Posts Archive

2025

• Wednesday, March 26 : Cartela – what next?

  We have received the following message from the Cartela Trust. ‘After a successful refloating by Hurricane Marine and Elliott’s Cranes, some are asking about the next steps for Cartela. Firstly, the salvage contractors have patched the leaks which caused the water ingress and she has additional pumping capacity. The plan is to prepare Cartela for […]
• Tuesday, March 25 : Cartela lift

  First there was a little jiggle. Then some more. And finally all the way up. Great to see all the slings removed this evening, and seemingly just a trickle coming from the bilge pump (prostate problems?).
• Saturday, March 22 : Expedition to the Glenelg river

  Nell has sent some pics of our rowers and old friends who have been wending their way through this very scenic part of Victoria.
• Friday, March 21 : Cartela rubbernecker

  There are all sorts with their noses jammed up against the safety fence watching the work proceeding on Cartela. Bob Frost spotted this unusual observer. Must have gorged itself on all the salmon being chucked out and come up for a break.
• Friday, March 21 : Photos from John Young’s funeral

  Thanks to Zainab Clark for supplying these. Find many more >>here<<. If you want pictures of John see >>here<<.
• Friday, March 21 : Rowing at the Cygnet Regatta

  Marguerite and Lorrie write: The Port Cygnet Sailing Club held a regatta during the long weekend. Activities included a St Ayles Skiff 5K Rowing Challenge. Living Boat Trust crews participated and won two of the categories: Line Honours for the women’s crew “Legless Ladies” and for “LBTMixed”. Times were 36 minutes and 33.33 minutes respectively.
• Thursday, March 20 : Dinner, Monday 24th

  We are coming to the end of daylight saving, so let’s make the most of it and have a BBQ. Bring something for hot plate, a dish to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. After 6pm.
• Thursday, March 20 : Cartela news

  There has been all sorts of activity putting piles in on the foreshore next to Cartela so that a crane can safely operate there. The plan try to roll Cartela and get her upright next week Monday – Wednesday, which will mean restricted access to our pontoon, which is adjacent.
• Friday, March 14 : Curry night coming up this Monday

  Everybody loves a curry. Bring your favourite one to share and demonstrate why, as well as something to drink and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
• Thursday, March 13 : John Young

  A reminder that the funeral for John is at the Living Boat Trust Shed, Friday 14th March at 2pm. If you can’t make it then you should be able to view it online >>here<<. The pic below is of John with Chris Burke, one of the founders of the LBT. In response to the request […]
• Wednesday, March 12 : For those doing the First Aid Course

  Remember to turn up at 9.45am (finishing 12.15pm) at Huonville Library with your USI number and a pen and paper. If you are inclined to go faint without morning tea also bring a sandwich. And remember to do the online component of the course BEFORE you come.
• Sunday, March 9 : Missed the Wooden Boat Festival?

  Get it all in three minutes >>here<<.
• Thursday, March 6 : Some movement on Cartela

  Cartela was still on a precarious angle when the crew rowed past earlier in the week, but a team of divers have started work. One of their jobs (we were told) was to remove all the inflatable life jackets which were still apparently stored on board in case they decided to blow themselves up at […]
• Thursday, March 6 : Let’s earn our supper on Monday evening

  The best thing to work up a good appetite is … (playful) work. We need to cleanup the Shed and get the marquee erected for Friday’s funeral. Get there around 5.30pm with your dusting rag and squeegee.
• Thursday, March 6 : Festival Survey

  Want your say on how you felt about the Australian Wooden Boat Festival? Spit it out >>here<<.
• Thursday, March 6 : Monday night pasta night

  Let’s make it a spaghetti, cannelloni, lasagne, macaroni, ravioli, rigatoni, vermicelli, ziti (etc, etc) meal this week – or something else from the lands around the Mediterranean. Bring a dish to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty.
• Wednesday, March 5 : Eight bells John Young

  There is a good obituary for John in Southern Wooden Boat Sailing: read it >>here<<. Just a reminder that John’s funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday 14th March at the LBT Shed.
• Wednesday, March 5 : Heads up sailors: Port Cygnet Regatta

  ‘ ‘The Port Cygnet Regatta has been held almost annually for 132 years. It is a celebration of all that has made Cygnet and the Southern reaches of Tasmanian waters so important for both commercial and recreational users from the first years of settlement. ‘ This event will be held over the weekend starting Friday 7th. […]
• Tuesday, March 4 : Raid Report in Southern Wooden Boat Sailing

  >>This report<< was published a couple of weeks ago. it was intended to provide an overview of the event for the maritime interested public who subscribe to this online publication. Might be of interest to current Raiders who want a bit more historical context. TN25 was the tenth running of the event.
• Tuesday, March 4 : Another great series of TN25 videos

  Some great sequences here from Peter Batchelor in Pitthirrit:
• Monday, March 3 : TN25: Matt Conboy video episode 3 and more.

  View the final installment of Matt’s trilogy >>here<<. For other great tn25 videos and reports >>see the TN25 website<<.
• Friday, February 28 : Your help is needed!

  Working Bee on Billie Saturday 8th March Starting 09:30 – morning and afternoon sessions If you can spare any time, at any time of the day on Saturday, especially rowers, turn up at the LBT shed to help out with work to be done on Billie. Please let us know via WhatsApp maintenance group, when […]
• Friday, February 28 : WhatsApp Photos attempt 2

  Try >>this link<<. Made a mess of the previous one.
• Friday, February 28 : WhatsApp photos from the Raid

  During the Raid participants posted photos to WhatsApp, and Tom Stevens has collected the >>here<<. They are a very nice informal history of the day to day as well as the highlights. Thanks Tom!
• Friday, February 28 : Nancy Emergency Drill Practise Monday 5pm

  Not enough notice given for the attempt to do this last Monday, so we are having another go. For everybody interested in shipboard safety. If you haven’t done it before you should, and if you have it is a good idea to give the memory a jog from time to time.
• Friday, February 28 : Limey grub this Monday night

  Best of British for the start of the month. We have missed the first of April, but would still allow a ‘fool’ dessert if you want to bring one along as your dish to share. Otherwise use any recipe you can find from John O’Groats to Lands End. See you after 6pm – bring something […]
• Wednesday, February 26 : Funeral of John Young at LBT Friday 14th March 2pm

  JP writes: ‘We anticipate that many people will attend and are therefore planning to set up the marquee in the grassy area to the north of the shed. Also, we will need to make as much space available in the shed itself (i.e. agood opportunity to do a good clean-up!), the veranda to the North […]
• Wednesday, February 26 : Oz Wooden Boat Festival 2025 Epilogue

  Read all about it >>here<<.
• Tuesday, February 25 : Australian 5K

  Marguerite Porte writes: ‘The regatta 5k challenge is on so gird your loins for some serious rowing. The event is open to submissions/logs from the 1st to the 7th of March. Results will be announced on the weekend, in conjunction with announcement of the regatta results. PCSC is providing two trophies, one for the under […]
• Tuesday, February 25 : Tribute to John Young from the ‘Stroke Oar’

  ‘John was a keen and valued member of the Tuesday skiff rowing crew right up until it became physically impossible, but he was known to let his mind wander when it was his turn to take the tiller. One day he ran slap bang into the big snag (‘the shark’) near the channel between the […]
• Tuesday, February 25 : Tribute to John Young from David Nash

  It was a matter of time, how the firesouls of our lives topple as the years kick in .First Ruth and now , in sanctimony John. In 1983 as  an 18 year old apprentice shipwright volunteering on the lump of ironbark slowly being formed by Bill Porter on the bloody windy beach at North Haven […]
• Sunday, February 23 : April expedition to Lake St Clair

  Endra O’May writes: Our next wonderful adventure is to Lake St.Clair! Dates: Friday the 4th of April to Monday the 7th of April. All LBT members are welcome. Numbers limited, So please let Dennis and Endra know soon that you are interested.
• Sunday, February 23 : Hachi: a Dog’s Tale at the Palais March 2nd

  Barb Dawson writes: Palais movies are now back to their usual timing – first Sunday of every month. BUT an at earlier time – doors open at 6, and movie starts 6.30 Put it in the diary – Palais Theatre Franklin, Sunday 2 March, doors open at 6pm. Based on a true story, Hachi: A […]
• Saturday, February 22 : Vale John Young

  John died last (Friday) night. As most LBT members know, John was a powerhouse. Without him the Living Boat Trust would not exist. A very recent post to Southern Wooden Boat Sailing paid tribute to his part in initiating Tawe Nunnugah, but this was just one of the innumerable contributions he made. Besides this John […]
• Saturday, February 22 : TN25: Matt Conboy video episode 2

  Interviews with Martin, Kate, sailors and more.
• Thursday, February 20 : ‘On the Water’ for 2025

  The On Water program is one of the LBT’s more important community benefit programs. We’ll need as much help as possible to run it smoothly in the coming spring and summer. Both Huonville and Franklin primary schools will be running their programs in term 4. This will create a considerable demand for volunteers in late […]
• Thursday, February 20 : Monday night BBQ

  Hope there is gas left in some of the cylinders after Tawe Nunnugah. Bring something to sling on the hotplate, something to share, drinks and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
• Thursday, February 20 : Emergency procedures drill for Nancy Monday 4pm

  Last June Pip Stevenson ran a workshop to bring us up to speed on what to do when something nasty happens aboard Nancy. He is running a refresher course on Monday for those who missed the first one and for those who need their memories jogged. See you down on the pontoon.
• Wednesday, February 19 : Latest on Cartela

  The Cartela Trust has been speaking to the ABC. Read all about it >>here<<.
• Tuesday, February 18 : Estate Sale 9 am 2nd March

  Southerly Dolling writes to tell us of this sale at 32 Wilmot Rd Huonville. ‘There are hundreds of books, mainly yachting or nautical, rope, fixtures, tools, etc that members may be keen on checking out’.
• Tuesday, February 18 : More Raid videos

  There is >>one from Jason Stork<< (Shannon and Allecat) and another from >>Gary Hardy in his Scamp<<
• Tuesday, February 18 : Cartela nostalgia

  Have a handkerchief on hand as you view >>this video clip<< from 1953. Thanks to Dennis Muscovich for pointing out the >>TAHO collection<< on YouTube.
• Monday, February 17 : Free boat plans

  You asked, >>we deliver<<.
• Monday, February 17 : The Raid is back

  Time to celebrate another hugely successful Tawe Nunnagah. Mind you the scene that greeted late arrivals on Friday evening would make you wonder why ever left Franklin.
• Sunday, February 16 : Tawe Nunnagah: the Matt Conboy Video

  Those who have browsed Matt’s Youtube channel Small Craft Tasmania know what a brilliant job he does of making short videos trialing small boats and exploring Tasmanian inshore waters. He was on the Raid (with John Welsford), and he has done us proud with >>Episode One<<.
• Thursday, February 13 : Monday night curry night

  The Return Raiders will be back and the place should be hoppin’. What better way to encourage that than some spicy food? Bring your spicy dish to share, along with something to drink and $5 for the kitty. After 6pm.
• Thursday, February 13 : Sail Shannon in the Channel

  Endra O’May writes: ‘Shannon (the Hood 23’) is on a mooring at Little Coningham Beach. If anyone wishes to take her for a sail there are a few details you may need to know: ring me on 0412 168552.  Also book in the times you wish on the LBT home page (lbt.org.au):
• Thursday, February 13 : Cartela – oh dear

  It was not a pretty picture down at the waterfront on Thursday evening. Salvage work begins tomorrow morning – hopefully she can be righted and floated.
• Wednesday, February 12 : Movies at the Palais 16th Feb

  This coming Sunday gather after 6.00pm to see ‘Gravity’. See details on the flyer below.
• Wednesday, February 12 : End of the Festival

  The Grebes lined up in Sandy Bay ready to be towed home. It is a long way from the heaving mass of humanity of the Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Judging from the beating some of the oars have taken the Grebes were in great demand and heavily used for rowing around Con dock.
• Wednesday, February 12 : Lost and Found

  We have our own lost and found box at the LBT, and during the Raid Deb van Velsen has kept a track of all those odd socks and wayward charging cables for us. We can’t beat this story from Huon Yacht Club tho’ (thanks Gary McDonald). ‘If you had wandered around the HYC clubhouse in […]
• Wednesday, February 12 : John Welsford: The Modern Cruising Dinghy

  We were privileged to have the boat designer John Welsford along for the Raid. There were about half a dozen boats of his design which participated giving an indication of his popularity and importance in the small boat cruising community. The talk he gave at the Wooden Boat Show has been recorded and you can […]
• Monday, February 10 : Tawe Nunnugah Land crew

  There were about 9 support vehicles for TN25, which needed nine drivers and lots of packing and unpacking. Emma was part of the land crew who did a terrific job managing all this, and she was featured in the Huon News.
• Monday, February 10 : ABC Radio at the Raid

  Andy Gaul came out to do an interview for the breakfast show about the Raid with Colin and Beth at the Rokeby camp. Listen to it >>here<<.
• Monday, February 10 : TN25 Fleet at the Festival

  We tried to get a good photo at Waterman’s Dock but reckon Brett McDermott did a better job with his sketch pad. Thanks Brett!
• Sunday, February 9 : Viking high and dry

  With the emphasis on high. Viking has been ‘dry’ on the verandah before, but we were crawling around on the ground trying to spot the leaks. The Tuesday group have made sure inspection below the water line will be much easier this time.
• Sunday, February 9 : Olga

  Great to see David Pittaway’s Olga out of the shed and on the water. It has been a ten year project – see >>this post<< about Olga from November 2015.
• Sunday, February 9 : Parade of Sails 2019 (some nostalgia)

  A good following breeze helped to make this year’s Parade interesting, a contrast to 2019 when the wind was even stronger and much more on the nose. Two LBT boats featured in the ‘Foul Bottoms’ cartoon for ‘Afloat’ magazine of March that year. The appropriate captions, a bit hard to read in the online edition […]
• Sunday, February 9 : tn25 – Return Raid

  If you are doing the Return Raid and weren’t on the 10-day tn25 you may be wondering what’s going on and why I’ve gone quiet over the past two weeks. Well, we’ve been a little distracted with tn25 but now our focus is on the Return Raid. There is room for a few more without […]
• Saturday, February 8 : Dorie

  You may have noticed the nice old motor cruiser ‘Dorie’ sitting on a trailer outside the Wooden Boat Centre. There are more details about the boat from the owner, Will James, >>here<<. If you recognise it Will is keen to find out more. And if you would like to put in an offer Will is […]
• Friday, February 7 : Monday night dinner – Mediterranean

  For those of us who aren’t on the Return Raid and are stuck ashore, Monday night is an opportunity to get together and console ourselves. As usual it is bring a dish, and it should be Mediterranean. Also $5 for the kitty and something to drink. See you after 6pm.
• Friday, February 7 : More TN25 Photos

  Thanks to TN25 participants who have posted these to the WhatsApp group. No particular order or focus with these.
• Tuesday, February 4 : Tawe Nunnugah 2025 so far (Monday)

  Only a week ago Tawe Nunnugah was spread from Franklin to Recherche, with Deb taking registrations at one end  and at the other the first arrivals who had left early to take advantage of the wind. Equipment was piling up and the whiteboard was thick with plans. Soon enough the boats were being loaded on […]
• Tuesday, February 4 : Tawe Nunnugah 2025 so far (Monday)

  Only a week ago Tawe Nunnugah was spread from Franklin to Recherche, with Deb taking registrations at one end  and the first arrivals who had left early to the wind at the other. Equipment was piling up and the whiteboard was thick with plans. Soon enough the boats were being loaded on trailers and Kate […]
• Sunday, January 26 : Concert at Southport Feb 1st

  Tom Stevens writes ‘Some entertainment to consider. On Sat Feb 1, the night the raid camps in Dover, the Southport Community Centre (15min away) will be holding a musical event,”Songs from the Barbarian Ship” details below. Tickets @$10 ea are limited and can be purchased via the link below or from the Coffee Rocket when […]
• Sunday, January 26 : Lemons wanted

  If you have extra lemons Kate Hoorweg would like them for Tawe Nunnugah. She has left a couple of labelled boxes for the provender at the Shed.
• Sunday, January 26 : First Aid Course

  Nell Tyson writes to First Aid Course participants: ‘You should have received emails from ProMed and ‘Training Desk’ the last few days with details of the online part of the course. Check your spam folder if yòu didn’t get both. After the Raid there is a vague plan for some of us to possibly get […]
• Friday, January 24 : tn25 – Boat safety equipment

  If you are bringing your own boat on the Raid, as the person-in-charge you are responsible for ensuring you have all the safety equipment required by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) for the category of waters we will be travelling on. The first few days of the Raid will be in waters classified by MAST […]
• Friday, January 24 : tn25 – what to bring and what to leave behind

  You should bring a lunch box and water bottle – the world has enough of these already so we don’t supply new ones for everyone. Bring a re-usable lunch wrap such as waxed cotton, silicon pouches etc. Everyone should have their own sun hats and sun block, you should also seriously consider bringing light-weight, long […]
• Friday, January 24 : BBQ Monday night Jan 27th

  The big build up this coming week is for the welcome dinner for the Tawe Nunnugah raiders on Tuesday night, but of course it is still a great idea to bring some BBQ fair to eat and share on Monday night. See you after 6pm – bring something to drink and $5 for the kitty.
• Thursday, January 23 : tn25 – The Raid is BYO drinks

  In a departure from previous years, tn25, RR25 and the Welcome Dinner in Franklin will all be ‘Facilitated BYO’. Facilitated?? – If you don’t have your own transport, we will help you get to a bottleshop before departure and will organise runs to re-stock along the way. Once again Rob and Judy have kindly offered […]
• Wednesday, January 22 : tn25 – Welcome Dinner in Franklin

  There’s been some chat on the Whatapp group about the Welcome Dinner at the Watersheds in Franklin (just south of the LBT) on Tuesday, 28 January, gathering at 6.30pm for 7pm. To clarify, when you booked your spot as a Raid Participant your payment included the Welcome Dinner (unless you claimed the $40 discount because […]
• Wednesday, January 22 : tn25 – End of Raid Event at Hope & Anchor

  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 tn25 Welcome to Hobart event upstairs at the […]
• Tuesday, January 21 : First Aid course rescheduled to 14th March

  It was the 7th, now a week later.
• Sunday, January 19 : Need to borrow tents and gear for TN25

  Remember that two person tent that you bought in a fit enthusiasm years ago which is now languishing at the back of a cupboard? No? Well let us remind you. You can justify that purchase by sharing the love – let one of the land crew for tn25 borrow it. Fill in the form >>here<<.
• Sunday, January 19 : Down at the slipyard

  It is not only at the LBT that it is all action with last minute preparation of boats for Tawe Nunnugah – the keel boats are also getting hauled out wherever they can find a slip. Brett Doubleday is hard at work on ‘Speck’, next to Richard Forster’s ‘Seastar’ which is having a leak attended […]
• Friday, January 17 : tn25 – 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 17 : tn25  – Where’s the goat? Where’s the cabbage?

  Getting 120 people 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 […]
• Thursday, January 16 : Tom and Ocean at work

  Steve Wilson writes: ‘Tom and Ocean, active LBT Family members, taking on the resurrection of an old donated timber Sabot for the next generation of young Tassy sailors’.
• Thursday, January 16 : Ruth Young memorial service live stream

  Those who are unable to attend this service (Palais Theatre, Thursday 16th, 1pm AEST) can view it on live stream >>here<<.
• Wednesday, January 15 : Monday night curry night coming up

  We’ve had hot steamy weather, so food from the land of hot steamy weather should be good. Madras Curry, Kolkata Chicken Biryani, Karnataka vangi bath, Delhi belly – no, no forget the last. Bring your dish along to share, $5 for the kitty and something to drink after 6pm
• Wednesday, January 15 : Abel Tasman on the water with a sail

  Just one so far, but a rig has to start somewhere, and not so long ago there was nothing.
• Wednesday, January 15 : Freezer clean out NOW

  For many offices defrosting the fridge and disposing of all leftovers that people have forgotten they stored there is an annual ritual. At the LBT it is biennial – when Kate needs the space for Tawe Nunnugah tucker. Now it the hour. If you have anything stored in the freezer remove it, or have it […]
• Tuesday, January 14 : Castle Forbes Bay Festival 18-19 Jan

  At the oval: see flyer below for details.
• Monday, January 13 : tn25 – Introducing the Raid Doctor

  Dr Anne Jaumees has once again very kindly offered to provide medical support to the Raid as the Raid Doctor. As in previous years, Anne will be participating in the Raid on one of the whaleboats and is volunteering her doctoring services. In the Expression of Interest we asked whether you had any medical conditions […]
• Sunday, January 12 : tn25 – Safety Management Plans 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 […]
• Sunday, January 12 : Ruth Young memorial service: more information

  Suzan Young writes:‘Thursday’s gathering (16th, 1pm) for Ruth will now be a funeral with casket present. In the Franklin Palais tradition, we’d be most grateful if people could bring a plate to share afterwards. Just simple afternoon tea things like sandwiches or a slice to have with tea and coffee as we share memories of […]
• Friday, January 10 : Frigin’ with the rigin’

  It is a good sign that boats are mostly in shape when you can start looking aloft at shrouds and sheets and sails.
• Friday, January 10 : Abel Tasman is in the water!

  After months, and a lot of work, in the Shed, we took advantage of having a large crew of boat lifters on Monday night to get the scout boat out the door and into the reeds where she can take up. Pic below shows that crew taking a breather – they needed it! Abel Tasman […]
• Friday, January 10 : Monday night dinner 13th Jan

  We are in luck! Lisa and JP are cooking for us. Main: Vietnamese rice paper roll with roast pork + etc; sushi hand roll with chicken + etc;Main vegetarian: steamed rice, stir fried vegetables. Dessert: Belgium waffle and cream Now there is a multicultural mix for you! Come after 6pm, with $20 and something to […]
• Tuesday, January 7 : tn25 – 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 […]
• Tuesday, January 7 : tn25 – 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 […]
• Thursday, January 2 : Down at the Shed

  It may only have been the second day of 2025 but Tuesday was as busy as it ever is, particularly preparing for Tawe Nunnugah. Lots of paint was being spread around, flotation cut and bagged, the carpentry tools out, and the sludge gun doing sterling service bogging up any suspicious looking holes and crevices. Few […]
• Thursday, January 2 : Monday night dinner: 6th January

  First time we have used 2025 in the meal calendar. British it is – plenty of scope there. Bring a course to share, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm. Pic from WIkimedia
• Wednesday, January 1 : Rot never sleeps

  Neil and Matty G have been hard at work fixing Billie, replacing the bad bits in a rib and planks.
• Wednesday, January 1 : Listen to a tribute to Ruth Young

  Martin Riddle was asked by ABC radio for a tribute to Ruth Young, which was broadcast on the breakfast show 31st January. Listen to it >>here<<.
• Wednesday, January 1 : Return Raid road trip

  This is route that the catering and support crews will be taking, from the Festival to Franklin over 5 days (including one rest day). Refer to the >>Raid Map<< for an overview. The times, according to Google, are as follows. Given the nature of the vehicles we will be using it would be sensible to […]
• Wednesday, January 1 : For those who had trouble joining the TN25 WhatsApp groups

  The instructions that were distributed are not working for everybody. If you are having problems you could try searching for TN25 Tawe Nunnagah within WhatsApp, or alternatively install WhatsApp and set yourself up on your phone (if you haven’t already done so), then send a text message to Tom Stevens on 04189 88794 in Australia, […]

2024

• Tuesday, December 31 : Ruth Young Memorial Service 16th January

  Suzan Young writes: ‘Most of the local boat and broader Franklin community will have heard by now that Ruth Young passed away late on Christmas Eve. We know she was very much loved and respected for her kindness, wisdom, humour and courage and her significant contributions to this community. We’ll all miss her very much. […]
• Tuesday, December 31 : Wanting to borrow: camping equipment

  It is the countdown to Tawe Nunnugah, and all those details that have been put off whilst we deal with the big issues now have to be retrieved from under the carpet. One of these details is providing somewhere to sleep for our land based volunteers. We are chasing SMALL TENTS, SLEEPING BAGS an SLEEPING […]
• Tuesday, December 31 : Latest from the Festival

  The Christmas newsletter is out: read it >>here<<. One of the items is about Sailability. See pic below with a familiar figure waving to us from the back of the boat.
• Monday, December 30 : For those driving TN25

  That would be the catering and support crews.  Here is a Google Map showing what is involved. Cross reference to the >>voyage map<< for the big picture. And here are the times between destinations, according to Google. Moss Glen to Southport: 30 minutesSouthport to Dover: 20 minutesDover to Simpsons Point: 2 hours 20 minutes (not […]
• Sunday, December 29 : Vale Ruth Young

  Pip Gowen writes: ‘Our dear Ruth died at 11.50pm Christmas Eve. She was surrounded by family, comfortable and passed peacefully in her sleep. We think, although don’t know details yet, that family are planning a celebration of Ruth’s amazing life at the Palais Theatre. Will pass on details when we hear. Photos. If anyone has […]
• Friday, December 27 : tn25 – join the tn25 Whatsapp group

  In the past we have found Whatsapp to be a great tool for quickly sending out information and for sharing photos during the Raid. Tom Stevens has created a tn25 Whatsapp group and sent a link for joining. The link only works if you click on the link using a device (phone??) that has the […]
• Friday, December 27 : tn25 – 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 […]
• Thursday, December 26 : Living Boat Trust activities into the new year

  The Shed is always open (to those who have the access code). Monday night dinners continue – maybe there will be a smaller crew, maybe a larger. This Monday is a BRING YOUR OWN BARBEQUE, usual drill. Tuesday work group resumes on JANUARY 7TH.
• Tuesday, December 24 : Santa came to the LBT!

  Pics from the Christmas party below, just to prove it. Thanks to Endra for organising a great event. Pics from Celia and Nell
• Monday, December 23 : Vale Ea Lassen

  Ea Lassen has died at her home in Stryno in Denmark. Those who have been a involved with the Living Boat Trust and the Wooden Boat Centre hardly need reminding what a vital part of our community she and her family were during the ten or so years that they (and Yukon) spent with us […]
• Monday, December 23 : Christmas Rowing

  Lorrie Harrison writes: Once again congratulations to those courageous rowers prepared to take on the challenge of the “Classic Clinker Dinghy Race” and the “Ruth Young Race”.Both races were held on Friday 20 Dec as a taster to the Rowers and Friend’s lunch.Glenys Bounty once again won the “Ruth Young” race, rowing the Black Swan […]
• Sunday, December 22 : Franklin’s own Christmas window

  If you are traveling through Franklin in the evening it is worth dropping in to see the beautiful Christmas tableau set up by the Tubmans in their verandah window, although you might have to elbow aside the children to get a good view. Brings back memories of Myers or David Jones.
• Saturday, December 21 : St Ayles Skiff Association News

  Read the newsletter >>here<<.
• Thursday, December 19 : The old and the new

  It may seem like a dog’s breakfast, but this picture is a beautiful thing. What we are looking at is the properly piled pontoon with new gangway beside the old gangway and pontoon, which is now redundant. All we need is for the ‘T’ piece to go on the end, the sleeve for one of […]
• Tuesday, December 17 : Camp Support for Tawe Nunnugah

  We are looking for extra land support crew for TN25, both the ‘Long’ Raid (29th Jan – 7th Feb) and the Return Raid (10th-14th Feb). For those of us who have participated in the past we know that it is hard work but also, for many people, a unique opportunity.  How else do you travel […]
• Tuesday, December 17 : LBT Christmas Party Monday 23rd December

  Come along after 6pm with a plate and $10 to join the festivities. BBQ if you want to. Special guests, music. It is all a surprise.
• Monday, December 16 : Wooden Boat Centre Buoys

  Wooden buoys used to be a thing, as we reported on our Tamar trip. The Wooden Boat Centre, in conjunction with global data company CLS Oceania, are reviving the idea, as described in >>this ABC news item<<.
• Friday, December 13 : “The Rat” Resurrected!

