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 1, 2015, 2:31 AM] Steve Cranch writes: ‘We arrived today and have located our skiffs, picked up our rental truck and are fizzing with excitement. Plan at this stage is to pull the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Sponsorship from Tierney Law – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Sponsorship from Tierney Law posted Dec 19, 2014, 2:30 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 19, 2014, 4:53 PM] Tierney Law has become a major sponsor for the event. Read all about it in the attached article from Jane Johnson: ČUpdating…Ċtierney.pdf(77k)Unknown user, Dec 19, 2014, 4:52 PMv.1ď
Sunday, October 10 : Press Release 16th January 2015 – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Press Release 16th January 2015 posted Jan 17, 2015, 3:56 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 17, 2015, 3:57 PM] SURGE OF INTEREST IN THE ST AYLES SKIFF REGATTA AT FRANKLIN IN FEBRUARY Organisers of the St Ayles Skiff Regatta to be held from Friday February 13th to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Powerful, Uplifting and Unforgettable – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Powerful, Uplifting and Unforgettable posted Aug 9, 2014, 3:38 AM by Unknown user These three words remind you of what? Yes, you guessed it…something to do with “Women on Water” in Franklin. The group has come up with another fundraising event in September that is not to be missed. In […]
Sunday, October 10 : Regatta Photos – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Regatta Photos posted Feb 15, 2015, 3:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 15, 2015, 3:44 PM] Doubtless there are lots of collections out there: one is at
Sunday, October 10 : November 9 fashion show – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ November 9 fashion show posted Oct 13, 2014, 3:37 PM by Unknown user Next month a retro/vintage fashion show and high tea on board will give people the chance to experience past decades – so mark Sunday, November 9 from 2-4pm a “must-do” on board the Cartela in Franklin, another […]
Sunday, October 10 : Recruiting in Scotland – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Recruiting in Scotland posted Jun 30, 2014, 7:02 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 30, 2014, 7:03 PM] Lorrie Harrison has been out with the Rowporty crew. She writes : ‘This is what they do after a row, push the boat all the way up the beach and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Night at the flicks coming up – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Night at the flicks coming up posted Aug 29, 2014, 12:00 AM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 29, 2014, 12:01 AM] Jane Johnson writes ‘Franklin is rural, small and a welcome sight for all descending into the Huon Valley. A movie that combines the above and is filmed […]
Sunday, October 10 : News from our new Kiwi friends – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ News from our new Kiwi friends posted Feb 18, 2015, 6:53 PM by Unknown user ‘Day one back in the office and productivity extremely low as I daydream of the fun, wonderful people and events that I’m sure exceeded eveyone’s expectations. The Raid, Hobart Festival, return Raid, Franklin Regatta , […]
Sunday, October 10 : More news from Lorrie in Scotland – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ More news from Lorrie in Scotland posted Jul 4, 2014, 11:54 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 4, 2014, 11:54 PM] ‘…just back from a row across Lake Broom with members of the Ullapool St Ayles Skiff Club. I will be coming home with some suggestions for changes […]
Sunday, October 10 : New action items from 3rd July meeting – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ New action items from 3rd July meeting posted Jul 6, 2014, 5:51 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 5:54 AM] They are on the website: see
Sunday, October 10 : More from New Zealand – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ More from New Zealand posted Apr 11, 2015, 4:14 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 11, 2015, 4:15 PM] Another glowing report from the Kiwis: . Looks like they managed to attract the odd ozzie shiela aboard their Skiff: handsome devils those Kiwis.
Sunday, October 10 : Lovely Day for a Row – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Lovely Day for a Row posted Jul 14, 2014, 4:18 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 14, 2014, 4:18 AM] ‘Watch out Hobart the Auckland boys are out training! Not sure that anyone on the other side of the tassie will be shaking in their boots but it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Latest program posted – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Latest program posted posted Feb 7, 2015, 1:49 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 2:51 PM] Hopefully the last one: see
Sunday, October 10 : Medals – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Medals posted Feb 4, 2015, 12:39 PM by Unknown user Dennis Muscovitch and his team are hard at work getting them stamped out. Pic from Dennis Muscovich Comments
Sunday, October 10 : Look sharp if you want to book ‘Imagine’ – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Look sharp if you want to book ‘Imagine’ posted Jan 7, 2015, 12:51 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 7, 2015, 12:53 AM] The ‘Imagine’ calendar is getting very full indeed . If your team needs to practice before the Regatta remember to make an online booking at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Jazz on the Huon – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Jazz on the Huon posted Jun 12, 2014, 11:27 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 12, 2014, 11:34 PM] Franklin is very lucky to be the home port of ‘Yukon’, a beautiful historic Danish fishing ketch sailed here by David Nash, Ea and their family. Even more fortunately […]
Sunday, October 10 : Forming crews and teams for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Forming crews and teams for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Nov 15, 2014, 8:06 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 28, 2014, 3:35 AM] A St Ayles skiff is a novice friendly boat. Rowing a St Ayles skiff does not require previous rowing or boating experience. The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Host of opportunities to sample Skiff Racing – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Host of opportunities to sample Skiff Racing posted Jan 28, 2015, 8:21 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 28, 2015, 8:43 PM] Marcia Waller writes: ‘The excitement of the St Ayles Skiff Regatta to be held in Franklin from 12th to 15th February begins the weekend before in […]
Sunday, October 10 : Goolwah St Ayles Skiff launched – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Goolwah St Ayles Skiff launched posted Aug 18, 2014, 3:36 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 19, 2014, 7:24 AM] Hopefully another boat for the regatta – The Goolwa Armfields Slip Mens Shed has just launched their very beautiful first ST Ayles Skiff in SA.
Sunday, October 10 : Getting the word out – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Getting the word out posted Dec 20, 2014, 2:39 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 20, 2014, 4:22 PM] Nice item in the Mercury, Saturday December 20
Sunday, October 10 : First signs of the Regatta starting – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ First signs of the Regatta starting posted Feb 4, 2015, 12:35 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 4, 2015, 12:52 PM] The LBT block was suddenly full of visitiing Skiffs and rowers on Tuesday. Robert Ayliffe had arrived with ‘John Liddy‘ and ‘Cariad‘ and a team from South […]
Sunday, October 10 : Final Reports – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Final Reports posted Apr 7, 2015, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 2, 2016, 3:05 AM] See the attached minutes from the windup meeting, and reflections from Jane and Shane: , , This is an opportunity to say thank you to the organising committee, who have […]
Sunday, October 10 : Dinner Aboard Cartela (another fundraiser) – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Dinner Aboard Cartela (another fundraiser) posted Oct 5, 2014, 3:33 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 5, 2014, 3:34 PM] This coming Monday 13th October: bookings essential. See attached flyer for details: ().
Sunday, October 10 : CLEAR OUT THAT SHED!!!! – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ CLEAR OUT THAT SHED!!!! posted Jun 26, 2014, 2:16 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 26, 2014, 2:17 AM] Franklinʼs Women on Water group is looking for donations of boating or fishing items to sell at our stall at the Kettering Maritime Market on 19 July 2014. All […]
Sunday, October 10 : First Issue of Newsletter – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ First Issue of Newsletter posted Jun 30, 2014, 7:10 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 30, 2014, 7:11 PM] A digest of news from the website will be sent out daily (if there is any new news). If you want to join the list choose the option from […]
Sunday, October 10 : Church Boats – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Church Boats posted Jan 13, 2015, 12:38 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 8:02 PM] For those of us who think that four oars is enough to manage, how about 10 a side (plus passengers)? See this lovely old documentary about Finnish church boats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKvCgLQhjAw Thanks […]
Sunday, October 10 : Alec Jordan to open regatta – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Alec Jordan to open regatta posted Dec 22, 2014, 4:00 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 22, 2014, 4:03 PM] Alec Jordan has been intimately involved in the design and building of St Ayles Skiffs from their inception. We are excited and honoured that he has agreed to […]
Sunday, October 10 : At the movies this Friday – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ At the movies this Friday posted Sep 23, 2014, 2:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 23, 2014, 2:44 PM] A reminder that the fund raising dinner and movie is on THIS FRIDAY at the Palais. Movie: “Welcome to the Sticks” (Supper provided)When: Friday 26th September, 6pmWhere: Palais […]
Sunday, October 10 : CARTELA’s Fashion through the Decades – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ CARTELA’s Fashion through the Decades posted Nov 9, 2014, 8:41 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 9, 2014, 8:42 PM] From Jane Johnson: ‘The 1912 Cartela was in the limelight on Sunday with a fashion parade that covered most of the ten decades that the steamship has provided […]
Sunday, October 10 : A draft planning document is now available – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ A draft planning document is now available posted May 1, 2014, 6:25 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Jun 8, 2014, 7:07 PM by Unknown user] Go to or use the ‘Draft Programme’ link in the menu to the left of the tasskiffie home page. Send comments to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Action Items – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Action Items posted Sep 23, 2014, 2:48 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 23, 2014, 2:48 PM] A reminder that your committee is meeting regularly, and the action items they decide upon are always available from the relevant item on the tasskiffie2015.org website: see for the latest.
Sunday, October 10 : Action Items – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ Action Items posted Jun 8, 2014, 6:55 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 8, 2014, 6:55 PM] Follow the issues being addressed by the committee on the Action Items page.
Sunday, October 10 : 250 metre sprint at AWBF – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎tasskiffie2015_news‎ > ‎ 250 metre sprint at AWBF posted May 18, 2014, 10:25 PM by Unknown user [ updated May 18, 2014, 10:25 PM] Whilst the main home of the regatta will be Franklin, it is planned that the first series of events will be at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Jane […]
Sunday, October 10 : tasskiffie2015_news – lbt
tasskiffie2015‎ > ‎ tasskiffie2015_news Subscribe to posts More from New Zealand posted Apr 11, 2015, 4:14 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 11, 2015, 4:15 PM] Another glowing report from the Kiwis: http://bit.ly/1cmaEf5 . Looks like they managed to attract the odd ozzie shiela aboard their Skiff: handsome devils those Kiwis. Final […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon’s ‘East Coast Odyssey’ – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon’s ‘East Coast Odyssey’ posted Apr 22, 2013, 5:54 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Apr 22, 2013, 6:04 PM] Last night at the LBT dinner David Nash described an expedition that the Yukon will be making up the east coast of the Australian mainland […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon News posted May 23, 2021, 2:08 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 23, 2021, 5:30 AM] David and Ea write: ‘In June Yukon is on the slip for all over maintenance and a colour change. When you are traveling in the tropics it’s […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Yukon’ on the 7.30 report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Yukon’ on the 7.30 report posted Jun 26, 2013, 2:03 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Apr 12, 2016, 3:43 PM by Posts Editor] If you missed seeing the show, catch up on ABC iView:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-21/scientific-adventure-on-the-high-seas/4773082
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon on TN14 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon on TN14 posted Feb 1, 2014, 12:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 1, 2014, 12:47 PM] Last chance for booking your berth on board Yukon for TN 14 Wednesday evening. Raid the cookie jar , cash in those useless stocks and bonds […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon news – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon news posted Oct 12, 2014, 5:28 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 12, 2014, 9:37 PM by Richard Forster] David Nash’s story is that he is marooned in Sydney whilst a propeller shaft bearing is repaired, and he is sticking to it. There […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon News posted Sep 30, 2014, 2:42 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 30, 2014, 2:47 PM] From David Nash. ‘We are all well up in Sydney Town, although it’s very loud at night and our location in Darling Harbour is a bit like […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon at mid-winter fest – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon at mid-winter fest posted Jul 4, 2018, 8:40 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 4, 2018, 8:40 PM] YUKON-TOURS SPECIAL: Calm River Cruise on the 13/14/15 of July. Depart 10.30 am return12.00 pm. Weekend of the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest. All tickets concessionrate […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon East Coast Odyssey – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon East Coast Odyssey posted Sep 2, 2013, 2:59 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 2, 2013, 3:01 PM] For those wanting to follow David, Ewan and the crew on the Yukon, there is a blog being maintained at http://eastcoastodyssey.wildiaries.com/trip_days . They are currently […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yukon is back. – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yukon is back. posted Jun 23, 2019, 5:11 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 23, 2019, 5:12 PM] A familiar presence on the jetty, Yukon has been absent recently to recieve the tlc required by all our water bourn vessels. She is back now […]
Sunday, October 10 : You thought we were kidding about Will and Jacquie – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ You thought we were kidding about Will and Jacquie posted Feb 24, 2014, 5:13 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 25, 2014, 3:47 PM] We weren’t, and not only that they have made a most generous offer for which the Living Boat Trust is […]
Sunday, October 10 : Young Endeavour Youth Scheme – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Young Endeavour Youth Scheme posted Sep 1, 2014, 11:09 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 2, 2014, 12:33 AM] John Young pointed out the following invitation. The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) today launched a national ballot […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yet more entertainment in Franklin – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yet more entertainment in Franklin posted Jan 3, 2017, 12:06 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 3, 2017, 12:08 PM] How can they squeeze it in? It’s a mystery, but David Moore writes to tell us that he is a host for a comedy […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yet another St Ayles? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yet another St Ayles? posted Apr 2, 2016, 9:34 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 2, 2016, 9:36 PM] Di and Ian Moncrieff write: ‘Thank you Franklin and the LBT for your warm inclusion of us (again) during this most blissful of summers. Our […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yay! Lockup! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yay! Lockup! posted Apr 20, 2016, 5:16 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 20, 2016, 3:10 PM] Graham Rankin and the team hung the front doors on the extension today (Wednesday). Congratulations to all concerned, it looks great.