  Steve Wilson writes: ‘Light on wind, Sails full of enthusiasm! Thnx Ryan great work 😎👍’
• Thursday, December 12 : End of year Regatta 20 December

  Lorrie Harrison has sent this invitation to the ‘Annual End of Year Lunch for Rowers and Friends‘ This year we can start with 2 racesRoger Harwood – open, you might need to bring your own boat.Ruth Young – female rowersRegistration at 9am – find LorrieRaces start at 9:30amSupporters can also rowThen enjoy lunchBYO food and […]
• Thursday, December 12 : Curry night on Monday: bring your own

  And about time too – nothing beats a good curry – unless it is a good south east asian dessert. Bring along either on Monday night, along with something to drink and $5 for the kitty. If you totally lack inspiration or time bring $20 and with a bit of luck we will feed you.
• Thursday, December 12 : Saw stop table saw coming to the LBT

  JP writes: ‘I am pleased to announce that the LBT was successful in obtaining $5,000 for a SawStop table saw, in round 28 of the National Shed Development Programme administered through the Australian Men’s Shed Association. This handy table saw (see picture) could one day save someone’s finger(s) as it has an inbuilt mechanism to […]
• Thursday, December 12 : Working bee THIS SATURDAY 14th December at the Shed

  The weather was VERY unkind last week, limiting what could be done, and we really need to get things moving along with the Tawe Nunnugah fleet. Please come along this Saturday after 10am to help out. It should be fun!
• Thursday, December 12 : Farewell Paul Frost

  The LBT is losing one of its champions. Paul Frost is headed back to Queensland – the call of family has proved too much. Whilst muttering expletives under our collective breath (how could he abandon us?) we bade him farewell in style this week. We have been very lucky with our Tuesday Group coordinators. Glynn […]
• Thursday, December 12 : Draft Minutes for 28th November 2024

  Find the minutes for the committee meeting >>here<<
• Wednesday, December 11 : Viking is leaving the building

  Well, at least she is on the trailer. She has been out of the water for more than 10 years. Brett Doubleday was a witness – both for this event and when Viking last floated.
• Sunday, December 8 : tn25  – Don’t forget the Info Exchange

  The tn Raid organisers don’t have all the answers – so the tn25 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 […]
• Sunday, December 8 : tn25 – VHF radios

  All boats in the Raid fleet must carry a VHF radio – and if you are bringing your own boat, you will need to provide your own radio. Capsize is always possible on the smaller raid-boats so the radio should be waterproof and carried on the body at all times when on the water, and […]
• Saturday, December 7 : Parquetry Seat

  Pete is constructing a very fancy seat for his surf ski over at the Wooden Boat Centre.
• Thursday, December 5 : Monday night dinner 9th December

  We had our Mediterranean meal this week – who could forget Deb van Velsen’s tiramisu – so we had better pander to the tastes of nostalgic Poms next week and make the menu British. For instance raspberry flummery made with airoplane jelly. Bring your dish, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm
• Thursday, December 5 : LBT Christmas Party Monday 23rd December

  Bring a plate and $10 for the music after 6pm. More details to follow. Put it in your diary.
• Wednesday, December 4 : Leo Goolden at the Festival

  The most famous boat rebuild on the Internet is that of >>Tally Ho<<, and the man behind it was Leo Goolden who will be giving a symposium at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. See the details for it, and other symposiums, >>here<<
• Wednesday, December 4 : Domestic solar power discussion at the Shed

  Neil Rutt had everybody’s attention as he presented the current ‘lay of the land’ for domestic solar systems. We were particularly impressed with his ability to field the wide range of questions that came in, and respond with sensible (and understandable) recommendations. He stayed for dinner, and we reckon Deb van Velsen’s tiramasu may have […]
• Wednesday, December 4 : New rudder for Capricornia

  Jack has been hard at work.
• Saturday, November 30 : tn25 – 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 30 : tn25 – Information up-dates

  Its nearly December and you know what that means….less than 60 days to the start of the Raid…and a few distractions between now and then. Over the next few weeks we will use the tn25 Mailing List to send out a flurry of information up-dates covering things we would like you to know before the […]
• Saturday, November 30 : LBT Working Bee Saturday Dec 7th

  Starting 10am The focus of this activity will be fixing up the Tawe Nunnugah boats, following on from the very productive session we held a month ago. A reminder to everybody that Tawe Nunnugah is the major event that we run, central to the successful operation of the Living Boat Trust.
• Saturday, November 30 : Sailing Grebes on Friday afternoon

  JP (the prez) writes: ‘there were a dozen sailers on the river in 4 Grebes and the last oneswere still going 3h after the start. A mixed crowed of LBT and WBC. Whatfun!’ Pics from JP and Steve Wilson. Next session: after 3pm next Friday.
• Friday, November 29 : Around the Shed

  Dennis Muscovich is working on mark 2 of a sampson post for Monty. Mark 1 got a bit skinny. Jenny Avery has finished the boat cover for 5 Bells. Just to keep life interesting she included provision for the mast, which made the job much trickier, but it does mean we can keep the boat […]
• Thursday, November 28 : Pontoon landing poured

  The concrete is dried, there are no paw prints, and if you had plans to add your initials you are too late. We are waiting on the sleeve for the second pile before the pontoon can be tied up in its final position, and for the gangway to arrive.
• Thursday, November 28 : Scruffie build for sale

  From Daniel Smith. I am writing to you regarding an unfinished project boat of my fathers located in NW Tasmania. Unfortunately he has recently passed away leaving an unfinished 20-foot gaff cutter rigged trailer sailer, ply kit build, designed and supplied by Derek Ellard at Scruffie Marine (https://www.scruffie.com/secret20.html). The family is looking for someone to […]
• Thursday, November 28 : Monday night dinner: spanakopita and tiramisu

  And as a special concession they will be served as different courses and with different side dishes. No need to bring your own this coming Monday, just $20 and something to drink. See you after 6pm.
• Thursday, November 28 : Armchair Dinghy Sailors Corner

  Join Geoff McQueen and Matt Conboy sailing around Tasman Peninsula in >>this video<<
• Monday, November 25 : When to start sailing

  Is there an age limit? According to the evidence of >>this video<< , spotted by Endra O’May, you are never too young.
• Sunday, November 24 : Thank you Brian Walpole

  We hate to admit it, but creaking joints get us all in the end. They have done for Brian’s involvement in the On The Water program, where he has been supervising youthful crews in the Grebe dinghies for more years than he cares to admit. He is going to have stick to more commodious boats […]
• Sunday, November 24 : Launch of ‘Nunganah’ Canoe Monday 25th November

  Jilly Archer points out that SETAC (South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Community) are launching a newly built canoe – see flyer. We were interested in the name. Is ‘Tawe Nunnugah’ (‘to go by canoe’) controversial? We know that John Young went to some lengths at the time to get it right. Locals may want to contact […]
• Thursday, November 21 : Book launch Sunday November 24

  Those who are not coming along on the Wooden Boat Guild Picnic Cruise might instead like to attend this event, with the notable authors of the book which is the feature including our own David Hume (not to mention Bob Brown, Matthew Evans etc). More information >>here<<. Could be a stocking filler.
• Thursday, November 21 : Progress on the pontoon piles

  There has been a lot of action on the waterfront, and our pontoon should be piled very shortly.
• Thursday, November 21 : Progress on ‘Abel Tasman’

  The keel has been fixed, the antifoul applied, the finishing touches put to the paint, and a new mast constructed. Derwent Sea Scouts, the original home for Abel Tasman, very kindly allowed us to have a poke around in their loft for suitable sails, and we found a couple. We hope to come to an […]
• Thursday, November 21 : Monday night BBQ coming up

  We were privileged to have Kate cook for us this week, next week we need to shift for ourselves and a jolly good thing to or we would all get insufferably spoilt. Bring something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty.
• Thursday, November 21 : LBT Committee Meeting 28th November

  There is a draft agenda >>here<<. If you have business you would like addressed send it to sec@lbt.org.au.
• Wednesday, November 20 : Get a free trip on Nancy 24th November

  Brian Marriott has the new batteries in Nancy working (yay!) and her first run will be over to Cradoc taking part in the Wooden Boat Guild Excursion. Book yourself in on the Nancy home page >>here<<. Numbers limited: first eight get a guernsey.
• Monday, November 18 : tn25 – Route Maps posted

  We have posted Route maps for both tn25 and RR25 on the tawe nunnugah tn25 web-site (https://livingboattrust.org.au/tawe-nunnugah-2025/). Printable versions of the routes maps are available here (tn25) and here (RR25). Please note that the route includes two nights at each of Simpsons Point and Quarantine Bay. This means that later in the Raid, when we’re […]
• Sunday, November 17 : Some Franklin Boat History

  Many of us have seen the remains of the old wooden boats, the Skip Jack and the Taruna, just downstream from the Egg Island Canal at Cradoc. Andrew Perkins has supplied us with some history notes written by Graham Broxam – get them >>here<<. This would be good background reading if you intend being part […]
• Sunday, November 17 : Good news from Kate

  We were hoping Kate Hoorweg would make it back from Port Davey in time to cook Monday night dinner, and she is optimistic. She writes: We got stuck a day but just into signal now, and yes thank you, I am right for Monday, looking forward to it! Just checked the weather, looks cold, let’s […]
• Sunday, November 17 : Solar power session Monday 2nd December

  NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 25TH NOVEMBER Martin Riddle writes: Solar curious? Or just solar confused? If you have looked in to going solar you will know that there’s a confusing amount of information out there. The challenge is to sort the wheat from the chaff. While talking with Neil Rutt from […]
• Friday, November 15 : Monday night: Kate cooking

  We hope. We are anxiously watching the weather to see if Windeward Bound can bring her back from Port Davey in time. Right now, on Friday morning, they would not be wanting to rely on sail, but if they are under motor it is fairly calm. If there is no Kate, then mystery cook! Come […]
• Thursday, November 14 : Picnic cruise with Wooden Boat Guild November 24

  Andrew Perkins writes: ‘Hi all, the annual Huon River trip is on November 24, something different this year! The plan is to depart the Franklin Boat Ramp at 10 am and transit the Egg Island Canal and travel south approx. 1 NM to the site of the wrecks of the Skipjack and Torana. There is […]
• Tuesday, November 12 : Glenelg River Raid

  From Lorrie: This upcoming Raid in Victoria could be exactly what you are looking for. A long row over a few days down a gentle river with rowers from other clubs.  One boat will be made available for LBT members and there may be a few places on other boats as well.  We do need […]
• Sunday, November 10 : Some pics from the working bee

  Judging from these Basil did most of the work.
• Friday, November 8 : On the Water

  If you were in Franklin last Friday you might have noticed a small knot of students gathered on the LBT lawn. They were there to receive instruction on rowing from Warwick Amundsen prior to heading out in the boats. Must have been a success, ‘cos none of them drowned. The program will continue until the […]
• Friday, November 8 : A beautiful sight

  The pile driver to put in the posts for our downstream pontoon has arrived!
• Friday, November 8 : Monday Curry Night coming up

  The decision was made by acclamation last Monday – and what the people want is what the people will get. Bring along a dish of your best south east Asian tucker to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty, after 6pm.
• Friday, November 8 : Working Bee/Open Day Saturday 9th

  A reminder that this day is coming up – TOMORROW, starting 10am. We are running it in conjunction with the Wooden Boat Centre and there has been quite a splash made about it – see for instance the pic from the Huon News below. Come along and and lend a hand – there will be […]
• Friday, November 8 : Peter Laidlaw

  There is a nice item in the Huon News recognising Pete’s time as president. In the meantime Pete is still well and truly around, wrangling boats and pontoons amongst other things.
• Monday, November 4 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee meeting 31st Oct

  Find them >>here<<.
• Saturday, November 2 : Open Day and Working Bee 9th November

  Our prez writes: 9th November 10h00 to 15h00 as part of the Wooden Boat Centre Community Open Day, the LBT will have a:
• Thursday, October 31 : The Tawe Nunnugah fleet in Waterman’s Dock

  Nice to see the picture below getting featured in the Wooden Boat Festival News, even though the accompanying story has nothing to do with it.
• Thursday, October 31 : New president at work

  Steve Wilson took these snaps of progress on the scout boat, which is having its keel reinforced. We believe the feet belong to Jack Witte.
• Thursday, October 31 : Monday night: grubs up and it’s British

  It is not quite strawberries and cream time but we can start to think about it. November already – can that be right? On Monday evening after 6pm bring along your favourite British dish, $5 for the kitty and something to drink.
• Thursday, October 31 : Keep those Grebes pointing out

  Here is a fine sight: the Grebes tied up in the boat shed with their sterns TO THE DOCK. The problem with having them the other way around is that their bows get caught under the dock at the change of tide and the chainplate (to take the forestay) gets damaged or ripped off.
• Thursday, October 31 : Tamar Trip (October 2024)

  Of course down here on the Huon we know that we are blessed with the best rowing waters in the universe, but, just to check, last weekend a group headed out to see if the Tamar (on the north coast) could in any way compare.   Without conceding too much we have to admit that it […]
• Thursday, October 24 : BBQ Monday night

  Yep, it is the last week in the month, so barbecue time again. A quick check of the BBQ cookbooks on the shelf suggest the possibilities for side dishes are endless, so take your pick. See you after 6pm with something to drink and $5 for the kitty.
• Thursday, October 24 : Buoys for Antarctica

  ‘Vessels’ come in all shapes and sizes. Over at the Wooden Boat Centre Jack is working on some seagoing buoys which will be loaded up with (small) scientific instruments and a transmitter and cast adrift in the currents down south, to end up who knows where?
• Thursday, October 24 : LBT members at large column

  Tom Stevens sent in these pics from the St Lawrence Seaway in autumn. We are wondering if he is getting delusions of grandeur, imagining his ‘Seaire’ in that boathouse.
• Wednesday, October 23 : Van Diemen’s Band coming to Palais Oct 27

  There are all sorts of good events and concerts at the Palais, advertised <<here>>, but we make mention of this one because we know it is a favourite ensemble for many LBT members. The concert is called ‘Cloak and Dagger’: ‘Buried secrets, double meanings and encrypted emotions from England’s most turbulent century, vividly brought to […]
• Tuesday, October 22 : Those other rowers

  JP pointed out this story about the ‘Head of the River’ from Franklin to Huonville last weekend.
• Sunday, October 20 : On the Water on Friday mornings

  A quick scan of the boat booking calendar shows that the Mike Dredge has booked the Grebes for Friday mornings in November – coming up soon – for Franklin School. If you use the boats, the pontoon or the Shed at this time be aware that you will be sharing with ‘learners’ who may need […]
• Saturday, October 19 : Monday night dinner 21st October: good news

  If you were thinking hard about the curry dish you were going to prepare you can rest those neurons, because KATE HOORWEG IS COOKING before departing for sunnier climes on Windward Bound. She is the galley mistress. Lucky them, but also lucky us who have chicken cacciatore with silver beet, brown rice and roast vegies […]
• Friday, October 18 : Entertaining small people at the AWBF

  For those who are thinking ahead about how to entertain family in February, the Boat Festival has you covered. They write: The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, particularly for young adventurers and their families. AWBF is thrilled to announce the return of key supporter, The Old Woolstore […]
• Friday, October 18 : Getting ready for On the Water

  Mike Dredge and Paul Frost have organised to get the Grebes out of the water so that they can be cleaned up this coming Tuesday. All helping hands welcome – 10am on.
• Friday, October 18 : Getting back in your boat

  Of course the best way of avoiding problems re-boarding your boat away from the shore is to not fall out in the first place, but accidents do happen and it is worth thinking about. Those of us who have done it can vouch for the fact that it is not easy, particularly if you are […]
• Friday, October 18 : Monday night curry night

  It’s the third Monday of the month – must be curry night! Bring along your favourite South East Asian dish, plus $5 for the kitty and something to drink after 6pm.
• 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 across the Tasman posted Apr 7, 2015, 2:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2015, 2:46 PM] There are reports on Tawe Nunnugah, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and the Return Raid to Franklin on the New Zealand Coastal Rowing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The way we were – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The way we were posted May 23, 2020, 5:48 PM by Posts Editor Endra O’May was sorting through a pile of books from her late father when she came across the 1950 Tasmanian Business Directory (‘renowned for accuracy’). Along with many other small towns Frankiin has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Wake of the May Queen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Wake of the May Queen posted Feb 1, 2018, 9:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 1, 2018, 9:28 PM] ‘A story of hard yakka, hauling timber, apples and just about anything, through some of Tasmania’s most remote waters. The May Queen is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Wagonga Princess – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Wagonga Princess posted Aug 28, 2015, 3:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2015, 3:19 AM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘While visiting our grand daughter (and her parents) in Canberra we had a lovely break at Narooma on the far south coast of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The unRegatta – Friday 15th February Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The unRegatta – Friday 15th February Franklin posted Feb 13, 2019, 1:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2019, 2:32 PM] There is a fine collection of St Ayles Skiffs at Franklin and a fine collection of rowers assembling keen to use them.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘Twin Peaks’ trophy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘Twin Peaks’ trophy posted May 28, 2017, 7:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2017, 7:48 AM] Peter and Dennis have been getting the trophy for the Hope Island rowing race ‘just right’.  It features a half model of a St Ayles […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Tuesday Tales (cont.) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Tuesday Tales (cont.) posted Jul 30, 2019, 8:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 30, 2019, 8:39 PM] As noted earlier this week, the lost tales of the Tuesday group have been found and are now available for all of us to enjoy. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Under the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Under the Water Program posted Sep 13, 2014, 12:18 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 13, 2014, 1:10 AM] The depth sounder on Nancy has not worked since it’s transponder had an unfortunate scrape with a sunken log in the canal.  One possibility was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Tuesday Saga (16 July) – lost but now found! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Tuesday Saga (16 July) – lost but now found! posted Jul 30, 2019, 4:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 30, 2019, 11:37 PM] You might have thought that the Tuesday group had been a bit quiet, but not so. It seems the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ukes have landed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ukes have landed posted Dec 16, 2014, 1:23 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 16, 2014, 12:59 PM by Unknown user] Ros Barnett plans for these to be a major part of entertainment on tawe nunnugah: expertise should be at a level sufficient […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The SV Rhona H and the saga of the Bell – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The SV Rhona H and the saga of the Bell posted Apr 27, 2016, 3:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2016, 7:43 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes:  ‘Please find attached the flyer () for the next MMT lunchtime talk, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Tuesday Group (26 June) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Tuesday Group (26 June) posted Jun 25, 2019, 3:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 25, 2019, 3:59 PM] If you drop in to the LBT on Tuesday you can see a hive of boaty activity as is most appropriate! There were busy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Tuesday Landscaping Group – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Tuesday Landscaping Group posted Feb 16, 2015, 5:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 16, 2015, 6:00 PM] We’ve all stubbed our toes from time to time when hauling boats through the reeds, but who would have thunk there were this many boulders […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Tall Ships are coming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Tall Ships are coming posted Sep 7, 2013, 8:39 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 21, 2013, 8:57 PM] Paul Cullen has written to remind us to get involved with this festival – 20th to the 25th of September.  There is a complete […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Steamers Run – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Steamers Run posted Feb 29, 2020, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 1, 2020, 1:09 PM] The Paynesville crew sent the following report of their row across the Gippsland Lakes.  LBT rowers follow the Steamers Run to Paynesville and join in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Southern Regional Gathering for 2014 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Southern Regional Gathering for 2014 posted Feb 15, 2014, 5:42 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 17, 2014, 1:40 PM] We MAY be able to attend this Men’s Shed event if we respond quickly.  Email sec@lbt.org.au if you are interested. Whose got the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Skiff: a latter day Cutty Sark? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Skiff: a latter day Cutty Sark? posted Nov 5, 2016, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 5:24 PM] Rob Ayliffe reports: ‘While there [in Geelong] I also had a good look under the superb model they have there of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The St Ayles Skiff connection – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The St Ayles Skiff connection posted Dec 8, 2016, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 8, 2016, 3:16 PM] Skiffy Topher Dawson from Ullapool in Scotland writes:  ‘By coincidence a friend posted these photos on Facebook today. They are of a boat [Sgorr […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Shipping News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Shipping News posted Oct 31, 2014, 5:45 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 31, 2014, 6:07 AM] At 2:21pm this Friday afternoon ‘Yukon’ docked in Franklin having returned from a successful trip to Sydney.  It’s great to have her back – the marina […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Skiffs are coming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Skiffs are coming posted Feb 1, 2015, 1:36 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 1, 2015, 2:35 AM] Robert Ayliffe has brought a triple load over from South Australia.  They should be arriving in Franklin on Tuesday.   For more Regatta news see the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Secret Passage – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Secret Passage posted Jun 21, 2015, 3:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2015, 4:23 PM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘At the Living Boat Trust in Franklin there is a great map that details the depth of water in the Huon River, particularly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The shed is open for business on Thursdays – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The shed is open for business on Thursdays posted May 23, 2013, 4:45 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 24, 2013, 3:26 AM] As Graham Rankin announced a couple of weeks ago, Thursdays are the new Tuesdays with a range of projects being worked […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Sea Knight gets to the ‘tricky’ stage – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Sea Knight gets to the ‘tricky’ stage posted Jun 27, 2013, 6:37 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 27, 2013, 7:16 AM] Completing the interior of the Sea Knight involves lots of interior angles and fine finishing – a challenge for those of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘Sea Knight’ emerges from hibernation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘Sea Knight’ emerges from hibernation posted Jun 11, 2013, 5:46 AM by Richard Forster She has suddenly sprouted mysterious prongs pointed towards her bow. What next?  Wings?  We wait with baited breath.
• Sunday, October 10 : The shed build begins – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The shed build begins posted Nov 10, 2015, 9:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2015, 9:40 PM] On Wednesday Brett, Allan and Tony made a big start on the framing.  First job was to get a ledger board in place along the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Russians are coming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Russians are coming posted Oct 13, 2013, 1:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 13, 2013, 2:17 PM] Jimmy West writes to tell us that having enjoyed the furlough they undoubtedly deserved after their epic voyage, the Russian crew of the Rusich are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘Rubena’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘Rubena’ posted Dec 15, 2014, 1:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 15, 2014, 2:05 PM] Peter Heading pointed to this ABC news story:  ‘In a clearly well-practised routine, Wayne Brydges explains the history behind The Rubeena, a 36-foot Pittwater style ferry that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The scraping ‘n sanding ‘n painting challenge – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The scraping ‘n sanding ‘n painting challenge posted May 11, 2014, 7:11 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 11, 2014, 7:11 AM] We don’t attempt anything on the scale of this monster, thank goodness, which was seen on a recent visit to Kettering. Must […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘Reverse’ Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘Reverse’ Raid posted Sep 7, 2014, 6:31 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 8, 2014, 4:31 AM] Can’t go on Tawe Nunnugah, but want to get out on the water at Wooden Boat Festival time? Can go on Tawe Nunnugah but know you’ll […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Rowers Newsletter is no more – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Rowers Newsletter is no more posted Oct 10, 2020, 10:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2020, 10:45 PM] For years the rowers have been spoilt with a newsletter specially for them, but Lorrie and Natalie have decided to call it a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The return of ‘Yukon’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The return of ‘Yukon’ posted Oct 16, 2013, 9:36 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 4:53 AM] Ea Lassen writes: Yukon is well over Bass Strait Expected back in Franklin after the East Coast Odyssey this Saturday Let’s celebrate  !!!!!Living Boat Trust, Saturday 19/10 at high […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Raid – Unvarnished, Uncensored, Unadorned….. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Raid – Unvarnished, Uncensored, Unadorned….. posted Feb 8, 2017, 1:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2017, 5:42 PM] Click on TN17 (tab at top of LBT page) or go to tawe-nunnugah.org, to read stories from our local heroes.
• Sunday, October 10 : The Raffle has been drawn! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Raffle has been drawn! posted Mar 31, 2014, 2:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 1, 2014, 3:22 AM] And won by a resident of Dunoon who was notified by speaker phone at last night’s dinner so that we could all give him […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Premier comes to town – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Premier comes to town posted Oct 5, 2013, 12:19 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 5, 2013, 12:25 AM] Last Tuesday Lara Giddings visited the Wooden Boat Centre at the invitation of Greg Guy.  The weather was against us, but she had a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : There be dragons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ There be dragons posted Sep 10, 2017, 7:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2017, 7:11 AM] Peter Laidlaw is close to a test launch of the new Viking boat over in the Wooden Boat Centre, and Francis is putting the finishing touches […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The orange box – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The orange box posted Dec 16, 2014, 10:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 17, 2014, 1:19 AM] For years the ‘yellow box’ has been an institution at the LBT shed:  a place to leave small amounts of cash and other communications for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The oar leather production line – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The oar leather production line posted Jan 18, 2017, 2:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 18, 2017, 2:44 AM] Whilst Martin sews Liz punches.  Henry Ford would have been most impressed.  They are doing are wonderful job: check out Billie’s oars next time […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Pontoon Gang are at it again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Pontoon Gang are at it again posted Jun 22, 2017, 12:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2017, 12:33 AM] David Pittaway and his merry people have made a big start on pontoon 2 (P2), with P1 as a very handy utility […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The plover chicks are hatched – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The plover chicks are hatched posted Oct 9, 2017, 9:10 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 23, 2017, 1:30 PM by Posts Editor] Every year the plovers raise at least one youngster on the LBT ‘lawn’, despite dogs and pedestrians and cars and chicks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The night David Nash didn’t set an anchor watch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The night David Nash didn’t set an anchor watch posted Oct 20, 2013, 7:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 22, 2013, 4:25 PM] He was tied up to the ‘known to be reliable’ mooring shown in the picture below. Fortunately the wind gods […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The neighbours are on the move – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The neighbours are on the move posted Nov 14, 2015, 1:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 14, 2015, 7:31 PM] Only a couple of days ago the rowing club site was a bare concrete slab, but all of a sudden their new premises […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The never ending project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The never ending project posted Oct 14, 2014, 4:55 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 15, 2014, 7:33 PM] It doesn’t seem so long ago that all that paint was going on, and now Brett and Allan are taking it off!  It’s all in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Nancy Gang – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Nancy Gang posted Jun 15, 2014, 3:04 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 15, 2014, 3:32 PM by Richard Forster] At the committee meeting last Thursday night it was decided that ‘Nancy’ requires a dedicated team to manage and look after her.  Some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Next Maritime Museum Monthly talk – Tuesday 3 April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Next Maritime Museum Monthly talk – Tuesday 3 April posted Mar 23, 2018, 3:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 23, 2018, 3:26 PM] John Wadsley writes: ‘Please find attached  ) our latest flyer for the next Monthly Talk.  Firstly, apologies, that the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Nancy Carollers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Nancy Carollers posted Dec 18, 2015, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2015, 8:37 PM] On Friday night the Little Boat Choir boarded Nancy and sang their way down the river to the Franklin Christmas Party.  For more views of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The mysterious ‘Peter the Painter’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The mysterious ‘Peter the Painter’ posted Dec 2, 2014, 6:33 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 2, 2014, 6:33 PM] Whenever anybody compliments some painting around the LBT, be it a sign, a boat, the shed itself or anything else that can be daubed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The mystery of the tides – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The mystery of the tides posted Jan 30, 2018, 12:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2018, 12:55 PM] For years the LBT homepage has had a link (top right) to Willy Weather, which presents tide predictions in an easy to read graphical […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Mordialloc Banditos – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Mordialloc Banditos posted Oct 3, 2020, 5:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2020, 9:10 PM] Whilst the absence of Covid means that we in Tasmania are able to indulge ourselves on the river we tend to forget that circumstances are more […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The lost halyard – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The lost halyard posted Jan 24, 2017, 2:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 24, 2017, 2:41 AM] Jeroen, one of the Dutch students building the 16M2 over at the Wooden Boat Centre, is a very handy man to have about when your halyard […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Lost was Found, Returned and Secured! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Lost was Found, Returned and Secured! posted Jul 27, 2021, 3:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2021, 4:09 AM] Sunday afternoon, a cold wind was blowing yet the phones were running hot. Reports of a runaway vessel on the Huon, LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘The Light Between the Oceans’ at the Palais, 3rd March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘The Light Between the Oceans’ at the Palais, 3rd March posted Feb 19, 2019, 3:14 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2019, 3:15 AM] Team Movies writes:  ‘This month’s classic film, the 2016 ‘The Light Between Oceans’ is a special request from a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT Tractor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT Tractor posted Mar 4, 2014, 9:28 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 6, 2014, 7:30 PM] Very useful when there is something heavy, like the newly painted Rowan, to move.  Rowan has never looked smarter than she does now in her new […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT retail arm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT retail arm posted Apr 16, 2014, 5:11 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 19, 2014, 6:06 PM] The chap in the background may be walking away, but Dennis Muscovich has the interest of another customer as he disposes of the remnants of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT has a new committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT has a new committee posted Sep 23, 2018, 12:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 12:55 AM] At the AGM on Saturday night the following committee was elected.  President:  Peter Laidlaw  Secretary: Richard Forster  Treasury: Rod MacFarlan  Ordinary members:  Graham […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT Franklin St Ayles Skiff Regatta and Open Day Sun 14 Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT Franklin St Ayles Skiff Regatta and Open Day Sun 14 Feb posted Feb 4, 2021, 7:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2021, 1:51 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘On Sunday February 14 we are opening are doors for all to sample […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The last of the LBT Birthday cake – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The last of the LBT Birthday cake posted Jul 2, 2018, 4:33 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 2, 2018, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor] Kate serves it up.  Thank you cake cook Ely Bell.  Happy birthday to us!!    Pics Kate Hoorweg
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT does breakfast at Franklin Market – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT does breakfast at Franklin Market posted Apr 28, 2013, 12:33 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 28, 2013, 5:55 PM] April’s Franklin Market had the benefit of Ali McRae’s excellent pumpkin soup, Ros Barnett’s vegetable frittatas, and a range of warming fare […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted May 19, 2014, 5:21 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 19, 2014, 5:25 AM] Read their most recent newsletter at .  All sorts of stories – some covered already in this column, many not, definitely […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The LBT archive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The LBT archive posted Apr 20, 2017, 2:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 20, 2017, 2:16 PM] There are some very indignant spiders in the office protesting the disruption to their homes in the depths of the LBT cupboards.  New shelves are going […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Lake Macquarie Classic Boat Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Lake Macquarie Classic Boat Association posted Mar 16, 2018, 4:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2018, 8:08 PM] More from our roving reporter, who has been in the Hunter Valley.  Lake Macquarie is just south of Newcastle, and is an ideal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The International Yacht Restoration School – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The International Yacht Restoration School posted Dec 21, 2015, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2015, 8:04 PM] Friend of the LBT Ken Thomson recently toured the east coast of the US, and at Newport Rhode Island took the pictures shown below.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘The Lady in the Van’ at the Palais, April 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘The Lady in the Van’ at the Palais, April 1st posted Mar 30, 2018, 1:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 31, 2018, 2:19 AM] Team movies advises us that when they dusted off and opened the box labeled ‘Victim’, the intended movie for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The King is dead – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The King is dead posted Sep 25, 2016, 12:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 3:03 PM] Long live the King.  At the AGM on Saturday Peter Laidlaw dismissed himself and the committee for 2015-16, and was promptly elected as president of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Island Project – dementia prevention – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Island Project – dementia prevention posted Oct 7, 2021, 12:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2021, 12:20 AM] We recently attended a Men’s Shed gathering where the main presentation concerned this topic.  It was the right demographic.  From the Project home […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Homecoming Regatta, February 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Homecoming Regatta, February 2019 posted Sep 23, 2018, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 4:12 PM]  An enthusiastic group has been beavering away organising a regatta to follow the Wooden Boat Festival.  It will start on Thursday evening the 14th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The history and mystery of Deal Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The history and mystery of Deal Island posted Jan 19, 2016, 1:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2016, 1:03 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: ‘to kick the year off in fine form, you are invited to the first Monthly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Grebe fleet at Cygnet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Grebe fleet at Cygnet posted Mar 1, 2014, 8:36 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 1, 2014, 9:47 PM by Unknown user] It’s all action over at Cygnet for the 150th celebrations: boat launchings, rowing and sailing regattas, barbeques and balls.  Into the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The great Skiffy oar controversy – hung jury! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The great Skiffy oar controversy – hung jury! posted Oct 12, 2017, 2:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 12, 2017, 2:51 PM] The Scottish Coastal Rowing Association ‘have decided NOT to move further towards a standard system at this stage’.  Learned counsel are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Great River Race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Great River Race posted Sep 15, 2019, 4:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 15, 2019, 4:42 PM] Barb Dawson draws attention to this race on the Thames – see https://youtu.be/WXyHbw-w5uM .  Maybe we need to enter a crew sometime in the future […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Homecoming Passage – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Homecoming Passage posted Dec 20, 2014, 4:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 20, 2014, 6:26 PM] The ‘mini raid’, returning from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival to join the St Ayles Skiff Regatta at Franklin, is now open for bookings:  complete the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The great ball mystery solved – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The great ball mystery solved posted Oct 25, 2018, 2:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2018, 2:11 PM] Keeping the canine contingent entertained has always been a major part of the LBT’s activities.  Mike Dredge reports.‘You may have noticed the odd red […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Grand Seduction – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Grand Seduction posted Nov 29, 2013, 3:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 29, 2013, 3:33 AM] Susan Westcott (via LBT member Hans Sipsma) writes to tell us about the showing of a new film: set in Trinity Bay Newfoundland, a fishing community […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The gaffers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The gaffers posted Sep 22, 2018, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 4:02 PM] The gaffers of course are the boats, not the sailors. As everybody knows, real boats, of which we have a unique collection, have gaffs and yards. Let’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Great Barrier Raid (NZ) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Great Barrier Raid (NZ) posted Feb 22, 2018, 2:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2018, 2:17 PM] Many LBTers have very fond memories of the last New Zealand Raid, and it looks like the Enzeders are having fun on this one: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Schooner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Franklin Schooner posted Nov 16, 2017, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2017, 1:03 PM] At last night’s community meeting John Young revived the idea of building a schooner in Franklin.  For those who are unaware, John has a lot of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Quilt Unveiling – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Franklin Quilt Unveiling posted Sep 29, 2015, 1:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2015, 2:52 PM] September 30, 2015@7pm for 7.30, Palais Theatre, Franklin, RSVP 0400717140 ‘When Franklin became the host of the International St Ayles Skiff Regatta held in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The fender gang – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The fender gang posted Jan 4, 2017, 4:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2017, 4:15 AM] The pontoon was on the move again on Wednesday, down to the rowing ways for fenders to be fitted.  We need some sort of ‘Huon Blues’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Quilt – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Franklin Quilt posted Jan 24, 2015, 1:18 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 1:35 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Fruit Loop – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Franklin Fruit Loop posted May 14, 2019, 3:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 14, 2019, 3:56 AM] Deb Van Velsen invites everybody to  the opening of the  Franklin Fruit Loop.  This is a scenic short-cut path between Old and New Roads across […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Elephant is back – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Elephant is back posted Nov 10, 2019, 4:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2019, 4:04 AM] Given the vintage of our venerable Elephant bandsaw (40 years old!) we didn’t like the chances of returning it to operation after a backing plate […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The electricity is on, the tide is right, so … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The electricity is on, the tide is right, so … posted Aug 14, 2014, 4:30 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 15, 2014, 4:00 AM] Ros Barnett writes: I’m told that we can expect Cartelato make thelast leg of her journey, from Port Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Dutch really love their leeboards – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Dutch really love their leeboards posted May 29, 2016, 9:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2016, 9:14 PM] Writing about Dutch boat builders last week reminded me of a visit to the Dutch traditional boat show at Enkhuizen a few years […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The draw knife comes out – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The draw knife comes out posted Feb 23, 2021, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2021, 3:21 PM] In the pic below Pete Laidlaw shaves the bad wood off one stub of Capricornia’s broken mast in preparation for a repair.
• Sunday, October 10 : The Cruising Yacht Club en route to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Cruising Yacht Club en route to Franklin posted Jun 8, 2013, 8:03 PM by Richard Forster Not wanting to expose the Cruising Yacht Club to the perils of the mud banks and twisting channel between Castle Forbes Bay and Franklin, Dave Melville motor-sailed down to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The cryptic history of Port Davey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The cryptic history of Port Davey posted Dec 7, 2015, 3:06 AM by Posts Editor John Wadsley (from TMAG) writes: ‘…The final 2015 meeting of the Tasmanian Historical Research Association will be held in the Royal Society Room tomorrow evening at 8pm, 8th December. Entry at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The caring carrier – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The caring carrier posted Nov 10, 2015, 9:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2015, 9:24 PM] Hayden Abbot didn’t just bring our (green hardwood) cladding down from Buxton, he stacked it carefully in a quiet, shaded corner and covered it so that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘Cadet’ sails – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘Cadet’ sails posted Nov 27, 2020, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 27, 2020, 2:59 PM] For years a Cadet dingy left by Nick Fryer has been sitting over by the stone wall waiting for somebody to take up the challenge of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Crew Card – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Crew Card posted Sep 16, 2018, 1:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 16, 2018, 2:36 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘We encourage the use of the LBT boats by our LBT members. We do have a lot of sailing boats, row boats and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Clock is Ticking….Karl Gallienne – Harcourts Community and Corporate Challenge 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Clock is Ticking….Karl Gallienne – Harcourts Community and Corporate Challenge 2017 posted Feb 6, 2017, 4:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 6, 2017, 4:34 PM] You see them in the health centre, you chat to them in the bank, but inside many […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Bosun – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Bosun posted Nov 27, 2013, 6:23 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 2:35 AM by Richard Forster] Not ‘a petty officer in charge of a ship’s rigging, anchors, cables, and deck crew‘ but a very nautical stool designed by Johanna Ender […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Bittern’s Dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Bittern’s Dinner posted Mar 6, 2016, 3:45 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 6, 2016, 1:10 PM by Posts Editor] Chris Butler writes: Sixty two people happily crammed into the LBT last week for a three course dinner to raise funds for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Blue Peril – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Blue Peril posted Jan 13, 2020, 12:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 13, 2020, 3:06 PM] ‘Property Services’ has responded to Lorrie Harrison’s enquiry about the fate of the fish and chip shop punt stranded on the Franklin foreshore.  ‘Thank you for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The boat merry-go-round – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The boat merry-go-round posted Jan 21, 2020, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 21, 2020, 1:06 PM] Boats go back in the water, boats come out.  Graham Wright sent the following pics.  The Monty, Swiftsure and Absent Friends are ‘taking up’ after recent […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Big Top – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Big Top posted Jun 6, 2013, 6:51 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 6, 2013, 6:53 PM] With some head scratching and with several different tent erection philosophies being put into action at the one time, Liz Smith’s community marquee goes up for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The big stick – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The big stick posted Jul 22, 2014, 10:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 23, 2014, 3:08 PM] Yesterday’s news story showed the shed full of happy diners, today’s shows it full of Martin Kell’s mizzen mast.  Good thing it’s multipurpose.
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘The Big Heat’ at the Palais, Sunday 2nd July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘The Big Heat’ at the Palais, Sunday 2nd July posted Jun 18, 2017, 3:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 18, 2017, 4:01 PM] Deb Combes writes:  ‘I have searched the vault, and found this famous 1953 gangster film ‘The Big Heat’. Directed by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The big log – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The big log posted Apr 14, 2019, 3:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2019, 3:39 PM] David Nash and Peter Laidlaw contemplate how to extract planks for Yukon from the big blue gum slab which is has been kept wet in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The big pour – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The big pour posted Oct 1, 2015, 5:14 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2015, 5:15 AM] 3337 Huon Highway was cement mixer central at 7.30am this Thursday morning.  By the afternoon Andrew Gill and his team had laid all the concrete flooring […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The big cleanup – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The big cleanup posted Nov 27, 2016, 1:38 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 27, 2016, 3:09 AM by Posts Editor] Graham Wright sent these pictures of the shed after a major housekeeping day.
• Sunday, October 10 : The big cleanup – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The big cleanup posted Oct 4, 2015, 1:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 4, 2015, 1:03 PM] Karen Corbin writes:‘WOW’ would like to donate some of the funds raised for the 2015 St Ayles Skiff Regatta towards improvements at the LBT.   Firstly, we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Australian National Bushfire Health and Wellbeing Survey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Australian National Bushfire Health and Wellbeing Survey posted Apr 4, 2021, 12:43 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 12:44 AM] The Tassie Men’s Shed Association writes:‘A team of researchers at The Australian National University are conducting a nationwide survey to understand […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The ‘before’ shot – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The ‘before’ shot posted May 30, 2013, 1:52 AM by Richard Forster Dennis Muscovich has started work on a display board to honour our life members.  It will, we think, be one of the few such boards in existence made from Celery Top Pine, which was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : That special button – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ That special button posted Aug 16, 2021, 6:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 16, 2021, 6:07 PM] From David Moore: see below.
• Sunday, October 10 : That doesn’t look right – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ That doesn’t look right posted Dec 9, 2018, 2:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 9, 2018, 2:44 AM] A good illustration of why dinghies in the shed need a short stern line to stop them getting caught under the rail along the dock […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Thank you to Australia Day volunteers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thank you to Australia Day volunteers posted Feb 8, 2016, 8:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 14, 2016, 3:56 PM] Lisa Plohl invites everybody who helped out on Australia Day at Franklin (a big success) to Please ‘join us on Wednesday 17 February, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Thank you John and Ruth, on the occasion of our 20th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thank you John and Ruth, on the occasion of our 20th posted Mar 30, 2018, 2:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 31, 2018, 2:17 AM] On Thursday night the Wooden Boat Centre and the Living Boat Trust combined forces for an event to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Thank you somebody – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thank you somebody posted Aug 3, 2018, 2:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 3, 2018, 10:32 PM] At a recent Monday dinner we toasted that somebody who puts out the garbage, mops the floors, cleans the dunnies, clears snags, keeps an eye on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Thanks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thanks posted Sep 12, 2016, 10:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2016, 10:59 PM] The LBT committee would like to sincerely thank the large number of members who turned out on Monday night to help us resolve a difficult membership issue.This process […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Thank you Liz and Karen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thank you Liz and Karen posted Oct 2, 2020, 1:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2020, 1:23 AM] For years we rowers have been able to simply collect our oars and equipment from the Shed then head off to the pontoon in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Test run for Nancy’s new batteries – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Test run for Nancy’s new batteries posted Feb 10, 2016, 6:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2016, 4:02 PM] Brians Pain and Marriott took Nancy out cruising at a steady four and a half knots for more than an hour this morning, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Tequila Mockingbird’ at the Palais Monday 13th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Tequila Mockingbird’ at the Palais Monday 13th posted Jan 2, 2020, 4:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 2, 2020, 4:33 AM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘Fresh from the Cygnet Folk festival, this band is coming to Franklin for a concert at the beautiful Palais […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Testing and tagging – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Testing and tagging posted Jan 19, 2021, 2:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2021, 2:57 AM] One of the many jobs that must be done regularly in the shed is to check all the electrical equipment.  Tom Stevens has done it a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Testing Lady Dot’s rig – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Testing Lady Dot’s rig posted Nov 18, 2017, 11:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2017, 11:37 PM] Peter Laidlaw thought he ought to take advantage of the afternoon sea breeze on Sunday, and just for argument’s sake put Lady Dot’s lug rig […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tension at the LBT quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tension at the LBT quiz night posted Aug 30, 2015, 3:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 3:45 PM] We were on the edge of our seats as David and Margaret added up the scores, and as Endra added one more straw […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Team LBT gets Bolder in the Polder (plus an offer you can’t refuse!) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Team LBT gets Bolder in the Polder (plus an offer you can’t refuse!) posted Aug 28, 2016, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2016, 4:12 PM] It’s so nice sailing with wonderful scenery slipping by; polders, cows, willows and thatched farms, windmills, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah Trailer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah Trailer posted Nov 29, 2014, 2:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 29, 2014, 2:45 PM] David Perez made a video of the 2007 Raid which captured the spirit of the expedition as well as anything since produced.  A ‘trailer’ has recently […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tending to the electricals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tending to the electricals posted Sep 11, 2015, 9:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 11, 2015, 9:35 PM] The disemboweled sander in front of them might have Greg and Ron scratching their heads for the moment, but we are confident that they will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Technicolor Tangle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Technicolor Tangle posted Jun 15, 2021, 7:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2021, 2:25 PM] New halyards were required for Capricornia after last Monday’s mishap, and we have taken the opportunity to colour code them.  In future the spagetti junction at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah: the view from the drone – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah: the view from the drone posted Nov 24, 2017, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2017, 12:58 PM] Participants on Tawe Nunnugah will recall that part of the fun was being buzzed by the drone, generally controlled by the safety […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah saloon class – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah saloon class posted Dec 5, 2014, 12:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2014, 9:56 PM] David Nash writes to remind us that there are still berths available on Yukon:  THREE NIGHT Legs Available  You can either book to join the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah: the long story, from Murdo McLeod – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah: the long story, from Murdo McLeod posted Jun 13, 2017, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2017, 3:40 PM] Murdo is a photographer and journalist from the UK who came with us on the Raid, rowing in a Skiff crew.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah rescheduled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah rescheduled posted Jan 29, 2015, 4:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 6:36 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah: Southport to Dover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah: Southport to Dover posted Feb 2, 2021, 1:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 1:50 PM] The forecast lack of wind until the afternoon was taken as an opportunity for a late start, and the weather gods cooperated, providing a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah Poster – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah Poster posted Aug 2, 2016, 2:34 PM by Posts Editor 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 us for tn17 (1-10 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah photo gallery – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah photo gallery posted Jan 29, 2015, 12:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 12:32 PM] Photos will be added to the gallery as they come in:  see   Pic from Nell Tyson:  Syrah in Recherche Bay
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah opening ceremony – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah opening ceremony posted Jan 27, 2021, 9:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 2:36 PM] Thanks to Jason and Danny from the local indigenous community, who came down with  their boys  to perform a smoking ceremony and get Tawe Nunnugah […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah on land – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah on land posted Feb 2, 2021, 6:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 6:58 PM] Whilst Tawe Nunnugah is essentially sea going, evenings ashore are a large part of the experience, and that relies on a land crew.  Here they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah: excursion to Partridge Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah: excursion to Partridge Island posted Feb 2, 2021, 1:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 7:00 PM] One of the advantages of the relaxed TN21 schedule (no need to get to the Wooden Boat Festival) is the opportunity for side […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah: Dover to Alonnah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah: Dover to Alonnah posted Feb 2, 2021, 2:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 2:34 PM] Fresh westerly breezes were what the doctor ordered for a quick trip across to Bruny Island, and there was time for loitering for lunch […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah at Southport – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah at Southport posted Jan 30, 2021, 10:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2021, 10:58 PM] Southport is starting to get a reputation: calms that lull, then squalls that thrash.  Everybody made it in in one piece and of course Jetty […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah day 1 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah day 1 posted Jan 29, 2015, 12:38 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 29, 2015, 12:38 AM] See daily reports on the tawe nunnugah expedition on the tn15 homepage:  tn15.org, with lots of gorgeous pictures (from Nell Tyson and others).  Day 1 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah arrives in Hobart – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah arrives in Hobart posted Feb 6, 2015, 11:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 4:29 AM] An empty Waterman’s Dock was suddenly crowded with boats.  Look at all those St Ayles Skiffs!  See more of Nell Tyson’s pictures at  
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah and ukes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah and ukes posted Nov 20, 2014, 1:02 PM by Unknown user Yep, ukes not nukes.  Ros Barnett is organising the musical entertainment for Tawe Nunnugah – see     Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah burgee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah burgee posted Jan 4, 2015, 3:04 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 4, 2015, 4:33 PM] This year’s version is now at the printer’s.
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2021 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2021 posted Jan 2, 2019, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 2, 2019, 3:40 PM] Some of us are having trouble getting our heads around the fact that it is 2019 (what? already!).  Other poor souls who missed out on TN19 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 21 Itinerary – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 21 Itinerary posted Nov 12, 2020, 4:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 12, 2020, 5:11 PM] The team have been at work and the map below shows the proposed route and stops – click on it for an enlarged version.  As […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2015 video – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2015 video posted Mar 15, 2015, 2:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 15, 2015, 2:29 PM] Our house cinematographer Martin Kell has done it again: produced a lovely video of the event.  View it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2-aMMFC82A.  Judging from Martin’s record ‘rained […]
• Sunday, October 10 : tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) mailing list is now open – the countdown has begun – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) mailing list is now open – the countdown has begun posted Apr 3, 2018, 3:41 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 5, 2018, 11:21 PM by Posts Editor] If you are interested in the 2019 tawe nunnugah Raid or any […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2015 posted Aug 24, 2014, 5:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 24, 2014, 5:34 PM] Preparations are beginning in earnest.  The organising committee is a meeting at the Shed  tonight (Monday 25th).  To keep up visit the TN15 website tn15.org  and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah – is it on? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah – is it on? posted Jul 26, 2020, 3:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 26, 2020, 3:52 PM] Events in Victoria and recent announcements by Peter Gutwin (Premier of Tasmania for those who are elsewhere) have had people asking where we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2014 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2014 posted Oct 24, 2013, 5:47 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2013, 1:46 AM] See the Tawe Nunnugah 2014 Home Page