Sunday, October 10 : Yearly accounts – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yearly accounts posted Jul 11, 2015, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 11, 2015, 9:01 PM] The LBT has (and loves) its showboats, people like Peter Laidlaw, out there leading the fleet, giving speeches, playing his pipes etc, etc. Then there are those […]
Sunday, October 10 : Yachting auditors course – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Yachting auditors course posted Jul 16, 2017, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 16, 2017, 3:50 AM] Richard McMinn writes: Australian Sailing is conducting an Equipment Auditor training seminar on August 19 at the Derwent Sailing Squadron. This course is highly valuable for […]
Sunday, October 10 : WoW putting the Fun back into Fundraising – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WoW putting the Fun back into Fundraising posted Jul 21, 2014, 5:29 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 23, 2014, 4:12 AM] Annette Cauchi writes: ‘Last night the Wow women put on a magnificent Winter Feast at the LBT to raise money for the […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOW steals a march – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW steals a march posted Oct 26, 2013, 2:50 AM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 26, 2013, 3:00 AM] They are already in training for Swiftsure regatta. Who is their mystery coxswain hiding behind her sunglasses in the gathering gloom of the evening? Is […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOW on 7.30 Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW on 7.30 Report posted Nov 24, 2013, 9:45 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 28, 2013, 1:42 PM] On Friday 22nd the ABC broadcast their story about community boat building, which featured the new Cygnet St Ayles Skiff and the WOW rowing team. […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOW wow us (again) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW wow us (again) posted Sep 26, 2014, 5:32 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 27, 2014, 5:57 PM] There is no doubt about it: if you want a good shindig get the Women on the Water (WOW) to organise it. Last night’s dinner […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOW newsletter, 11th November – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW newsletter, 11th November posted Nov 11, 2015, 11:58 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Nov 11, 2015, 12:01 PM] Includes crews for the ‘Steam Rally’ regatta. See attached:
Sunday, October 10 : WOW in winter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW in winter posted Aug 21, 2020, 2:30 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 2:33 PM] They breed ’em tough on the Huon. Pic from David Nash
Sunday, October 10 : WOW Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW Newsletter posted Oct 7, 2015, 1:29 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 8, 2015, 2:19 AM] For the latest on the LONG ROW and all the other WOW news see
Sunday, October 10 : WOW Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW Newsletter posted Oct 29, 2015, 12:31 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 3, 2015, 12:49 PM] See the latest:
Sunday, October 10 : WOW Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW Newsletter posted Dec 17, 2015, 12:25 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 17, 2015, 12:30 PM] Lots of activity for the Women on the Water with the NZ trip coming up, and expeditions to Nubeena and Geelong mooted. Read all about it:
Sunday, October 10 : All the news from Ullapool – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All the news from Ullapool posted Jul 11, 2013, 4:45 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 11, 2013, 8:54 PM] The posts from Jane Johnson and Wendy Brown are coming in thick and fast. In order to prevent them flooding this news page (and […]
Sunday, October 10 : WoW 20th Anniversary Good Friday Row – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WoW 20th Anniversary Good Friday Row posted Mar 24, 2018, 6:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 24, 2018, 6:45 PM by Richard Forster] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘This year – on its 20th anniversary – we are celebrating all things LBT! Great boats, great […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wot to do in the hols with the (grand) kids – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wot to do in the hols with the (grand) kids posted Sep 11, 2018, 5:08 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 12, 2018, 10:43 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: In the upcoming school holidays we are going to be maritime archaeologists! […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOW gets the Royal treatment – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOW gets the Royal treatment posted Jul 9, 2013, 10:48 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jul 10, 2013, 3:52 PM by Unknown user] First reports from Jane Johnson (and pics from Wendy Brown) at the Ullapool (Scotland) St Ayles Skiff Championships. Day 1 “The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wot to do in the holidays – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wot to do in the holidays posted Dec 12, 2017, 2:18 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 14, 2017, 3:42 PM] Anne Holst writes: This is a 29′ Huon Pine project that is looking for a new owner. Lovely shape. It is on the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Worth saving? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Worth saving? posted May 6, 2014, 3:08 AM by Unknown user Bob Elliston of Bruny Island writes:‘I know that the LBT has more than enough projects to keep everyone very busy, but I’m writing to you in the hope that you may know of someone who might be interested […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Skiffies, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland – skiffs as far as the eye can see – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Skiffies, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland – skiffs as far as the eye can see posted Jul 25, 2016, 12:58 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 25, 2016, 12:59 AM] First report from LBT/Huon team at the World St Ayles Skiffies…. Sunday July 24 Opening […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Skiffies Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Skiffies Report posted Aug 18, 2019, 3:28 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Aug 18, 2019, 3:59 PM by Posts Editor] There have been a number of brief reports from the St Ayles Skiff Championships held at Stranraer in July. Jane Johnson has supplied […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Skiffies Women’s over 50 event – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Skiffies Women’s over 50 event posted Jul 21, 2019, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 21, 2019, 4:15 PM] First thing to mention is that the organisers brought the final of the women’s over 50s event forward a day because Friday’s weather […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Skiffies short video – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Skiffies short video posted Sep 14, 2019, 7:32 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 14, 2019, 7:32 PM] Karl Gallienne alerted to this one, which captures the spirit of the event pretty well: https://youtu.be/9v4ZO-0EC94 YouTube Video
Sunday, October 10 : World’s first marine men’s shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World’s first marine men’s shed posted Nov 15, 2016, 7:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 15, 2016, 7:28 PM] Given that we are a ‘community’ shed we decided to let this bold claim go through to the keeper when the person making it […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Record LBT Monday Night Dinner – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Record LBT Monday Night Dinner posted May 21, 2013, 7:05 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 21, 2013, 11:23 PM] More than fifty people turned up to farewell the Ullapool crew, who are headed off to compete in the St Ayles Skiff Championships. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Work to be done before the Raid starts – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Work to be done before the Raid starts posted Jan 1, 2019, 3:43 AM by Martin Riddle We need your help to get everything ready for the 2019 Raid. The job list includes: Sprucing up some of the LBT fleet including the Monty andSwiftsure Maintenance and […]
Sunday, October 10 : World Record LBT Dinner – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ World Record LBT Dinner posted Jan 19, 2017, 12:02 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 19, 2017, 12:03 PM] Talk about loaves and fishes: Kate can perform miracles of almost biblical proportions. We couldn’t fit in the shed, so the long table was set […]
Sunday, October 10 : Work on Freyja – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Work on Freyja posted Jun 12, 2021, 1:47 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 12, 2021, 1:47 AM] Jane Johnson writes:‘There is progress on Freyja with many hands making light work. The Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday work groups aim to have the skiff back […]
Sunday, October 10 : Work in the shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Work in the shed posted Oct 13, 2016, 12:03 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 23, 2016, 5:48 PM] From Graham Wright (text and pics): Two pictures of Gretchen with her new Dynal sheathing on one side, this will keep her dry. Black Swan […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront Newsletter posted Apr 17, 2017, 6:02 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 17, 2017, 2:54 PM] See attached (). Lots of news, both current and past. You can build a Viking boat, and there is an especially interesting item from Ruth Young […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront third birthday – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront third birthday posted Oct 28, 2017, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 30, 2017, 3:08 AM] The Working Waterfront celebrated the third birthday of the purchase of the Wooden Boat Centre last weekend, which reminded John Young of an article he […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront March newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront March newsletter posted Mar 12, 2017, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 12, 2017, 7:03 PM] See attached (): all the news from the Wooden Boat Centre, a nice historical piece from Allan Cato on the wreck of the Natal Queen, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront December Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront December Newsletter posted Dec 3, 2016, 2:49 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 3, 2016, 2:49 PM] See attached: . Items include Christmas party, Wooden Boat Centre course guide () etc, etc.
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront News posted Jan 17, 2017, 3:22 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 18, 2017, 2:21 AM] The latest from the Working Waterfront and the Wooden Boat Centre attached: ČUpdating…ĊFWWA January 2017 newsletter.pdf(356k)Posts Editor, Jan 17, 2017, 3:22 AMv.1ď
Sunday, October 10 : Working Bee/Garage Sale Saturday October 10th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Bee/Garage Sale Saturday October 10th posted Oct 3, 2020, 9:46 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 3, 2020, 9:54 PM] Some time ago a ‘spring clean working bee/garage sale’ at the Shed was advertised in this column. Well it is still on – […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working on Boats group starting Monday July 27th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working on Boats group starting Monday July 27th posted Jul 26, 2020, 3:05 PM by Posts Editor Come along at 3pm to help get our boats ready for the new season. Piet Lunstedt brought the big trailer over last week and Capricornia was hauled out and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Boats – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Boats posted Feb 7, 2018, 7:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 8, 2018, 4:04 PM] This publication from AMSA has some interesting reading: download it from https://goo.gl/W1Phou. We met some of the ‘Mayflower’ mob when they were setting up an exhibition […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Waterfront Annual General Meeting – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Waterfront Annual General Meeting posted Sep 2, 2015, 2:26 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 2, 2015, 2:22 PM] Sonia Shimeld writes: ‘The AGM will be held at 2pm on Sunday 27th September 2015 at the Franklin Primary School. We will also be […]
Sunday, October 10 : Working Bee at Matt’s, May 1st – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Working Bee at Matt’s, May 1st posted Apr 26, 2016, 4:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 26, 2016, 5:11 PM] Matt and Gill write: ‘Following the great success of the last working bee earth rendering our straw bale house we are coming close […]
Sunday, October 10 : Woodworking tools: Maintenance and Sharpening – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Woodworkingtools: MaintenanceandSharpening posted Oct 26, 2015, 12:59 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 26, 2015, 1:10 PM] On November 8th our own Dennis Muscovich is running a course on this topic over at the Wooden Boat Centre. See flyer attached: Pic from Malene […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wood turning demonstration 9th July – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wood turning demonstration 9th July posted Jun 25, 2018, 5:07 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 25, 2018, 5:09 PM] See details in the attached flyer (https://tinyurl.com/y7jut2k8
Sunday, October 10 : Work around the shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Work around the shed posted Apr 20, 2017, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 20, 2017, 2:31 PM] The push to completion of the renovations is on so that we can get sign-off from the council. The plumbing in the new toilets has […]
Sunday, October 10 : Work at the Shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Work at the Shed posted Aug 7, 2019, 3:59 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 7, 2019, 3:59 PM] Graham Wright from the Tuesday group reports:Viking getting prepared for new coats of paint before being turned over for work on the keel. Absent friends […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Toys for the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Toys for the Wooden Boat Festival posted Jul 14, 2014, 8:55 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 14, 2014, 8:55 PM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘Many members might remember how successful our little wooden boats were at the last Festival, they were very much […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Symposium 6th-9th February – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Symposium 6th-9th February posted Jan 4, 2015, 2:55 PM by Unknown user Lorrie Harrison points to this highlight of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival: topics covered include everything from “Wood: a Competitive Engineering Material” to “Imagine: WOW, We Built a Skiff!” and everything in […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Rowlocks for Freyja – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Rowlocks for Freyja posted Oct 30, 2018, 4:41 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 30, 2018, 4:44 AM] Some people have washing hanging from the line. At the LBT we have new rowlocks. Freyja is being converted to the same system as Billie
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden boats need…wood – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden boats need…wood posted Dec 2, 2013, 3:39 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 1, 2014, 7:57 PM] And Marshall Roberts provided. A few weeks ago some poplars on the Glen Huon property where he works were blown down, he advertised for anybody interested […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Magazine and couta boats – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Magazine and couta boats posted May 6, 2015, 4:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 6, 2015, 4:28 PM] LBT member Rick Gower writes: ‘Greetings to all my friends at the LBT, I thought you may be interested to know the latest […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Guild Visit – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Guild Visit posted Aug 4, 2014, 10:05 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 4, 2014, 10:05 PM] Graham Broxham (Secretary WBGT) writes: ‘The Wooden Boat Guild is planning a visit to Franklin for Sunday 7 September to see what is going on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival Update – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival Update posted May 16, 2016, 5:28 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 16, 2016, 5:29 PM] For the latest newsletter, see the following link
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Guild cruise in company to Huonville – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Guild cruise in company to Huonville posted Nov 25, 2018, 4:54 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 26, 2018, 1:05 PM] On Sunday several Trust boats joined the Guilders for this annual event. The weather held off, was even rather kind in […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival: the view from the US – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival: the view from the US posted Dec 21, 2015, 12:07 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 23, 2015, 4:26 AM] Off Centre Harbour are known for their beautifully made traditional boat videos, and Paul Cullen from the AWBF points us to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Guild Huonville Excursion November 24 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Guild Huonville Excursion November 24 posted Oct 25, 2019, 6:07 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 25, 2019, 6:08 PM] This now traditional excursion will proceed from Franklin to Huonville, leaving in time for a lunchtime picnic and returning for afternoon tea […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong March 6th-9th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong March 6th-9th posted Jan 13, 2020, 3:04 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 13, 2020, 3:04 AM] The Living Boat Trust attended this Festival a few years ago (see ) and had a jolly good time. Geelong is a […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter posted Apr 5, 2014, 9:03 PM by Unknown user [ updated Apr 5, 2014, 9:13 PM] The latest, with reports from Wooden Boat Rallies at Kettering (that storm) and Launceston, Cygnet Regatta, weather patterns in Bass Strait and more. Some gorgeous […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival is back – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival is back posted Nov 3, 2020, 12:05 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 3, 2020, 12:07 PM] Paul Stephanus writes: ‘It’s been a busy of couple months finding our bearings after the cancellation of the 2021 Festival, though we’re on course […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival News posted Jul 1, 2020, 4:16 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 2, 2020, 5:13 AM] For the latest from the festival see https://mailchi.mp/australianwoodenboatfestival/festival-on-the-horizon?e=29b9f360bf
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Festival newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival newsletter posted Feb 20, 2018, 1:33 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 20, 2018, 1:33 PM] Get it at https://goo.gl/F4RLQu. All sorts of stories, including one about the Haven 12.5 (pictured) to be built in Franklin by a team visiting from […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre Working Bee – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre Working Bee posted Jun 4, 2015, 4:08 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 4, 2015, 4:09 PM] Sonia Shimeld (secretary of the Waterfont Association) writes: ‘You may have seen that we now have a container, so we can move the wood […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre opening July 1st – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre opening July 1st posted Jun 21, 2020, 3:39 PM by Posts Editor In another sign of the improving times, the Wooden Boat Centre have announced that they will be opening up for tours from July 1st. It has been a hive of activity […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre November News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre November News posted Nov 21, 2018, 5:26 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 21, 2018, 5:28 PM] Lots of current news, plus a very interesting historical item by Allan Cato about the ‘capture’ of the Oberhausen at Port Huon at the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre News posted Sep 8, 2018, 4:32 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 8, 2018, 4:36 PM] Read all about it at https://tinyurl.com/y9b2anf5 . Big news is that the prospectus for a 2 year Wooden Boatbuilding, Craft Career Course is now available.