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2014 Video – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2014 Video posted Mar 3, 2014, 9:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 4, 2014, 2:49 PM] The first three minutes of Martin’s three and a half minute movie can be viewed at .  Martin has done a great job of condensing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnugah 2014: sail on the tall ship Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnugah 2014: sail on the tall ship Yukon posted Jan 17, 2014, 10:56 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 17, 2014, 11:18 PM] or those who prefer a little more comfort.  Enjoy the spectacle of a small boat event from the steady decks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tawe Nunnagah: the other boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tawe Nunnagah: the other boats posted Feb 2, 2021, 6:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 6:52 PM] There are lots of pretty sailing boats in the fleet, but they are accompanied by Tom Stevens’ Seair, the mothership, and the fast rescue […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassie’s Whale Boys: Whaling in Antarctic Waters – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassie’s Whale Boys: Whaling in Antarctic Waters posted Mar 14, 2017, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes:  ‘Hi to all my MHOoT buddies, Now I’m sure you all like to sit down and have a good read, after a long […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasskiffie 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasskiffie 2019 posted Jan 10, 2018, 9:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 11, 2018, 12:24 AM] Yes, we know it is a long way off, but we do need to start thinking about the next St Ayles Skiff Regatta, and that requires coordinators, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassie T12 Family Funfest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassie T12 Family Funfest posted May 29, 2014, 5:36 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 29, 2014, 4:54 PM] LyndaHolstein wrote to us to promote this worthwhile event, at the Huonville PCYC, 11am to 4pm this coming Sunday 1st of June.  It is for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasskiffie 2019? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasskiffie 2019? posted Jun 13, 2018, 8:09 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 16, 2018, 5:43 PM by Posts Editor] This is a repost from back in January at which time 2019 was a long way off.  We are hoping that the advancing months […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassie Men’s Shed News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassie Men’s Shed News posted Apr 23, 2021, 2:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2021, 3:36 AM] Read the latest attached: https://tinyurl.com/jxjpwh6 ČUpdating…Ċe news april.pdf(1827k)Posts Editor, Apr 23, 2021, 2:52 AMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassie Men’s Shed News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassie Men’s Shed News posted Mar 3, 2021, 3:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 3, 2021, 3:02 PM] Not just for men, this issue largely devoted to some of the common health ‘challenges’ many of us face.  Read all about it at https://tinyurl.com/yauh8x3g […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassie Men’s Shed Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassie Men’s Shed Association posted Nov 1, 2014, 1:28 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 1, 2014, 2:22 AM] We are members of the Association, and this week received the attached letter () from them which describes their inaugural committee meeting.  A group from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassal Information Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassal Information Day posted Feb 17, 2014, 12:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 17, 2014, 2:09 PM] Date: Saturday 22nd February 2014 Time: 10am – 2pm Tassal is continuing to invest in its properties and farms throughout the state and seeking stakeholder input […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tassal Environmental Impact Statement – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tassal Environmental Impact Statement posted Jan 1, 2015, 12:40 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 1, 2015, 12:41 PM] Fiona Ewing writes:  ‘the Public Exhibition of Draft Amendment No.6 to the D’Entrecasteaux Channel Marine Farming Development Plan is currently open for public exhibition (13th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmania’s Maritime Heritage Coast – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmania’s Maritime Heritage Coast posted Jun 2, 2014, 4:51 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 2, 2014, 5:06 PM] We have just been corresponding with Elizabeth Adkins of the Maritime Museum, which reminded us of what a good resource the museum is.  See them […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) to the Egg Island Reserve (Sat 24th July and 28th Aug) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) to the Egg Island Reserve (Sat 24th July and 28th Aug) posted Jul 16, 2021, 10:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2021, 10:36 PM] The Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) are proposing to make a visit to work on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association next Southern Get together – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association next Southern Get together posted Jul 28, 2019, 4:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2019, 4:09 AM] Of particular interest to the Tuesday group and in general to all LBT members: Keith Ellis, Secretary, Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Local ABC interview, 11am Sunday 24th Jan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Local ABC interview, 11am Sunday 24th Jan posted Jan 24, 2015, 1:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 3:33 AM] Chris Wisbey is interviewing Nell Tyson about tawe nunnugah.
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Land Conservancy Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Land Conservancy Newsletter posted Mar 19, 2020, 2:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 19, 2020, 2:38 PM] As the ‘custodians’ of a large slice of the Egg Islands LBT member the Tasmanian Land Conservancy is a very important local organisation.  We recently […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Nightingale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Nightingale posted Jun 10, 2016, 12:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2016, 12:29 AM] No, this isn’t the latest bird sighting, but an upcoming tribute to Amy Sherman in Huonville Friends of the Theatre Royal AMY SHERWIN TRIBUTE – THE TASMANIAN […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Craft Fair – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Craft Fair posted Aug 19, 2015, 10:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 19, 2015, 10:00 PM] The Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine (Friday October 30th – Monday November 2nd – see http://www.tascraftfair.com.au/) is a major event, and this year the focus is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tally Ho – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tally Ho posted Jul 31, 2018, 1:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 31, 2018, 1:12 AM] For those interested in what is involved in restoring a large topsail schooner there is a nice collection of videos at http://sampsonboat.co.uk/. Thanks to Garry McDonald for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tasmanian Gothic (aboard Nancy) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tasmanian Gothic (aboard Nancy) posted Apr 17, 2021, 10:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 18, 2021, 3:55 PM] A few weeks ago Nancy participated in the production of a sort of foodies promotional film called ‘Last Drinks Tasmania’.  It has been released online […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tall ship Yukon at the Cygnet Regatta. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tall ship Yukon at the Cygnet Regatta. posted Jan 17, 2014, 10:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 19, 2014, 3:17 AM] Tall Ships are heading to Cygnet to celebrate the 150th Cygnet Regatta. Join Yukon for a unique sailing experience with other Tall Ships.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tall Ships in Melbourne – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tall Ships in Melbourne posted Sep 17, 2013, 2:08 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 17, 2013, 2:15 AM] Our correspondent sent these pictures.  The fleet is now well on its way to a REAL harbour at Hobart – for instance Lord Nelson and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Talk at TMAG – Hobart and Antarctic Whaling – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Talk at TMAG – Hobart and Antarctic Whaling posted Feb 18, 2016, 3:20 AM by Posts Editor John Wadsley writes:  ‘In November 1923, thirty years after the last Hobart whaler returned empty, a long black Norwegian whale ship, the Sir James Clark Ross, slid into port […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Talking tall ships, 6th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Talking tall ships, 6th December posted Nov 22, 2016, 2:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2016, 2:22 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: ‘For the December talk we have Mickey Benefiel talking on “Searching for the Tall Ships of 1988”. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Taking care of posteriors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Taking care of posteriors posted Feb 26, 2015, 3:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 3, 2015, 9:00 PM] One of the more vulnerable parts of the rower’s anatomy is that at the base of the spine.   Forewarned is forearmed, and many people bring […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Taking Inflatable PFD’s on planes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Taking Inflatable PFD’s on planes posted Jan 4, 2016, 12:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2016, 12:49 PM] One usually relies on the airlines to provide life jackets when one is flying, but those traveling to regattas (in New Zealand for instance) […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Take on Tassie takes on Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Take on Tassie takes on Yukon posted Jul 2, 2020, 3:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 2, 2020, 3:49 AM] Tourism Tasmania have made a series of short promotional films to encourage intrastate tourism, and one of them features ‘Yukon’.  Watch it at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : TAFE students at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ TAFE students at the LBT posted Mar 4, 2016, 1:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2016, 1:38 PM] Charlie brought a bunch of certificate 2 students to get a taste of sanding and painting.  We don’t know what they thought, but we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Tagging the electrical equipment – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Tagging the electrical equipment posted Oct 17, 2015, 3:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 17, 2015, 2:19 PM] At many organisations this would called a ‘thankless task’, but not at the LBT because we know how much work is involved, and we say […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Syrah’ ready to sail – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Syrah’ ready to sail posted Jan 23, 2015, 2:43 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 10:44 PM by Unknown user] A group of us old gaffers gasbagging on the dock yesterday were struck dumb by the site of Syrah (skippered by Peter […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Take Cover! The Kiwis are coming! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Take Cover! The Kiwis are coming! posted May 23, 2014, 9:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 25, 2014, 3:34 PM] Margy Porte has been busy issuing invitations to the 2015 StAyles Skiff Regatta,  and, amongstother replies, received this salvo from the Kiwis. ‘Hi […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Syrah gets her bottom painted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Syrah gets her bottom painted posted Jun 13, 2014, 7:23 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 13, 2014, 6:14 PM] Peter the painter has been hard at work on Syrah, and she is starting to look very smart.  Her appropriately shiraz red sheer strake […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sydney to Hobart – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sydney to Hobart posted Dec 28, 2018, 2:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 28, 2018, 2:46 AM] Intrepid LBT reporter Endra O’May was on hand to catch the action as the maxi’s crossed the line at the end of this year’s race.  What […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swimming in the Huon River – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swimming in the Huon River posted Feb 21, 2021, 1:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2021, 1:48 PM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘Friday morning at 7.45 a new swim-group has started at the town jettyin Franklin for anyone interested. For Huon River dippers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Syrah back on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Syrah back on the water posted Dec 13, 2016, 5:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2016, 5:10 AM] Hans Sipsma has put a lot of work into getting Syrah ready for the season, and Jesse and Matt were very happy with the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Saturday is up and rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Saturday is up and rowing posted May 25, 2013, 1:42 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 30, 2013, 6:12 AM] Nell Tyson coxed what will hopefully be the first of many sessions in Swiftsure to get more of us familiar with rowing and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Saturday goes sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Saturday goes sailing posted Jun 1, 2013, 6:05 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 27, 2014, 4:24 PM by Unknown user] When it comes to choosing between heaving on the sweeps or being wafted along by a gentle breeze, there really isn’t any […]
• Sunday, October 10 : SWIFTSURE REGATTA this Sunday, December 6 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ SWIFTSURE REGATTA this Sunday, December 6 posted Dec 2, 2020, 2:50 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 2, 2020, 2:51 PM] The annual Swiftsure Regatta starts at 9.30am this Sunday with theRoger Harwood Trophy for long distance rowing in traditional clinker dinghies.At 10.30, the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta this Sunday (13 December) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta this Sunday (13 December) posted Dec 10, 2020, 2:49 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 10, 2020, 2:50 AM] The Swiftsure Regatta was postponed last week due to bad weather but the forecast for this Sunday (13 December) is looking great. The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta, Sunday December 7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta, Sunday December 7th posted Nov 22, 2014, 6:08 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 22, 2014, 7:10 PM] The Regatta is now only two weeks away.  Are you in a rowing team? You should be.  To sign up for a team and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure rowing Saturday morning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure rowing Saturday morning posted May 21, 2013, 8:59 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 22, 2013, 2:56 PM] At Monday night’s dinner captain John Young had to explain the SHOCKING DEFEAT OF SWIFTSURE in a match race with Imagine.  In the back stalls […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Sunday 27 November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Sunday 27 November posted Nov 11, 2016, 1:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2016, 12:12 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: “Starting at 9:30 with the Roger Harwood Classic Clinker Dinghy Race, can anyone beat John Young in this 3km single rower […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Results – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Results posted Dec 14, 2017, 4:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2017, 12:17 PM] There are bookies all over South East Asia hanging out for these.  Thanks to Lorrie Harrison for supplying them.  Swiftsure Time Trials:  1. The Could’ve Beens […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Results – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Results posted Dec 8, 2013, 4:18 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 8, 2013, 10:08 PM] Final of the Grebe Races1. Franklin Two 2. Cygnet Five 3. Dover One 4. Glen Huon Three Time Trials (times in minutes:seconds) St Ayles Skiff (Imagine)  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta: schedules of events – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta: schedules of events posted Dec 4, 2014, 2:57 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 4, 2014, 12:27 PM] From Hans Sipsma: See the schedule of St Ayles Skiff events at , Grebe events at , and big boats .  See the the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Report posted Dec 13, 2020, 1:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2020, 1:03 PM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘The Swiftsure Regatta had something for everyone on Sunday. Beginning with the Roger Harwood wooden dinghy rowing circuit race, the event was won […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta postponed until Sun. 13 Dec – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta postponed until Sun. 13 Dec posted Dec 3, 2020, 11:42 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 3, 2020, 11:43 PM] The Swiftsure Regatta is intended to be fun, however, the forecast for this coming Sunday suggests it will be anything but. We […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Nov 27 2016, at the Living Boat Trust – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Nov 27 2016, at the Living Boat Trust posted Oct 25, 2016, 2:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 2:04 AM] Jane Johnson has sent us a plan for the St Ayles Skiff part of the Regatta. Other (non Skiff) […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta Day posted Dec 6, 2014, 8:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 13, 2014, 2:30 AM] The Franklin waterfront was alive with people participating in the rowing and sailing events on Sunday.  Thanks to all who helped, but especially Hans Sipsma who […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta: Final Programme – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta: Final Programme posted Nov 29, 2014, 1:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 29, 2014, 1:34 PM] Hans Sipsma has us organised (for next Sunday, 7th December):  see .  ‘We’re mixing it up at this year’s Swiftsure Regatta. It is bigger than […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta photos – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta photos posted Nov 29, 2015, 5:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2015, 6:37 PM] For some wonderful photos from Saturday see
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta: be a part of it – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta: be a part of it posted Nov 28, 2013, 2:58 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 29, 2013, 2:56 AM by Unknown user] Only a bit over a week to go to ‘Regatta Day’.  Teams are forming up and jobs are being […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta 15th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta 15th December posted Nov 3, 2019, 2:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2019, 12:30 PM] The Rowing subcommittee have set a date, and the 15th it is.  Skiff Races, the Roger Harwood round Egg Island, sailing etc. Will also be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta 2015 – Saturday 28 November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta 2015 – Saturday 28 November posted Oct 27, 2015, 3:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2015, 3:11 AM] Hans Sipsma writes:     ‘Yes, it’s thattime of year again. One of the opportunities to engage in a bit ofnot too serious […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta 15th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta 15th December posted Nov 24, 2019, 2:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2019, 2:21 PM] Hans Sipsma’s Swiftsure Regatta graphic has been used on buttons, posters and flyers for years now, and it’s time to role it out again:  see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta posted Dec 15, 2019, 1:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 15, 2019, 3:02 PM] Jane Johnson sent the following report.  ‘The Sunday forecast was grim butLiving Boat Trust members were stalwarts. The prestigious SwiftsureRegatta had events and awards including the Roger […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Surviving Corona: Free Wooden Boat Magazine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Surviving Corona: Free Wooden Boat Magazine posted Apr 11, 2020, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2020, 2:56 PM by Richard Forster] LBT member Rob Blackburn has pointed out that the most recent edition of Wooden Boat Magazine has been made FREE, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta posted Oct 1, 2017, 4:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2017, 4:36 AM] Jilly Archer writes:  ‘Once again it’s time to contemplate, train and organise for the Swiftsure Regatta.  Named after our beautiful whaleboat and flagship ’Swiftsure’, this regatta has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Surprise Movie at the Palais: December 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Surprise Movie at the Palais: December 1st posted Nov 24, 2019, 2:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2019, 2:28 AM] Deb Combs writes:  ‘Hi Team Movies,  After 7 plus years coordinating Palais Classic Movies I have decided to pass the ‘Clapper Board’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta posted Oct 11, 2014, 6:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 11, 2014, 7:01 PM] From Ros Barnett: ‘Getting kids involved has been a huge part of our purpose ever since the Living Boat Trust started back in 1998.  The Franklin Primary […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Support from the LBT network – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Support from the LBT network posted Jul 26, 2015, 12:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 26, 2015, 3:46 PM] Readers of this column may remember that Paul Oakley recently wrote asking for advice about restoring a dinghy.  He has had several responses.  He […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sunday visitors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sunday visitors posted Oct 24, 2013, 5:33 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 24, 2013, 5:34 AM] David Gatenby and Pat Burnell from the Spring Community Boat Shed write: We are sending you our newly created brochure for our Shed and will have some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Super moon low tide – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Super moon low tide posted Nov 16, 2016, 3:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 3:17 AM] Laurence Burgin took this picture of ‘Billie’  high and dry when somebody pulled the plug out.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sundowner Row (and sail) this Friday 9th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sundowner Row (and sail) this Friday 9th October posted Oct 3, 2020, 3:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2020, 3:15 PM] The rowers have been organising for this first Friday of summer time, and we hope to also have Monty out on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sunday July 2nd 3pm: an afternoon tea for Greg Guy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sunday July 2nd 3pm: an afternoon tea for Greg Guy posted Jun 15, 2017, 4:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2017, 4:36 AM] Anne Holst writes: ‘We at the Franklin Wooden Boat Centre would like to invite you to an afternoon tea […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Support for Regatta from Events Tasmania – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Support for Regatta from Events Tasmania posted Jan 14, 2015, 2:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 14, 2015, 2:20 PM] That ace application writer Annette Cauchi has done it again:  rounded up an extra $1250 for the Regatta.  Congratulations to her and thanks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Summary Report from the World Skiffies – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Summary Report from the World Skiffies posted Jul 21, 2019, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2019, 4:16 PM] When we arrived in Scotland to attend the World Skiffies at Stranraer Ali Grant warned us that the Scottish rowing community had gone […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sunday afternoon matinee at the Palais July 1st: ‘Victim’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sunday afternoon matinee at the Palais July 1st: ‘Victim’ posted Jun 16, 2018, 8:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2018, 8:31 PM] ‘Synopsis: Dirk Bogarde, in a career-defining role, plays a highly respected, but closeted, attorney who risks his marriage and reputation […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Summer dreamin’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Summer dreamin’ posted Jun 14, 2017, 3:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2017, 3:33 PM] Those of us who aren’t Facebook people (and are thus hopelessly out of date)  aren’t necessarily aware of Alex Blackburn’s video of tawe nunnugah 2017 (and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Summer Days – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Summer Days posted Jun 14, 2021, 5:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2021, 5:11 PM] If you need a break from Tasmania’s misty, atmospheric winter skies and long grey evenings you could do worse than join the Port Hacking Raid, at least […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Successful Application for Men’s Shed Grant – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Successful Application for Men’s Shed Grant posted Jan 9, 2015, 1:23 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 9, 2015, 1:47 AM] The application for a training funds grant written by Graham Rankin back in November was successful: we now have $4,720 to put to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Submerged’ exhibition at the Dover Museum and Gallery – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Submerged’ exhibition at the Dover Museum and Gallery posted Apr 1, 2018, 5:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 1, 2018, 5:35 AM]  This may be a distasteful topic for we sailors, but Mike Dredge tells us that these ‘stories of Australia’s shipwrecks’ put […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stunning Models Visit LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stunning Models Visit LBT posted Jun 28, 2016, 4:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2016, 4:54 PM] Unfortunately, not Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell…… but a beautiful model of a 1940’s British trawler (complete with bow-thruster) plus a model schooner.Graham Wright writes…..Paul […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Strange visitor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Strange visitor posted Aug 7, 2019, 4:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 7, 2019, 4:05 PM] The floating fish and chip shop from Huonville was damaged in a flood, and DPIPWE have hauled it ashore just downstream from the LBT shed so they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Subsidised Provide First Aid Accredited Courses – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Subsidised Provide First Aid Accredited Courses posted Nov 1, 2018, 2:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 1, 2018, 2:19 PM] Narelle Synnott writes: The Huon Valley Council supported by Bendigo Bank, Tasmanian Health Service and Dover Far South Action Group are offering a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Storm clouds on the horizon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Storm clouds on the horizon posted May 27, 2014, 4:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 27, 2014, 8:31 PM] Living Boat Trust memberships lapse at the end of each financial year (June) and renewal notices, including (ahem) a request for payment of annual […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stone Carving – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stone Carving posted Aug 17, 2014, 1:38 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 17, 2014, 2:30 AM] During the first couple of weekends of August David Barclay ran a very successful stone carving course at the shed.  Annette Cauchi did much of the organising.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stone Cutting Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stone Cutting Course posted Jun 28, 2013, 6:28 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 9, 2013, 10:41 PM] COURSE CANCELLED. (Need to get our advertising organised) David Barclay from the Tuesday group is a stone carver.  He is offering to run a one day […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stories from the sea – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stories from the sea posted Mar 24, 2020, 3:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2020, 3:22 PM] In a previous post we asked what we should be doing whilst we are all holed up.  One answer is to tell stories, and John […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stone Carving Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stone Carving Course posted Jul 13, 2014, 3:21 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 20, 2014, 3:30 PM] Annette Cauchi writes:  Have you ever wanted to learn the art of stone carving? If so, here is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Stone […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stone Carving – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stone Carving posted Jun 1, 2014, 3:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 1, 2014, 3:46 PM] David Barclay, who ran a successful stone carving course at the shed 12 months ago, is offering to do it all again in late July, early August.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steam Rally, 15th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steam Rally, 15th November posted Oct 26, 2015, 3:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 26, 2015, 12:30 PM] Andrew Perkins writes: ‘The proposed Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania four steam boats on the Huon day is now less than 3 weeks away, the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stocking stuffer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stocking stuffer posted Nov 15, 2020, 1:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 15, 2020, 1:03 PM] Gary Macdonald spotted this t-shirt which struck a chord with us. Pic from https://sentees.com
• Sunday, October 10 : Stone carving – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stone carving posted Jul 18, 2013, 12:00 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 18, 2013, 12:02 AM] The stone carving course with David Barclay was cancelled because of an apparent lack of interest, but at the last minute interested parties did turn up, the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steaming the gunwhales – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steaming the gunwhales posted Sep 19, 2018, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2018, 3:41 PM] It was all hands on deck at the Wooden Boat Centre on Wednesday when the new gunwhales were steamed and fitted to the couta boat that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steamers v Shielas – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steamers v Shielas posted Nov 7, 2015, 2:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 8, 2015, 12:21 PM] Barbara Dawson writes:‘Still looking for a few more ‘Sheilas’ to make up 2 skiff crews to race 1km against 2 steamboats next Sunday morning.  Race start […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steamboats on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steamboats on the Huon posted Sep 12, 2015, 4:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2015, 4:08 PM] Brian Marriot points us to this notice he has placed in the Marine Directory (http://marinedirectory.net/events/steam-boats-on-the-huon/): ‘The Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania is planning a special […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steamers on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steamers on the Huon posted Nov 15, 2015, 12:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 15, 2015, 12:34 PM] How long is it since there have been four steamers in Franklin (five counting Cartela) at the same time?  We don’t know, but they made […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steamboats Ahoy!! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steamboats Ahoy!! posted Nov 21, 2016, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2016, 3:36 PM] It was wall-to-wall wood on the water last Sunday, as a flotilla of steamboats, skiffs, piners punts, kayaks and an Adirondack Guideboat cruised up to Huonville. What a spectacle!!!  Let’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steamboat Rally Sunday 20th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steamboat Rally Sunday 20th November posted Oct 21, 2016, 2:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2016, 2:43 PM] From Andrew Perkins:  steam,paddle,row or sail from Franklin to Huonville for a lunchtime get together with other wooden boat groups at the Huon Jet […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Steam boat rally 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Steam boat rally 2017 posted Nov 18, 2017, 10:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2017, 12:11 AM] Boats of all shapes and sizes joined the steamboats on the excursion from Franklin to Huonville on Sunday, and a great time was had by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiffs in the UK – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiffs in the UK posted Jan 27, 2016, 4:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 27, 2016, 4:45 PM] Peter Doyle from Geelong pointed out this impressive Google map locating all the clubs that have Skiffs.  Just circumnavigating the country to visit […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff wins Great River Race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff wins Great River Race posted Sep 11, 2017, 5:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 11, 2017, 5:18 AM] Barb Dawson and David Budd report:  ‘Taking place on the Thames last weekend – through London, from Millwall to Richmond, this 21 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiffs at the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiffs at the AWBF posted May 18, 2014, 10:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 18, 2014, 10:29 PM] Whilst the main home of the regatta will be Franklin, it is planned that the first series of events will be at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiffs go west – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiffs go west posted Jul 25, 2015, 11:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 25, 2015, 11:55 PM] From Jane Johnson:   ‘Western Australia is embracing the St Ayles Skiff movementwith the commencement of two skiff builds at the Royal Freshwater Bay […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiffs at Geelong – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiffs at Geelong posted Dec 17, 2015, 12:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 17, 2015, 12:22 PM] Peter Doyle from the Geelong Yacht Club writes:  ‘On behalf of the committees of the ‘2016 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong’ and the Royal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 – newsletter #1 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 – newsletter #1 posted May 19, 2016, 6:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2016, 6:54 PM] First newsletter for the 2017 regatta attached below.  A not-to-be-missed date for your diaries – Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta Report posted Feb 15, 2015, 6:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 15, 2015, 6:46 PM] Read Jane Johnson’s take on proceedings in the attached document:  Pic from Rob Ayliffe
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta Program (8th-15th Feb 2015) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta Program (8th-15th Feb 2015) posted Dec 18, 2014, 6:18 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 1, 2015, 12:56 PM] Jane Johnson has sent the latest draft version.  Should be of particular interest to those who participated in the Swiftsure Regatta, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta, 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta, 2015 posted May 2, 2014, 3:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 3, 2014, 11:29 PM] Those of us who have trouble planning what we are going to do after lunch can only regard the WOW group with awe – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Regatta at Warrnambool – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Regatta at Warrnambool posted Jul 19, 2015, 3:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2015, 3:27 AM] Patrick Groot writes: ‘With our soon to be launched skiff at Warrnambool and the presence of ‘Cariad’ and ‘John Liddy’ we are excited […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stay Chatty at Huon Rowing Club, 7th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stay Chatty at Huon Rowing Club, 7th July posted Jun 17, 2021, 8:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 5:54 AM] Lisa Cooper writes:  ‘The Huon Rowing Club will be hosting a Stay Chatty presentation at our Clubrooms from 5:30pm on wednesday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff conquest of the world proceeds – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff conquest of the world proceeds posted May 4, 2017, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 4, 2017, 3:30 PM] Peter Doyle from Geelong writes:  Just a quick blast to let you know that we are finally underway in Geelong and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : State Elections: public meeting 13th February – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ State Elections: public meeting 13th February posted Jan 27, 2018, 6:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 27, 2018, 6:19 PM] Pat Singe (Huon Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association) writes:   As you probably know the state election has now been announced for the 3rd […]
• Sunday, October 10 : St Ayles Skiff Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ St Ayles Skiff Association posted Mar 22, 2016, 2:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 30, 2016, 3:58 AM] At a breakfast meeting at the Geelong St Ayles Skiff Regatta it was decided that the time has come for to form a national St […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Start of season/end of season for Skiffs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Start of season/end of season for Skiffs posted Oct 25, 2015, 1:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2015, 2:31 PM] Whilst it was t-shirt weather at the Seafarers Festival at Bellerive on Sunday, the Guardian was taking these beautiful, autumnal,  ‘end of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Start of a project boat? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Start of a project boat? posted Aug 30, 2020, 3:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2020, 8:22 PM] Hans Sipsma was considering it, but he probably needs more than the remnants shown in the pics below to make a start.  They were […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stars ‘n Stripes at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stars ‘n Stripes at the LBT posted Dec 10, 2018, 2:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2018, 12:11 PM] The Americans have arrived, their containers of tools, material and equipment are coming shortly, the wood is piled up outside the WBC, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stand clear on Tuesdays – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stand clear on Tuesdays posted Feb 20, 2014, 9:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 20, 2014, 10:00 PM] It’s all a bit frenetic. Boats being unloaded, dinghies fitted out, more coats of paint being applied, expeditions arriving and departing.  What’s happening to the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stairway to Heaven: Whereabouts Unknown – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stairway to Heaven: Whereabouts Unknown posted Jun 15, 2016, 11:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2016, 11:56 PM] Our very useful ladder that gave access to the treasures of the ‘balcony’ in the LBT has just gone walkabout.  If you have borrowed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Staff development day at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Staff development day at the LBT posted Feb 6, 2018, 12:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 9, 2018, 2:05 PM] On Tuesday the staff from Huonville Primary came ‘on the water’ with us to the Cradoc landing,  most rowing in the Grebes and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Shed Warming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Shed Warming posted Jul 8, 2014, 5:23 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 9, 2014, 8:14 AM] Our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna) send the following notice:  EXPRESSIONSOF INTEREST Wewould like to organize an opening celebration for our new site on theweekend […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring gale dismasting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring gale dismasting posted Oct 9, 2016, 12:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 13, 2016, 3:28 PM] The best place to be on Sunday was tied up to the wharf, below decks, whittling and whipping and doing a bit of scrimshaw work and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stacked Skiffs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stacked Skiffs posted Jan 29, 2017, 11:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 29, 2017, 11:07 PM] Rob Ayliffe shows how it is done: he is on his way down to the Raid and Regatta, with boats from Adelaide, Warrnambool and Melbourne being towed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Community Boat Shed Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Community Boat Shed Newsletter posted Oct 31, 2014, 7:28 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 31, 2014, 7:31 PM] For the latest from our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna) see ČUpdating…Ċspringbay.pdf(485k)Unknown user, Oct 31, 2014, 7:29 PMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Newsletter posted Nov 21, 2019, 12:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2019, 2:21 PM] It’s always good to hear what our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna) are up to.  Their community boat shed is very similar to the LBT.  Read […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Community Boatshed Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Community Boatshed Newsletter posted Nov 27, 2020, 1:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 27, 2020, 1:18 PM] Attached is the news from our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna): https://tinyurl.com/y5pyrk55.  For more about them see their website: http://triabunnavillage.com.au/spring-bay-community-boat-shed/.  Judging by the picture […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay news posted Jun 19, 2014, 11:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 19, 2014, 11:20 PM] Our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna) have a new shed.  Looks like a beauty.  We are hoping to go up and visit them in early August […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Community Boat Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Community Boat Shed posted Nov 3, 2019, 3:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2019, 3:38 AM] Nice to see a photo of our friends at Spring Bay (Triabunna) featured on the cover of the latest Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association news […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring Bay Community Boat Shed newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring Bay Community Boat Shed newsletter posted Dec 2, 2017, 11:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2017, 11:19 PM] For all the goings on at Spring Bay (Triabunna) see the attached: https://goo.gl/hBvUp2 ČUpdating…Ċ20171120 DAYSHEET 32.pdf(1325k)Posts Editor, Dec 2, 2017, 11:18 PMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : Spring at the Boat Trust is … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spring at the Boat Trust is … posted Oct 1, 2015, 4:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2015, 2:17 PM] New plover chicks hiding in the grass, and of course the parents going nuts every time somebody goes near.
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Visitors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Visitors posted Feb 4, 2015, 1:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 5, 2015, 3:35 AM] The Living Boat Trust is always a welcome sight when one arrives in Franklin:  its shed a hive of activity, its lawn artistically dotted with boats.  On […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spooky – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spooky posted May 22, 2014, 2:35 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 22, 2014, 4:18 AM] We were watching the famous ‘You’ll never walk alone’ scene in the musical Carousel when the camera panned to the left, and guess which vessel was moored there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spotted on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spotted on the Huon posted Jan 9, 2018, 1:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 9, 2018, 1:39 PM] Over the years Bob Frost has provided many beautiful photographs to the LBT and to the local community.  His latest collection, entitled ‘A quick trip […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Splice the Mainbrace (a covid shutdown article from Jim) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Splice the Mainbrace (a covid shutdown article from Jim) posted Jul 25, 2021, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 25, 2021, 5:17 PM] Jim Stockton is caught up in the joys of the Melbourne lockdown and has been using his down time productively […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Monday nights coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Monday nights coming up posted Dec 2, 2017, 11:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2017, 11:19 PM] It’s a case of not only but also for next three Monday night dinners.  December 4th:  Adrian Dean will be telling us all about […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special LBT members discount for Nancy trip!! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special LBT members discount for Nancy trip!! posted Jul 12, 2016, 3:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 15, 2016, 4:33 PM] CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODS To celebrate mid-winter, the Living Boat Trust is offering three opportunities to cruise from Franklin to Huonville and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special General Meeting of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special General Meeting of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association posted Jul 2, 2013, 8:57 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 3, 2013, 12:48 AM] Will be held on Sunday, 14th July, 2013 at 2.00pm at the Franklin Bowls Club. The only business will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Monday night at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Monday night at the LBT posted Jul 8, 2014, 5:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 9, 2014, 8:13 AM] Endra O’May writes:  ‘Monday night the 21st of July 5.30 to 9.30 , come along for our ”Winter Feast” cooked by the WOW […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Event Film Night at the Palais Friday 8th Dec – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Event Film Night at the Palais Friday 8th Dec posted Dec 2, 2017, 10:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 3, 2017, 8:44 PM] Team Movies writes: ‘A Concerned Valley Resident (Hans) contacted Palais management and requested if he could screen the 5 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Monday night at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Monday night at the LBT posted Apr 25, 2017, 9:14 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 25, 2017, 9:16 PM by Posts Editor] Next Monday (May 1st) Ros Barnett is celebrating a ‘significant’ birthday (we are guessing 30) by cooking at the LBT, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Speaking event in Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Speaking event in Huonville posted Aug 14, 2014, 4:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 16, 2014, 12:48 AM] Richard Bennett, famous for his photographs of the ill-fated 1998 Sydney to Hobart Race, will be talking  at an ‘Outstanding Achievers Speaker Series Talk’ sponsored […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special BOFO event: whaleboat lifting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special BOFO event: whaleboat lifting posted Jun 13, 2015, 8:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2015, 9:43 PM] A weekend working bee saw the container outside the Wooden Boat Centre painted, fitted out with racks, and loaded with all the planking previously […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Special Event at Museum: Tuesday October 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Special Event at Museum: Tuesday October 4th posted Oct 2, 2016, 7:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2016, 7:52 PM] John Wadsley writes: ‘REMINDER: Maritime Museum of Tasmania – Special Event on 4 October 2016 for the 400th Anniversary of the Dutch […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sparks fly at the LBT on Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sparks fly at the LBT on Monday night posted Jul 30, 2013, 1:23 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 30, 2013, 1:53 AM] Phil Dunning and Steve Campbell make some ‘minor’ adjustments to the band saw cover prior to fitting the doors.   Meanwhile […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spanning the generations – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spanning the generations posted Oct 28, 2015, 7:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2015, 11:18 PM]  Dick Geeves, who tells stories about being a cadet during the Second World War, has sourced and restored a flagpole for us.  On Monday night the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spanner in the works – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spanner in the works posted Jan 13, 2016, 10:29 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 13, 2016, 10:31 PM] The Men’s Shed Association have set up on online health check aimed at the male segment of the population.  Might be worth some of us […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Spanish Fiesta with “Karavana Flamenca’ Thursday 26 March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Spanish Fiesta with “Karavana Flamenca’ Thursday 26 March posted Mar 13, 2020, 6:12 PM by Posts Editor Barb Dawson from the Palais writes: ‘Experience the spirit of Spain in a night of authentic Spanish music and food at the Palais Theatre Franklin.  Flamenco band “Karavana Flamenca” […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Southport Regatta, 31st January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Southport Regatta, 31st January posted Jan 23, 2015, 1:49 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 23, 2015, 3:27 PM by Unknown user] You don’t have to be part of tawe nunnugah to join in the fun and games at Southport, about 45 minutes south […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Southport excursion cancelled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Southport excursion cancelled posted Apr 6, 2016, 4:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 6, 2016, 4:24 PM] Hans Sipsma and Barb Dawson write:‘Winds forecast for Southport on Sunday to get to 50-60 km/hr – plus 85% chance of rain.  Not ideal conditions for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Southport Lune River mini Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Southport Lune River mini Raid posted Mar 22, 2016, 3:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 3:14 PM] Proposed Mini Raid or Long Row; Southport/Lune River. Weekend of 9/10 April.  Some of us have Raid Withdrawal Symptoms, others have Long Row Envy, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Southern Mooring Services coming to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Southern Mooring Services coming to Franklin posted Sep 5, 2018, 7:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 6, 2018, 4:18 PM] Ian Kuhl from Franklin Marine writes:‘Southern Mooring Services will be up this way in the near future.  I have them coming up to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : South Bruny Island – Vessel Debris – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ South Bruny Island – Vessel Debris posted Jun 29, 2015, 3:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 29, 2015, 3:13 PM] NOTICE TO MARINERS Valid From: 29 June 2015.  Valid Until: 17 July 2015. Notice Content: Mariners are advised that an 8.5 metre vessel […]
• Sunday, October 10 : South Australian Skiffs arrive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ South Australian Skiffs arrive posted Feb 4, 2015, 12:07 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 4, 2015, 12:07 AM] Robert Ayliffe has brought over 2 Skiffs to compete in the Regatta.  They look beautiful, and they were in the river today being used for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Southern Sheds get together – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Southern Sheds get together posted Apr 18, 2015, 12:15 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 19, 2015, 2:36 AM by Posts Editor] If you have to be off the water then you might as well me alongside it, and there are few better places […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Some pictures and report from the Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Some pictures and report from the Swiftsure Regatta posted Nov 27, 2016, 3:00 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 27, 2016, 6:52 PM by Posts Editor] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘In typical LBT style members arrived on mass willing to help and willing to create […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Some like ’em small – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Some like ’em small posted May 3, 2014, 11:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 3, 2014, 11:27 PM] Tess, Laura and Annette are very sensibly trying out their boat building ideas and techniques on a model before going to the trouble and expense […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sod turning day for the Franklin Historical Walk: Feb 14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sod turning day for the Franklin Historical Walk: Feb 14 posted Feb 7, 2018, 3:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2018, 4:45 PM] Bec Enders (from the Progress Association) writes: ‘Council will be ready soon to construct the aggregated concrete path on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Solar panels for the LBT roof – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Solar panels for the LBT roof posted May 2, 2021, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2021, 3:57 PM] One of the aspirations of the LBT is to ‘ strive for a sustainable way of life’ and in line with this goal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Some love and attention for ‘Swiftsure’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Some love and attention for ‘Swiftsure’ posted Nov 17, 2015, 4:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2015, 2:10 AM] Swiftsure‘ needs attention both to her wood and paint work to be shipshape for the regatta at the end of November, and there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Social isolation, south Tasmania style – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Social isolation, south Tasmania style posted Apr 5, 2020, 2:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 5, 2020, 3:01 AM] Some people have chosen Tinpot Bay: see below.
• Sunday, October 10 : Small boat expeditions – planning up-date – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Small boat expeditions – planning up-date posted Jan 18, 2020, 4:47 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 19, 2020, 1:13 PM by Posts Editor] Planning is well underway for the small boatexpedition to Charlotte Cove and on to the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally (6-10February, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Small boat expeditions Summer 2019-20 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Small boat expeditions Summer 2019-20 posted Nov 20, 2019, 5:09 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 22, 2019, 4:02 AM by Posts Editor] At the shed dinner last Monday (18 November) it was agreed that we would have our first overnight small boat expedition […]
• Sunday, October 10 : SMS list for Monday afternoon sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ SMS list for Monday afternoon sailing posted Feb 8, 2016, 9:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 9, 2016, 3:27 AM] Conditions for our sailing afternoons continue to fluctuate between ‘good’ and ‘sensational’, as can be judged by the pic below of Matt Wardell […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Snow on the Hartz didn’t stop us – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Snow on the Hartz didn’t stop us posted Dec 4, 2019, 5:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2019, 4:37 AM] The forecast was horrible and the winds were gusting, but we decided to give it a go for the last day of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Small boat expedition – early February – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Small boat expedition – early February posted Dec 21, 2019, 11:18 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 22, 2019, 2:37 PM by Posts Editor] We are planning a small boat expedition around the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally in early February. We have booked theCharlotte […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Slabbing the blue gum – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Slabbing the blue gum posted Nov 29, 2015, 3:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2015, 3:45 PM] Looks like Steve White’s Lucas Mill did a very good job of cutting up the large bluegum log that has been lying on the foreshore […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skin on frame kayaks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skin on frame kayaks posted Sep 25, 2018, 3:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2018, 3:23 PM] Day 2 of the course over at the Wooden Boat Centre sees the frames well under way.
• Sunday, October 10 : Skyping New York – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skyping New York posted Nov 17, 2015, 5:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2015, 2:08 AM] Spotted in the back of Nancy:  this couple speaking with their children who are overseas.  Is this a service we should consider adding to Nancy’s business […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Worlds Latest Update – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff Worlds Latest Update posted Jul 27, 2016, 3:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 27, 2016, 3:32 PM] The LBT girls at Strangford Lough World Skiffies in Ireland decided to enter the women’s under 40’s races on Tuesday.  They successfully made it through […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Slipping Nancy – Update – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Slipping Nancy – Update posted Jul 28, 2021, 3:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2021, 3:58 PM] Just in from Brian Marriott; after discussion with Brian Pain and Stuart Mears (Slipmaster), the aim is to be ready to slip Nancy at 09:00. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs self isolate – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs self isolate posted Mar 26, 2020, 3:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2020, 3:53 PM] On a stunning autumn day, with teams of lifters keeping 1.5m apart, the 3 skiffs were taken out of the water.  One was transported into the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs to Kangaroo Island? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs to Kangaroo Island? posted Apr 12, 2016, 4:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2016, 8:31 PM] Steve Coombs is currently sailing the family boat from Perth to Franklin. At Monday night dinner we heard from Corinne about his visit to American […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs on the water posted Jul 9, 2020, 4:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 9, 2020, 4:19 PM] As soon as the anti-foul had dried (thanks Karen) ‘Imagine’ was launched on Tuesday to join Freya for an inaugural row for the winter season […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs: why row ’em? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs: why row ’em? posted Jun 28, 2020, 3:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2020, 3:15 PM] Sally Ward from Scotland, who spent last summer with us building boats and getting on the water, sent us a link to this nice video […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs on Parade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs on Parade posted Mar 6, 2017, 8:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 7, 2017, 3:54 PM] Zainab Clarke has sent in a large collection of photos from the Skiff Regatta.  There is some good ‘uns of the Skiffs in the boat parade […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs at Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 2016 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs at Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 2016 posted Jan 7, 2016, 1:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 7, 2016, 2:03 PM] An email from Peter Doyle is a reminder that this event in mid March (12th-14th) is really the first St Ayles Skiff […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs at Port Esperance Easter Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs at Port Esperance Easter Regatta posted Mar 4, 2018, 3:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2018, 3:31 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘Matt from Dover has invited us again to be part of their Easter Regatta and join in the St.Ayles Skiff […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs at Port Esperance Easter Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs at Port Esperance Easter Regatta posted Mar 17, 2018, 7:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2018, 7:45 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘We have two St Ayles Skiffs going down for the races on Easter Saturday. 1km races in the morning and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Regatta Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff Regatta Newsletter posted Oct 12, 2016, 8:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 13, 2016, 1:55 PM] See the attached newsletter () for the latest on Skiffie2017, which you scarcely need reminding is on the weekend after the Wooden Boat Festival, 18th-19th February.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs in the news posted May 12, 2017, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2017, 8:30 PM] Jocelyn Fogagnolo has written a nice piece for the Boating page of the Saturday Mercury.
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Regatta at Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff Regatta at Port Huon posted Feb 15, 2015, 8:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 16, 2015, 5:08 PM] Extracted from the Huon Yacht Club newsletter:  “our club had a fabulous day today [Thursday 13th Feb] hosting the visitors attending the World Championship […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Regatta Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff Regatta Newsletter posted Feb 7, 2015, 11:36 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 11:38 AM] See attached: 
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff launch in Western Australia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff launch in Western Australia posted Feb 2, 2020, 2:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2020, 2:48 PM] Jane Johnson passed on the following: ‘Thanks for your email & interest in our skiffs.  We are in the early planning stages of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Launch in W.A. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff Launch in W.A. posted Jul 12, 2020, 3:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 12, 2020, 3:20 AM] Those with a really bad case of Covid induced cabin fever may want to consider a trip to Augusta in southern Western Australia to relieve […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff news from Western Australia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff news from Western Australia posted Apr 19, 2020, 12:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2020, 12:45 AM] Jane Johnson writes to say that the Skiff launch at Augusta (far south west corner of WA) has been postponed, but it looks like […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff goals nutted out – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff goals nutted out posted Jun 5, 2016, 7:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2016, 7:50 PM] For many months, Margie Porte has been working with other skiff groups in Australia to formulate the aims of the national association. These kinds of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffies report on the BBC – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffies report on the BBC posted Jul 10, 2019, 5:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 10, 2019, 6:38 PM] Our man in Scotland has passed on a link to a BBC news article on the World Skiffies – have a look – you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff armada planned for Geelong – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiff armada planned for Geelong posted Jun 22, 2017, 10:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2017, 10:54 PM] MEDIA RELEASE   –   22 June 2017  GEELONG REFUGEES RELAUNCHING LIVES BY BUILDING BOATS  ‘Corio Bay Communities – Skiff Rowers & Raiders today announced their […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sister clips – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sister clips posted Jul 21, 2018, 1:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2018, 4:46 PM] Sister clips are one of those beautifully simple ideas that are almost too good to be true.  Jenny Tubman has sewn them onto those of our important […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffie Championship Results 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffie Championship Results 2019 posted Jul 10, 2019, 3:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 10, 2019, 3:08 AM] For those interested, results for the championships are being posted on the Scottish Coastal Rowing website at https://scottishcoastalrowing.org/ . Look in the ‘Recent Posts’ column […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Sioux’ For Sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Sioux’ For Sale posted Aug 4, 2017, 4:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2017, 4:42 PM] Robert Ayliffe from StrayDog BoatWorks in South Australia sends the following… I have become the custodian of  the legendary Port Huon based Athol Walter designed and built […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Sing for your supper’ Monday evening – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Sing for your supper’ Monday evening posted Aug 11, 2019, 3:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2019, 3:19 PM] Peter Laidlaw and Dennis Muscovich are starting a Monday evening work group.  Come down and join them around 5pm to do some boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Simon Pargiter (Parj) has passed away – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Simon Pargiter (Parj) has passed away posted May 11, 2014, 6:42 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 11, 2014, 6:46 PM] We will all miss his cheerful presence on Monday evenings.  ‘Viking’, the boat he contributed to the Trust, is well on the way […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Signal flag test – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Signal flag test posted Aug 29, 2019, 6:14 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2019, 6:15 AM] Spotted at the Wooden Boat Centre.  What do the flags in the pic below say?
• Sunday, October 10 : Shutdown of organised events at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shutdown of organised events at the LBT posted Mar 22, 2020, 4:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2020, 4:11 AM] In the LBTCoronavirus policy previously announced we said that ‘advice andcircumstances are rapidly changing, … all decisions may only applyfor a short […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Showing off ‘Imagine’ at the Huon Show – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Showing off ‘Imagine’ at the Huon Show posted Nov 16, 2014, 2:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2014, 2:57 AM] She did look great and got a lot of attention, particularly from extra terrestrials.  Pics from Annette Cauchi, Liz Larshall and Ken […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Short Recreational and Trade Courses at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Short Recreational and Trade Courses at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin posted May 26, 2016, 12:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2016, 12:27 AM] Come and join us in the Boat Shed. A wider range of short courses are now on offer […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Show and tell at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Show and tell at the LBT posted Dec 5, 2019, 1:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 7, 2019, 12:01 AM] The log that everybody is inspecting solemnly in the pic below is the gaff from Yukon, currently being worked on in the workshop […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Should this be our next boat project? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Should this be our next boat project? posted Feb 24, 2014, 9:40 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 24, 2014, 11:59 PM] Peter Heading points out this Tad Roberts designed 24′ open ketch which was used to sail and row roughly 2000 miles in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion at Franklin Marine – one day course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion at Franklin Marine – one day course posted May 26, 2016, 12:23 AM by Posts Editor Have you been hoping to take your boat cruising?We think you’ll find this  one-day course will give you the knowledge and  confidence you need to get away from the dock!Laurence has just finished […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed Warming Party, Tuesday 10th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed Warming Party, Tuesday 10th May posted Apr 27, 2016, 3:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2016, 6:28 PM] We need to launch the new extension, and Tuesday 10th, 3.30-8.00pm has been chosen as a good time for a party.  Starting in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ship’s cook opportunity – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ship’s cook opportunity posted Feb 19, 2019, 2:55 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2019, 2:55 AM] Kate Hoorweg writes:  ‘in all the excitement of the TN19 (un-Tawe Nunnugah…) Kate the Cook has over committed and is desperately searching for a short notice […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sheltered Passage: maritime documentaries – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sheltered Passage: maritime documentaries posted Jan 10, 2015, 9:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 10, 2015, 10:21 PM] ‘Sheltered Passage is a series of high-quality, short documentary films that celebrate the people and landscapes shaped by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in Tasmania’s far south. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed roof going on – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed roof going on posted Mar 22, 2016, 10:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 10:35 PM] Graham Rankin writes:‘An 8 o’clock start saw just over a third of the new roof go on today, with the next third (or better) next […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed ideas – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed ideas posted Dec 14, 2015, 1:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2015, 1:33 PM] With the shed extension rapidly taking shape it’s time to start thinking how we should be using our space.  It’s intended that this extension will house and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed Planning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed Planning posted Dec 31, 2015, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 31, 2015, 1:35 PM] Thanks to Brett and the team the new workshop is rapidly approaching that point where decisions need to be made about how it will be fitted out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed Grief – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed Grief posted Oct 22, 2013, 4:23 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 22, 2013, 4:24 PM] We had noticed Phil Dunning quietly reaching for a kleenex when describing his ‘old’ shed, but hadn’t realised what he had given up until we saw these […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed full of tables – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed full of tables posted Jun 12, 2021, 4:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2021, 4:15 PM] On Saturday we started getting set up for the 60+ visitors from the Cruising Yacht Club having dinner on Sunday night.  Every skerrick of space […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed ideas – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed ideas posted Feb 14, 2016, 12:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 14, 2016, 3:18 PM] Dover Men’s Shed have recently spent a fair bit of time, effort and money on fitting dust evacuation tubing to their workshop.  See pics below and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed envy column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed envy column posted Sep 21, 2014, 3:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 21, 2014, 3:21 PM] It’s not fair (never is).  Take a look at the facilities at Ulverstone Men’s Shed pictured below.  They have taken over a corner of the show […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed Envy Time – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed Envy Time posted Feb 20, 2014, 3:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 20, 2014, 3:47 PM] Graham Rankin writes:  Around seven of us young’uns joined 112 old guys from other men’s sheds for a jaw dropping tour of the Incat facilities, with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed extension ready for concrete – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed extension ready for concrete posted Sep 27, 2015, 3:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 27, 2015, 3:08 AM]  The mesh is down, the fence is up, and we await the mixer truck.
• Sunday, October 10 : Shed extension: wall frames go up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed extension: wall frames go up posted Dec 1, 2015, 1:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 1, 2015, 2:00 AM] Graham Wright writes: ‘Good progress today with the extension: All hands on deck to raise the frames; Towards the end of the day, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Severe Weather Warning for Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Severe Weather Warning for Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning posted Dec 12, 2016, 10:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 12, 2016, 10:08 PM] From BOM: ‘A trough currently lies over Tasmania, with a cold front expected just west of the state tonight as a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week done and dusted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week done and dusted posted Oct 18, 2020, 6:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2020, 6:05 AM] On Sunday afternoon Martin Riddle and Nell Tyson took out the last Seniors Week excursion group (pic below).  We could only take a limited […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week Swallows and Amazons postponed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week Swallows and Amazons postponed posted Oct 4, 2013, 3:44 PM by Unknown user Due to high winds this event will NOT run on Saturday 5th.  New date to be announced.   Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Servicing your inflatable life jacket – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Servicing your inflatable life jacket posted Sep 14, 2018, 2:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2018, 2:58 PM] Ian Kuhl from Franklin Marine reminds us that we should check our life jackets each year, and get them professionally checked every couple of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week: 12th-18th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week: 12th-18th posted Aug 21, 2020, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 3:00 PM] COTA are finalising the program for Seniors Week, which includes excursions on Nancy.  ‘Cruise the Huon river aboard the historic motor launch ‘Nancy’. Explore the Egg […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sept 19th: AGM and Quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sept 19th: AGM and Quiz night posted Sep 10, 2020, 7:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2020, 2:42 AM] A reminder that the LBT AGM starts at 6pm Saturday 19th September in the Palais supper room, 3388 Huon Hwy Franklin.  Lots of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sending off the NZ expedition in style – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sending off the NZ expedition in style posted Jan 7, 2016, 8:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 7, 2016, 8:41 PM] We like a celebration at the LBT, and the imminent departure of many teams for the Kiwi Raid and Regatta is a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week (12-17 October) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week (12-17 October) posted Sep 23, 2020, 9:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2020, 9:49 PM] This is a big opportunity for the LBT.  Nancy is ideal for getting seniors out on the water, and they (we?) love it.  The advertisement […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week posted Oct 9, 2021, 4:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2021, 7:54 PM] If you see a whole lot of strangers hanging around the Shed in the middle of the day this week don’t be alarmed:  they have come along […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seniors Week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week posted Oct 12, 2016, 1:44 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 12, 2016, 1:54 PM by Posts Editor] Seniors are nothing if not intrepid, and Laurence Burgin snapped them heading out into the lowering storm in Nancy yesterday.  Fortunately Nancy has a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : See tomorrow’s local cinematic superstars in action! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ See tomorrow’s local cinematic superstars in action! posted Jun 19, 2018, 5:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 19, 2018, 5:28 PM] How do you like them apples?Come along and view our local up-and-coming cinematic talent.On Saturday 30 June, 6 – 9pm, at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seen at the Bellerive Seafarers Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seen at the Bellerive Seafarers Festival posted Oct 30, 2019, 8:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2019, 8:21 PM]  The Wooden Boat Guild were exhibiting the recently restored piners’ punt shown in the pic below.  They’ve tried to keep it as authentic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seeking coordinator for On the Water program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seeking coordinator for On the Water program posted Aug 13, 2021, 3:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 13, 2021, 3:29 PM] One of the many good things LBT has done over the years is to get the local kids out on the water […]
• Sunday, October 10 : SEEKING BOAT TENDERS AND DINGHIES – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ SEEKING BOAT TENDERS AND DINGHIES posted Aug 8, 2017, 11:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2017, 11:15 PM] WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE A SMALL BOAT TO A GREAT CAUSE? Paul Cullen of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival writes… Many of you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing news posted May 30, 2021, 6:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2021, 6:18 PM] The Secret Passage St Ayles Skiff journey on June 4 was postponed due to the weather and a new date will be announced soon. It is essential […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Season Opener for Monty October 6th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Season Opener for Monty October 6th posted Sep 14, 2018, 3:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2018, 4:42 AM] For those of us on common or garden boats the arrival of the Monty at last year’s Huon Yacht Club season opener was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seafarers Festival, Bellerive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seafarers Festival, Bellerive posted Oct 14, 2015, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 15, 2015, 1:40 PM] Coming up Sunday week: Bellerive Boardwalk; 10.30am to 4pm, 25 October 2015.  ‘The Seafarers’ Festival is an action packed family day with a focus on nauticulture […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seahorse coming together – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seahorse coming together posted Aug 20, 2013, 5:43 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2013, 3:55 PM] A freshly painted Seahorse has her restored motor fitted.    
• Sunday, October 10 : Seahorse gets some new ribs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seahorse gets some new ribs posted Apr 9, 2013, 1:01 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 21, 2013, 3:27 PM] It wasn’t so long ago that Seahorse was held together by paint and patches of canvas, but with the likes of Brett Doubleday and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seahorse being prepared for painting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seahorse being prepared for painting posted May 14, 2013, 12:14 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 14, 2013, 12:26 AM] Seahorse is getting a lot more attention than she is used to.  Little does she realise it is all so that she can be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Seafarers’ Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Seafarers’ Festival posted Sep 2, 2015, 10:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 3:10 AM]  One for the diary:  Bellerive Boardwalk; 10.30am to 4pm, 25 October 2015.  ‘The Seafarers’ Festival is an action packed family day with a focus on nauticulture including […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sea-Gals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sea-Gals posted Oct 6, 2021, 11:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2021, 11:44 PM] James Arkle from Huon Yacht Club writes:  ‘One of the fun initiatives that we are starting this year is Sea-Gals. They are holding their first get together on Monday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scout Guide Regatta – North West Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scout Guide Regatta – North West Bay posted Mar 6, 2017, 4:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 4:13 AM] MAST Notice to Mariners. Valid From:  11/3/2017 Until:  13/3/2017 ‘The Scout Guide Regatta will be taking place in the waters of North […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scottish winners! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scottish winners! posted Jun 29, 2019, 6:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 29, 2019, 6:32 PM] Shane Johnson has just (30 June) posted on Face book :”Jane received 3 first place medals from 3 races at the An Eather regatta at Shawbost on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sculpture in place – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sculpture in place posted Dec 2, 2018, 11:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2018, 3:13 AM] The sculpture that was recently clad in wood over at the Wooden Boat Centre has now been mounted in Franklin Square.  The seagulls know what to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scottish Fun Day at Port Cygnet Sailing Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scottish Fun Day at Port Cygnet Sailing Club posted Nov 4, 2014, 1:34 PM by Unknown user Saturday, 8th November 3-9pm Port Cygnet Sailing Club Scottish dinner at 6pm Main course – $10 (family $25), Dessert $5 (includes haggis, black pudding, skirlie, sausage and vegetarian option) […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Schools on the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Schools on the Water Program posted Sep 4, 2017, 9:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 4, 2017, 9:47 PM] One of the many good things LBT has done over the years is to get the local kids out on the water learning about […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scottish Coastal Rowing – The First 10 Years (Crowdfunding Appeal) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scottish Coastal Rowing – The First 10 Years (Crowdfunding Appeal) posted May 27, 2019, 5:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2019, 10:41 PM] From the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association:‘Next year, 2020, marks the first ten years of Scottish Coastal Rowing. Join us […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scottish-Australian Flag – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scottish-Australian Flag posted Nov 23, 2015, 12:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2015, 3:22 AM] We aren’t sure where Dick Geeves procured this flag, but we think it might be very appropriate to fly on regatta days featuring the St Ayles Skiffs.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Scottish Coastal Rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Scottish Coastal Rowing posted Feb 18, 2015, 9:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 18, 2015, 10:02 PM] Alec Jordan has been reporting on our local events on the ‘Scottish Coastal Rowing’ site,  the home for the St Ayles Skiff in cyberspace.  See and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Saving our Heritage Boats – Invitation – 08.02.2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Saving our Heritage Boats – Invitation – 08.02.2015 posted Jan 17, 2015, 4:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 17, 2015, 4:31 PM] Fellow Wooden Boat enthusiasts,   Please find attached () an invitation to join like-minded people interested in saving Heritage Boats in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Save the Date – Tues May 22 – planning for Wooden Boat Adventures – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Save the Date – Tues May 22 – planning for Wooden Boat Adventures posted May 14, 2018, 11:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 14, 2018, 11:43 PM] AVE HE ATE UESAY 22, 2018 Toshare in the planning ofFranklin Wooden Boat Adventures OR IVER […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Saloon class to Dover Regatta on Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Saloon class to Dover Regatta on Yukon posted Mar 27, 2018, 5:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 27, 2018, 5:04 AM] If you want to voyage to Dover for the Port Esperance Regatta we believe that there are still berths on Yukon.  For […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Satisfaction Survey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Satisfaction Survey posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 6:17 AM] We ran this survey a couple of months ago.  Thanks to all who contributed their thoughts and views, which have already been used by the committee in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sail with Capricornia to the Tall Ships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sail with Capricornia to the Tall Ships posted Sep 16, 2013, 3:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 16, 2013, 3:28 PM] Piet Lunstedt is seeking ‘deck hands’ to help him take Capricornia from Kettering up to Hobart for the Tall Ships on Friday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sails for the Montagu Whaler – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sails for the Montagu Whaler posted Nov 13, 2016, 11:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2016, 11:40 AM] No sooner had Martin Riddle organised quotes from the sailmaker than Graeme Hunt from the Wooden Boat Guild dropped in a mizzen sail and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing today (Monday 4th March) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing today (Monday 4th March) posted Mar 3, 2019, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 3, 2019, 12:51 PM] Looks like there will be a nice gentle breeze, so lets do it.  2.30pm for 3.00pm start.  Beginners welcome.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Sunday posted Mar 27, 2017, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 27, 2017, 2:13 PM] The Living Boat Trust was on the water taking advantage of the Indian summer.  Two of our Skiffs joined ‘Chiton’ from Taroona and went out for a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sail to Three Hummock Island on the Julie Burgess – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sail to Three Hummock Island on the Julie Burgess posted Mar 26, 2017, 3:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2017, 4:00 PM] For those with $1500 burning a hole in their pockets, this might be a good way to spend it.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing St Ayles Skiffs in WA – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing St Ayles Skiffs in WA posted Jun 12, 2020, 4:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2020, 3:11 PM] John Longley sent the attached pics.  He writes:‘A couple of pics showing our rigs. The top one is Dotsie with the full sail. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing race at the Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing race at the Swiftsure Regatta posted Dec 2, 2020, 3:11 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 2, 2020, 3:12 PM] Thehotly contested Rat Race for sailing dinghies will once again be a feature ofthe Swiftsure Regatta this Sunday afternoon (6th December). Bringalong your […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing November 11th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing November 11th posted Nov 10, 2019, 3:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2019, 3:35 AM] The benchmark has been set for what constitutes a good destination for the Monday afternoon sail: the front bar at the Kermandie – see pic below.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Saturday morning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Saturday morning posted Jul 7, 2018, 3:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 8, 2018, 6:45 AM] Well, when the rigging is fixed and the weather allows.  In the meantime the LBT verandah catches the sun, and is a nice warm corner in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monty posted Oct 19, 2017, 11:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 19, 2017, 11:02 PM] After a frustratingly calm early spring the winds for which Monty was made have finally arrived.  If you can join John Young and the crew at noon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monty Saturday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monty Saturday posted Oct 13, 2017, 12:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 13, 2017, 12:08 AM] That old sea dog John Young has been sniffing the air, and tells us that the winds will be fair tomorrow (Saturday).  Join him and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday on tomorrow – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday on tomorrow posted Nov 24, 2018, 11:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2018, 12:56 AM] On Sunday Swiftsure and the Monty made it up to Huonville in near record time with a kindly south easterly behind them.  Let’s see if […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday Jan 13th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday Jan 13th posted Jan 12, 2020, 12:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2020, 1:39 PM] The sea breeze kicked in so hard that Capricornia couldn’t quite make it to Kermandie last week: let’s see if we can get there this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Mondays – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Mondays posted Apr 3, 2016, 5:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2016, 5:12 AM] Tomorrow (April 3rd) is looking good: warmish and gentle breezes.  We need to take advantage before the cold weather sets in. Convene from 3pm on to rig […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday cancelled March 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday cancelled March 2nd posted Mar 1, 2020, 2:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 1, 2020, 2:31 AM] Hans has been in contact to say that his eBike expedition is still happily trundling through northern Tasmania, and we await his return to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday June 7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday June 7th posted Jun 6, 2021, 3:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 6, 2021, 3:29 PM] Looks like we will have some wind this afternoon:  see you at the Shed at 1pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 9th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 9th March posted Mar 7, 2020, 1:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 7, 2020, 1:46 PM] The conditions look good, so lets do it.  Meet at the pontoon at noon ready to take Capricornia out.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 8th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 8th April posted Apr 7, 2019, 2:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2019, 2:55 PM] Wind could be a bit fresh this afternoon, but if there is an opportunity Capricornia will be going out.  All welcome.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday afternoon 31st May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday afternoon 31st May posted May 29, 2021, 4:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2021, 4:53 AM] Join the happy crew at the Shed at 1pm to take Capricornia out.  Looks like light conditions, so a good chance to learn or […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 4th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 4th November posted Nov 3, 2019, 2:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2019, 2:44 AM] Looks like nice mild winds tomorrow, a contrast to last week when Capricornia spent a good deal of time with a reef in, her crew […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 2 pm 7 Oct – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 2 pm 7 Oct posted Oct 5, 2019, 4:55 PM by Martin Riddle The MetEye wind forecast for Monday 7 October is favourable at 10-15kn NW butthere is a 25-50% chance of rain between 1300 and 1600. If it’s not raining andthere are no […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 26th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 26th August posted Aug 25, 2019, 3:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2019, 4:56 PM] Pip Stevenson writes:  ‘Ahoy me hearties.  Rug up warm for Monday and we will have a great arvo on the water.  NW 15-20 knots.  See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 27th January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 27th January posted Jan 26, 2020, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 26, 2020, 2:38 AM] Hans Sipsma writes:  ‘Light winds from the north, possible landing party to raid the Kermandie pub on the not so holy day.  Starting at 12 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 2nd December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 2nd December posted Dec 1, 2019, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 1, 2019, 2:05 PM] Capricornia hit nine and half knots coming back from Kermandie Pub last week. The forecast today is for ‘lively’ winds, which could suit if the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 21st October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 21st October posted Oct 19, 2019, 4:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 19, 2019, 4:38 AM] Pip Stevenson writes: “I’m back and we will take Capricornia out at the earlier time of 12 noon.  Bring you raincoat as the weatherman says […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 20th Jan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 20th Jan posted Jan 19, 2020, 1:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2020, 1:40 PM] There were very good reports of sailing last Monday, Hans plans to have Capricornia out again today.  See you at the pontoon at noon.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 17th Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 17th Feb posted Feb 15, 2020, 7:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 15, 2020, 7:08 PM] Hans says that the day is looking ideal for learning how to deal with light winds in Capricornia.  See you at noon at the shed. Pic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted May 3, 2019, 5:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 4, 2019, 5:28 AM] Monday is looking cool and mild – a good day to practice sailing in light airs.  Hans Sipsma will be taking Capricornia out around 3pm.  All welcome. Pic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday 11th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday 11th April posted Apr 10, 2016, 1:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 10, 2016, 1:48 AM] Both Meteye and Willy Weather have the winds dying away on Monday to breezes much more manageable than the gales which caused the Southport expedition […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted Mar 16, 2019, 10:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2019, 4:18 AM] 8 knot winds and 22 degrees forecast for tomorrow (18th March).  Let’s get down there a little earlier than usual to hoist sail after 2.00pm.  All welcome.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday (13th May) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday (13th May) posted May 11, 2019, 10:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2019, 10:53 PM] Strong winds forecast for tomorrow.  Come down and we will assess the situation 2pm and get out if possible – of recent times wind forecasts […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted Nov 18, 2018, 3:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2018, 3:47 AM] The wind gods are predicted to be kind, so come down and join us at 3.30pm at the pontoon.  Last week we took out Monty for an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted Apr 2, 2017, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 2, 2017, 2:12 PM] The ‘Monty’ went for a drift in the non-existent breeze yesterday, but we are hoping for better this afternoon.  Come down to the shed around 3.30pm to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted Jan 30, 2016, 8:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2016, 8:47 PM] Last Monday was an ‘off’ week, with preparations for Australia Day taking precedence over getting on the water.  Tomorrow looks propitious for sailing: winds South Easterlies at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Monday posted Mar 10, 2019, 3:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 10, 2019, 3:07 PM] Pip Stevenson points out that there is a nice breeze forecast for this afternoon, and otherwise mild weather.  Let’s get down to the shed for setup around […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing lay day Monday 24th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing lay day Monday 24th posted Feb 22, 2020, 12:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 27, 2020, 8:54 PM] Skippers are busy.  May be an opportunity to get Capricornia out in the evening.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing drones – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing drones posted Mar 28, 2018, 4:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2018, 4:21 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania:  Notice No.:  M61-18;   Title:  Navigation Warning  Sailing Drones;   Valid From:  28/3/2018;   Valid Until:  30/9/2018.   Notice Content:   CSIRO are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing Capricornia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing Capricornia posted Jul 30, 2019, 4:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 30, 2019, 4:41 AM] Another fabulous sail this Monday (29 July) beating down towards Castle Forbes and reaching back to Franklin in variables up to 15kts, shaking out a reef and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing called off: Monday 27th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing called off: Monday 27th posted Mar 26, 2017, 2:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2017, 3:07 PM] There is a high chance of rain and strong winds, so let’s wait for that fair weather.
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing in windy weather – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing in windy weather posted May 14, 2019, 4:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 15, 2019, 5:01 PM] Pip Stevenson sent in the following report. Sailing Monday Recap; Gusty Monday 13th May.  It was definitely a full on forecast for last Mondays sailing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing 19th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing 19th August posted Aug 18, 2019, 3:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 18, 2019, 3:58 PM] Pip has popped his head out the window and stuck a wet finger in the breeze this morning, and says that there has been excellent winter […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sail Cargo – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sail Cargo posted Feb 23, 2019, 3:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 24, 2019, 2:04 PM] Many of us have been taking an interest in this project in Costa Rica (see http://www.sailcargo.org/). One of our long distance members Bert Van Baar is headed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sail doctors at work – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sail doctors at work posted Nov 30, 2015, 2:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2015, 2:10 PM] On Monday night John and Martin fixed some of the ‘band aids’ that have been applied to the rigs for the Grebes, and began the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sailing 18th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sailing 18th November posted Nov 17, 2019, 12:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2019, 12:36 PM] If the forecast is accurate we might be down to the third reef  this afternoon.  Turn up at noon at the pontoon and if it is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Sail from Port Huon to Hobart – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sail from Port Huon to Hobart posted Feb 17, 2021, 3:43 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2021, 3:44 AM] If you are interested in crewing on a yacht being transported from Port Huon to Hobart contact Pip Stevenson: 0401 295728. 
• Sunday, October 10 : “Sail before steam” doesn’t always work – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ “Sail before steam” doesn’t always work posted Nov 8, 2016, 7:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 8, 2016, 8:42 PM] A reminder to rowers and sailors to stay clear of larger boats on the river.  Large boats have limited maneuverability, particularly at low […]