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre news – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre news posted Nov 28, 2020, 11:37 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 29, 2020, 1:47 AM] Covid isolation has meant that the Wooden Boat Centre has been, well, isolated. But that doesn’t mean that they haven’t been getting on with it. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre News posted Aug 4, 2018, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 5, 2018, 3:07 AM] Get the latest at https://tinyurl.com/y7o8qqhv. Find out about everything from extra power on the wharf to a course on building an Oughtred ‘Puffin’.
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre: July Newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre: July Newsletter posted Jul 13, 2017, 9:33 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jul 13, 2017, 9:35 PM by Posts Editor] See attached: Pic from Wooden Boat Centre ČUpdating…ĊWBC Newsletter July 2017.pdf(388k)Richard Forster, Jul 13, 2017, 9:33 PMv.1ď
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre News – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre News posted Sep 24, 2017, 12:30 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 3:59 PM] Pete’s tried the viking boat in the water and it floated – phew! For this and other news read the attached September newsletter:
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre Courses – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre Courses posted Jun 8, 2014, 7:47 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 9, 2014, 4:22 AM] Thinking about doing a formal course on the many skills required to build a wooden boat? Cam McPhee did the dinghy building course at the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre advertising positions – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre advertising positions posted Mar 9, 2019, 4:57 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 9, 2019, 4:58 AM] From Seek.com:The WBC is now looking for an operations manager who can help drive the growth of the business in order to create a […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wooden Boat Centre February newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Centre February newsletter posted Feb 18, 2018, 12:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 18, 2018, 12:41 PM] See attached: https://goo.gl/zHEv89. Pic below (from John and Ruth Young) is from the newsletter and shows the original shed under construction (or rather reconstruction). […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wood carving with Dennis – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wood carving with Dennis posted Nov 3, 2020, 11:48 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 12, 2020, 2:39 PM] Begins at the LBT on Wednesday November 18, 10-12noon for 6 weeks. There will be a small charge to cover costs and places are limited. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Woodbridge pier damaged – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Woodbridge pier damaged posted Oct 10, 2016, 3:48 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 10, 2016, 3:49 AM] MAST Notice Mariners are advised that the Woodbridge Jetty has sustained damaged in the recent weather conditions. It has been reported that the southern outer pylon […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wood carving – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wood carving posted Oct 23, 2020, 4:39 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 23, 2020, 4:39 PM] Dennis Muscovich has been making new name signs for the cabins at Melaleuca (Port Davy). He’s thinking of putting on a course later in the year. A […]
Sunday, October 10 : WOOBers wanted – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WOOBers wanted posted Dec 12, 2014, 7:22 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 16, 2014, 1:30 AM] That would be Workers On Organic Boats. We need to get a wriggle on if the Bendigo St Ayles Skiff is to be completed in time for […]
Sunday, October 10 : Women’s Christmas Row this Friday – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Women’s Christmas Row this Friday posted Dec 16, 2018, 2:36 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 16, 2018, 2:37 PM] The usual Friday social row is a celebratory one on this Friday (21st) at 9.00 am. Come down dressed for the occasion.
Sunday, October 10 : Winter season dinners to begin at 7 o’clock – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter season dinners to begin at 7 o’clock posted Apr 24, 2016, 6:49 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 26, 2016, 4:48 PM] Cooks have decided to serve Monday dinners a little earlier now that daylight is fading. Pic from http://www.freeimages.com
Sunday, October 10 : Wire Splicing Workshop – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wire Splicing Workshop posted Jul 28, 2017, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 28, 2017, 3:39 PM] Huon Yacht Club is hosting a second opportunity to learn the craft of wire splicing.See the flyer below for more information.
Sunday, October 10 : Wire splicing workshop July 15th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wire splicing workshop July 15th posted Jul 4, 2017, 7:25 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 4, 2017, 7:44 PM] For those who want to have a crack at fixing their standing rigging Stuart Mears is conducting a workshop at Port Huon Yacht Club. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Winter sailing is on: 12 noon – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter sailing is on: 12 noon posted Aug 11, 2019, 2:59 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 11, 2019, 3:00 PM] Rug up and join the intrepid crew of Capricornia today Monday 12th August at the wharf.
Sunday, October 10 : Winter Sailing is on! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter Sailing is on! posted Jun 25, 2019, 4:16 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 26, 2019, 1:08 AM] Pip advises that Winter Sailing in Capricornia is very much still on. New time is Sunday at noon, weather permitting. All welcome; beginners to experienced, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Winter sailing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter sailing posted May 21, 2021, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 21, 2021, 5:18 PM] Pip Stevenson writes:‘Winter sailing is re-commencing this Monday (24th May) at 1 p.m.. we will be taking either Capricornia or Monty. This was a very popular event […]
Sunday, October 10 : Winter rowing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter rowing posted Apr 11, 2021, 3:01 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 3:01 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘The Friday morning social row has moved to our Winter start time of 10am on the water. We would love some more women to come […]
Sunday, October 10 : Winter rowing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winter rowing posted Jul 3, 2018, 4:10 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jul 3, 2018, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor] Poor us. Pics from Dennis Muscovich.
Sunday, October 10 : Winning poster for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta, from Anne Kovach – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winning poster for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta, from Anne Kovach posted Oct 27, 2016, 1:54 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 27, 2016, 12:10 PM] What a stunner!
Sunday, October 10 : Windpower – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Windpower posted May 17, 2020, 2:19 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 17, 2020, 3:43 PM] It’s not just for boats: Peter Laidlaw was very taken with these wind powered wheelbarrows. Lots more low tech nostalgia and ideas at www.lowtechmagazine.com Pic from www.lowtechmagazine.com
Sunday, October 10 : Windeward Bound opportunity – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Windeward Bound opportunity posted May 4, 2017, 3:17 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 6, 2017, 2:59 PM] Lisa Kluver writes: ‘We are delighted to advise that the Windeward Bound Trust has been fortunate enough to receive significant funding from the Tasmanian Department of […]
Sunday, October 10 : Winners are grinners – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Winners are grinners posted Sep 7, 2014, 2:43 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 8, 2014, 6:40 AM] The ‘Lost Souls’ team who won the quiz competition at the 2013 AGM had to wait for their prize, but it was worth it: an excursion […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wilson’s Boatshed to be demolished – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wilson’s Boatshed to be demolished posted Mar 3, 2021, 3:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 3, 2021, 3:22 PM] Jay Lawry writes: ‘Dear Members, When I first sailed in to Port Cygnet at the very beginning of 2017 after a 14-day solo non […]
Sunday, October 10 : Will’s Shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Will’s Shed posted Dec 1, 2016, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 1, 2016, 1:06 PM] In recent times one of the many pleasures of a row on the river has been watching the progress being made on Will Hallinan’s new shed over […]
Sunday, October 10 : Who would have thought of these tools? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Who would have thought of these tools? posted Nov 9, 2018, 8:44 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 9, 2018, 8:46 PM] Mike Dredge pointed us to this collection of improvised tools. Resourceful person who thought of them, ‘Mr Jiwakoyak’. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQdn_TvryeE Who hasn’t […]
Sunday, October 10 : Why I like lockdowns – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Why I like lockdowns posted Aug 14, 2021, 7:20 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 14, 2021, 7:32 PM] The latest tale from Jim Stockton in Melbourne is included below: https://tinyurl.com/u9ucz6sr
Sunday, October 10 : Whose rowing the Skiffs? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whose rowing the Skiffs? posted Mar 2, 2016, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 2, 2016, 3:20 PM] Barbara Dawson points out this interesting survey conducted by the Scottish Rowing Association: . Sample: ‘We were very interested to find out that St Ayles […]
Sunday, October 10 : Will we see Clara under sail? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Will we see Clara under sail? posted Jun 13, 2014, 7:39 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 13, 2014, 6:12 PM] The restored 19th century racing yacht ‘Clara’ has been a gorgeous sight out on the river since she emerged from the Wooden Boat […]
Sunday, October 10 : White caps on the Huon – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ White caps on the Huon posted Nov 23, 2017, 12:49 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 23, 2017, 2:58 AM] The Thursday On the Water Program students made their way upstream into a steady north wind for lunch near the top of North Egg […]
Sunday, October 10 : Where’s Yukon? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Where’s Yukon? posted Jun 4, 2021, 9:10 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 6, 2021, 2:39 PM] She’s on the hard at Prince of Wales Bay, getting prepared for her trip home to Denmark. Progress is being documented on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yukontours/photos/. All […]
Sunday, October 10 : White Ribbon Day – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ White Ribbon Day posted Nov 25, 2016, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 25, 2016, 4:13 PM] The LBT verandah, with its cafe blinds down, was an ideal place to hold a morning teas to recognise the campaign to prevent violence against women.
Sunday, October 10 : Where’s Wally? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Where’s Wally? posted Sep 18, 2019, 10:00 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 21, 2019, 4:27 AM] We tracked him down (Peter Laidlaw that is) in the bowels of Mistral II, a project boat being restored for the Windeward Bound Trust. Pete and David […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Where song began’ at the Palais, January 26th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Where song began’ at the Palais, January 26th posted Jan 13, 2019, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 13, 2019, 2:07 PM] ‘Violinist Simone Slattery and cellist Anthony Albrecht subtly combine a range of classical music from Bach to Vaughan Williams, with recordings […]
Sunday, October 10 : When too much Skiff is not enough – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When too much Skiff is not enough posted Feb 12, 2017, 4:17 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 12, 2017, 9:27 PM] Rob Ayliffe writes: ‘Skiffie shout out! We need Skiffie Help! Skiff awareness raising in South Australia! Some of you will know that […]
Sunday, October 10 : Where is Peter Laidlaw? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Where is Peter Laidlaw? posted May 27, 2013, 8:18 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 29, 2013, 3:13 PM] For those who have been wondering where our leader (‘The Great Rudder’) of the LBT has been these last few weeks here is the explanation. […]
Sunday, October 10 : When this Grebe grows up… – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When this Grebe grows up… posted Jan 26, 2016, 1:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 26, 2016, 1:46 PM] It wants to be Rhona H.