• Sunday, October 10 : RV site in Franklin – Community Consultation ends 28 May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ RV site in Franklin – Community Consultation ends 28 May posted May 18, 2018, 8:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 18, 2018, 8:39 PM] A reminder that the Huon Valley Council is currently seeking communityviews to determine the level of support for an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Safety at the shed: can you help? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Safety at the shed: can you help? posted Aug 15, 2013, 5:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 16, 2013, 4:10 PM] Phil Dunning and Graham Rankin have added non-slip treads to the steps and wire mesh to the small deck outside the back […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Safety Boat Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Safety Boat Course posted Sep 28, 2013, 4:11 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 28, 2013, 4:15 PM by Unknown user] Glynn Shevels delivered a safety boat course to a dozen or so LBTers on Saturday (taking good care to finish before the footy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Safety boat training in-service – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Safety boat training in-service posted Aug 26, 2013, 6:46 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Aug 30, 2013, 5:34 PM by Unknown user] Glynn Shevels writes: ‘As part of of our responsibility to safety on the water, an in-service on the role of the safety […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ruth Young’s archive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ruth Young’s archive posted Oct 25, 2013, 3:19 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 26, 2013, 2:45 AM] A discussion about the motor launch Nancy (née Rowella) prompted Ruth Young to go searching.  She turned up the bill poster shown below, which dates from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rusich in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rusich in the news posted Jul 22, 2013, 6:03 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 28, 2013, 5:48 PM by Unknown user] Catch the item ‘Tasmanians in bid to revive replica Viking ship as tourist attraction’ on Monday’s  ABC News?  Jimmy West stars, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ruth Young news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ruth Young news posted Apr 12, 2016, 4:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2016, 4:29 PM] Unfortunately there were complications after the amputation below the knee that Ruth had three weeks ago.  She has had to have a further operation – this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rusich news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rusich news posted Dec 24, 2013, 1:44 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 24, 2013, 1:44 AM] Jimmy West keeps up with the doings of the Ruskis, and sent this bulletin. The Rusich  made it into Sydney, arriving there on the 11 Dec and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rusich goes to Hobart – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rusich goes to Hobart posted Sep 21, 2013, 8:53 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 22, 2013, 1:12 AM] Cap’n Burgin and a small crew took Rusich (the replica viking trader) through ‘sea trials’  last Wednesday.  After a night at Kettering,  and after ‘Professor’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ruth Young news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ruth Young news posted Mar 22, 2016, 10:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 11:10 PM] As a result of longstanding problems Ruth has had to have a leg amputated below the knee.  John tells us that she is recovering well, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Touring – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Touring posted Apr 28, 2018, 11:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2018, 11:20 PM] A fast-growing element in the diverse world of rowing, is ‘rowing touring’.  Interestingly, a European based organisation is planning a trip to Australia and is asking local […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Press release from the Rusich – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Press release from the Rusich posted Jan 16, 2014, 1:56 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 16, 2014, 2:07 PM] See the latest at , passed on by Jimmy West.  The Russians have a different way of telling a story. Jimmy has also given […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing with Taroona, Sunday 22nd January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing with Taroona, Sunday 22nd January posted Jan 8, 2017, 1:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 9, 2017, 12:50 PM] Invitation to all LBT rowers.  Taroona has invited us to join them for a row along the beautiful AlumCliffs on Sunday 22 January, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowlocks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowlocks posted Feb 20, 2015, 4:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 20, 2015, 4:15 PM] After the St Ayles Skiff Regatta there is no hotter topic:  we have been led to believe that it was an off-agenda item at Friday’s meeting of Premier […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing time trials 19th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing time trials 19th April posted Apr 3, 2015, 10:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2015, 10:42 PM] DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE OARSOME!!!   Handicap time trial for paddle and rowboats;  Sunday 19 April, starts from 10am;   A fun run […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Time Trial – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Time Trial posted Apr 18, 2015, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2015, 3:13 AM] Just after 11am on Sunday Barbara Dawson blew the horn to welcome Tinderbox as the first boat across the line for the rowing time trial. There […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing teams for Dover Easter Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing teams for Dover Easter Regatta posted Apr 14, 2019, 2:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2019, 2:54 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘Skiff racing on Easter Saturday is just a small part of the Seafest atDover, but it will be good.   A list […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Report: Port Esperance Regatta 2021 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Report: Port Esperance Regatta 2021 posted Apr 4, 2021, 3:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 3:35 PM] Jane Johnson writes:The long 8km row around Hope Island was brought forward to kick off the racing events as winds were worsening and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Techniques – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Techniques posted Jan 11, 2016, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 11, 2016, 2:11 PM] Shane Johnson spotted the advice from the ‘British Admiralty’ shown in the pic below.  Click on it to see it full size.  It was issued in 1937, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regattas on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regattas on the Huon posted Oct 15, 2015, 5:57 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 16, 2015, 1:54 PM by Posts Editor] Notice to Mariners  Valid From:  15/10/2015, until 9/11/2015.  Rowing Regattas will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta, Huon at Franklin 17th,18th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta, Huon at Franklin 17th,18th November posted Nov 13, 2018, 3:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2018, 3:09 AM] Marine and Safety Tasmania Notice to Mariners: ‘A Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 17 November […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta – Huon River Franklin, 28th Feb, 1st March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta – Huon River Franklin, 28th Feb, 1st March posted Feb 16, 2015, 5:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 16, 2015, 5:06 PM] Notice to Mariners:  A Rowing Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 28 February […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta Franklin, 3-4 Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta Franklin, 3-4 Feb posted Feb 1, 2018, 8:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 1, 2018, 8:11 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania have posted the following notice.  ‘A Rowing Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 3 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta, Huon River, December 3rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta, Huon River, December 3rd posted Dec 1, 2016, 1:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 1, 2016, 1:45 PM] Message from MAST:  A Rowing Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 3 December 2016. Mariners are advised […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta – Huon River, Franklin, Oct 27-28 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta – Huon River, Franklin, Oct 27-28 posted Oct 26, 2018, 3:04 PM by Posts Editor MAST Notice to Mariners.  ‘A Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 27 October 2018 commencing at 0800 hours and finishing at 1600 hours […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing orders in Persian – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing orders in Persian posted Feb 5, 2015, 3:00 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 6, 2015, 11:50 AM by Richard Forster] (Persian words spelt phonetically) Forward and Ready – Aamardeh (get ready);  Row – borroah (role the r);  Backwater – borroah agab;  Easy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Regatta 2nd 3rd November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Regatta 2nd 3rd November posted Oct 23, 2013, 3:32 AM by Unknown user Mariners are advised the river will be restricted for other boating pursuits on2 November from 0800 to 1800 and on 3 November from 0800 to 1600. Boat owners are restricted from using […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Policy at the LBT, as at June 13th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Policy at the LBT, as at June 13th posted Jun 12, 2020, 5:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2020, 3:30 PM] Jane Johnson and Mike Hewitt write (on behalf of the committee): ‘In June 2020, COVID restrictions are being lifted, however […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Program at Dover (Easter Saturday) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Program at Dover (Easter Saturday) posted Mar 28, 2018, 5:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2018, 5:03 AM] Port Esperance Easter Regatta 2018 Dover Pharmacy St. Ayles Skiff Rowing Event Date: Saturday 31st March Registrations: 08 30 Port Esperance Sailing Club. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Orders – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Orders posted Nov 25, 2014, 12:46 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 26, 2014, 3:02 AM] With the Swiftsure Regatta coming up it’s important that we belay that landlubber chatter, batten down the binnacle, brail the brass monkey, and so forth.  Here is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing News: Progress on Freya and more! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing News: Progress on Freya and more! posted Jun 30, 2021, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 30, 2021, 4:49 PM] Progress on Freyja as a bittern figurehead evolves. There is also a request that people who take Swiftsure out remove the Thole […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ROWING News November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ROWING News November posted Oct 28, 2020, 12:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 1, 2020, 1:19 PM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘There has been a suggestion that a rowing steering group would help communication between groups. If you are keen to have input for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing News posted Jul 16, 2021, 10:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2021, 10:49 PM] Progress of the figureheadsProgress is continuing on the removable figureheads on the skiffs. Plus, the maintenance crew have been busy with new footstraps on trial in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing News posted May 23, 2021, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2021, 3:00 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  Maintenance of St Ayles Skiffs Freyja has been nominated for the first winter-timed maintenance. Brown paint is being stripped, antifoul applied, cleaning and checking […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing News posted Jul 8, 2021, 5:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2021, 9:00 PM] The Freyja figurehead takes shape in the covered verandah area. The cafe blinds were an initiative of the women on water rowing group that raised the funds […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing and paddling at Dover, November 25th, 26th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing and paddling at Dover, November 25th, 26th posted Nov 5, 2017, 5:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2017, 5:22 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘If you like rowing then this is the weekend for you.  Bring your boat or kayak and join […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowing Club Information Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing Club Information Night posted Sep 17, 2014, 4:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 17, 2014, 4:58 AM] From John Walduck: ‘Tim Brown is holding an information night re the Rowing Club shed redevelopment  on Thursday night [September 18] at 7.30pm at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Stunt double rowers wanted for film segment – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Stunt double rowers wanted for film segment posted Apr 7, 2016, 11:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 8, 2016, 4:31 PM] Mike from Huon Valley Theatre Company writes: ‘HVT is staging ‘Two Tales of A River’ in July and August. This involves two […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowers Christmas lunch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowers Christmas lunch posted Dec 2, 2018, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 12:49 PM] Not all the action is on the water for the rowers.    Pic from Zainab Clark
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowers Wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowers Wanted posted Dec 3, 2016, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2016, 1:47 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ROWERS WANTED  for longer rows in preparation for Tn17. Tuesday and Thursday morning.  Contact Penny – currybowran@bigpond.com  Lorrie – w.lharrison@bigpond.com 
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowers end of year lunch 20th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowers end of year lunch 20th December posted Dec 15, 2019, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 15, 2019, 1:54 PM] Starting 11am, bring a plate to share and something to drink.
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowers Christmas lunch December 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowers Christmas lunch December 2nd posted Nov 25, 2018, 12:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2018, 12:13 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘A once a year chance for all LBT rowers to get together at a shared lunch this Sunday. BYO food and drink.’
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowers and sailors wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowers and sailors wanted posted Feb 3, 2020, 1:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 3, 2020, 1:44 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘There are many times available to row the St Ayles Skiffs during the week. If you enjoy being up early, ready to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowan on duty with Tas Land Conservancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowan on duty with Tas Land Conservancy posted Apr 23, 2021, 3:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2021, 2:44 PM] Rowan was in service ferrying the workers out to Egg Island to tackle the New Zealand Flax and to manage their camera […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rosalie recognises LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rosalie recognises LBT posted Aug 25, 2016, 12:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2016, 12:51 AM] Thanks very much to Rosalie Woodruff, Greens MP, for her generous donation to the LBT.  We look forward to seeing her in the shed in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rowan Resplendent – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowan Resplendent posted Jul 19, 2016, 11:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2016, 12:01 AM] Graham Wright writes…….A final touch up here and there on Thursday and then Rowan will be ready to launch next TuesdayIt’s taken a while to restore her, but given the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : The Franklin Working Waterfront – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Franklin Working Waterfront posted May 18, 2014, 10:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 19, 2014, 5:19 AM by Richard Forster] ‘Our’ John Young has written a really nice piece describing the ‘deep’ background and history which lead to the formation of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ropework (decorative knots) course: details – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ropework (decorative knots) course: details posted May 23, 2021, 4:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2021, 4:36 PM] Barbara Frankel writes:  I will bring some instruction sheets and spare rope and accessories as well as whipping thread, a lighter, and a hot […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Role your own’ Monday night dinner coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Role your own’ Monday night dinner coming up posted May 29, 2021, 3:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2021, 3:56 PM] End of the month can’t get any laster than the 31st, so tomorrow night’s dinner (31st May) is a ‘bring your […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Roger Harwood Trophy Race: It’s On – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Roger Harwood Trophy Race: It’s On posted May 23, 2015, 6:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2015, 6:28 PM] The Roger Harwood Trophy  will be contested on Saturday June 20th as part of the midwinter festivities.  If you wish to participate you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rod Macfarlan in Patagonia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rod Macfarlan in Patagonia posted Mar 2, 2016, 1:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 2, 2016, 1:47 PM] LBT member Rod Macfarlan is voyaging by sail(!) to Antarctica, aboard the ‘Europa‘.  He writes: ‘Watched the Europa arriving today motoring up the Straits of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Roger Linnell – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Roger Linnell posted May 8, 2015, 4:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 8, 2015, 4:48 PM] Roger Linnell, LBT life member and great supporter of the Trust, is currently recovering from a stroke.  He is at the Royal in the rehabilitation unit.  Dave […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rob Sweeney’s last project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rob Sweeney’s last project posted Jan 18, 2016, 1:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 18, 2016, 1:37 PM] Old friend of the LBT Rob is terminally ill.  His friends have initiated a crowd sourcing fund to help him finish his last project: see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Roadworks around Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Roadworks around Franklin posted Jan 8, 2018, 12:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2018, 12:05 PM] Suzannah Kerr from State Growth writes: ‘Shoulder sealing will be undertaken along a 5.5 kilometre section of the highway south of Franklin from the Fleurtys Road […]
• Sunday, October 10 : River to Rainforest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ River to Rainforest posted Mar 20, 2016, 9:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 2:13 AM] Ea Lassen writes:  ‘After months of preparation, this brand new experience is ready to tell you the story of the famous Huon Pine, from river to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : River to Rainforest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ River to Rainforest posted Apr 11, 2016, 5:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2016, 5:33 PM] Our friends at the Wooden Boat Centre, ‘Yukon‘  and Franks Cider want to remind people about their ‘River to Rainforest’ tour.  Might suit interstate visitors especially.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : River closed for Regatta, Saturday 7th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ River closed for Regatta, Saturday 7th December posted Nov 28, 2013, 12:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 28, 2013, 1:43 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania Notice No.:  M126-13 Title:  Rowing Regatta – Huon River, Franklin Notice Content: A Rowing Regatta will be held […]
• Sunday, October 10 : River closed at Franklin 12-13th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ River closed at Franklin 12-13th October posted Oct 12, 2013, 3:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 15, 2013, 4:51 PM] The rowers have taken over.  
• Sunday, October 10 : Rigging the Grebes: session one – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rigging the Grebes: session one posted Jun 2, 2018, 6:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 2, 2018, 6:15 PM] First job at the beginning of the season is to find the bits that are broken and missing, fix ’em and test ’em.  For […]
• Sunday, October 10 : RIP Margaret Forster – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ RIP Margaret Forster posted May 5, 2016, 4:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 7, 2016, 7:30 AM] Margaret died peacefully this (Thursday) morning at Royal Hobart Hospital.  There will be a memorial service and wake.  Stay tuned.   Pic of Margaret sewing the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rigging the Skiffs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rigging the Skiffs posted Jan 14, 2017, 3:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2017, 3:42 AM] The Kiwis reckon their Skiff ‘Wee Tawera‘  ‘sails like a wutch’ and we do too.  On the last Return Raid from Hobart to Franklin they hardly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Richard Stubbs at Frank’s 3rd June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Richard Stubbs at Frank’s 3rd June posted Apr 23, 2021, 4:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2021, 4:18 AM] Funnies at Frank’s will feature Richard Stubbs on this date.  See flyer below for details: https://tinyurl.com/53khac4d
• Sunday, October 10 : Rigging a Grebe for Beginners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rigging a Grebe for Beginners posted Jun 10, 2018, 5:14 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 10, 2018, 5:16 AM by Posts Editor] Let’s face it, at the beginning of the season most of us end up putting the mast in around the wrong […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rhythm of Life – Palais Theatre, Sunday 11 October 2.30pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rhythm of Life – Palais Theatre, Sunday 11 October 2.30pm posted Sep 30, 2020, 10:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2020, 1:08 AM] Barbara Dawson writes:‘Tasmanian Song Company invites you to their “Rhythm of Life” choral concert, showcasing a variety of songs […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Return of the Sundowner Row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Return of the Sundowner Row posted Aug 22, 2020, 7:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2020, 7:24 PM] Just over a month to daylight saving! Friday 9 October will mark the return of our evening row and a great way to start […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rhonda K and Bob – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rhonda K and Bob posted Apr 18, 2021, 2:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 18, 2021, 2:02 PM] The newly varnished and painted Rhonda K recently caught the eye of photographer Craig Bryant (well she would wouldn’t she?), and then he spotted Bob […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Restrictions on rowing Skiffs lifted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Restrictions on rowing Skiffs lifted posted Jun 28, 2020, 3:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2020, 3:01 PM] Jane Johnson from the Rowing Subcommittee writes (on June 28th):  ‘Covid restrictions have been lifted so full crews are allowed on Grebes and Skiffs. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Restoring ‘Olga’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Restoring ‘Olga’ posted Nov 3, 2015, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2015, 1:06 PM] David Pittaway writes: ‘A few years ago I was goaded into buying OLGA, a 30 foot long double ended Huon and Celery-Top Pine workboat, built by Harry […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Restoring Monty’s rudder – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Restoring Monty’s rudder posted Jan 29, 2017, 10:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 29, 2017, 10:51 PM] The dark area of wood in the accompanying photo shows what Monty’s rudder had been reduced to: presumably through years of wear.  The light area is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Responses to Capricornia capsize – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Responses to Capricornia capsize posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 6:36 AM] A debrief session was held with the crew of Capricornia after the recent capsize to get their reactions and suggestions for improvement.  Minutes are attached […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Restoring boats on Norfolk Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Restoring boats on Norfolk Island posted Mar 22, 2016, 6:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 6:04 PM] Maritime Museum of Tasmania Lunch Time Talk – 5 April 2016; Time: 12.00-1.00pm, Tuesday 5 April 2016; Place: Royal Society Room, Tasmanian Museum and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reserve your boat’s berth in a new book – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reserve your boat’s berth in a new book posted Oct 11, 2019, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2019, 4:21 PM] Old friend of the LBT Andrew Wilson writes: ‘Classic Wooden Boats of Tasmania is a new work being created by local […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Renovator’s Delight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Renovator’s Delight posted Nov 28, 2017, 12:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 28, 2017, 12:27 PM] Graham Rankin writes:  ‘Free to A Good Home, Project Boat/ Renovator’s Delight  20 foot “Elver” Canoe Yawl, designed by Steve Redmond  Hull consists of hoop pine strip […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Replica Viking boat sets sail’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Replica Viking boat sets sail’ posted Oct 25, 2017, 1:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2017, 1:52 PM] See the short video on the ABC: http://ab.co/2iA7DjN.  This is presumably intended for embedding in a larger story.
• Sunday, October 10 : Repairing a gaff throat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Repairing a gaff throat posted Aug 4, 2018, 6:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2018, 6:49 AM] It may not be a thing of beauty at the moment, but we are sure that this gaff throat will be when Dennis Muscovich has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Renewing the oar stock – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Renewing the oar stock posted Apr 24, 2015, 1:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 26, 2015, 5:02 AM] The oars for our grebes have been looking decidedly shabby, but Endra and Tess have taken this issue in hand.  They are fixing and releathering […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Renovators delight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Renovators delight posted Aug 8, 2014, 2:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 12, 2014, 7:36 PM] SOLD! (to the man at Cradoc) David Morton writes: ‘Recently I gave a small yacht called an Elver   to someone who thought they could finish/restore it, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Excursion with WBG to Huonville, Sunday 24th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Excursion with WBG to Huonville, Sunday 24th posted Nov 16, 2019, 7:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2019, 2:19 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘At last an improvement in the weather, next Sunday is looking perfect for rowing, not windy, low chance of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Renewable Energy and you at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Renewable Energy and you at the Palais posted Sep 21, 2017, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2017, 4:13 PM] Barbara Dawson writes:  ‘I thought that quite a few people from this area might be interested in coming along to the following […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: visit from southern region sheds this Friday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: visit from southern region sheds this Friday posted Apr 12, 2015, 3:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 13, 2015, 2:55 PM] This is an opportunity to meet people from other community (Men’s) sheds which are in many ways very similar to our […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: trailer maintenance workshop 25th February – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: trailer maintenance workshop 25th February posted Feb 18, 2018, 11:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 18, 2018, 11:46 AM] This will include some pointers on what to think about and do when loading and driving, and some basic maintenance.  It will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Visit from the Wooden Boat Guild – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Visit from the Wooden Boat Guild posted Aug 31, 2014, 8:04 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 31, 2014, 8:04 AM] Members of the Guild (www.woodenboatguildtas.org.au) are coming down next Sunday 7th September, and a sausage sizzle is planned at the Wooden Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Social Night, Saturday August 29th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Social Night, Saturday August 29th posted Aug 16, 2015, 5:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 16, 2015, 5:17 AM] The LBT Annual General Meeting (starts 6pm) will be followed by a social and quiz night at the Franklin Bowls Club.  Bar opens […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: special Monday night coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: special Monday night coming up posted May 2, 2017, 1:49 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 2, 2017, 1:49 PM] Plans for the ‘Welcome to Fleet’ for the Montagu Whaler are well advanced. Congregate about 6pm for the start of festivities, which will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Shed Warming this coming Tuesday 31st Oct – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Shed Warming this coming Tuesday 31st Oct posted Oct 26, 2017, 4:43 PM by Posts Editor All members are encouraged to come along for a for a lunchtime BBQ to celebrate the completion of the workshop extension and renovations at the Shed.  This has been […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Steam boat rally this coming Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Steam boat rally this coming Sunday posted Nov 16, 2016, 8:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 8:58 PM] The weather is looking fair for this Sunday, and if it anything like last year it should be a lot of fun.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Sailing Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Sailing Monday posted Nov 4, 2018, 11:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 4, 2018, 11:55 AM] Should be a gentle breeze wafting down the river this afternoon to take us out – from around 3.30pm to rig up.
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: On the Water planning meeting 5.30pm Monday 2nd Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: On the Water planning meeting 5.30pm Monday 2nd Sept posted Sep 1, 2019, 5:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 1, 2019, 6:18 AM] Basil van Reit has sent us the draft timetable attached:  https://tinyurl.com/yym5mc8v .  He suggests that the first day should […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: opportunity for sail/row on Monty this Saturday 6th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: opportunity for sail/row on Monty this Saturday 6th posted Sep 30, 2018, 2:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 30, 2018, 2:51 PM] Monty will be going down to the Huon Yacht Club to participate in their season opening, and there is still […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Safety Boat Training (28th September) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Safety Boat Training (28th September) posted Sep 15, 2013, 3:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 15, 2013, 5:18 PM] This course is intended for anybody who might be involved with water based activities at the LBT, not just those who are going […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: safety boat course Saturday 29th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: safety boat course Saturday 29th November posted Nov 21, 2014, 6:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2014, 7:07 PM] From Glynn Shevels: ‘Course starts at 10.00am till approximately 3-30pm.. cost $25.00 . What to bring.. pen notepad. . Lunch and life […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday night posted Oct 7, 2017, 2:15 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 7, 2017, 7:03 PM by Posts Editor] There is a meeting to discuss all things ‘Nancy’ at the shed on Monday 9th October at 6pm.  For a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: membership dues – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: membership dues posted Jul 15, 2018, 4:11 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 15, 2018, 4:31 AM by Posts Editor] Thanks to all those who have already paid their dues – looks like we will survive another year!  If you haven’t, now is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: meeting Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: meeting Monday night posted Nov 13, 2016, 4:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2016, 4:17 AM] There will be an informal members meeting preceding dinner on Monday 14th of November at 6pm to discuss issues currently before the committee. The draft […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Monday night do it yourself dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Monday night do it yourself dinner posted Jul 26, 2018, 5:04 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 27, 2018, 3:10 PM by Posts Editor] Even if Kate wanted to cook, she will still likely be at sea aboard Windeward Bound, so we are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Monday evening decorative knots course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Monday evening decorative knots course posted Jun 6, 2021, 2:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 6, 2021, 3:30 PM] Be at the Shed for a 5pm start with Barbara Frankel.  Bring some rope.  Pic from Animated Knots
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Lorrie and Graham at the Maritime Museum – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Lorrie and Graham at the Maritime Museum posted Aug 2, 2015, 5:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2015, 5:54 PM] If the snow drifts have been cleared away in time, Lorrie Harrison and Graham Rankin will be giving a lunchtime talk […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Garage Sale this Saturday (25th October) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Garage Sale this Saturday (25th October) posted Oct 23, 2014, 12:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 23, 2014, 7:50 PM] This event in aid of the St Ayles Skiff Regatta:  ‘Set up will be from 8am. As well as the garage sale […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: LBT AGM Saturday 31st August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: LBT AGM Saturday 31st August posted Aug 29, 2019, 5:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2019, 6:05 PM] 6.00pm at the Franklin Bowls Club opposite the Palais, 3395 Huon Hwy Franklin. See the agenda, treasurer’s report etc at https://tinyurl.com/y36tpdol We will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: LBT 20th Birthday dinner Monday 2nd July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: LBT 20th Birthday dinner Monday 2nd July posted Jun 27, 2018, 7:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 27, 2018, 7:10 PM] We’ll light the bonfire to acknowledge that it is the depths of winter, but it may be superfluous because Kate promises […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: LBT Christmas Parties – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: LBT Christmas Parties posted Dec 17, 2015, 1:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 19, 2015, 9:56 PM] This year’s Christmas Party is on Monday night 21st December starting around 5.30pm.  The cooks have the night off, so it’s a BRING YOUR OWN.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Garage Sale next Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Garage Sale next Sunday posted May 30, 2015, 3:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2015, 3:59 PM] Barb Dawson and David Budd will be running a table for the LBT at the Palais on June 7th.  If you have anything to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Franklin Working Waterfront AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Franklin Working Waterfront AGM posted Sep 25, 2015, 3:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2015, 3:51 PM]   This Sunday, 27th September,2pm at Franklin Primary School From Sonia Shimeld: ‘I have attached a copy of the agenda for the upcoming AGM […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Flares and safety equipment demonstration Monday 20th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Flares and safety equipment demonstration Monday 20th July posted Jul 16, 2015, 3:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2015, 4:39 PM] This coming Monday there will be NO DINNER at the LBT. Instead there will be a BBQ, AND hands on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Flares and Safety Equipment Night 20th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Flares and Safety Equipment Night 20th July posted Jul 6, 2015, 11:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 7, 2015, 12:33 AM] This event will now run on Monday nightJuly 20th starting at 5.30pm, at the LBT shed, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin:  5.30pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: First sailing class next Monday (3rd Oct) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: First sailing class next Monday (3rd Oct) posted Sep 25, 2016, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 3:27 PM] Mike Dredge has sent us the program:  see and .  Start time is 3.30pm.  First class on shore, so it won’t […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: DIY Monday dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: DIY Monday dinner posted May 28, 2017, 7:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2017, 7:45 AM] This Monday night (29th May) the cooks are taking a break.  If you are coming to dinner bring along something for you (to throw on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: ‘Camino Voyage’ Saturday Nov 23rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: ‘Camino Voyage’ Saturday Nov 23rd posted Nov 10, 2019, 3:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2019, 1:04 PM] The screening of this film (at the Palais) should be a great night.  Deb Coomb writes:  ‘This multi award winning documentary is a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Check the LBT calendar – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Check the LBT calendar posted Oct 28, 2018, 2:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2018, 3:56 AM] We make every effort to register all significant events in the calendar: to view go to the LBT home page lbt.org.au and choose Calendarfrom […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: consult the LBT calendar(s) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: consult the LBT calendar(s) posted Sep 24, 2015, 6:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2015, 6:44 AM by Richard Forster] We are getting to the busy part of the year, when demand for LBT resources increases, and the chances of those […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Celebration at the Wooden Boat Centre this Saturday (25th October) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Celebration at the Wooden Boat Centre this Saturday (25th October) posted Oct 23, 2014, 12:37 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 23, 2014, 12:39 PM] It is the handover to the Franklin Working Waterfront.  Program  10:00 Welcome– Daryl Peebles MC; 10:10 Handover ceremony […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Bring your own Christmas Party Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Bring your own Christmas Party Monday night posted Dec 16, 2018, 1:36 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 16, 2018, 1:40 PM by Posts Editor] The traditional LBT Christmas Party is a ‘bring a plate’ and your own BBQ fair tonight (17th December).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder – LBT subscriptions due – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder – LBT subscriptions due posted Jul 7, 2016, 4:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 7, 2016, 4:01 PM] Subscriptions, plus personal details, required from EVERYONE, please. Subs: $40 for a single $70 for a couple or family Plus $100 annual fee per […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Adrian Dean presentation next Monday (20th May) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Adrian Dean presentation next Monday (20th May) posted May 11, 2019, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2019, 4:52 PM] Did you know that Adrian was the supervising shipwright on the restoration of the ‘May Queen’?  Or that he designed the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: Boot and Boat Sale Sunday 30th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: Boot and Boat Sale Sunday 30th March posted Mar 22, 2014, 3:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 22, 2014, 3:29 PM] A chance to clear the garage and spare room of all those bits and pieces, boaty or otherwise, which you know […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder: AGM and Quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder: AGM and Quiz night posted Aug 18, 2013, 6:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 18, 2013, 6:37 AM] Block out the entry in your diary for next Saturday 24th August: it’s the LBT AGM and Quiz night.  The AGM starts at 6pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reminder – Grebe Hire Trial – come along on Tuesday and express your views – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reminder – Grebe Hire Trial – come along on Tuesday and express your views posted May 19, 2018, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2018, 3:39 PM] Franklin Wooden Boat Adventures Meeting on Tuesday FWBAs  Important Brainstorming Meeting this Tues 22nd  1100-1230     Greg Guy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Register your WBC Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Register your WBC Boat posted Sep 11, 2018, 8:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2018, 11:33 PM]  Paul Cullen writes: ‘The MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival (8-11 February 2019) is coming up fast and we are concerned that boat owners don’t miss […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Remembering Martin Krynen this Sunday Feb 28th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Remembering Martin Krynen this Sunday Feb 28th posted Feb 24, 2021, 11:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2021, 4:53 PM] Judy Krynen has organised an  ‘open shed’ at the old apple evaporators (just downstream of the LBT) for Martin’s friends to gather […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Remember these young men? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Remember these young men? posted Jul 1, 2019, 7:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2019, 7:09 PM] Some people may remember a group of young journeyman Dutch boatbuilders who came to Monday night dinner a year or so back, on the advice […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Remembering Greg Guy, Friday 17th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Remembering Greg Guy, Friday 17th August posted Aug 3, 2018, 2:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 3, 2018, 2:33 AM] Friends of Greg are invited to an event at the Wooden Boat Centre at 4.30pm on the 17th.  If you are considering going […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Register now for tawe nunnugah 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Register now for tawe nunnugah 2015 posted Jun 6, 2014, 7:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 6, 2014, 7:25 PM] The online expression of interest and boat registration forms have been added to the tn15 home page, and people have already started using […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Regatta Parade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Regatta Parade posted Feb 19, 2017, 2:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2017, 2:55 AM] The boat parade from Huonville to Franklin to open the Regatta was a spectacular success.  The only downside was that the organiser, David Budd, was not here […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Regattas on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Regattas on the Huon posted Oct 26, 2017, 4:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 26, 2017, 4:25 PM] MAST Notice No.: M131-17; Title: Rowing Regattas – Huon River, Franklin;  Valid From: 28/10/2017;  Valid Until: 9/12/2017.  Notice Content: Rowing Regattas will be held on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Regatta for Novices – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Regatta for Novices posted Nov 6, 2013, 1:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 13, 2013, 1:28 PM] John Young writes to tell us that Huon Yacht Club are holding a Novice or Non Racing Skippers Fun Day on Saturday 16th November, starting at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Open Day 14th February still on, Regatta cancelled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Open Day 14th February still on, Regatta cancelled posted Feb 9, 2021, 2:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2021, 3:17 AM] Come to the Open Day, starting at 1pm for a barbeque, boats on the water, Nancy joy rides and music. Unfortunately […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reflecting on TN 14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reflecting on TN 14 posted Feb 14, 2014, 11:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 15, 2014, 6:07 PM] Find ‘TN 14 on Swiftsure – A Tribute to Community’ written by Hans Sipsma, one of our most experienced sailors, at . Pictures are also […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Recycling opportunity – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Recycling opportunity posted Oct 21, 2018, 2:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2018, 2:46 AM] Want to find out what Bob and Dolly Dyer were doing in 1961?  Or why you should replace the Holden 186 motor in your boat with a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Red letter day at the shed tomorrow (Thursday) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Red letter day at the shed tomorrow (Thursday) posted Oct 29, 2014, 3:57 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 29, 2014, 4:00 AM by Unknown user] Graham Wright tells us, in the ‘Workshop’ news column (see ), that the Sea Knight is coming out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reconstituting Swiftsure Sunday (morning) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reconstituting Swiftsure Sunday (morning) posted Oct 7, 2013, 5:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 9, 2013, 3:42 AM] The weather has warmed up and it is time to get Swiftsure out on the water again.  It is a great way to shake out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Reefing Practice, Monday 28th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Reefing Practice, Monday 28th October posted Oct 27, 2019, 1:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2019, 2:03 PM] If the forecast is to be believed Capricornia could be down to a second reef when we take her out this afternoon.  Come and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Recognise any of these chaps? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Recognise any of these chaps? posted Apr 5, 2016, 4:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 6, 2016, 4:25 PM] Alis Wood has sent the following notice:  Celebrating the May Queen.  Do you remember the May Queen in her hey-day, or late-day, as a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Readvertising event at Palais: Evening of Friday 21st March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Readvertising event at Palais: Evening of Friday 21st March posted Mar 18, 2014, 10:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 19, 2014, 3:06 PM] We dropped into the Palais today (Wednesday) to discover that there is a LOT of effort being put into this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Readvertising Motor and Safety Boat Courses – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Readvertising Motor and Safety Boat Courses posted Oct 17, 2014, 8:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 20, 2014, 10:55 PM] Note the change of date for the motor boat course, due to clashes with other activities.  MotorBoat Licence Course Date:  Sunday 16th November; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Read all about the Evaporators – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Read all about the Evaporators posted Sep 30, 2016, 7:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2016, 3:14 PM] Those who missed the Sunday Mercury article about the plans  Martin and Judy Krynen (our neighbours) have for this building can read all about […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Readvertising the ‘long row’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Readvertising the ‘long row’ posted Sep 27, 2015, 5:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 27, 2015, 5:43 PM] We have already posted a notice about this event, organised by WOW for Sunday October 11th from Dennes Point to Bruny Island – see .  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rat Racers Resort to Rodent Rascality – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rat Racers Resort to Rodent Rascality posted Dec 14, 2017, 12:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2017, 3:32 PM] Martin Riddle reports:   ‘Once again the Rat Island Race brought out the highest of competitive spirit and the lowest of rat-cunning in LBT’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Raising the flagpole – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Raising the flagpole posted Nov 10, 2015, 9:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 11, 2015, 3:19 PM] On Monday evening Dick Geeves marshaled the troops and up she went.  Pics from Ninka and Endra
• Sunday, October 10 : Rat Island Race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rat Island Race posted Dec 15, 2020, 4:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 15, 2020, 4:04 AM] John Snowdon sent in the pictures below, including a lineup of the usual suspects.  
• Sunday, October 10 : R and R for Imagine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ R and R for Imagine posted May 16, 2016, 9:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 16, 2016, 10:06 PM] Yesterday afternoon, the Huon River’s hardest working boat was paddled into dry dock for Refurbishment and Restoration.  Helpers of all skill levels are needed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Raising the bar – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Raising the bar posted Dec 2, 2014, 11:53 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 2, 2014, 1:47 PM] Street signs advertising LBT events consist, as often as not, of a message hastily scrawled in Texta on chipboard by the secretary.  Hans Sipsma shows what […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Rainbow season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rainbow season posted May 23, 2020, 5:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2020, 5:52 PM] John Snowdon sent in this pic.
• Sunday, October 10 : Raid Pics – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Raid Pics posted Feb 25, 2017, 2:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2017, 2:43 PM] Links to pictures from the Raid are being added to repository at as we become aware of them.  Pic from Ben Forster