Sunday, October 10 : When the wind blows – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When the wind blows posted Nov 21, 2018, 9:32 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 22, 2018, 1:26 AM] A sea breeze on the nose is no small thing to deal with for teams of 4th grade rowers in Grebes, and on Wednesday it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Where’s Billie? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Where’s Billie? posted Mar 7, 2016, 12:52 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 8, 2016, 10:12 PM] She’s on the hard at Geelong, overshadowed by the looming yachts of the Geelong squadron brought up onto the multiple slips and hard stands all around her. […]
Sunday, October 10 : When the Grandchildren ask “Were you actually there?” – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When the Grandchildren ask “Were you actually there?” posted Feb 2, 2017, 7:16 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 2, 2017, 7:16 PM] Woodstock…. Live Aid Wembley…. Franklin 2017….the truly great music events of the modern era. Put down that oar and pick up […]
Sunday, October 10 : When in doubt, try the trysail – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When in doubt, try the trysail posted May 15, 2019, 5:29 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 15, 2019, 5:32 PM] LBT member John Snowdon sent us this very interesting account (https://tinyurl.com/y3rm4fjf) of crossing Bass Strait in heavy weather in Beatrix, which visited Franklin […]
Sunday, October 10 : When (not “if”) the Cartela sinks – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ When (not “if”) the Cartela sinks posted Aug 6, 2021, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 6, 2021, 3:39 PM] If you enjoy a provocation (and some fruity language), or need to get the pulse going with a dose of indignation head on […]
Sunday, October 10 : What to do whilst the Shed is shut down – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What to do whilst the Shed is shut down posted Mar 22, 2020, 2:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 22, 2020, 2:55 PM] We have received the following (edited) email from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. ‘Good morning Shed Members, As many members […]
Sunday, October 10 : What to do with our pontoons? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What to do with our pontoons? posted Feb 2, 2016, 3:07 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 2, 2016, 3:08 AM] The brains trust of David Pittaway, Graham Rankin and Peter Heading are on the case. If you have some expertise we would love […]
Sunday, October 10 : What the paint hides – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What the paint hides posted Jul 26, 2014, 1:04 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 26, 2014, 1:12 AM] Greg Guy thought he had a perfectly good mizzen mast, until some paint flaked away to reveal ugly rot holes. Greg has since been up […]
Sunday, October 10 : What’s happened to the bluegum – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What’s happened to the bluegum posted May 13, 2017, 4:37 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 13, 2017, 4:38 PM] Those blue gum slabs which were in the water next to the dinghy shed didn’t just float there: they are being kept wet for […]
Sunday, October 10 : What’s in that goodies bag? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What’s in that goodies bag? posted Sep 14, 2018, 1:49 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 14, 2018, 3:41 AM] Roger Sly has been ferreting around at the back of the Navy Cadets shed, and has come up with all sorts of treasures. Chief […]
Sunday, October 10 : What rig is that? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What rig is that? posted Feb 24, 2019, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 24, 2019, 5:34 PM] Arguments about different rigs are always an excellent starting point for conversations at the LBT. If you need to bone up before you launch in […]
Sunday, October 10 : What’s in that shed? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What’s in that shed? posted Sep 1, 2017, 3:31 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Sep 1, 2017, 3:31 PM] A visit to LBT member Ian Moncrieff in Adelaide revealed that he has almost completed a Derwent Skiff in his garage. He and Di plan […]
Sunday, October 10 : What is Playback Theatre? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What is Playback Theatre? posted Aug 10, 2021, 4:36 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 15, 2021, 3:47 PM] A number of people have asked what the main event (Playback Theatre) for our fundraising event on Saturday night September 4th at the Palais actually […]
Sunday, October 10 : What Peter did – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What Peter did posted Oct 17, 2013, 5:38 AM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 5:49 AM] Peter Laidlaw has sent these pics of the dory he has been building with school students up in Queensland. We note with some envy the use […]
Sunday, October 10 : What it takes to run a Tawe Nunnugah – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What it takes to run a Tawe Nunnugah posted Apr 20, 2020, 8:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 20, 2020, 9:52 PM] Martin Riddle is starting to organise tn21 online, as evidenced by the news items that have already gone out through this […]
Sunday, October 10 : What boat is that? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What boat is that? posted Jul 9, 2017, 9:32 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 9, 2017, 9:33 PM] For those who are wondering about the vintage yacht on the Franklin Marine mooring upstream of the Wooden Boat Centre wharf, she is Aotea. And […]
Sunday, October 10 : What a looker – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ What a looker posted Oct 20, 2018, 8:09 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 20, 2018, 8:13 PM] Nancy may be laid up, but she still has that counter stern. Pic from Endra O’May
Sunday, October 10 : Whaler Race (1925) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whaler Race (1925) posted Dec 26, 2016, 12:43 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 26, 2016, 12:53 PM] The LBT has yet to experience the five oar configuration of the Montagu Whaler, but the sailors in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BUSO1Q5dvY) seem to be getting along […]
Sunday, October 10 : Whale Season 2015 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whale Season 2015 posted May 5, 2015, 9:24 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 6, 2015, 4:11 PM] Notice to Mariners: Valid from: 6 May 2015 until 31 December 2015. ‘Migrating and calving whales are expected to be seen in Tasmanian waters […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wharf dedication – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wharf dedication posted Jul 5, 2017, 2:08 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 5, 2017, 2:08 AM] Last Sunday the Wooden Boat Centre hosted an afternoon tea to thank Greg Guy for all the work he has done for the waterfront. Ceremonies culimated with […]
Sunday, October 10 : Whaler gets turned – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whaler gets turned posted Dec 29, 2016, 2:08 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 29, 2016, 2:15 PM] A major milestone for the Montagu Whaler has been reached. With work on the ‘bottomsides’ largely complete she was turned so that details inside the hull […]
Sunday, October 10 : Whaleboat watch – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whaleboat watch posted Oct 28, 2014, 2:49 AM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 28, 2014, 3:01 AM] Spotted in the Hopkins River at Warrnambool: the five oar New Bedford whaleboat pictured below. Of course it’s not as beautiful as our Swiftsure but one has […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wet Thursday at the shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wet Thursday at the shed posted Nov 26, 2015, 2:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 26, 2015, 2:20 PM] Steve very sensibly based himself inside, but others weren’t so lucky. Graham Wright sent the following pictures: Steve trimming the new keel timber; The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Were these the guilty party? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Were these the guilty party? posted Dec 22, 2020, 3:09 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 22, 2020, 3:18 AM] Monty has had a slow leak for some time. When she was hauled out and scraped unfilled nail holes, some shown in the pic […]
Sunday, October 10 : Whaleboats – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whaleboats posted Apr 20, 2020, 8:09 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 20, 2020, 8:09 PM] Gary Macdonald was browsing the Gaco Oars site and noticed that John Murray, who runs it, had managed to combine rude comments about whaleboats with pictures of Swiftsure. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Well done WOW! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Well done WOW! posted May 20, 2016, 8:02 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 20, 2016, 8:02 PM] Friday night saw another fantastic event, organised by the amazing ladies from Women on Water. Great food, entertaining film and over $2500 raised for the LBT […]
Sunday, October 10 : Whale boat rowing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Whale boat rowing posted Oct 1, 2017, 4:24 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 1, 2017, 4:24 AM] Jilly Archer writes: ‘Now that daylight saving is with us we want to start rowing Swiftsure and possibly Monty too if we have the numbers, so […]
Sunday, October 10 : We like those cafe blinds – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ We like those cafe blinds posted Oct 22, 2016, 10:56 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 22, 2016, 10:57 PM] Sunday afternoon was a bit breezy and chilly for the CCAMLR BBQ, but the lowered blinds at the end of the verandah created a […]
Sunday, October 10 : Welcome to fleet for the Monty – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Welcome to fleet for the Monty posted May 8, 2017, 6:04 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 10, 2017, 4:48 AM by Richard Forster] For this celebration we were blessed with a perfect moonlit night. Under a glare of flares, and to the tolling […]
Sunday, October 10 : Welcome to Hobart for tawe nunnugah – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Welcome to Hobart for tawe nunnugah posted Feb 4, 2015, 5:26 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 4, 2015, 5:26 PM] Be at the Hope and Anchor (65 Macquarie Street Hobart) to welcome the tawe nunnugah expeditioners 3-5pm on Friday. The Wooden Boat Festival […]
Sunday, October 10 : Welcome to fleet for Monty May 8th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Welcome to fleet for Monty May 8th posted Apr 15, 2017, 3:06 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 17, 2017, 6:29 AM] The Monty only came to the Living Boat Trust a couple of months ago but has already been in the thick of […]
Sunday, October 10 : Well done to our team at Skiffie Worlds in Ireland! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Well done to our team at Skiffie Worlds in Ireland! posted Jul 30, 2016, 9:23 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 30, 2016, 9:24 PM] According to the BBC, there were over 50 clubs and 1000 competitors taking part in the World Skiffies at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wednesday: Tawe Nunnugah has made it to Recherche! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wednesday: Tawe Nunnugah has made it to Recherche! posted Jan 27, 2021, 1:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 27, 2021, 1:38 PM] After days of sorting, searching, fixing and packing at the shed, Tawe Nunnugah got underway and is now set up at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Welcome back Ullapoolers: Saturday 10th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Welcome back Ullapoolers: Saturday 10th posted Aug 6, 2013, 4:12 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 7, 2013, 5:41 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes:Yes, they are back (Laura will return in a few more weeks) Our team of intrepid St Ayles Skiff rowers have returned […]
Sunday, October 10 : Weekend rowing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Weekend rowing posted May 21, 2021, 4:59 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 21, 2021, 5:19 PM] Pip Stevenson writes: ‘Open weekend rowing will commence this Saturday (22nd May) at 11 oclock. This session is expected to go for about an hour and a […]
Sunday, October 10 : Welcome Home lunch for our Skiffie Worlds superstars – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Welcome Home lunch for our Skiffie Worlds superstars posted Sep 9, 2016, 3:57 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 9, 2016, 4:01 AM] Today was all about a welcome home to our rowers who have been away, and at last a clear area where […]
Sunday, October 10 : We are losing our Franklin weather station – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ We are losing our Franklin weather station posted Feb 1, 2016, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 4, 2016, 3:31 AM] Tony Dow rang last night to say that in the circumstances in which he now finds himself he can no longer afford […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wattle Dance, Palais Theatre 31st February – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wattle Dance, Palais Theatre 31st February posted Aug 22, 2019, 5:41 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 23, 2019, 5:28 PM] See the poster below for details: https://tinyurl.com/y6ra52yz ČUpdating… ąwattledance1.jpg(67k)Richard Forster, Aug 23, 2019, 5:26 PMv.1ď
Sunday, October 10 : WBC (FWWA) December newsletter – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WBC (FWWA) December newsletter posted Dec 10, 2017, 2:21 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Dec 10, 2017, 3:05 PM by Posts Editor] The latest newsletter from our friends across the wall includes an invitation to their Christmas Party: https://goo.gl/y9yNzT ČUpdating…ĊWBC Newsletter December 2017.pdf(408k)Richard Forster, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Water Women and Wood – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Water Women and Wood posted Mar 3, 2021, 3:04 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 3, 2021, 10:39 AM by Richard Forster] This ‘Panel Discussion looking at the attraction, joys and challenges of Wooden Boats from the female perspective’ is one of the seminars […]
Sunday, October 10 : We all love a project! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ We all love a project! posted Jun 29, 2021, 2:59 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 29, 2021, 3:00 AM] Indeed we do! What would our sheds and back yards be without such things! So here’s a splendid opportunity passed through to us by […]
Sunday, October 10 : Waterfront website – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Waterfront website posted Jul 28, 2015, 11:31 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 28, 2015, 11:34 PM] Sonia Shimeld has shaken the slumbering Franklin Working Waterfront website and woken it up – see http://www.fwwatas.org/news.html. The LBT no longer has a monopoly on riverbank news […]
Sunday, October 10 : Water Awareness Days – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Water Awareness Days posted May 2, 2013, 11:31 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 13, 2013, 5:36 PM] Colony 47 has organised two awareness days with us for Dunally Primary School on 28th May and 25th June. On the first of these days the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Was this the guilty party? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Was this the guilty party? posted Feb 12, 2021, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 12, 2021, 7:52 PM] Whilst an inspection of the broken mast on Capricornia was being conducted, a specimen of the Common (or possibly Tessellated) Mast Deathwatch Beetle was […]
Sunday, October 10 : Waterfront photo shoot – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Waterfront photo shoot posted Sep 18, 2015, 4:25 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 24, 2015, 4:38 PM] Andy Wilson had us all organised earlier in the week for a photography session – both Yukon and Nancy were out on the water with suitable […]
Sunday, October 10 : Watch out for Yukon on the 7.30 Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Watch out for Yukon on the 7.30 Report posted May 27, 2013, 9:03 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 29, 2013, 6:11 AM] It was all ‘cameras and action’ for David and Ea aboard Yukon on Monday as the 7.30 Report filmed an item […]
Sunday, October 10 : WA St Ayles Skiffs launched – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ WA St Ayles Skiffs launched posted Jan 29, 2016, 2:23 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 29, 2016, 2:23 AM] John Longley writes: ‘Finally we have settled on the names. In Ken Tregonning’s history of the Club he records that in 1924 Jack Norris, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Skiff underway – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Skiff underway posted Dec 10, 2014, 2:03 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 12, 2014, 7:24 PM] Patrick Groot writes to tell us that, after the usual amount of time spent head scratching and standing around with hands in pockets arguing the toss, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Whaleboat and Skiff Regatta – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Whaleboat and Skiff Regatta posted Mar 4, 2019, 1:35 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 4, 2019, 1:36 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘The LBT was well represented at the South West Regatta held on the first weekend in March. Heat wave conditions on the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Project – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Project posted Aug 19, 2014, 2:38 PM by Unknown user [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 1:53 AM] The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Precinct (www.flagstaffhill.com) at Warrnambool organises the Australian Racing Championships for whaleboats. Now a group from the same town has formed […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Regatta (March 2017) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Regatta (March 2017) posted Oct 2, 2016, 4:10 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 2, 2016, 4:10 PM] Patrick Groot has sent us the flyer for this event: see below. Those of us who went to the launch of ‘Fast Messenger’ at Warrnambool […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Skiff Launch, 1st November – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Skiff Launch, 1st November posted Jun 28, 2015, 7:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 28, 2015, 7:13 PM] Patrick Groot writes: ‘Our first official skiff launch will be on Sunday 1st of November as part of Flagstaff Hill’s wooden boat expo which […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill posted Oct 13, 2014, 3:20 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 13, 2014, 3:20 PM] John Walduck has sent this reprise to a previous story posted by Barbara Dawson: ‘Some time ago you circulated a photo of a “Cartela” look-alike at […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Regatta, 5th March 2017 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Regatta, 5th March 2017 posted Dec 18, 2016, 11:24 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 18, 2016, 11:24 AM] One to put in the diary. Those of us who attended the regatta on the Hopkins River at Warrnambool a year or so ago […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Regatta, 24-25 Feb – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Regatta, 24-25 Feb posted Jan 10, 2018, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 10, 2018, 1:25 PM] One team has already registered for this event, and we reckon there should be more: it’s a great, traditional event, based around whaleboats but now […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Regatta – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Regatta posted Aug 22, 2017, 1:02 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 22, 2017, 1:11 AM] Patrick Groot from the Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Club based at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village writes…Dear all,Such was the success of the inaugural SW Regatta […]
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool Festival and Wooden Boat Expo – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool Festival and Wooden Boat Expo posted Aug 31, 2015, 3:51 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 31, 2015, 5:06 PM] Our friends at Warrnambool (south west Victoria) plan to launch their new St Ayles Skiff on November 2nd (see attached https://goo.gl/RXcaYt, and it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Waratah season – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Waratah season posted Nov 25, 2020, 6:23 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 28, 2020, 12:04 PM] If you need a break from the water then you could do worse than head for the mountains where the native vegetation is in full flower.