• Sunday, October 10 : Raiding in ‘Afloat’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Raiding in ‘Afloat’ posted Dec 27, 2019, 2:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 27, 2019, 3:36 PM] Gary McDonald has pointed us to the latest ‘Afloat’ magazine which has an extensive article about small boat expeditions in Australia, including our own Tawe Nunnugah.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Raffle to be drawn Monday 31st March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Raffle to be drawn Monday 31st March posted Mar 22, 2014, 2:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 22, 2014, 2:59 PM] Please get your ticket butts, money and unsold tickets in so that we can collate them.  If there is nobody at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Radio Living Boat Trust up and running – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Radio Living Boat Trust up and running posted Aug 20, 2013, 5:23 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 22, 2013, 1:09 AM] A shore based radio has been installed by the back porch, where the operator will have a good view of the river […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Quiz Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Quiz Night posted Oct 20, 2014, 3:56 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 23, 2014, 12:31 PM] Palais Theatre Supper Room Saturday 25th October 2014 6.30 pm for 7.00 start $10 per head includes nibbles Max 6 people per table – orphans accommodated Drinks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Quest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Quest posted Jun 7, 2020, 3:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2020, 3:50 PM] A while back an advertisement seeking a new home for the vintage model sailing yacht Quest was placed in this column: https://tinyurl.com/y7ln3ytc .  Jos Verbaken took up the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Quick ‘n dirty boat building – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Quick ‘n dirty boat building posted Mar 14, 2016, 4:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2016, 1:40 PM] This style of event is usually for kids, but at Geelong the grown ups had a go.  It was great to see so much […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Puzzling times ahead – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Puzzling times ahead posted May 11, 2020, 11:52 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated May 13, 2020, 9:11 PM] Running out of jigsaw puzzles at home? Fear not. The Franklin Jigsaw Exchange has re-opened and is now under the cover of the Living Boat Trust […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Quiz night posted Aug 17, 2014, 3:12 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 17, 2014, 3:23 AM] We traditionalists are very pleased that  David Pittaway will be orchestrating the quiz night which will follow the AGM on the 30th of August.  The AGM is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Putting Louie through her paces – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Putting Louie through her paces posted Jan 10, 2021, 1:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2021, 1:28 PM] The sea breeze has been up in the afternoon, and John Pollard with crew Piet and Endra took advantage to see how ‘Louie’ performed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pussy Cat and Owl arrive at LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pussy Cat and Owl arrive at LBT posted Jan 17, 2019, 2:35 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 17, 2019, 3:39 AM by Posts Editor] The Geneva Christian College in Latrobe has very kindly let the LBT borrow two modified Hartley TS16s for use […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Purchase of Capricornia: have your say – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Purchase of Capricornia: have your say posted Apr 7, 2019, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2019, 5:47 PM] The recent news item in this column concerning the possible purchase of Capricornia provoked a number of responses from members pointing out arguments […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Proposed purchase of Capricornia: responses from members – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Proposed purchase of Capricornia: responses from members posted Apr 10, 2019, 9:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2019, 2:04 PM] These are being collected, and can be viewed in the folder at https://tinyurl.com/y6j4hwhz.  If you wish to have your say, send it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Put this in your diary – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Put this in your diary posted Jul 15, 2013, 5:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 15, 2013, 10:15 PM] We are planning to hold the Living Boat Trust Annual General Meeting at 6 pm at the Palais Theatre on Saturday, August 24th. More […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Purchase of Capricornia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Purchase of Capricornia posted Mar 16, 2019, 10:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2019, 10:20 PM] The LBT has a long history with the sailing whaleboat Capricornia. She had a major refurbishment in our shed about ten years ago, and has subsequently […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Public Meetings: Surges Point “transport depot” proposal – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Public Meetings: Surges Point “transport depot” proposal posted Nov 4, 2014, 1:46 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 4, 2014, 1:49 PM] Bob Hawkins writes:  ‘I think everyone at LBT should be reading about the Surges Point “transport depot” proposal. It could have a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Public’s views sought on Huon Highway corridor study – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Public’s views sought on Huon Highway corridor study posted Jul 22, 2021, 9:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 22, 2021, 9:34 PM] The following call and opportunity to comment has been appearing in the local papers and Facebook – worth considering!“The Huon Highway […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Punto goes to Port Davey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Punto goes to Port Davey posted Mar 5, 2018, 11:53 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 6, 2018, 12:57 AM by Posts Editor] Jilly Archer sent us the picture below with the following description:  ‘Punto starting out on her big adventure under the guidance […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pulsating at the Palais – Upcoming Concerts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pulsating at the Palais – Upcoming Concerts posted Jan 6, 2018, 2:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 6, 2018, 2:18 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘As LBT members know, nothing better after hard day’s boating than a good concert – two great musical events […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Public meeting 24th July: Dover woodchip facility – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Public meeting 24th July: Dover woodchip facility posted Jul 21, 2018, 6:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 22, 2018, 5:24 AM] A big maritime policy decision which is pending is whether or not to proceed with the proposal to establish a woodchip export […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Proposed change to membership and boat use fees – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Proposed change to membership and boat use fees posted May 9, 2021, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2021, 3:33 PM] Members will recall that we ran a ‘satisfaction survey’ back in February.  A suggestion that came out of that was that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Proposed Maria Island excursion – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Proposed Maria Island excursion posted Jan 30, 2018, 1:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2018, 1:50 PM] Jane Johnson recently organised a meeting of those interested, and here are the notes. Maria Island Mar 2-5 Update Jan 29 1. There have been […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Provenance of Flagpole – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Provenance of Flagpole posted Oct 26, 2015, 12:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 26, 2015, 12:48 PM] Dick Geeves has organised a flagpole for us, and he writes:  ‘I have been able to do some research with the help of Scouting Tasmania’s Heritage […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Proposed Woodchip loading facility in Port Esperance Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Proposed Woodchip loading facility in Port Esperance Bay posted Nov 30, 2017, 2:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2017, 2:34 PM] Matt Wardell writes: ‘You may have heard about the proposed woodchip loading facility in Port Esperance Bay. This massive development will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project for sale posted Sep 22, 2015, 2:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2015, 6:31 PM] Jim Milner writes:  18′ Ply and Glass Trailer Boat Kit, has centre console, half completed. Must sell as moving interstate.   $7,000, very negotiable. Phone Jim and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project Boat posted Nov 13, 2018, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2018, 3:03 AM] Michael Fitzgerald writes:    ‘I have a 26’ sail boat I’ve started to restore but am unable to continue with the restoration so I’d like to offer […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project Boat posted Jan 6, 2019, 4:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 6, 2019, 4:04 PM] This large, Purdon built, motor boat is moored at Snug.  Unlike some it floats, which is a big start! We believe that to the right person it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project boat column: Telita needs new home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project boat column: Telita needs new home posted Aug 8, 2020, 6:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2020, 6:27 PM] Telita is a sister boat to ‘Nancy’ and ‘Eva Blanche’.  From the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/392859364179458/posts/2004956569636388/):  ‘TELITA will be given away to the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project Boat posted Jul 17, 2017, 5:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 17, 2017, 5:30 PM] Ben has an old (yellow) motorboat moored at Cairns Bay which he wants to get rid of soon.  Good for a project or for parts.  If you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Project Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Project Boat posted Nov 19, 2017, 5:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2017, 11:04 AM] Nick Saltmarsh writes:  This restoration project is for sale with the owner looking for $2000 ONO – he needs it gone.  A 28’ Huon Pine 116 year […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress report on the ‘Bittern’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress report on the ‘Bittern’ posted Jan 24, 2016, 3:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 24, 2016, 1:48 PM] Chris Butler writes: ‘The ‘Bittern’ is growing wings, wooden though they are. The crew members building Franklin’s third St. Ayles skiff at the Wooden […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on the workshop extension – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on the workshop extension posted Sep 18, 2015, 4:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2015, 11:59 PM] With the very generous assistance of Duggans the initial preparation for the workshop concrete flooring slab has been completed:  the site levelled with gravel […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on the Sea Knight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on the Sea Knight posted Jul 23, 2014, 9:16 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 24, 2014, 3:56 PM] The Sea Knight is getting close to completion, with many of the fittings already installed, and Glynn Shevels and Graham Wright working on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on the Bendigo Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on the Bendigo Skiff posted Aug 20, 2014, 3:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 4:08 PM] A milestone has been achieved – the stems hog and four frames were glued together to form the backbone of the skiff.  To follow […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on the Havens – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on the Havens posted Jan 7, 2019, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 7, 2019, 1:12 PM] Over at the Wooden Boat Centre the American team have the torture boards out and are bending the coamings.  See pics below.  Photos from Endra […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress at the shed posted Aug 23, 2013, 5:39 AM by Unknown user Why isn’t Tess Hallinan disappearing in the cloud of wood dust from her sanding?  Because the dust extractor suspended over her is filtering it all out.  We are hoping this arrangement will make […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on Freyja’s maintenance – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on Freyja’s maintenance posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 6:54 AM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘There is plenty of incentive to join in with skiff maintenance – Freyja Tim-tams. Paint stripping is 90% complete, to be followed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress in the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress in the shed posted Sep 28, 2016, 3:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 28, 2016, 3:53 PM] Graham Wright writes:  ‘Brett is back from his European adventures and put us right as the images show. The northern wall on the new equal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress on Monty’s garboards – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress on Monty’s garboards posted Mar 24, 2019, 6:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2019, 6:10 AM] Florien has the planks ready to steam and fit on Tuesday morning.  Come along if you are interested.
• Sunday, October 10 : Progress at the Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Progress at the Shed posted Jul 18, 2013, 3:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 19, 2013, 5:32 PM] Lots of good things happening whilst the weather is keeping us off the water. Seahorse is getting it’s seats back and a paintout after its […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Professor Phil to the rescue – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Professor Phil to the rescue posted Oct 3, 2014, 3:07 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 3, 2014, 3:09 AM] Peter Heading writes:  ‘The Nancy has been on the Port Huon Yacht Club slip for replacement of the stern bearing.  Many thanks to Phill […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Press ganged back packers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Press ganged back packers posted Sep 29, 2019, 4:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2019, 4:55 PM] Last week the sailing crew was a little low on numbers so we kidnapped a few unfortunates who were wandering along the shore.  You can […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Princess Dennis – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Princess Dennis posted Apr 28, 2014, 6:16 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 28, 2014, 6:16 AM] One of the many exotic people at David Nash’s ‘Pirates and Princess’s’ birthday party.
• Sunday, October 10 : President’s 2020 Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ President’s 2020 Report posted Sep 23, 2020, 2:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2020, 2:07 PM] Very much worth a read: https://tinyurl.com/y32sxg7g
• Sunday, October 10 : President’s Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ President’s Report posted Aug 31, 2015, 9:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 31, 2015, 9:39 PM] Peter Laidlaw has done a great job of summarising the LBT year (as well as delivering the odd spray) in his President’s Report:  read it now at
• Sunday, October 10 : Preparing to build the new verandah extension – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Preparing to build the new verandah extension posted Mar 19, 2015, 7:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2015, 1:53 PM] The Building permit for the new extension on the south side of the shed should be signed off very shortly – at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Presentation April 2nd: The Cartela Restoration Project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Presentation April 2nd: The Cartela Restoration Project posted Mar 21, 2019, 3:46 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 21, 2019, 3:47 AM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes:  ‘Please find attached the flyer (https://tinyurl.com/yymrugtk) for our next monthly talk – this time on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Practical Seamanship – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Practical Seamanship posted Aug 4, 2018, 6:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2018, 6:38 AM] An excellent contribution to our bookshelves from Dennis Muscovich is ‘1000 Questions and Answers in Practical Seamanship’.  Not sure how many stripes an admiral should have on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Preparations for the new workshop build – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Preparations for the new workshop build posted Jul 31, 2015, 4:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 31, 2015, 5:15 AM] When you see a chap leaning on a shovel you know that things are definitely on the move.  Graham Wright reports: ‘Tuesday started […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Power for the dinghy shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Power for the dinghy shed posted Sep 3, 2015, 9:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 9:40 PM] The small steps are often the significant ones.  This will mean that Nancy can easily be recharged whilst moored at her normal pontoon.  Big […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Posting the news at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Posting the news at the shed posted Sep 12, 2019, 6:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2019, 6:46 PM] Our ‘in the shed’ correspondent reports. ‘The LBT has a new notice board. Design and construction courtesy of the Tuesday group. No more […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Posie Graeme-Evans on ‘Nancy’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Posie Graeme-Evans on ‘Nancy’ posted Jan 27, 2016, 11:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 31, 2016, 5:02 PM] As noted in a previous post, Posie Graeme-Evans, the well known author and film producer (McLeod’s Daughters, The Dressmaker), was ambassador at Australia Day, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Poster Competition for St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Poster Competition for St Ayles Skiff Regatta 2017 posted Jul 23, 2016, 1:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 23, 2016, 1:05 AM] The St Ayles Skiff Regatta will be held in Franklin in February 2017 – for the event, the organising committee is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Post/Christmas cards from Bob Frost – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Post/Christmas cards from Bob Frost posted Dec 8, 2016, 12:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 8, 2016, 12:08 PM] Bob has very kindly donated a large number of cards featuring his photographs of the Huon Valley – see below for some samples (there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Poshing it up for Seniors afternoon tea – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Poshing it up for Seniors afternoon tea posted Oct 18, 2020, 6:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2020, 6:57 AM] Barbara Sharp put out the clean table cloth, the best crockery, a vase of rhododendrons, and slices and cakes from Kate Hoorweg […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Open Day posted Oct 7, 2017, 3:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2017, 12:58 AM] The head wind finally got too much for Monty whilst returning from Port Huon and she needed a helping hand from Nancy, but not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Sailing Club burnt down – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Sailing Club burnt down posted Apr 23, 2020, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2020, 10:13 PM] We spoke with the commodore (and LBT member) Matt Wardell and apparently there is a lot of damage to the building and they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Regatta Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Regatta Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April posted Feb 28, 2018, 7:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2018, 7:15 PM] Rebecca Hancock writes:Entries are now open for the 2018 Port Esperance Huon Salmon Easter Regatta.  ‘This year’s Regatta will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Photos – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Photos posted Oct 23, 2019, 1:35 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 23, 2019, 2:50 PM by Posts Editor] If you want to wallow in wooden boat photos you could do worse than pointing your browser at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmH4vz9e .  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Regatta posted Apr 16, 2017, 3:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 18, 2017, 1:18 AM] Old friend of the Living Boat Trust ‘La Chaloupe’ was the starting boat for off the shore races – see the report attached from the Dover […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Easter Regatta: Rowing Results – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Easter Regatta: Rowing Results posted Apr 5, 2018, 11:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 6, 2018, 4:57 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘As expected this was a fantastic, fun, festival! Congratulations to the organisers and Port Esperance Sailing Club. Perfect rowing conditions […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Regatta posted Mar 15, 2015, 2:53 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 15, 2015, 2:53 PM] The Port Esperance Sailing Club (Dover) will be hosting its Easter Regatta on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of April 2015.  See http://pesc.com.au/news/news.html for a link […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Portable power tools – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Portable power tools posted May 19, 2015, 2:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2015, 2:26 AM] Glynn Shevels writes: “Thanks to Brett Doubleday for the power tools he has donated”.  
• Sunday, October 10 : Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Port Esperance Regatta posted Feb 23, 2016, 4:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2016, 4:26 AM] Rachael Trueman writes:  Please let everyone know about the Port Esperance Regatta coming up soon! All enquiries to Dave Wood 0428 972578.    The Regatta will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoons posted Apr 2, 2016, 10:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2016, 5:08 AM] The engineer’s report provided by Murray Isles was discussed by a meeting at the shed two weeks ago.  We are expecting a reply to some queries to Murray […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon progress report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon progress report posted Sep 25, 2016, 6:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 6:21 PM] David Pittaway writes: ‘pontoons are coming along slowly but consistently. The physical size of components demands a team approach, which has been well attended on Wednesday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoons posted Mar 20, 2016, 2:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2016, 2:31 PM] Our engineer’s report has arrived, and there will be a meeting at the shed this evening (Monday 21st March) at 5pm to discuss the various options.  For documents […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon progress – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon progress posted Dec 9, 2017, 12:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 9, 2017, 12:12 PM] Whilst our application to deploy pontoons wends its way tortuously through the bureaucracy your LBT Waterfront Subcommittee (the LWS) is beavering away behind the scenes.  David Pittaway […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon Playtime – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon Playtime posted May 20, 2016, 11:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 20, 2016, 11:08 PM] In scenes reminiscent of valiant tugmen towing the Mulberry Harbours to the D-Day landings, Mike Dredge and Hans pulled donated pontoons upriver to Franklin. These will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon report posted Feb 9, 2016, 10:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 9, 2016, 10:35 PM] The pontoons were brought around on the high tide to the sand boat ramp this (Wednesday) morning, and put on logs.  By low tide in the late […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon is back – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon is back posted Aug 8, 2020, 7:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2020, 7:56 PM] Cap’n O’May scanned to horizon for danger, whilst Cap’n Laidlaw (assisted by first mate Bonny) took charge of the pontoon, and soon enough order was restored. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon gone for a wander – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon gone for a wander posted Aug 2, 2020, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2020, 3:20 PM] Dennis Muscovich turned up for duty at the Wooden Boat Centre on Monday to discover that the pontoon normally secured to their dock had […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon helpers wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon helpers wanted posted Feb 12, 2017, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 12, 2017, 4:21 AM] David Pittaway writes:  ‘Pontoon 1 got her skirt completed last Wednesday, with the fender now extending around both ends. Prior to deployment for the skiff regatta, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon fun morning: Wednesday (21st) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon fun morning: Wednesday (21st) posted Dec 19, 2016, 11:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 19, 2016, 11:17 AM] David Pittaway and a small team have selfishly been hogging all the enjoyment of pontoon building over at the evaporator sheds, but have grudgingly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon king hit by king tide – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon king hit by king tide posted Jan 3, 2014, 12:54 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 2:47 AM by Richard Forster] It mightn’t look like much, but the slightly off kilter bollard on our pontoon indicates a twisted frame underneath.  Not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon Design – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon Design posted Apr 15, 2016, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2016, 4:34 AM] We have been in discussion with the marine engineer Murray Isles about how best to refurbish our pontoons, and following a suggestion from Hans Sipsma to move […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontooners wanted (Wednesdays) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontooners wanted (Wednesdays) posted Oct 23, 2016, 5:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 1:55 AM] David Pittaway writes: ‘I’ll be back down at the pontoon construction site next Wednesday 26th, then all future Wednesdays until years end – we should be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pontoon Floats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pontoon Floats posted Jan 12, 2017, 2:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 3:39 AM] We are still seeking big black plastic floats of the style shown in the pic below so that we can complete our second pontoon.  If you know […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Polished and preened – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Polished and preened posted May 15, 2013, 7:43 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 15, 2013, 7:48 PM] Fortunately the Simplex motor from Seahorse is held together by more than rust and barnacles, because there is not too much of that left now that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Please return the Yamy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Please return the Yamy posted Feb 23, 2017, 4:00 AM by Posts Editor Could the borrower of our Yamaha outboard motor please return it. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Please help the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Please help the LBT posted Dec 31, 2018, 6:08 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 31, 2018, 7:42 PM] The LBT is on a sound financial footing because it runs amajor fund-raiser every two years – the tawe nunnugah Raids. For the intervening two […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Please keep off the pontoon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Please keep off the pontoon posted Jan 2, 2016, 9:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 2, 2016, 9:30 PM] Laurence Burgin (who runs the marina) has asked us to avoid using the pontoon moored to the upstream pier until further notice, as he […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Please fill out the book – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Please fill out the book posted May 11, 2019, 10:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2019, 10:51 PM] It is useful, when we want to  apply for a grant for instance, to have a record of boat useage.  The best way to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Playing pontoon(s) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Playing pontoon(s) posted Mar 17, 2021, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2021, 3:30 PM] There is progress being made in getting the requisite permits for permanently moored pontoons, but in the meantime there is a new experiment for deploying them. See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Playground boat wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Playground boat wanted posted May 30, 2017, 5:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2017, 5:52 PM] Mt Stuart Primary School write that they are looking for a dinghy suitable for a playground.   Contact Bec Owens on 0439 623 194 if you think […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Planting out the foreshore – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Planting out the foreshore posted Aug 31, 2018, 5:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 31, 2018, 5:06 AM] Friday was the perfect day for getting plants in the ground – cold and threatening rain but never actually precipitating – and the foreshore near […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Playback Theatre 4th September! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Playback Theatre 4th September! posted Aug 2, 2021, 4:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2021, 3:44 PM] A fun evening of improv theatre and music to raise funds for the Living Boat Trust.  WHEN: Saturday 4th September; WHERE: Palais Theatre;  COST: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Planting day on the foreshore, 31st August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Planting day on the foreshore, 31st August posted Aug 25, 2018, 3:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2018, 3:18 AM] Bec Enders writes: ‘You are invited to come and plant the foreshore in Franklin this Friday, between the camp ground and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Planning for the future at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Planning for the future at the LBT posted Jun 23, 2015, 7:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2015, 6:52 AM] The committee will be holding a strategy meeting in early July to consider how well the Trust is meeting its aims and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Plans for verandah extension approved – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Plans for verandah extension approved posted Jul 15, 2015, 2:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 15, 2015, 5:19 PM] Thanks to the indefatigable Guy Greener we finally have approved plans for the verandah extension (the ‘Guy Greener Wing’) on the south side of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Planning and the Huon Valley – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Planning and the Huon Valley posted Jul 17, 2017, 6:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 18, 2017, 9:34 PM] Bec Enders writes:  The Huon Valley Council is having a community-drop in session to shape a community engagement strategy. Attend the drop-in session on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Planned Program for Franklin Regatta, February 14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Planned Program for Franklin Regatta, February 14 posted Jan 23, 2021, 12:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 23, 2021, 12:51 PM] The Franklin St Ayles Skiff Regatta/ Living Boat Trust Open Day.   Program 2021.                                        Sunday February 14. Start times may change, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Plague flag: should we worry? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Plague flag: should we worry? posted Nov 29, 2015, 12:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 29, 2015, 2:26 PM] We are assuming that the black and yellow plague flag was hung with the rest of the bunting on the Yukon out of enthusiasm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pine log seeks good home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pine log seeks good home posted Oct 16, 2015, 2:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 16, 2015, 2:02 PM] John Barnard writes: ‘Pine log, species uncertain, length 8m, 130mm tapering to 50mm, strait and even taper.  Possibly suit mast, flag pole, or some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pip’s knots 5pm Mondays – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pip’s knots 5pm Mondays posted Mar 14, 2021, 1:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2021, 1:17 PM] Pip Stevenson’s knots class has been progressing nicely with a healthy attendance and lots being learnt.  Drop ins are welcome: just be at the Shed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pip’s news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pip’s news posted Nov 29, 2020, 8:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2020, 4:33 PM] Pip Stevenson recently had a job transporting a super yacht down the NSW coast.  Just as well he had gained some experience with us sailing Capricornia  – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pip’s knots – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pip’s knots posted Feb 28, 2021, 12:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2021, 12:59 PM] After a false start last week (Pip was crook) knot making will be on this evening, Monday night, at 5pm, before dinner.  There will be an emphasis […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pineapple Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pineapple Raid posted Nov 6, 2015, 1:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 7, 2015, 2:11 PM] The Queensland boat ‘Boxer’  and crew were an enthusiastic and spectacular part of Tawe Nunnugah 2015, and they had such a good time that they (like the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Picton Castle Apprenticeships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Picton Castle Apprenticeships posted Nov 24, 2013, 12:43 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 24, 2013, 12:43 AM] John Young has forwarded the following. ‘Dan Moreland asked me to forward information on Picton Castle’s upcoming apprenticeship opportunities to you.  The apprenticeship is aimed at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pics from the Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pics from the Raid posted Feb 10, 2021, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2021, 8:33 PM by Richard Forster] A repository of photos for is being created at https://tinyurl.com/yy49pqy2 .  Pic from Phill – lunch at the Quarries
• Sunday, October 10 : Pictures from the launch of ‘Freyja’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pictures from the launch of ‘Freyja’ posted Nov 27, 2016, 12:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 27, 2016, 12:35 PM] Amidst general rejoicing the latest St Ayles Skiff was launched at Franklin on Sunday.  Congratulations to the Bittern team and all who have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pics from Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pics from Skiff Regatta posted Feb 22, 2017, 1:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 22, 2017, 1:41 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pictured with the Governor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pictured with the Governor posted Feb 8, 2015, 6:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 9, 2015, 12:11 AM] The St Ayles Skiffs raced on the Derwent watched by her Excellency.  The ‘photo opportunity’ was not passed up. The winning team;  the asylum seeker […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pics from Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pics from Port Esperance Regatta posted Apr 18, 2017, 1:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2017, 12:25 AM] See the Port Esperance Sailing Club gallery: .  There should be more of these to come.    Pete Laidlaw’s ‘Theona’, pic from Port Esperance […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Piccolo – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Piccolo posted Feb 2, 2021, 6:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2021, 6:47 PM] The smallest vessel in the Tawe Nunnugah fleet is Brian Walpole’s dory ‘Piccolo’.  Small does not mean unseaworthy:  Martin Riddle remembers clinging on to his Lazy E with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pics from Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pics from Port Esperance Regatta posted Mar 31, 2018, 2:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 31, 2018, 2:59 AM] See below. Saturday morning was perfect for rowing, and the events were hotly contested.  Perhaps the most significant result for the LBT was the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Phil Renouf Memorial Lecture – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Phil Renouf Memorial Lecture posted Apr 9, 2013, 12:56 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 15, 2013, 2:16 AM] On the 21st March John Young delivered this lecture to a Sydney Heritage Fleet (http://www.shf.org.au) dinner in Sydney.  Their flagship is the James Craig, so […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pics from Johanna Ender – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pics from Johanna Ender posted Nov 26, 2013, 1:35 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 28, 2013, 1:39 PM] Many of us remember Johanna and Georg very fondly.  They were the young German backpackers who looked after the shed a couple of years ago […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Peter Hill’s lockdown projects – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Peter Hill’s lockdown projects posted Apr 21, 2020, 11:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 AM] Peter writes: ‘Hello Sailors, In answer to request for things we are doing while around the home patch . Burning off debris from my woods […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pete’s school boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pete’s school boats posted Oct 9, 2015, 1:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2015, 1:29 AM] For the fourth year Peter Laidlaw, has absconded to Queensland to supervise the building of, you guessed it, the fourth dinghy for their little fleet.  Pictures […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pete’s shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pete’s shed posted Aug 2, 2015, 6:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2015, 7:09 PM] Andrew Wilson (‘Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania‘) has been doing a photo shoot in Franklin.  We particularly liked this pic of Peter Laidlaw in his kingdom.
• Sunday, October 10 : Pfizer vaccination clinic Huonville, Oct 11-13 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pfizer vaccination clinic Huonville, Oct 11-13 posted Oct 7, 2021, 2:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2021, 2:54 PM] 9am-5pm at the Town Hall, book now. See the flyer attached for details: https://tinyurl.com/9j52vcvb
• Sunday, October 10 : Pete and Pete and Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pete and Pete and Nancy posted Oct 25, 2016, 9:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 9:40 PM] Peters Heading and Laidlaw have removed the deteriorating veneer from the roof of ‘Nancy’, and are racing against the weather to get down plywood […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pay your membership for 2021-22 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pay your membership for 2021-22 posted Jun 17, 2021, 5:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 17, 2021, 8:23 PM] LBT memberships lapse at the end of June and renewal notices will be sent out shortly.  Payment details will be included in these notices: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Pedalling Back’ at the Palais Theatre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Pedalling Back’ at the Palais Theatre posted Mar 17, 2016, 11:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2016, 11:55 PM] Carolyn Booker writes: ‘The Palais Theatre inFranklin with host the new Tasperforms’ performance ‘PEDALLINGBACK’ which will commence its regional tour in Franklin on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : People of the Sea – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ People of the Sea posted Jul 5, 2020, 3:19 PM by Posts Editor Gary Macdonald pointed us to this upcoming publication from James Wharram, the designer and sailer of Polynesian inspired catamarans. ‘Inspired by the lifetime of creativity and discovery James describes in this book, many […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Perfect varnishing day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Perfect varnishing day posted Apr 11, 2021, 3:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 3:21 PM] Jane Johnson took advantage of the weather to get the bright work gleaming on Imagine for the Maritime Trail event.  See pic from Jane below. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Paul’s lock down project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Paul’s lock down project posted Apr 23, 2020, 4:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2020, 4:13 AM] A long term project that has gained fresh impetus.   Paul Frost writes:‘S.S. Cartela…A model at 1.1 mts… The latest addition to the fleet. (No 6).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Participating in the Maritime Trail (April 10-11) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Participating in the Maritime Trail (April 10-11) posted Feb 11, 2021, 8:35 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Feb 12, 2021, 3:20 AM by Posts Editor] When it became apparent that it wasn’t possible to run the Boat Festival, Paul Stephanus and his merry people […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Paul Frost’s model Cartela – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Paul Frost’s model Cartela posted Feb 24, 2021, 1:06 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Feb 24, 2021, 1:06 PM] Paul’s model Cartela has had her maiden voyage.  Sensational!  See the pics from Paul below, and you should be able to download the movie from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Paul Cullen coming to tea September 3rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Paul Cullen coming to tea September 3rd posted Aug 17, 2018, 6:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2018, 6:24 AM] For those who don’t know, Paul is the manager of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and an old friend of the LBT.   […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Participating in the St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Participating in the St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Jan 4, 2015, 2:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 4, 2015, 2:33 PM] The start of the Regatta looms, and it is time to get crews and teams organised.  Lorrie Harrison and Jane Johnson send […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Participating in the Homecoming Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Participating in the Homecoming Regatta posted Jan 7, 2019, 3:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 7, 2019, 4:31 PM] Organisation for the Homecoming Regatta is well underway. There are a series of events that are planned.  On Thursday 14th February:  row/sail/motor to Port […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais movie night Sunday 3rd January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais movie night Sunday 3rd January posted Dec 27, 2020, 4:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 27, 2020, 4:06 AM] Synopsis: ‘In a remote Icelandic town, an off duty police chief begins to suspect a local man for having had an affair with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais Theatre – Annual Giant Garage Sale Monday 11 June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais Theatre – Annual Giant Garage Sale Monday 11 June posted Jun 1, 2018, 4:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 1, 2018, 4:53 PM] The Palais Theatre is holding its Annual Giant Garage Sale on Queens Birthday Monday – 11 June, from 10am […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pandora – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pandora posted Mar 13, 2020, 5:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2020, 4:13 AM] The LBT has received the following email from Adam  Fraser.  ‘I am the current owner / custodian of Pandora , one class design built 1910 in HOBART.  I […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais Movie Night Sunday 1 November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais Movie Night Sunday 1 November posted Oct 23, 2020, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2020, 5:13 PM] Barb Dawson writes: ‘Great News!  ‘Bring a plate to share’ was a much-enjoyed tradition of Palais Movie nights before COVID. After seeking advice, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais Movie 6th June: Alpha – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais Movie 6th June: Alpha posted May 30, 2021, 5:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2021, 3:48 PM] From the Palais:  ‘It’s 20,000 years ago in Western Europe. Cro Magnons, the first “modern humans” have arrived and the tribe head off for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais closed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais closed posted Mar 18, 2020, 5:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 18, 2020, 5:05 PM] From the Palais Management Committee: ‘Due to the current Coronavirus situation, Huon Valley Council has temporarily closed all public halls until further notice.  Regrettably, the Palais has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Palais Concert June 4: Van Diemen’s Band – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Palais Concert June 4: Van Diemen’s Band posted May 17, 2019, 7:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 17, 2019, 7:19 PM] Tasmania’s own Baroque super-group, Van Diemen’s Band, is joined by internationally acclaimed singer, Lotte Betts-Dean, for a concert of Baroque favourites by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Painting season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Painting season posted Dec 1, 2016, 1:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 1, 2016, 1:18 PM] Warm spring weather is an opportunity to get done those jobs put off during the winter months, and yesterday Martin Kell was up the mast to apply […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Paints from Sorell Men’s Shed: thank you – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Paints from Sorell Men’s Shed: thank you posted Oct 17, 2016, 1:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 17, 2016, 1:11 PM] As noted previously in this column, Sorell Mens Shed has been given a batch of mixed paints and is offering them to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Painting Season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Painting Season posted Nov 5, 2016, 10:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 10:59 PM] It’s been going on for weeks, but seems to have reached a frenzy.  Hans Sipsma is taping up ‘Syrah’.  Sue Jenkins and Lynn are applying a post […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Paddle making day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Paddle making day posted Jan 26, 2016, 1:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 27, 2016, 3:57 AM] Australia Day was paddle making day in the LBT marquee under the supervision of Graham Rankin, Jeff, Zainab and the team.  It was a bit like […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Pains, Varnishes & Stains – Available from Sorell Mens Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Pains, Varnishes & Stains – Available from Sorell Mens Shed posted Oct 10, 2016, 3:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2016, 4:12 AM] Well that’s what he said, but we think he meant paints.  Keith Ellis from the Tassie Men’s Shed Association […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oz Day on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oz Day on the water posted Jan 26, 2017, 12:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 26, 2017, 1:22 PM] Franklin was the place to get on the water on Thursday 26th.  ‘Yukon’ was taking out those who wanted the big boat experience, ‘Nancy’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oz Day thank you – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oz Day thank you posted Feb 26, 2017, 5:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2017, 5:41 PM] For those who participated in our Australia Day activities Lisa Plohl writes:  ‘Thank you for all your help.  Please join us on Thursday 2 March […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Out with the old, in with the new (old) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Out with the old, in with the new (old) posted Aug 6, 2013, 5:56 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Aug 13, 2013, 9:47 PM by Unknown user] Over the weekend David Pittaway reclaimed his band saw.  Thanks David, it has given us good service.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Out with the old… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Out with the old… posted Nov 21, 2018, 9:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 21, 2018, 9:22 PM] That dinosaur head poking in through the door of the Wooden Boat Centre in the pic below is on the crane, ready to take away […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Outer Hebrides Skiff Trail and beyond – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Outer Hebrides Skiff Trail and beyond posted Jul 21, 2017, 6:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2017, 6:41 PM] Martin and Deb have been skiffing in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides.Deb writes… A few LBT members are in Scotland, home of the skiff, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Our sponsors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Our sponsors posted Sep 4, 2013, 4:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 4, 2013, 6:04 PM] Liz Emery pointed out that a gaping omission in the report on our AGM/Quiz night that appeared in this column was an acknowledgement of the sponsors who […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Out with the old, in with the new – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Out with the old, in with the new posted Apr 21, 2014, 6:16 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 13, 2014, 5:03 AM] Having done yeoman’s service over the years the (real) laminex table inherited from the Youngs has been replaced in the kitchen […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Our new rowing uniform? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Our new rowing uniform? posted Dec 9, 2014, 9:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 10, 2014, 3:26 AM] We were down at the pontoon yesterday and were very taken with the fashion sense shown by Southerly Dolling’s dad Ken.  