Sunday, October 10 : Warrnambool 2-3 March 2019 South West Regatta – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Warrnambool 2-3 March 2019 South West Regatta posted Sep 16, 2018, 12:52 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 16, 2018, 12:53 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘The Warnambool rowing community put on a day of skiff racing on the Saturday and a day of whale boat […]
Sunday, October 10 : Want to improve your navigation skills? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Want to improve your navigation skills? posted Jul 6, 2016, 1:04 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 15, 2017, 3:13 PM] Coastal Navigation with Greg Guy; Greg will run a coastal navigation course at the Wooden Boat Centre, two weeknights per week, 26th July – 8th […]
Sunday, October 10 : Want to get out on the Egg Islands? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Want to get out on the Egg Islands? posted Jul 3, 2017, 7:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 3, 2017, 7:42 PM] Here is your chance: the Tas Land Conservancy is having a three day working bee (weeding) out on the Islands starting […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: wooden dinghy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: wooden dinghy posted Jun 11, 2017, 3:57 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 11, 2017, 3:59 PM] Annie McComb writes: ‘ I have recently bought a little 26’ Huon Pine motorsailer and would like to buy a small clinker built rowing boat to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: that iconic photo – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: that iconic photo posted Nov 14, 2013, 5:17 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 18, 2013, 3:45 AM by Richard Forster] Planning for Tawe Nunnugah 2014 (TN14) has well and truly started. You’ll notice that the ‘Tawe Nunnugah’ entry in the website menu […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: Rowers @ the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: Rowers @ the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Jan 20, 2017, 4:42 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 22, 2017, 2:38 AM] Fiona Peate writes:‘Volunteers are invited to crew Tasmania’s oldest boat, Admiral, at the Wooden Boat Festival, taking passengers for a half […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: mail tubes and storage folios – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: mail tubes and storage folios posted Jun 1, 2017, 5:36 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 1, 2017, 7:57 PM] There has been a major ‘autumn cleanup’ in the office with new shelves installed (thanks Tuesday Group!) and David Pittaway and Southerly Dolling […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: LBT Committee Members – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: LBT Committee Members posted Jun 18, 2014, 4:31 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 19, 2014, 5:16 PM] The Annual General Meeting for the LBT will be held on the evening of Saturday August 30th. At this time the current committee will step […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: Sandpit Dinghy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: Sandpit Dinghy posted May 15, 2015, 12:00 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 15, 2015, 12:05 AM] Tony Nichols, principal of Huonville Primary School, writes: ‘Could you do me a favour and ask around to see if there are any old clinker built […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: BBQ mechanic – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: BBQ mechanic posted Jan 5, 2017, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 5, 2017, 2:03 PM] After year’s of uncomplaining service the LBT barbecues are in need of a bit of tender loving care and attention. Anybody with a some expertise and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: an open dinghy for crossing the Bass Strait – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: an open dinghy for crossing the Bass Strait posted Oct 25, 2015, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 5, 2015, 3:08 AM] Adrian Dale writes: ‘The plan is to use a period wooden open boat of clinker or carvel construction. The boat […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: dinghy rowing and sailing instructors – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: dinghy rowing and sailing instructors posted Feb 25, 2014, 9:08 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 25, 2014, 10:24 PM] Cygnet yacht club are looking for sailing and rowing instructors for next Monday morning 3rd March between 9am and 1.30pm. It’s for novice […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: ballast for Gretchen – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: ballast for Gretchen posted Jun 30, 2018, 9:58 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 30, 2018, 9:58 PM] Peter Laidlaw found these weights which will be good, but which are only a start. If you know where we can lay our hands on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: a length of heavy chain – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: a length of heavy chain posted Nov 29, 2014, 2:12 PM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 4, 2014, 3:18 AM] DONE!! Thanks to those who offered and who brought chain along on Monday night. We made a selection, and the job is now […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanna Be Engaged? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanna Be Engaged? posted Jul 5, 2016, 4:47 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 5, 2016, 4:49 PM] Received from Huon Valley Council……. Good afternoon, Council is conducting a Community Engagement in regards to a Huon D’Entrecasteaux boundary adjustment. Could you please […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wake for Graham Wright Friday 20th August – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wake for Graham Wright Friday 20th August posted Aug 10, 2021, 10:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 15, 2021, 3:17 PM] For those who haven’t heard, LBT stalwart Graham Wright has passed away. Graham friends tell us they are organising an event on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wack ’em all – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wack ’em all posted Jan 29, 2017, 10:43 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 29, 2017, 10:43 PM] Dennis Muscovich has invented a new game. You set up your wooden grate with nails and then you …
Sunday, October 10 : Walking on Water – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Walking on Water posted Jul 1, 2016, 12:50 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 1, 2016, 12:50 AM] The Tuesday workshop team regularly perform miracles – here is their latest, walking on water during an unusually high tide
Sunday, October 10 : Waarnambool Regatta 4th-5th March – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Waarnambool Regatta 4th-5th March posted Mar 6, 2017, 3:50 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 5:17 PM] A team from the LBT competed successfully in the Skiff section of this regatta, and, more importantly, had a great time. Thanks to Pat Groot […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers wanted for LBT schools On the Water Programme – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers wanted for LBT schools On the Water Programme posted Aug 22, 2015, 8:15 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 22, 2015, 8:16 PM] Help train our future boaties!!!! Starts mid October, runs for approx 5 weeks. Helpers wanted – choose your day(s) – Mondays, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers Wanted for Marine Debris Clean-up in the Huon Valley – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers Wanted for Marine Debris Clean-up in the Huon Valley posted May 13, 2018, 10:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 13, 2018, 10:22 PM] Coincidentally, after the flood last weekend, Nautical Resource Management has arranged a coastal clean up this coming Saturday. Volunteers […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers Wanted For LBT Stand at Wooden Boat Festival – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers Wanted For LBT Stand at Wooden Boat Festival posted Feb 7, 2017, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 7, 2017, 12:50 PM] Volunteers wanted to help Graham Rankin man the LBT stand at the Festival – even 2 hours of your time […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers wanted at the WBC – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers wanted at the WBC posted May 22, 2019, 6:39 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor] Jenny Tubman writes: If you can spare just 4 hours a week the Wooden Boat Centre could use your help. Please […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers needed to help COVID-19 crisis – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers needed to help COVID-19 crisis posted Apr 28, 2020, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 28, 2020, 4:22 PM] Tasmanian LBT members may wish to respond to the following appeal from Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Disability Services and Community Development. ‘Tasmanians are […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteer awards – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteer awards posted Mar 14, 2017, 12:40 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 14, 2017, 12:41 PM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Council writes: ‘Council is very excited to announce and open the Volunteer Awards for 2017. This is the first year that these very […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers Needed for Community Visit to LBT This Saturday – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers Needed for Community Visit to LBT This Saturday posted Apr 18, 2018, 2:30 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 18, 2018, 2:30 AM] Sorry for the short notice but the weather is going to be a wonderful 22 degrees and calm this Saturday! […]
Sunday, October 10 : Volunteers and equipment needed for tn19 Raid – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Volunteers and equipment needed for tn19 Raid posted May 4, 2018, 8:15 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 4, 2018, 8:16 PM] The biennial tawe nunnugah small expedition is the Living Boat Trust’s main fund raiser and keeps the LBT financially afloat for the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Voluntary workers insurance – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Voluntary workers insurance posted Sep 28, 2016, 9:56 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Sep 29, 2016, 6:18 PM by Posts Editor] Our insurance broker Grant Butters came to the shed on Tuesday, principally to discuss Tawe Nunnugah with us, but also to help clear […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visualising a new boatshed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visualising a new boatshed posted Jul 6, 2014, 2:18 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 2:24 AM] We have funding for a new boatshed, and there has been much discussion about different possibilities. One option is to tuck it in on the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit the Franklin Navy Museum (while you can) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit the Franklin Navy Museum (while you can) posted Oct 15, 2014, 9:41 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 16, 2014, 3:22 PM] Brian Morrison’s museum (in the old bank building next to the Post Office) has been closed for so long that many […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit to the Shed by Nick Street Monday September 8th, 10am – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit to the Shed by Nick Street Monday September 8th, 10am posted Sep 2, 2020, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 2, 2020, 6:17 PM] Nick is one of our Liberal members of parliament, and he is doing the rounds to meet the […]
Sunday, October 10 : VIP visitor to the shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ VIP visitor to the shed posted Sep 25, 2014, 2:33 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 26, 2014, 4:12 PM] Jacquie Petrusma, Member for Franklin, Minister for Human Service & Minister for Women, came down to inspect the kitchen upgrade, which has been paid […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visitors to Franklin Marina – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visitors to Franklin Marina posted Apr 30, 2013, 7:15 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Apr 30, 2013, 8:38 PM] One of the great outcomes of the Wooden Boat Festival back in February was the subsequent visit of the replica caravel Notorious and the ‘viking’ […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visiting Bert Van Baar – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visiting Bert Van Baar posted Jun 14, 2019, 3:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 14, 2019, 3:55 PM] From Richard, Our Man in Europe:Many of us have happy memories of the Dutch team who built a sailing dinghy for the 2017 Wooden Boat […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visitors from American River – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visitors from American River posted Oct 21, 2019, 1:52 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 23, 2019, 2:55 PM] For some time there have been rumors of a replica sealing boat, the 35 ton Independence, being built at American River on Kangaroo Island. Last […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visiting Wooden Boat Central – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visiting Wooden Boat Central posted Oct 3, 2015, 1:35 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 3, 2015, 11:39 PM] Brett Doubleday is currently travelling in the USA. He writes: ‘We have just arrived at Brooklin Inn in Maine – wooden boat capital of US, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visiting the Living Boat Trust – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visiting the Living Boat Trust posted Jan 27, 2016, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 27, 2016, 3:53 AM] You need to be very careful to look busy around the LBT or anything could happen. Jeff from the good old US of A […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from the Wooden Boat Guild – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from the Wooden Boat Guild posted Sep 7, 2014, 3:21 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 7, 2014, 3:22 PM] The Franklin waterfront was abuzz on Sunday, with the visiting Wooden Boat Guild bringing LOTS of boats, as well as taking advantage of […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from the Hazara community – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from the Hazara community posted May 10, 2017, 5:29 AM by Richard Forster [ updated May 10, 2017, 5:52 AM] Deb Van Velsen writes: On a grey Sunday in late April, more than a dozen cars drove over 50 people from Hobart to the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from the cruising yacht club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from the cruising yacht club posted Jun 7, 2015, 3:53 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 7, 2015, 7:54 PM] The boats arrived around the middle of Sunday, and after a tour of the Wooden Boat Centre and drinkies at Franklin Marine more […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from the Cruising Yacht Club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from the Cruising Yacht Club posted Jun 13, 2014, 8:10 AM by Unknown user [ updated Jun 15, 2014, 3:06 PM] The Cruising Yacht Club paid us a visit on the Queens Birthday weekend, and the river and Marina were stiff with boats. Laurence […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Nov 29, 2020, 5:35 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 29, 2020, 5:36 PM] Paul Stephanus and his merry people have been out and about, scouting locations for the proposed ‘Maritime Trail’ weekend in April, and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Spring Bay – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Spring Bay posted Sep 20, 2014, 4:56 AM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 21, 2014, 9:02 PM] Our friends from the Spring Bay Shed (Triabunna) came down on Saturday, to investigate St Ayles Skiffs. They got their money’s worth: a show and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from local community sheds Friday 17th April – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from local community sheds Friday 17th April posted Mar 29, 2015, 5:59 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 29, 2015, 5:59 AM] The Living Boat Trust has joined the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. One of the motivations for doing this was to establish […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Cruising Yacht Club Sunday June 11th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Cruising Yacht Club Sunday June 11th posted May 30, 2017, 6:01 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 30, 2017, 6:02 PM] The Cruising Yacht Club have been visiting annually for a number of years now. It’s always a good occasion with the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Cruising Yacht Club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Cruising Yacht Club posted May 29, 2015, 5:34 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 30, 2015, 4:45 PM] Kate Hoorweg writes: ‘The Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania is coming on their annual pilgrimage to the Huon Valley over the June long weekend. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Japanese community group – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Japanese community group posted May 10, 2017, 5:51 AM by Richard Forster [ updated May 10, 2017, 6:07 AM by Posts Editor] The Living Boat Trust is a veritable melting pot these days. No sooner had the Hazara left than the Japanese arrived. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Cruising Yacht Club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Cruising Yacht Club posted May 18, 2014, 10:36 PM by Unknown user [ updated May 18, 2014, 10:39 PM] They will be down for their annual visit on the 8th of June, and will be having at least one meal in the shed. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit by Martin Krynen – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit by Martin Krynen posted Apr 24, 2013, 8:42 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 3, 2013, 2:49 PM] Martin Krynen, who is contemplating gifting the Trust the motor launch Nancy, is anticipating coming to our committee meeting on May the 9th to discuss […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from CanTeen – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from CanTeen posted Sep 29, 2013, 2:18 PM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 29, 2013, 2:22 PM] 30 kids from CanTeen (http://www.canteen.org.au) visited the shed on Sunday for activities ranging from knots through wood steaming to rowing. They were a great bunch, game […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit by Cruising Yacht Club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit by Cruising Yacht Club posted Jun 4, 2013, 4:49 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Jun 4, 2013, 2:53 PM] At the Monday night dinner Laurence Burgin (of Franklin Marine) reminded us that the Cruising Yacht Club visit previously advertised in this column is […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visit from Cruising Yacht Club – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visit from Cruising Yacht Club posted May 9, 2013, 6:11 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 9, 2013, 6:14 PM] On Sunday 9th of June the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania (and other associated clubs) will be visiting Franklin on their annual winter cruise. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Visions of the foreshore – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Visions of the foreshore posted Apr 25, 2017, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 30, 2017, 4:39 PM] A reorganisation of the office always turns up something interesting. This time it was an ‘artist’s impression’ of what an improved North Franklin waterfront might […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vetting our radio collection – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vetting our radio collection posted Apr 29, 2013, 6:11 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Apr 30, 2013, 12:18 AM] Our collection of two way radios took a fair beating during the Tawe Nunnugah Raid, but Graham Wright has sorted them out. Aside from checking […]
Sunday, October 10 : Victorian St Ayles Skiff Championships 4-5 March 2017 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Victorian St Ayles Skiff Championships 4-5 March 2017 posted Aug 11, 2016, 4:51 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 11, 2016, 4:53 PM] From Patrick Groot…..Following on from Franklin’s St Ayles Skiff Regatta in February 2017, is the Victorian ‘triple whammy’ on 4-5 March […]
Sunday, October 10 : Viking turns orange – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Viking turns orange posted Nov 8, 2014, 6:35 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 8, 2014, 6:35 PM] Angela turned a pressure jet on the bottom sides of Viking to strip off the flaking blue paint and reveal the orange (red lead?) undercoat underneath. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Viking Boat – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Viking Boat posted Jul 5, 2017, 2:00 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 5, 2017, 2:00 AM] Peter Laidlaw is obviously having problems motivating the workforce over at the Wooden Boat Centre.
Sunday, October 10 : Very late news flash: launch of Taroona St Ayles Skiff – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Very late news flash: launch of Taroona St Ayles Skiff posted Nov 6, 2014, 11:50 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 6, 2014, 11:52 PM] It’s all happening tomorrow (Saturday 8th) morning at the Taroona foreshore. For details see
Sunday, October 10 : Very Important LBT Special General Meeting Monday 12 September, 5.30pm – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Very Important LBT Special General Meeting Monday 12 September, 5.30pm posted Sep 5, 2016, 12:24 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 5, 2016, 12:25 AM] The Living Boat Trust IncNotice of Special General Meeting of MembersMembers are advised that a Special General Meeting of […]
Sunday, October 10 : Verandah Posts – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Verandah Posts posted Oct 28, 2020, 1:46 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 29, 2020, 3:17 PM] When the loft was cleaned out we found 4 turned verandah posts which would seem to be Australian Red Cedar (pics below). We assume that these were […]
Sunday, October 10 : Various Skiff Regatta photos – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Various Skiff Regatta photos posted Feb 14, 2015, 6:06 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 15, 2015, 3:26 PM] There has been a lot going on: find some pics of some of it at . Thanks to Rob Ayliffe and others for these.
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Vera’, a sister to our ‘Nancy’ – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Vera’, a sister to our ‘Nancy’ posted Sep 3, 2015, 6:32 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 6:32 AM] Graham Norris writes: ‘The dimensions of the Vera were identical to Nancy. A Frisco Standard 8 h.p. single cylinder was the original engine. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vardo makes it to the sunshine – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vardo makes it to the sunshine posted May 30, 2015, 6:00 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 30, 2015, 6:04 AM] Pete Heading writes: ‘Part of the welcoming committee as Vardo entered Broken Bay north of Sydney is pictured. Lots of inlets to explore […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Pip’s Knots, long live Mike’s Nets – 5pm next week – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Pip’s Knots, long live Mike’s Nets – 5pm next week posted Apr 18, 2021, 3:43 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Apr 18, 2021, 4:20 PM] A reminder that Mike Dredge will be starting his net making course next week at 5pm, Monday evening. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale old LBT web site? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale old LBT web site? posted Jan 28, 2014, 9:14 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 29, 2014, 9:40 PM] For several years Chris Wilson used a program called ‘iWeb’ to maintain a web site which supported the LBT admirably. It is still accessible […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vardo in Sleepy Bay – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vardo in Sleepy Bay posted May 7, 2015, 7:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 7, 2015, 10:59 PM] Pete Heading writes: ‘Anchored in Sleepy Bay just north of Wineglass Bay- the weather looks lousy for another few days at least so we’re here […]
Sunday, October 10 : Van Diemen’s Band at Palais for Christmas concert 17 December – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Van Diemen’s Band at Palais for Christmas concert 17 December posted Dec 6, 2019, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 6, 2019, 1:04 PM] Barb Dawson writes: Back by popular demand Van Diemen’s Band takes a whole new ‘VDB Christmas’ on the road […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Murray Shand – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Murray Shand posted Dec 15, 2016, 3:06 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 15, 2016, 3:07 PM] Murray, a member of the Tuesday group, passed away on Thursday. We will miss him and our thoughts are with his family.
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Martin Krynen – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Martin Krynen posted Feb 20, 2021, 11:28 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 20, 2021, 11:28 PM] Benefactor and friend of the LBT Martin Krynen died on Saturday. Our thoughts are with Judy and the family. Pic Peter Heading, Brian Marriott and Martin […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Laurence Burgin – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Laurence Burgin posted Jun 20, 2018, 7:01 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 21, 2018, 9:11 PM] Laurence passed away peacefully yesterday 20th June.
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Libor Sikora – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Libor Sikora posted Jan 15, 2020, 5:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 16, 2020, 12:19 PM] Libor passed away last week. Libor was a stalwart and good friend of the Living Boat Trust. In recent years he was busy on other projects […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Greg Guy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Greg Guy posted Aug 15, 2017, 9:51 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 15, 2017, 9:55 PM] Members will be saddened to learn of the passing of Master Mariner Greg Guy. Greg will be remembered as a great supporter of all the good […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Louise Crossley – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Louise Crossley posted Jul 31, 2015, 10:54 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 2, 2015, 6:08 PM] Louise, member and good friend of the Living Boat Trust, has died. She was on the ball until the end, only a couple of days ago […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Graham Wright – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Graham Wright posted Jul 22, 2021, 10:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 22, 2021, 11:49 PM] Sad news arrived this week regarding the passing of LBT regular, Graham Wright. Graham was a prolific contributor to the LBT Newsletter on Tuesday Group matters […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Dick Geeves – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Dick Geeves posted Jul 19, 2020, 2:41 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 19, 2020, 2:41 AM] We have received word that old friend of the LBT Dr Dick Geeves has died. As soon as we know more about memorial services or any […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Billie – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Billie posted Jun 10, 2015, 5:07 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 17, 2015, 4:13 PM] Billie Laidlaw departed for the great kennel in the sky last Friday. She has been a part of the Living Boat Trust almost since it’s inception, fulfilling […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Caro McRae – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Caro McRae posted Feb 23, 2021, 1:21 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 25, 2021, 3:22 PM by Posts Editor] Caro, friend to many in Franklin and wife of long time LBT stalwart Ali, died on Monday afternoon, peacefully and with family and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Vale Andrew Nicholls – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Vale Andrew Nicholls posted Aug 10, 2018, 11:37 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Aug 13, 2018, 2:34 PM by Posts Editor] The LBT has lost a good friend in Andrew. On many long expeditions, particularly Tawe Nunnugah, Andrew in his beautiful old gentleman’s cruiser […]
Sunday, October 10 : Using Council Land: new by-laws – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Using Council Land: new by-laws posted Mar 7, 2017, 7:40 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 7, 2017, 7:41 PM] The Huon Council writes: ‘Council intends to make a new Council Land & Recreational Facilities By-law, By-law No. 1 of 2017 to replace the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Useful Courses at Franklin Marine – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Useful Courses at Franklin Marine posted Jun 20, 2016, 11:56 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 20, 2016, 11:57 PM] Although the marine diesel course this coming Sunday is full up, there are still places later in the year (August and September), and also […]
Sunday, October 10 : Using Nancy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Using Nancy posted Nov 9, 2017, 1:14 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 9, 2017, 1:25 PM] Martin Riddle writes: ‘It has been decided to make Nancy more readily available for use by LBT members at the cost of only $5 per person. This […]
Sunday, October 10 : Use ‘Check in Tas’ at the LBT from May 1st – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Use ‘Check in Tas’ at the LBT from May 1st posted Apr 29, 2021, 4:57 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 29, 2021, 5:29 AM] It’s the invasion of the QR codes: there is now one in the middle of the front door (pics […]
Sunday, October 10 : Use of LBT assets policy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Use of LBT assets policy posted Jan 16, 2018, 4:17 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 16, 2018, 6:21 PM by Martin Riddle] Martin Riddle writes: ‘The LBT Committee recently launched a policy on the use of LBT assets. The Committee was very pleased […]
Sunday, October 10 : Up the Creek with a Greenland Paddle – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Up the Creek with a Greenland Paddle posted Apr 14, 2018, 12:31 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 14, 2018, 12:31 AM] In spite of the cold, blustery conditions, a good crowd turned out to see the launch of the latest fleet of skin […]
Sunday, October 10 : Up the creek (with a paddle) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Up the creek (with a paddle) posted Nov 17, 2015, 7:30 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 18, 2015, 12:02 AM] David Budd had the ‘On Water Program’ crews exploring the swampy lagoons along the river and Egg Island. This one petered out to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Up she goes – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Up she goes posted Nov 17, 2015, 3:56 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 17, 2015, 3:57 AM] Dick Geeves cleared away the last of the rubble left from digging the hole for the pole, then folded and hoisted the flag. Jesse Wardell helped […]
Sunday, October 10 : Update to LBT Home Page – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Update to LBT Home Page posted Oct 5, 2013, 3:52 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 5, 2013, 5:58 PM] We at Franklin are very fortunate in having our own online weather station (hrvistaweather.com ) maintained by Tony Dow. With the sailing season coming […]
Sunday, October 10 : Upcoming Fun Events for Children to Adults – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Upcoming Fun Events for Children to Adults posted Sep 22, 2016, 1:36 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 12:27 AM] Kids first of all….from the Maritime Museum of Tasmania….. Please find attached our flyer for the next School Holidays program that will […]
Sunday, October 10 : Barefoot Bowls at Franklin – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Barefoot Bowls at Franklin posted Mar 6, 2017, 5:00 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 5:27 PM] Bec Enders writes: Date: Friday 10 March 2017; Time: 5:00pm for approximately a 5:30pm start; RSVP: Return email please to me (becjon@iinet.com.au). 5 reasons why […]
Sunday, October 10 : Exhibition at the Maritime Museum – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Exhibition at the Maritime Museum posted Aug 7, 2017, 6:36 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 7, 2017, 6:38 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum of Tasmania writes…The MMT has some exciting news!! Over the last few weeks, we have been very, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard Huon River – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard Huon River posted Jul 15, 2016, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 15, 2016, 4:42 PM] MAST Notice No.: M126-16; Title: Navigation Hazard – Huon River; Valid From: 15/7/2016;Valid Until: 29/7/2016. Notice Content: Mariners are advised that with flood conditions in […]
Sunday, October 10 : Mosquito Point – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mosquito Point posted Jun 7, 2017, 6:00 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 7, 2017, 6:01 AM] We are excited by developments at Franklin, but as Barb Dawson points out: ‘There are other new jetties being built on the Huon – for this one, […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Bittern’ has been turned: come and celebrate – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Bittern’ has been turned: come and celebrate posted Feb 23, 2016, 9:37 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 24, 2016, 1:42 PM] Event details: Date and time: March 3rd, 6.30pm; Guest presenter: David Wise from Hydrowood (see below); 3 course meal; cost of the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Quadruple Celebration Dinner – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Quadruple Celebration Dinner posted Nov 1, 2014, 4:12 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 12, 2014, 7:32 PM] BOOKED OUT The Living Boat Trust will generally use any excuse for a feast, but we’ve got some REALLY good ‘uns for making Monday night the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Pickup on South Street – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pickup on South Street posted Feb 5, 2016, 3:15 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 5, 2016, 3:18 AM] Deb Combes tells us that this will be our ‘classic movie’ at the Palais Theatre this coming Sunday Night (8th Feb), 6.45pm. Bring a plate […]
Sunday, October 10 : Looking for a shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking for a shed posted Jan 8, 2016, 9:21 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 8, 2016, 9:22 PM] David Star writes: ‘I am contacting you, and other similarly experienced wooden boat enthusiasts, as I am looking for a lockable undercover space to rebuild […]
Sunday, October 10 : Skiffie Worlds 2022 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffie Worlds 2022 posted Mar 3, 2021, 3:17 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 3, 2021, 2:11 PM by Richard Forster] Lorrie Harrison has sent us the following announcement: SkiffieWorlds 2022 27June – 2 July Kortgene,Netherlands Yes,it’s on again. This is the event for […]
Sunday, October 10 : Looking for a crew – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking for a crew posted Mar 14, 2018, 6:13 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 15, 2018, 2:03 PM] Ian Johnston writes: ‘I have a beautifully converted crayfishing boat with a ketch rig and Gardner motor. I have had a crew drop out yesterday. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Wanted: Wooden Boat Centre Guides – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wanted: Wooden Boat Centre Guides posted Mar 16, 2014, 7:42 PM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 16, 2014, 8:46 PM] Yvonne Gamlin writes:We are just wondering if you have any members who might be interested in doing a half day volunteering as a guide […]
Sunday, October 10 : The LBT and the Men’s Shed Association – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT and the Men’s Shed Association posted Dec 21, 2013, 2:48 AM by Unknown user [ updated Dec 21, 2013, 1:15 PM] This won’t be news to those who have been browsing the committee minutes, but for those who haven’t the LBT joined the […]
Sunday, October 10 : Julie Burgess news – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Julie Burgess news posted Jan 19, 2020, 1:25 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 19, 2020, 1:53 PM] Graham Norris, our man on the north coast, has sent us this news clipping from the Advocate about the Julie Burgess. Apparently council are about to […]
Sunday, October 10 : Photographing the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Photographing the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race posted Nov 9, 2017, 11:29 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 9, 2017, 2:42 PM] John Wadsley writes: ‘The Maritime Museum of Tasmania is proud to be hosting this exhibition of the work of Richard Bennett, which […]
Sunday, October 10 : Unlabelled containers can be expensive for the LBT – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Unlabelled containers can be expensive for the LBT posted Feb 27, 2020, 9:03 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 27, 2020, 9:04 PM] Please contact the LBT Secretary if you know anything about this 5 litre container and the 2 litres of liquid in […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Under the waves’ at Devonport Maritime Centre – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Under the waves’ at Devonport Maritime Centre posted Sep 3, 2015, 9:54 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 9:55 PM] If you haven’t visited this centre – just across the river from the ferry terminal – here is another good reason. We […]
Sunday, October 10 : Underwater Logging Operations – Lake Pieman/Reece Dam – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Underwater Logging Operations – Lake Pieman/Reece Dam posted Nov 5, 2015, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 5, 2015, 4:33 PM] Of interest to we consumers of Huon Pine: From Marine and Safety Tasmania; Notice No.: M146-15; Valid From: 4/11/2015; Valid Until: 4/11/2017. […]
Sunday, October 10 : Undercoat goes on the ‘Monty’ – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Undercoat goes on the ‘Monty’ posted Dec 6, 2016, 12:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 6, 2016, 12:19 PM] After weeks of patching and filling and sanding by the team lead by Johnno, an exciting day yesterday: first outside undercoat went on. There […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tying up to bollards and posts – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tying up to bollards and posts posted May 7, 2020, 4:24 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated May 7, 2020, 4:28 AM] With our small tides and floating pontoons that go up and down with the tides, it’s easy to tie up our boats without […]
Sunday, October 10 : Two Weeks to Raffle Draw – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Two Weeks to Raffle Draw posted Mar 16, 2014, 2:20 PM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 16, 2014, 2:21 PM] Please bring your ticket butts, money and unsold tickets to the shed so that we can collate them. Put them in the yellow box […]
Sunday, October 10 : Two proposed changes to the Constitution – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Two proposed changes to the Constitution posted Aug 28, 2021, 8:35 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 28, 2021, 8:57 PM] See attached document: https://tinyurl.com/dzh7775u. The first of these changes recognises the reality that we don’t do much business with cheques anymore. The second […]
Sunday, October 10 : Two Lady Nelsons: Leg Irons, Maori Chiefs, Rum and Maggots – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Two Lady Nelsons: Leg Irons, Maori Chiefs, Rum and Maggots posted Nov 26, 2017, 6:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 26, 2017, 6:46 PM] Sounds like an interesting talk coming up on TUESDAY 5 December 2017 at the Royal Society Room at TMAG, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Two Musical Events – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Two Musical Events posted Aug 4, 2016, 5:25 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 4, 2016, 5:25 PM] There are many music aficionados among the LBT membership – here are two special events coming up soon.On Sunday 14 August, Yukon’s second mate and star clarinetist, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Two broken arms? No worries. – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Two broken arms? No worries. posted Sep 28, 2018, 3:17 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 28, 2018, 3:30 PM] After the Friday First Aid course those attending know what to do in this and numerous other circumstances. Thanks to Arthur from St John’s […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight Rowing – starting Friday 2 February – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight Rowing – starting Friday 2 February posted Jan 28, 2018, 4:02 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 28, 2018, 4:03 AM] From Barb Dawson: Several regular rowers have agreed that it would be a great idea to start weekly twilightrowing races – from […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight row: Saturday March 14th – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight row: Saturday March 14th posted Feb 24, 2015, 4:18 AM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 6, 2015, 2:13 PM] ‘LAST OF THE SUMMER CHIPS’: ROW/PADDLE FROM FRANKLIN TO BOAT HOUSE CAFE Our ex-Bulgarian rowing coach, Boris, has reviewed our training dietary regime prior […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight Racing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight Racing posted Feb 4, 2018, 3:15 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 4, 2018, 4:48 AM] Barb Dawson writes: ‘Our newest LBT event got off to a brilliant start on Friday evening. Five boat loads of eager rowers lined up at the start […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight Rowing Races – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight Rowing Races posted Oct 18, 2018, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor Starting Friday 2 November (every Friday until daylight saving ends) Get fit, have fun, compete – BYO drinks and nibbles afterwards. For anyone – individual, pair or crew. For any type of rowing or […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight Rowing – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight Rowing posted Nov 18, 2018, 3:25 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 18, 2018, 3:25 AM] Barbara Dawson writes:‘Twilight rowing last Friday saw one St Ayles skiff, one Grebe, one Whitehall skiff and one kayak racing against each other. The skiff team, Huon […]
Sunday, October 10 : Twilight Fish and Chip Row on Saturday 5 December – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twilight Fish and Chip Row on Saturday 5 December posted Nov 21, 2015, 11:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 22, 2015, 12:11 AM] Row both skiffs (plus any other boats or kayaks) up to Huonville for a fish and chip dinner. Boats departing […]
Sunday, October 10 : Turning Gretchen – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Turning Gretchen posted Aug 17, 2017, 12:52 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 17, 2017, 3:50 PM] Graham Wright keeps us updated about the ongoing work of the legendary Tuesday Group.Here is the latest… An interesting day in the shed today as Brett and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday/Thursday group hard at work on Rowan – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday/Thursday group hard at work on Rowan posted Jun 7, 2016, 2:42 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 7, 2016, 2:42 AM] Photos from Glynn Shevels. Great to see the LBT extension being used.
Sunday, October 10 : Twas homeward bound one night on the deep – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Twas homeward bound one night on the deep posted Apr 4, 2016, 7:58 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 4, 2016, 7:58 PM] Laurence Burgin took the photo below whilst passing Cape Howe on his way south to Tasmania. More pics at https://www.instagram.com/franklinmarineau/
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday morning row in company – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday morning row in company posted Dec 18, 2020, 12:19 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 18, 2020, 12:23 PM] The Roger Harwood race conducted during Swiftsure Regatta reminded us that the Skiffs aren’t the only rowing boats at the LBT. John Young has […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Tuna’ for sale – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Tuna’ for sale posted Aug 12, 2015, 10:38 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 12, 2015, 11:11 PM] Boat specifications: 22′ 6″ Huon Pine, Australian Cedar, sedan cruiser, built in 1915 by Percival Geo Coventry at Battery Point, 14 h.p. Nanni/Kubota diesel motor, includes […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group Report posted Mar 14, 2019, 1:51 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 14, 2019, 1:56 AM] Graham Wright reports: Tuesday group is back in business after the Raid and the Fires. Two Grebes, Lightwood Bottom in the main shed and Huon Explorer […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group report posted Apr 12, 2019, 6:18 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 12, 2019, 6:20 AM] Graham Wright writes: In the main shed ‘Lightwood Bottom’ is looking good, the varnished finish has come up great thanks to Bob. Now ready to turn […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group report posted Dec 2, 2018, 1:02 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 1:02 PM] Graham Wright writes: Flying 15 ready to be turned over; Punto repair and new paint job well underway. See pics from Graham below.
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group Report (January 23rd) – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group Report (January 23rd) posted Jan 24, 2018, 3:48 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 25, 2018, 5:11 AM] Pictures and story from Graham Wright. Gretchen: The interior painting finished and most of the outside has two coats of undercoat. The hatches and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group Report posted May 25, 2018, 5:42 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 25, 2018, 5:43 AM] From Graham Wright: Geoff has spent a lot of time preparing all the bronze fittings and handrails for Gretchen, ready to be replaced once the final […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group report posted Jul 5, 2017, 2:59 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 5, 2017, 2:59 AM] Graham Wright sent the following comments to go with his pictures below. ‘It was busy at the shed on Tuesday, now the extension and toilets are […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group news – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group news posted Dec 12, 2017, 11:15 AM by Posts Editor Graham Wright writes: I was told that Betsy was built in a couple of weeks, but has taken a lot longer to restore. Under John Young’s guidance using traditional boat building methods she is […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday Group report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday Group report posted May 16, 2017, 4:28 AM by Posts Editor [ updated May 16, 2017, 5:50 AM] Graham Wright writes: A diverse range of activities in the shed today. The ongoing restore on Monty continues, with Peter finishing the painting on the brand […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday group report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday group report posted Mar 22, 2018, 12:10 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 22, 2018, 2:50 PM by Richard Forster] Pics and words from Graham Wright. After a lot of work ‘Flathead’ turned over to sort out all the bits for the inside […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday group doings – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday group doings posted Jul 26, 2018, 4:46 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Jul 27, 2018, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor] Graham Wright has put together the following pictorial report. ‘The ‘Flying 15’ has had a covering of Dynel on the deck with Epoxy […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday group back on the job – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday group back on the job posted Jun 9, 2020, 12:59 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 9, 2020, 2:44 AM] The Tuesday group has been back for a couple of weeks now, doing the regular jobs (Nancy maintenance) and the irregular (who knows […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday evening oar making – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday evening oar making posted Oct 8, 2018, 2:26 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 8, 2018, 2:26 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘The Skiffs need a spare set of oars and we are looking for interested members to help. Peter Laidlaw is guiding the construction […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Tuesday’ comes out – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Tuesday’ comes out posted Oct 30, 2014, 3:20 AM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 30, 2014, 1:31 PM] No, don’t expect to see the Tuesday chaps in pink frilly lingerie. Glynn announced today that the name of the Sea Knight is ‘Tuesday’, and she […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Tuesday’ gets wet for the first time – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Tuesday’ gets wet for the first time posted Jan 20, 2015, 6:20 PM by Unknown user [ updated Jan 21, 2015, 2:29 PM] Glynn Shevels writes: ‘At high tide early this morning ‘Tuesday’ was put in the water. Her sea trial went very well with […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tuesday boys test the new seat – and it passes with flying colours – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tuesday boys test the new seat – and it passes with flying colours posted Sep 13, 2016, 4:08 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 9, 2017, 3:55 PM] Graham Wright reports…..Busy day today, Huon Harmony is back in the water and under the shed, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tree2Sea project – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tree2Sea project posted Aug 30, 2015, 8:02 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 6:43 AM] From the ABC website: There are hopes a new project to teach young people boat building skills will turn around low high school retention rates and high […]
Sunday, October 10 : TSO at the Palais Sunday March 31st – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TSO at the Palais Sunday March 31st posted Mar 23, 2019, 3:46 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 23, 2019, 3:47 PM] Barbara Dawson writes:‘Ten Days on the Island is organizing several FREE events in the Huon Valley on Sunday 31 March, as part […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tree2Sea Project in Franklin – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tree2Sea Project in Franklin posted Jan 8, 2018, 1:21 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 8, 2018, 1:26 PM] Zainab Clark writes: ‘Zainab Clark’s husband Jafar (Youth Development Coach with Colony 47) wishes to establish a project for disengaged young people to help build […]
Sunday, October 10 : Treasurer standing down – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Treasurer standing down posted Feb 20, 2017, 10:42 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 20, 2017, 10:42 PM] Ill health has forced Jackie Garnsey to stand down as Treasurer. The prospects for her long term recovery are good, but this may take some time. […]
Sunday, October 10 : TSO Brass comes to Franklin, Thurs 9th Nov – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TSO Brass comes to Franklin, Thurs 9th Nov posted Oct 28, 2017, 12:42 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 28, 2017, 1:28 PM] Barb Dawson writes: ‘Lots of brass but no polishing For most classic boaties, brass means lots of work rubbing and polishing, […]
Sunday, October 10 : Treasurer’s Report 20 Mar 2021 to 19 April 2021 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Treasurer’s Report 20 Mar 2021 to 19 April 2021 posted May 16, 2021, 3:47 PM by Richard Forster [ updated May 16, 2021, 3:48 PM by Posts Editor] This report is included in the minutes for the monthly committee meetings (https://tinyurl.com/49jfk2pa), but we thought that […]
Sunday, October 10 : Treasurer’s Report 20th April – 19th May – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Treasurer’s Report 20th April – 19th May posted Jun 17, 2021, 6:55 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 17, 2021, 6:58 AM] Here is the report presented to the last committee meeting. Opening balance: $25,001; Closing balance: […]
Sunday, October 10 : Trailer maintenance workshop 25th Feb – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Trailer maintenance workshop 25th Feb posted Feb 11, 2018, 3:17 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 13, 2018, 4:32 PM] Mike Dredge has very kindly offered to run a boat trailer management course on Sunday February 25th. This will include some pointers on what […]
Sunday, October 10 : Treasurer’s Report for the AGM 22nd September – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Treasurer’s Report for the AGM 22nd September posted Sep 18, 2018, 5:51 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 18, 2018, 5:52 PM] This report has been put in the AGM folder at https://tinyurl.com/y8g29adh. Come along to discuss it with Rod Macfarlan (the treasurer) on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Trailer grant – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Trailer grant posted May 12, 2015, 4:09 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 12, 2015, 4:10 PM] John Sinnott writes: ‘The Directors of Huon Valley Financial Services Ltd (HVFSL) and its franchisees the Huon Valley Community Bank branches are pleased to advise they have […]
Sunday, October 10 : Touring the auld Skiff country – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Touring the auld Skiff country posted Sep 5, 2017, 1:15 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 5, 2017, 2:01 AM] Here is a second report from Deb and Martin Van Riddle on their ‘Skiff tour’ of Scotland. ‘What was interesting was that many boats, […]
Sunday, October 10 : To those lucky few … – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ To those lucky few … posted Nov 14, 2014, 7:04 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 14, 2014, 11:58 PM] Did you make the cut for the Celebration Dinner at the Shed on Monday night? You can check below. Here is the programme: proceedings […]
Sunday, October 10 : Township theme project – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Township theme project posted Jul 7, 2015, 9:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 7, 2015, 9:34 PM] Simone Watson, General Manager for Huon Council writes: Council is seeking participation by a member of your community group/business in a workshop which aims to establish […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tool Donation – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tool Donation posted Aug 14, 2015, 5:43 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 14, 2015, 10:10 PM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘Liz Marshall and her husband Gordon have very kindly donated two boxes of hand tools to the Trust. The tools belonged to Gordon’s father, […]
Sunday, October 10 : To give away: 12′ plywood sailing dinghy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ To give away: 12′ plywood sailing dinghy posted Oct 27, 2016, 11:19 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 27, 2016, 11:19 PM] Phil Robinson is looking to give away a 12’ Tamar Class plywood sail boat. It is in a shed in Geeveston that […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 Welcome Dinner – Members Invited – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn21 Welcome Dinner – Members Invited posted Jan 20, 2021, 11:35 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 20, 2021, 11:37 PM] The tn21 Raid Welcome Dinner will be held at the LBT Shed at 6.30pm for 7.00pm on Tuesday 26 January 2021. All LBT […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 Raid – Please book now if you want to join us – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn21 Raid – Please book now if you want to join us posted Dec 8, 2020, 3:53 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Dec 8, 2020, 3:53 PM] If you are thinking of doing the 2021 tawe nunnugah Raid we need to hear from you. […]
Sunday, October 10 : To all you Facebook fans – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ To all you Facebook fans posted Oct 16, 2013, 9:17 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 3:32 PM] The LBT (well, Cath Campbell) is in the process of reactivating our slumbering Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Boat-Trust/205550406219049 . Come and visit and ‘like’ us. […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 Raid planning – COVID-19 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn21 Raid planning – COVID-19 posted Apr 15, 2020, 10:50 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Apr 15, 2020, 11:07 PM] If you have joined the tawe nunnugah 2021 email list you will already have been sent this message – our apologies to those that […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 Raid – one door closes, another opens – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn21 Raid – one door closes, another opens posted Oct 25, 2020, 3:51 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 3:52 AM] Since the start of the pandemic we have known that the tn21 Raid, if it is to go ahead, could be […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn21 – call for Camp Support volunteers – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn21 – call for Camp Support volunteers posted May 16, 2020, 11:44 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated May 16, 2020, 11:44 PM] If you can help with land-based Camp Support for the LBT’s next tawe nunnugah Raid (tn21) please complete the form here: https://tinyurl.com/yawky2vx. […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 web-site and Calendar of Events released – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 web-site and Calendar of Events released posted Apr 3, 2018, 3:31 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 3, 2018, 3:34 PM] Preparations for tawe nunnugah 2019 are gearing up – follow the progress on our web-site at http://tawe-nunnugah.org. Activities begin with a Welcome […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN19 (The Snug Raid) video – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TN19 (The Snug Raid) video posted Jul 10, 2019, 6:12 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 10, 2019, 6:50 PM] Saul has just posted up a video on YouTube of the Tawe Nunnuga 2019 (otherwise known as the Snug Raid) Nice work Saul! https://youtu.be/4AhnOhnYUd4
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 up-date 29/01 – Self-organised Raid at Snug – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 up-date 29/01 – Self-organised Raid at Snug posted Jan 28, 2019, 7:07 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Jan 29, 2019, 2:53 AM by Posts Editor] Martin Riddle has just posted the following on the tn19 News site:Franklin is still on an Emergency Alert, […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 Refunds – LBT Committee decision – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 Refunds – LBT Committee decision posted Feb 25, 2019, 5:49 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Feb 25, 2019, 5:49 PM] The LBT Committee met on Thursday 21 February and considered the matter of refunds for the tn19 Raid that was disrupted by the […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 – help get the word out – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 – help get the word out posted Aug 12, 2018, 12:32 AM by Martin Riddle [ updated Aug 12, 2018, 12:37 AM] Planning is well underway for the next tawe nunnugah Raid (30 January to 8 February 2019). The biennial Raid is the LBT’s […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 called off – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 called off posted Jan 27, 2019, 3:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 27, 2019, 3:57 PM] Martin Riddle writes: ‘The tn19 contingency planning group met at 10am this morning and agreed the following: Yesterday the bushfire warning for Franklin was elevatedfrom ‘Advice’ […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN 14 Day Two Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TN 14 Day Two Report posted Feb 8, 2014, 1:28 AM by Richard Forster [ updated Feb 8, 2014, 4:14 PM by Unknown user] The forecast was for an early calm and then increasing winds through the day. The Gordon corner is a good place […]
Sunday, October 10 : tn19 Raid features at AWBF and filling fast – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tn19 Raid features at AWBF and filling fast posted Sep 4, 2018, 11:16 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Sep 4, 2018, 11:16 PM] Paul Cullen, General Manager of the Australian Wooden BoatFestival, joined us for dinner in the shed on Monday and provided an […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN14 Day Three Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TN14 Day Three Report posted Feb 9, 2014, 3:24 AM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 9, 2014, 3:39 AM] Day three was supposed to be a lay day with nothing much happening, but, as everybody in south eastern Tasmania knows, mother nature decreed that […]
Sunday, October 10 : ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ at Maritime Museum – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ at Maritime Museum posted Aug 17, 2015, 4:53 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 17, 2015, 8:58 PM] Lunchtime talk presented by Ian Morrison, Senior Librarian Heritage Collections, Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office: Antarctic Resources in the Tasmanian Archive and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tips for event planning in Franklin – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tips for event planning in Franklin posted Sep 24, 2015, 3:41 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 24, 2015, 3:42 PM] Tony Dow has drawn our attention to the ‘weather risk pull down’ at the bottom of the home page of his HRVista (Franklin) […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN 14 Day One Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TN 14 Day One Report posted Feb 7, 2014, 5:19 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 12, 2014, 4:50 AM] Sometimes, just sometimes, days go according to plan, and Friday was one of those days. The fleet got away at the stipulated 7.15 (well, […]
Sunday, October 10 : TN14 Days 4 and 5 Report – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TN14 Days 4 and 5 Report posted Feb 11, 2014, 4:24 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 11, 2014, 4:35 PM] Day 4 was blown out. Some of the fleet gave it best and went home, but the weather report for day 5 (Tuesday) […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tin Recycling – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tin Recycling posted Aug 10, 2016, 12:16 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 10, 2016, 12:16 AM] Empty clean tins wanted for paint containers by the Imagine painting team. All tin sizes welcome, bring them down (cleaned first please!)
Sunday, October 10 : Time running out for Cartela – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Time running out for Cartela posted May 22, 2021, 11:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 22, 2021, 11:52 PM] Not news for those of us in Franklin, but now the ABC is broadcasting it to the world – see their lengthy news item […]
Sunday, October 10 : Time to sign up – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Time to sign up posted Apr 28, 2014, 5:37 AM by Unknown user [ updated Apr 28, 2014, 5:56 AM] From the AWBF: ‘Applications are now open for the 2015 MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Last time around, we saw around 550 registered wooden boats […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tinderbox to Bruny Island – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tinderbox to Bruny Island posted Oct 11, 2015, 6:12 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 13, 2015, 1:22 PM] Annette Cauchi writes: ‘At 7am on Sunday an intrepid group of adventurers gathered at the LBT. TheValley was blanketed in fog but the forecast was […]
Sunday, October 10 : Time to put ‘Swiftsure’ to work? – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Time to put ‘Swiftsure’ to work? posted Jul 7, 2015, 10:20 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 7, 2015, 11:40 PM] NOTICE TO MARINERS Title: Navigation Hazard – Spring Bay Triabunna; Valid From: 8/7/2015; Valid Until: 15/7/2015. Mariners are advised a large […]
Sunday, October 10 : Time to disrobe Monty – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Time to disrobe Monty posted Sep 1, 2018, 2:31 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 1, 2018, 2:31 PM] Roger Sly rang to remind us that he will shortly be bringing the Sea Cadets down to take out Monty, and that it is time […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel in the Old Church – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel in the Old Church posted Dec 24, 2015, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 24, 2015, 12:35 PM] Charly Clare writes: ‘On Sunday 3rd January, 3pm enjoy an intimate afternoon of honest, humorous and uplifting music that will […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tight racing at Dover – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tight racing at Dover posted Apr 20, 2019, 2:34 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Apr 30, 2019, 3:31 AM] There were some photo finishes to the St Ayles Skiff races at Port Esperance on Easter Saturday. We wuz robbed. Thanks to Matt Wardell and […]
Sunday, October 10 : Timber Donation – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Timber Donation posted Jun 28, 2015, 5:19 PM by Posts Editor When David Whelan of Glen Huon decided to clean out his late grandfather’s tool shed he had an inspiration: why not donate the wood to the Living Boat Trust? That is the sort of inspiration […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tidy shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tidy shed posted Mar 4, 2016, 1:18 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 6, 2016, 1:58 PM] What do people think about having fan folded red serviettes for Monday night dinners? Possibly impractical, but they did look splendid at the fund raiser organised by […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tide predictions – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tide predictions posted Oct 23, 2020, 4:55 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 1:24 PM] At the top of the LBT webpage is a link to ‘WillyWeather tide, wind and weather (Castle Forbes Bay)‘. A question which is of perennial interest is […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thursday night Welcome Dinner at Charlotte’s Cove – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thursday night Welcome Dinner at Charlotte’s Cove posted Feb 13, 2019, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Feb 13, 2019, 2:28 PM] The Homecoming Fleet didn’t like the look of the weather today (on the nose and blowing hard) so are taking a lay […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thursday morning rowing group – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thursday morning rowing group posted Feb 20, 2015, 4:20 PM by Unknown user [ updated Feb 20, 2015, 4:43 PM] Maintain those muscles! Keep up your new rowing skills with the LBT mens rowing group – Thursday mornings at 9am. Email David Budd ozskiff@gmail.com […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tickets selling fast for Maritime Trail – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tickets selling fast for Maritime Trail posted Mar 28, 2021, 3:57 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Mar 28, 2021, 4:05 AM] More details from the AWBF attached: https://tinyurl.com/24p6jjyt . You can travel across the State to attend an event in Queenstown or Devonport, or […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thursday at the shed – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thursday at the shed posted Aug 20, 2015, 7:16 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 20, 2015, 7:19 PM] Rhonda K is the first of the Grebes to be painted and varnished for the new season: she is now ready to go back on […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thumbs up for Nancy – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thumbs up for Nancy posted Sep 24, 2014, 12:20 AM by Unknown user [ updated Sep 24, 2014, 3:04 PM] It was apparent that for Nancy to pass a MAST inspection there was a need to roll up the sleeves and get to work. The […]
Sunday, October 10 : Tholl pins v kabes v rowlocks – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tholl pins v kabes v rowlocks posted Nov 5, 2015, 2:30 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Nov 5, 2015, 2:46 AM] The next shot is the battle to find the best way to mount oars on a St Ayles Skiff was fired at Warnambool […]
Sunday, October 10 : Three weeks to Swiftsure Regatta – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Three weeks to Swiftsure Regatta posted Nov 17, 2013, 1:13 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Nov 28, 2013, 2:47 PM] The sight of school teams training hard has been a reminder that it’s not long to the Regatta (Sunday 8th December). Make sure it […]
Sunday, October 10 : Three men in a boat – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Three men in a boat posted Sep 1, 2018, 4:18 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Sep 1, 2018, 2:07 PM] The unfamiliar yawl in the pic below is ‘Absent Friends’, one of our Grebes. The beauty of this sail setup, mainmast well forward, mizzen […]
Sunday, October 10 : Three weeks to Raffle Draw – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Three weeks to Raffle Draw posted Mar 9, 2014, 2:39 PM by Unknown user [ updated Mar 9, 2014, 2:44 PM] The Raffle will be drawn at the Focus on Franklin festival. This is an important fund raising venture for the Trust and we ask […]
Sunday, October 10 : This weekend in Franklin: primary school fair – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ This weekend in Franklin: primary school fair posted Nov 5, 2013, 2:25 PM by Unknown user [ updated Nov 6, 2013, 2:04 PM] The friendship between the LBT and Franklin Primary School goes way back, and they have invited us to pitch the (small) marquee […]
Sunday, October 10 : They must have thought the Vikings were coming back ! – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ They must have thought the Vikings were coming back ! posted Aug 13, 2016, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Aug 13, 2016, 3:44 AM] Richard Foster’s sister Kate visited Iona a couple of months ago, and guess what she saw on the beach […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thinking of our interstate members – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thinking of our interstate members posted Nov 13, 2019, 1:31 PM by Martin Riddle [ updated Nov 13, 2019, 2:17 PM by Posts Editor] At its November meeting the LBT Committee paused to reflect on the plight of our interstate members and friends currently impacted […]
Sunday, October 10 : Thinking carbon neutral trading schooners – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thinking carbon neutral trading schooners posted Jun 16, 2018, 4:59 PM by Richard Forster [ updated Jun 16, 2018, 8:14 PM by Posts Editor] The Adrian Dean trading schooner plans aren’t the only ones ready for lofting. John Young and Wunjo have drawn our attention […]
Sunday, October 10 : The yellow box has retired – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The yellow box has retired posted Dec 17, 2015, 4:44 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Dec 18, 2015, 4:45 PM] We’ve had the time and motion people in, and they have determined that our treasurer (Jackie) has been spending far too much time transporting […]
Sunday, October 10 : The Yellow Boat at the Marina – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Yellow Boat at the Marina posted Jul 6, 2016, 11:45 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jul 6, 2016, 11:46 PM] From Glynn Shevels…..The Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel is at Franklin for the next three weeks having its motors serviced, plus a new remote […]
Sunday, October 10 : The World Awaits the Girls from LBT – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The World Awaits the Girls from LBT posted Jun 21, 2016, 12:47 AM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 21, 2016, 12:48 AM] In preparation for the upcoming St Ayles Skiff World Championships in Northern Ireland in July, team Castle Forbes Bay have been putting in […]
Sunday, October 10 : The World St Ayles Skiff Regatta, 25-30th July 2016 – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The World St Ayles Skiff Regatta, 25-30th July 2016 posted Jun 10, 2015, 4:22 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 9:48 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘For all those people who are sorry they didn’t make it to Ullapool in 2013, you now […]
Sunday, October 10 : The workshop gets its own news column – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The workshop gets its own news column posted Oct 22, 2014, 10:28 PM by Unknown user [ updated Oct 22, 2014, 10:30 PM] With the Sea Knight about to leave the workshop it occurred to us that we didn’t have a very good record of […]
Sunday, October 10 : The wind is fresh, the temperature warm – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The wind is fresh, the temperature warm posted Jan 15, 2017, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor [ updated Jan 15, 2017, 1:12 PM] Who would be anywhere else but sailing on the Huon River? The Grebes will be being rigged at 3.30pm this (Monday) afternoon. […]
Sunday, October 10 : The way we were: Franklin in the 1940’s and 50’s. – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The way we were: Franklin in the 1940’s and 50’s. posted May 10, 2021, 4:26 PM by Posts Editor [ updated May 10, 2021, 4:26 PM] David Moore recently posted to Youtube ‘various clips of Franklin put together by Mike Peters from the family archives […]
Sunday, October 10 : The view from across the Tasman – lbt
About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The view from acro