The combination of Hawaiian […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Our first twenty years: celebrate on Thursday March 29th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Our first twenty years: celebrate on Thursday March 29th posted Mar 16, 2018, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2018, 5:13 PM] Some time ago Ruth Young wrote a typically lucid and concise ‘Beginnings of the LBT’, which can be read at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oughtred Gannet for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oughtred Gannet for sale posted Nov 20, 2013, 12:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 20, 2013, 12:34 PM] Looking for a small sailer, perhaps for the Tawe Nunnugah?  Allan Patman of Franklin writes:   ‘We have decided to sell our lovely little yacht  Kristabel.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Our new Bosun’s Locker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Our new Bosun’s Locker posted May 9, 2013, 7:57 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 13, 2013, 4:14 PM] Due to overwhelming demand (well, Endra suggested it) we have set up a ‘Bosun’s Locker‘ page for selling and acquiring second hand equipment.  Have a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ouch! That mud has teeth – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ouch! That mud has teeth posted Feb 7, 2018, 5:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2018, 5:20 PM] Brian Marriott writes:‘Bugger.  Slipped into the mud on the riverside at Franklin and the left foot caught something on the way down.  A loud […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ouch! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ouch! posted Oct 2, 2020, 4:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2020, 6:08 PM] Kate Hoorweg, our champion Monday night cook, has broken a bone in her foot:  see impressive photo below.  Celia Leverton is stepping in to take over from Kate […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oselvar – a traditional Norwegian boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oselvar – a traditional Norwegian boat posted Sep 3, 2020, 11:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 4, 2020, 12:05 AM] The Oselvar is a hand-crafted Norwegian boat built in a tradition that has endured for almost 2,000 years. Valued for their rowing and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Origins of the St Ayles Skiff (part 4) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Origins of the St Ayles Skiff (part 4) posted Oct 22, 2015, 12:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 22, 2015, 1:08 PM] There have been several candidates for the title of ‘ur-skiff’ submitted to this column over the years:  we like this one […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy crew orientation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy crew orientation posted Apr 30, 2015, 3:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2015, 4:28 AM] Martin Riddle has been familiarising Nancy deckhands with the features of the boat and the procedures needed to run a excursion (thanks Martin).  In the pic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ouch!! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ouch!! posted Nov 5, 2016, 10:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 4:06 PM] When a fast moving racing shell meets a very stationary putt putt (John Walduck’s ‘Gemma’) something is bound to give, unfortunately below the waterline.  Some quick thinking (and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Organising the AGM and Quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Organising the AGM and Quiz night posted Aug 4, 2013, 5:38 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 6, 2013, 6:09 AM by Richard Forster] There will be printed copies of documents provided at the AGM (6pm, 24th August, at the Palais). These documents, including […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opportunity to visit Nyrstar Zinc Works, 30th of April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opportunity to visit Nyrstar Zinc Works, 30th of April posted Mar 8, 2015, 5:31 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 8, 2015, 5:33 AM] Noel Condon (of the Men’s Shed Association) writes: ‘Arrangements have been made for a visit and tour of the Nyrstar […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opportunity to get out on North Egg Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opportunity to get out on North Egg Island posted Jul 17, 2014, 5:36 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 17, 2014, 6:29 AM] Denna Kingdom writes: ‘The Tasmanian Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help with pulling out weeds at North Egg Island […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Organising an LBT excursion? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Organising an LBT excursion? posted Nov 20, 2015, 1:05 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 20, 2015, 3:48 PM by Posts Editor] In the past LBT ‘on the water’ activity has tended to be either long, multi-day expeditions, or sailing and rowing directly from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opportunity to crew on Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opportunity to crew on Nancy posted Oct 6, 2019, 5:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2019, 5:49 AM] Seniors Week begins next Monday 14th of October and runs thru until the following Sunday 20th.  We will be taking Nancy out from 1.30 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opportunity to buy cheap Derwent Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opportunity to buy cheap Derwent Skiff posted Apr 1, 2014, 3:37 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 7, 2014, 2:35 PM] Boat designer and builder Allan Witt writes: Derwent Raider number 4 is being built for a customer in QLD.  Derwent Raiders are the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Operations Manager of ‘One and All’ coming to dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Operations Manager of ‘One and All’ coming to dinner posted Jun 15, 2018, 10:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2018, 10:27 PM] We are expecting Annie Roberts from the ‘One and All’ (http://oneandallship.com.au/) for dinner on Monday night.  She has agreed to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opening your computer – how not to be afraid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opening your computer – how not to be afraid posted Sep 12, 2020, 2:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2020, 2:38 AM] David Moore writes:Like everyone I am having to reinvent how I work and make a living.  To this end I […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opportunity knocks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opportunity knocks posted Jul 16, 2017, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2017, 3:57 PM] The editorial staff for this column is on leave for six weeks.  We’ve nailed ’em down to doing some work when they can, but there will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opening of the swimming season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opening of the swimming season posted Dec 22, 2019, 2:40 PM by Posts Editor Deb van Velsen writes:  ‘Jane Johnson, Sally Ward (boat builder and Skiffie from Scotland) and Deb van Velzen officially declared the swimming season open for Franklin on the 18th of December.  They also […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Opening up the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Opening up the LBT posted May 14, 2020, 4:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 14, 2020, 4:05 AM] Last Friday 8thMay the Tasmanian Government announced the timetable for the liftingof some of the restrictions intended to stop the spread of the Covid19 virus. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the water with local schools – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the water with local schools posted Oct 23, 2015, 1:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2015, 1:36 AM] Huonville Primary School students came down for a day of rowing and paddle making on Wednesday.  David Budd had an eye on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Open Day at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Open Day at the LBT posted Feb 14, 2021, 1:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 14, 2021, 1:50 PM] Sunday afternoon proved to be the perfect time to spend time beside and on the water with other families and friends from the Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the water program winds up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the water program winds up posted Dec 11, 2014, 5:50 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 11, 2014, 5:57 PM by Unknown user] The Franklin students took the fleet out for a final sail on Wednesday at the conclusion of a very busy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program off to a flying start – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program off to a flying start posted Nov 12, 2017, 8:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2017, 1:03 PM] Mike Dredge had the full attention of students as he explained how to keep ropes tidy at the start of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Regatta December 13th: please help – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Regatta December 13th: please help posted Nov 24, 2018, 5:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2018, 4:38 AM] Dover, Geeveston and Huonville primary schools have all been participating in this year’s rowing program, which is to culminate in a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Programme 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Programme 2019 posted Aug 24, 2019, 6:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 24, 2019, 6:33 PM] For those who don’t know, the LBT has for many years run a very successful spring rowing programme for local schools.  Introducing children to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘On the Water’ program for 2018 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘On the Water’ program for 2018 posted May 27, 2018, 7:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 5, 2018, 8:36 PM by Richard Forster] Basil Van Reit from Huonville Primary School visited the Shed recently and expressed enthusiasm for a dose of ‘On the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program completed for 2020 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program completed for 2020 posted Nov 25, 2020, 6:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 28, 2020, 12:07 PM] The Grebes are packed away safely in the shed, the life jackets have been returned to their hangers, and another group of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program: a big thank you – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program: a big thank you posted Dec 7, 2017, 1:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 7, 2017, 1:32 PM] The crews have rowed off into the sunset and the program has ended for another year.  On behalf of the LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program: help wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program: help wanted posted Sep 13, 2014, 1:02 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 13, 2014, 5:33 PM] From David Budd (who is coordinating the program):  Volunteers needed for Schools Programme – land and water activities   The LBT is running […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water program posted Oct 12, 2014, 2:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 12, 2014, 2:14 PM] From David Budd:  OWP is starting this Wednesday – below are the people who said they were available for the initial October sessions. Will sort […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program 2020 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program 2020 posted Sep 13, 2020, 3:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 13, 2020, 4:01 PM] As all those who have been involved know, one of the best things the Living Boat Trust does is the On the Water Program […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program posted Oct 25, 2020, 6:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 7:00 PM] It’s all about the weather, and particularly the wind.  Last year we ended up being in the Shed more than out of it, poking out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the Water Program posted Aug 10, 2018, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 10, 2018, 3:55 PM by Richard Forster] Organisation for our schools program has been quietly happening in the background, and we now have a core group of organisers and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On The Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On The Water Program posted Aug 12, 2014, 11:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 14, 2014, 5:06 AM] Ros Barnett writes: HELP NEEDED:   DINGHY INSTRUCTORS: you will be helming a dinghy withfour grade 5/6 students on the oars.  Your task will be to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the scrounge – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the scrounge posted May 11, 2014, 7:22 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 11, 2014, 7:22 AM] Tony Cooper lead a scavenger hunt over to Kettering Marina last week, and we may be able to get some useful material for building pontoons and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On the water at Focus on Franklin with Nell Tyson – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On the water at Focus on Franklin with Nell Tyson posted Mar 30, 2014, 5:33 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 31, 2014, 5:24 AM] Some lovely pics from Nell at
• Sunday, October 10 : On The Water Elsewhere column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On The Water Elsewhere column posted Oct 5, 2014, 3:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 6, 2014, 4:40 AM] Nell and Hans have sent these pics of their trip kayaking down the upper Murray and across Lake Hume.
• Sunday, October 10 : Only two weeks to Swiftsure Regatta (gulp!) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Only two weeks to Swiftsure Regatta (gulp!) posted Nov 25, 2017, 2:37 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 26, 2017, 5:55 PM by Posts Editor] Jilly Archer writes:  ‘The Swiftsure Regatta has been a highlight of the summer season for the Living Boat Trust […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Only 2 weeks to Playback Theatre event: September 4 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Only 2 weeks to Playback Theatre event: September 4 posted Aug 22, 2021, 2:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2021, 6:31 PM] Come along to this fundraising event at the Palais and help support your LBT.  It is a case of not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : One for the bargain hunters – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ One for the bargain hunters posted Oct 3, 2016, 6:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 5, 2016, 4:32 AM] Auction to be conducted on Sunday October 16, 2016, at the Palais Theatre, Franklin, starting at 10.30am. See flyer attached for more details: ČUpdating…ĊAuction […]
• Sunday, October 10 : On (and off) the Water with Huon Valley Schools – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ On (and off) the Water with Huon Valley Schools posted Feb 23, 2017, 4:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2017, 5:01 AM] Sam Mifsud, whose daughter attends Franklin Primary,  asks us what has happened to our On the Water Program.  Good question.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Olive May sailing the milk run: TV report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Olive May sailing the milk run: TV report posted May 11, 2013, 4:36 PM by Richard Forster The ‘Huon News’ (8th May) reported that: ‘The Olive May, Australia’s oldest huon pine in-charter sailing vessel, is to chart a journey to Hobart this week, following the long […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Olive May’ presentation at the Museum – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Olive May’ presentation at the Museum posted May 29, 2013, 6:34 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 29, 2013, 6:35 PM] Invitation from the museum:  Once you’ve restored a priceless heritage vessel, what do you do with her? Entrepreneur Sean Langman has recently restored […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Old Sea Dogs on Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Old Sea Dogs on Monday night posted Nov 1, 2013, 4:10 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 2, 2013, 6:41 PM] Ros Barnett writes:  My special guest at dinner on Monday night (4 Nov) will be Andrew Wilson, photographer and author, who recently launched […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Old Sea Dogs Book 2’ and other Cuppa Conversations – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Old Sea Dogs Book 2’ and other Cuppa Conversations posted Oct 25, 2016, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 3:03 PM] Those of us who missed the launch of Andrew Wilson’s excellent book (a large section of which is dedicated to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Old Sea Dogs Unleashed – Again ! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Old Sea Dogs Unleashed – Again ! posted Aug 15, 2016, 12:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 15, 2016, 12:38 AM] You may recall that Andrew Wilson, who wrote Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania, did a book launch at the shed for his […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Old Sea Dogs (of the LBT) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Old Sea Dogs (of the LBT) posted Feb 17, 2014, 4:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 17, 2014, 4:11 PM] Andrew Wilson, who recently came to Monday night dinner to present his book ‘Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania’, has put his photos from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oh what a (Monday) night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oh what a (Monday) night posted Nov 18, 2014, 8:40 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 19, 2014, 1:15 PM] Ian Johnson summed it up for the rest of us at announcement time: we get blasé about our blessing down here in Tasmania, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Off to a flyer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Off to a flyer posted Aug 31, 2013, 3:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 31, 2013, 7:25 PM] Last Thursday Dunally Primary School students came to the LBT for the first of the numerous ‘On the Water’ program events scheduled for this spring. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Off Center Harbour – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Off Center Harbour posted Sep 14, 2014, 3:04 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 14, 2014, 3:06 AM] Greg Guy pointed out this website:  ‘A couple of years ago we discovered the precision and clarity by which digital videos illuminate the world of traditional […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Official Opening of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Official Opening of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Oct 5, 2014, 1:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 5, 2014, 1:58 AM] Thursday 16 October at 1:00 pm Parliament House Lawns RSVP to Bronwyn Hansson: 03 6223 3375 office@australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au by 14 October, please
• Sunday, October 10 : Office on the move again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Office on the move again posted Feb 10, 2020, 2:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 10, 2020, 2:27 PM] Over the years the LBT office has been shunted around the shed as needs dictated, and Richard Page recently had his big crane in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Of droughts and flooding rains – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Of droughts and flooding rains posted Feb 16, 2020, 12:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2020, 1:00 PM] A couple of weeks ago Pip Stevenson went home to northern New South Wales to deal with bushfires and drought.  Pretty much ever since […]
• Sunday, October 10 : October Long Row – Tinderbox to Dennes Point to … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ October Long Row – Tinderbox to Dennes Point to … posted Sep 20, 2015, 2:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 20, 2015, 2:23 PM] From the WOW (Women on Water) Newsletter:  DATE: Sunday October 11th.  The Outside Chance crew: Andrea, Annette, Endra, Laura […]
• Sunday, October 10 : October Newsletter for WBC/FWWA – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ October Newsletter for WBC/FWWA posted Oct 14, 2017, 1:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2017, 1:50 PM] All the latest from the Wooden Boat Centre and the Waterfront Association – see attached .  Includes a great item on the history of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Of cabes, humbly bands, rowlocks and thole pins – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Of cabes, humbly bands, rowlocks and thole pins posted Sep 2, 2017, 5:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 2, 2017, 6:18 PM]  Rob Ayliffe at Stray Dog has decided that the tholl pin, oar plate combination is the best solution for securing oars […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ode to the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ode to the Huon posted Oct 28, 2014, 4:06 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 28, 2014, 4:08 AM] From Jane Johnson:  ‘Last weekend the small town of Franklin was a vibrant hub of activity. Centred around the  Wooden Boat Centre’s handing-over ceremony to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oceans and climate change lectures – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oceans and climate change lectures posted Jun 26, 2017, 2:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 26, 2017, 2:17 PM] Hans Sipsma alerts us to this opportunity:  ‘Winter Series: The Future of the World’s Oceans – free entry, all welcome – beginning @ 7.30 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oars for the Whaler – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oars for the Whaler posted Jan 4, 2017, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2017, 3:50 AM] The oars had gone to Taroona so they had something to row their Skiff with, but aren’t required now that they have purchased something more […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Occupational Health and Safety – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Occupational Health and Safety posted Nov 8, 2015, 4:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 8, 2015, 4:26 PM] Ron Haggart has spent a lot of time compiling a list of the OHS documents which are the reference for our own policy.  He has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oars ready for leathering – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oars ready for leathering posted Oct 27, 2017, 5:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2017, 5:37 AM] Wunjo has painted the new oars, which will be leathered on Sunday morning.  If you want to find out how come down and join us.
• Sunday, October 10 : Oarsome Storage and Sparkling Harmony – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oarsome Storage and Sparkling Harmony posted Sep 6, 2016, 3:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 6, 2016, 3:46 PM] Those Tuesday boys have been creative again – fabulous new lockable storage for the skiff oars (which doubles as a bench seat), and Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oar making session next Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oar making session next Monday posted Oct 18, 2017, 4:30 PM by Posts Editor No, those are not oversize cricket bats lying across the saw horses, they are oar blanks waiting for us to shape them on Monday, starting 9am.  Come down and be part of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oamaru Harbour – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oamaru Harbour posted Oct 26, 2015, 1:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 26, 2015, 5:27 PM] Glynn Shevels is travelling in New Zealand.  He writes:   ‘I have found an organisation in New Zealand that operates in a very similar way to the LBT.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oar making, Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oar making, Monday night posted Mar 8, 2015, 6:05 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 8, 2015, 6:05 AM] The ‘working bee’ part of Monday evening will include oar making using some of the poplar that have been seasoning over by the stone wall […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oar making – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oar making posted Oct 25, 2017, 2:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2017, 2:05 PM] The chips have been flying as David Pittaway has introduced us to the oar making trade down at the Shed.  The stocks of good Grebe oars are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Oar making Monday nights – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Oar making Monday nights posted May 12, 2015, 8:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2015, 8:48 PM] Those who want to learn about wooden oar making should join Endra O’May and John Walduck on Monday evenings.  Last Monday was spent shaping glued […]
• Sunday, October 10 : NZ Raid Video – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ NZ Raid Video posted Feb 25, 2016, 11:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2016, 10:06 PM] Shane Johnson pointed out this clip on YouTube: .  Are there lessons for us to learn from the Kiwis?  Does the LBT need its own haka?
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners: Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners: Wooden Boat Festival posted Feb 2, 2015, 7:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 2, 2015, 7:44 PM] Mariners are advised that there will be two Parades of Sail during the Wooden Boat Festival which will take place as follows: 1. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : No violence at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ No violence at the LBT posted Nov 16, 2016, 5:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 5:14 PM] Karen Corbin writes: ‘Friday the 25th November is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  In Australia we generally know […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Now is the time … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Now is the time … posted Aug 13, 2015, 12:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 13, 2015, 5:14 AM] … for all good people to come to the aid of the LBT, by nominating for the committee!  Get your nomination form at https://goo.gl/HoOZpP.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : NZ2016 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ NZ2016 posted Jan 12, 2016, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2016, 2:05 PM] Martin Riddle has started up a news page for those planning their trip to the New Zealand Raid and Regatta: see and bookmark it if you are interested. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners (MAST) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners (MAST) posted Oct 31, 2014, 6:27 PM by Unknown user Notice No.: M111-14  Title: Marine Farming Lease – Flathead Bay  Valid From: 31/10/2014 Valid Until: 1/3/2015 Mariners are advised that Huon Aquaculture will commence work on Monday, 3 November at Flathead Bay at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners: Lippies Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners: Lippies Point posted Oct 3, 2017, 12:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 12:52 AM] If you are headed down to Recherche Bay in the next month or so this is one to watch out for.  Valid From:   9/10/2017 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners: Living Boat Trust Expedition – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners: Living Boat Trust Expedition posted Jan 21, 2015, 8:53 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 11:39 AM by Richard Forster] Valid From: 22/1/2015;  Valid Until: 6/2/2015.   Notice Content: Mariners are advised there will be a small boat expedition […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners: Cygnet Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners: Cygnet Regatta posted Feb 27, 2014, 4:51 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 27, 2014, 4:52 PM] Notice No.   M40-14; Title:   Port Cygnet Sailing Club 2014 Regatta; Valid From:  28/2/2014; Valid Until:   10/3/2014.  Notice Content:  Port Cygnet Sailing Club will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – Rowing Regatta – Huon River Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners – Rowing Regatta – Huon River Franklin posted Feb 11, 2014, 5:12 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Feb 11, 2014, 5:12 PM] Notice Content:  A Rowing Regatta will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 15 andSunday, 16 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Aug 21, 2015, 3:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2015, 3:43 PM] Title: Navigation Aid – Huon River; Valid From: 21/8/2015;  Valid Until: 30/9/2015.    Notice Content:  Mariners are advised that the port lateral navigation aid located on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Great Taylors Bay – Mooring Works and Fill Station – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Great Taylors Bay – Mooring Works and Fill Station posted Jun 23, 2015, 10:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2015, 10:57 PM]  Notice to Mariners  Valid From:  24 June 2015  Until:  1 December 2015  Mariners are advised Tassal will be undertaking mooring […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Mar 25, 2015, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 25, 2015, 3:49 PM] Title: Exclusion Zone – vessels engaged in berthing operations.  ‘Significant and dangerous wash can be produced by large commercial vessels and the attendant tugs while the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Jan 13, 2015, 2:33 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 2:39 PM] Title: Navigation Hazard – Floating Debris; Valid From: 14/1/2015; Valid Until: 21/1/2015. Notice Content: Mariners are advised that recent heavy rains have caused debris to be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Jan 9, 2015, 1:53 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 9, 2015, 1:53 AM] Marine and Safety Tasmania:  Notice No.: M07-15;  Title: Marine Farming Lease – Police Point;  Valid From: 8/1/2015;  Valid Until: 10/2/2015.   Notice Content: Mariners are advised […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Jul 30, 2014, 10:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 30, 2014, 10:30 PM]  Marine and Safety Tasmania  Title: Navigation Hazard – Floating Debris Valid From: 31/7/2014 Valid Until: 16/8/2014 Notice Content:  Mariners are advised that recent heavy rains have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted Nov 21, 2013, 4:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2013, 4:54 PM] Notice No.:  M123-13  Title:  Current Meter Deployment– Huon River   Valid From:  22/11/2013  Valid Until:   20/12/2013  Notice Content:  Mariners are advised that Huon Aquaculture will be deploying […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notices to Mariners: beware floating pipe – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notices to Mariners: beware floating pipe posted Mar 4, 2019, 4:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2019, 5:44 PM] MAST have posted the following notices: Valid From: 04/03/19 Until: 06/03/19   Mariners are advised a section of PVC pipe 15-20 metres long […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice to Mariners posted May 26, 2014, 12:29 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 26, 2014, 12:29 AM] Notice No.: M67-14  Title: Navigation Aid – Eggs and Bacon Bay  Valid From: 26/5/2014  Valid Until: 26/9/2014  Notice Content:  Mariners are advised that the green unlit […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notices to Mariners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notices to Mariners posted Dec 23, 2013, 10:37 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 1, 2014, 7:21 PM] There are several general ones which can be summarised as: don’t hassle the Sydney to Hobart Yachts, stay away from the fireworks barge off Prince’s Wharf […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice of Annual General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice of Annual General Meeting posted Aug 13, 2021, 3:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 14, 2021, 5:03 AM] The Living Boat Trust AGM will be held at 3pm, Saturday September 18th,   at the Franklin Bowls Club, 3395 Huon Hwy, opposite the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nothin’ Dooen – and other famous sinkings – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nothin’ Dooen – and other famous sinkings posted Jun 1, 2016, 11:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 1, 2016, 11:29 PM] NOTICE TO MARINERS Notice No.:             M75-16; Title:                      Navigation Hazard – Port Huon; Valid From:           1/6/2016; Valid Until:            10/6/2016; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Not a hole, an opportunity – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Not a hole, an opportunity posted Nov 6, 2020, 1:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2020, 2:06 PM] Paul Frost, with the help of friends, has filled the gap at the end of the verandah with a very stylish storage locker.
• Sunday, October 10 : Notice of Annual General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Notice of Annual General Meeting posted Aug 9, 2015, 3:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 9, 2015, 3:41 PM] The Living Boat Trust AGM will be held at 6pm, Saturday August 29th,   at the Franklin Bowls Club, 3395 Huon Hwy, opposite the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : No Sailing this Monday 3rd December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ No Sailing this Monday 3rd December posted Dec 2, 2018, 2:16 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 10:50 PM by Posts Editor] We have to have rain sometime to keep our valley green, and it would seem that today is the day.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nothing like a topsail schooner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nothing like a topsail schooner posted Nov 3, 2019, 3:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2019, 3:46 AM] On Sunday Rhona H was spotted sailing past Tinderbox on her way back to Hobart after a charter tour.  What a sight.
• Sunday, October 10 : North Franklin Foreshore Development – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ North Franklin Foreshore Development posted Jan 19, 2020, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2020, 1:34 PM] At the last State election the Huon Valley Council received $750k for a project with the following outcomes.  Marina area providing areas for commercial vessels […]
• Sunday, October 10 : No sailing Monday Feb 3rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ No sailing Monday Feb 3rd posted Feb 2, 2020, 1:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2020, 1:24 PM] That fair weather skipper Hans Sipsma says the forecast is looking too glum to take Capricornia out. 
• Sunday, October 10 : No Roamin’ for Rowan – at least not for a while – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ No Roamin’ for Rowan – at least not for a while posted Jun 3, 2016, 2:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 3, 2016, 2:42 AM] Graham Rankin reports……Rowan is in for some overdue TLC.  We are planning on converting what you see into […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nordic clinker boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nordic clinker boats posted Jan 3, 2021, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2021, 2:49 AM] Garry MacDonald pointed us to this really nice video on the topic: https://vimeo.com/387955223/1a4d1d51eb
• Sunday, October 10 : North Franklin boat harbour? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ North Franklin boat harbour? posted Sep 1, 2017, 3:49 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 1, 2017, 3:49 PM] Over the years there has been a lot of talk about making that nice sheltered corner by the evaporator sheds more boat friendly.  The pics […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Noost inspirations – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Noost inspirations posted Sep 24, 2017, 5:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 6:31 AM] There were tantrums, and there was muttering of money changing hands and the involvement of Seth Blatter.  The judges considered the grayling conservation zones, the crocodile nets […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominations for the Living Boat Trust committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominations for the Living Boat Trust committee posted Sep 9, 2017, 4:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 9, 2017, 4:49 PM] Find a nomination form attached (), print it out and dob yourself in.  Alternatively, if due to modesty you can’t bring yourself […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Noosts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Noosts posted Apr 25, 2017, 9:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 25, 2017, 9:26 PM] David Pittaway and Laurence Burgin have been discussing ‘noosts’ (presumably Scottish for ‘nests’) for sheltering our Skiffs and whaleboats.  David has come up with the concept drawings shown […]
• Sunday, October 10 : No organised sailing Monday 20th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ No organised sailing Monday 20th May posted May 19, 2019, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2019, 3:21 PM] Our skippers are busy, and rain is imminent.
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominations for LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominations for LBT Committee posted Sep 6, 2020, 2:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 6, 2020, 2:37 PM] According to the constitution nominations for positions on the committee need to be received at least 10 days before the AGM.  Get yours in NOW.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominate for the LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominate for the LBT Committee posted Aug 15, 2021, 3:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 15, 2021, 3:34 PM] A new committee for the LBT will be elected at the AGM on September 18th.  Please consider nominating using the form attached: https://tinyurl.com/t6bj25ey.  There […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominations for LBT 2020-21 Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominations for LBT 2020-21 Committee posted Sep 13, 2020, 3:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 13, 2020, 3:33 PM] The following nominations have been received.Peter Laidlaw (president); .  Rod Macfarlan (treasurer); Richard Forster (secretary).  General Committee: Jane Johnson;  Endra O’May; Michelle Crawford; Mike […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominate for the committee – beat the rush – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominate for the committee – beat the rush posted Sep 6, 2018, 3:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 6, 2018, 4:28 PM] The LBT constitution tells us that nominations must be received by the secretary 10 days before the AGM: that would be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nominations for LBT committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nominations for LBT committee posted Sep 8, 2016, 3:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 8, 2016, 3:29 PM] The form is available on the LBT site.However, here it is attached to this post.There are also copies available in the shed.The positions available are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : NO LBT dinner Monday 29th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ NO LBT dinner Monday 29th December posted Dec 28, 2014, 2:39 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 28, 2014, 2:39 AM] If you are headed for dinner at the LBT on the last Monday in December  you should stop and turn around:  the cooks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Night at the flicks coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Night at the flicks coming up posted Aug 28, 2014, 11:43 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 28, 2014, 11:57 PM] Jane Johnson writes ‘Franklin is rural, small and a welcome sight for all descending into the Huon Valley. A movie that combines the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Niko’ Recreational Rowing Boat project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Niko’ Recreational Rowing Boat project posted Oct 28, 2016, 2:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2016, 3:19 PM] Steve Cameron writes:  ‘I have obtained a sample of a new engineered boat-building timber product from Finland called ‘Vendia Marine Plank’ for a build […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Noisy Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Noisy Nancy posted Sep 17, 2014, 3:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 17, 2014, 4:45 AM] Anybody who has been out on Nancy will have noticed an irritating whine emanating from the electric motor, which can become a howl if she is really […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Next Skiff is out of the pack – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Next Skiff is out of the pack posted Dec 13, 2015, 6:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2015, 6:40 PM] The flatpack for the ‘Bitterns’ team Skiff has arrived, and they have begun work on it over at the Wooden Boat Centre.
• Sunday, October 10 : Night at the flicks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Night at the flicks posted Jun 8, 2017, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 8, 2017, 3:45 PM] You can have one on Friday 23rd June at 6.30 pm, Huonville Town Hall, when there  will be a free screening of ‘Constance on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Years Day Row and Picnic to Shipwrights Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Years Day Row and Picnic to Shipwrights Point posted Dec 25, 2015, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 30, 2015, 3:29 PM] Barbara Dawson writes: ‘Anyone interested in a New Years Day row to Shipwrights Point? Skiffs and kayaks and private boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Year’s Day row to Shipwright’s Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Year’s Day row to Shipwright’s Point posted Dec 28, 2014, 2:50 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 28, 2014, 2:50 AM] From Barbara Dawson: ‘Great way to cure the effects of all that New Year’s Eve partying……. and after last Huonville row, lots […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Year’s Day paddle/row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Year’s Day paddle/row posted Jan 2, 2015, 7:29 PM by Unknown user From Barbara Dawson:  “Poetry in motion” gasped many a camper as the LBT mixed fleet surged downriver en route to their picnic at Shipwrights Point.  An early casualty was Endra and Annette’s Grebe, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Zealand Raid and Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Zealand Raid and Regatta posted Nov 5, 2015, 1:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2015, 1:09 AM] The Enzedders enjoyed our Tawe Nunnugah Raid and Regatta so much they are planning one of their own. Tanya Ankersmit writes: ‘Dear Adventurers,Great to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Year for the LBT begins next week (6th Jan) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Year for the LBT begins next week (6th Jan) posted Jan 3, 2014, 12:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 2:52 AM by Richard Forster] WOW has already been hard at it and Syrah is progressing well, but many of us […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘New’ Tools for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘New’ Tools for the LBT posted Apr 15, 2013, 11:07 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 16, 2013, 12:47 AM] Brett Doubleday has donated a mitre saw, a saw stand, a circular saw, a linisher and some nice long levels.  These will be invaluable […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New website for ‘Yukon’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New website for ‘Yukon’ posted Sep 29, 2015, 2:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2015, 4:13 PM] A recent welcome bit of news is that ‘Yukon’ is no longer on the market, and will be calling Franklin home for the foreseeable future.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New website for Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New website for Franklin posted Jul 2, 2017, 5:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 2, 2017, 5:47 AM] Bec Enders from the Progress Association has created a website to highlight the attractions of the town:  visit it at https://www.franklintasmania.com.au/
• Sunday, October 10 : New Woodbridge Jetty Celebration 31st March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Woodbridge Jetty Celebration 31st March posted Mar 8, 2019, 12:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 8, 2019, 12:55 PM] Ann Dechaineux writes:  ‘The Woodbridge Jetty has been an important aspect in the life of the Channel and Huon communities since the early […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Tools – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Tools posted Oct 1, 2013, 2:18 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 3, 2013, 2:52 PM] Graham Rankin sent the following message. “The LBT has been successful in obtaining an $825.00 grant for tools from Huonville Council. With input from the WOW and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New ‘steamboat’ project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New ‘steamboat’ project posted Apr 30, 2015, 4:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2015, 4:57 AM] Peter Laidlaw has the plans for a new 22′ steamboat to be built at the Wooden Boat Centre, although it would seem that the powerplant will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New thole pins for Swiftsure – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New thole pins for Swiftsure posted Oct 14, 2020, 3:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2020, 3:32 PM] We need our thole pins to be sacrificial, so they break before the oar (or the rower) in the case of a serious crab, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New St Ayles Skiff at Taroona – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New St Ayles Skiff at Taroona posted Nov 10, 2013, 7:05 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 12, 2013, 10:05 PM by Unknown user] Looks like WOW have started something.  From there being just one (Imagine), a veritable Tasmanian fleet of St Ayles skiffs […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Tasmanians visiting LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Tasmanians visiting LBT posted Mar 20, 2017, 2:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2017, 3:42 PM] Deb Van Velsen writes:  ‘New Tasmanians who were previously refugees or asylum seekers will visit the LBT on Sunday 23rd April from 10:30am.  We would […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Sponsors for St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Sponsors for St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Jul 10, 2014, 10:37 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 11, 2014, 4:48 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘Thank you to Franklin Marine (franklinmarine.com.au and Petty Sessions Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/pettysessions), who have become race sponsors. The events are:  the Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : July Newsletter from the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ July Newsletter from the AWBF posted Jul 1, 2014, 4:35 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 2:57 AM] Articles include:  a Hobart farewell to Cartela (their loss, out gain);  an announcement for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta; a request for examples of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New sole for Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New sole for Nancy posted Apr 8, 2018, 4:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 8, 2018, 4:18 AM] Steve McCusker and the Tuesday group have replaced the disintegrating sole (floor) in the cockpit of Nancy with one that is much more robust.  It […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Newsletter from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Newsletter from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Oct 14, 2017, 9:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2017, 9:18 PM] See the October edition at .  Includes a story by Kathy Hawkins about a boat delivery via the North West Passage.  Some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Newsletter from the FWWA and Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Newsletter from the FWWA and Wooden Boat Centre posted Nov 13, 2017, 11:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2017, 11:54 PM] Read the November newsletter at .  There is a nice article about the Cartela.  Pic shows her arriving in Franklin, a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Skiffs in the west … and the east – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Skiffs in the west … and the east posted May 15, 2015, 4:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 16, 2015, 3:06 AM] America’s Cup legend John Longley writes: ‘Hi Skiffie enthusiasts,  I thought you would all like to know that we are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Wooden Boat Centre posted Jun 22, 2018, 3:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2018, 3:44 PM] New roof and more: see https://tinyurl.com/y8muuxoy .
• Sunday, October 10 : News Items! Nancy, BBQ, Cabaret and the LBT AGM 2021 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News Items! Nancy, BBQ, Cabaret and the LBT AGM 2021 posted Jul 27, 2021, 4:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2021, 2:07 PM] NancyNancy is to be slipped on the 1st August – a crew has been assembled to deliver her to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Wooden Boat Festival posted Dec 18, 2013, 4:00 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 19, 2013, 3:21 AM] Bronwyn Long, one of the Festival organisers, sends Christmas greetings and a link to the latest Festival newsletter:  . There are articles on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Working Water Front – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Working Water Front posted Apr 5, 2014, 8:03 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 5, 2014, 9:36 PM] The Franklin Working Waterfront Association (FWWA – http://fwwatas.org/) are currently in the thick of an all out effort to raise the money required […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Spring Bay Community Boat Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Spring Bay Community Boat Shed posted Aug 26, 2020, 7:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2020, 7:27 PM] “I believe it is called ‘resuming after a spell’ in some circles – for us it is time we were getting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Franklin Working Waterfront Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Franklin Working Waterfront Association posted Apr 30, 2015, 3:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 1, 2015, 7:34 PM] Sonia Shimeld writes:  ‘Please read the attached newsletter  () for the Franklin Working Waterfront (http://www.fwwatas.org) from our President, Greg Guy. Of special […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Spring Bay Community Boat Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Spring Bay Community Boat Shed posted Jul 28, 2019, 3:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2019, 3:12 AM] Lots of news in our inbox! This one is from the The Spring Bay Community Boat Shed with their Daysheet letting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the MAWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the MAWBF posted Jul 16, 2019, 8:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2019, 8:53 PM] For those not on the MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival mailing list, here’s a heads up to the contents of the latest newsletter. In the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Grand Fleet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Grand Fleet posted Feb 5, 2017, 2:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 5, 2017, 2:46 PM] Faint messages in Morse Code are being received from our adventurers on the Raid.  Despite headwinds and testing conditions, morale is holding up.  Flogging […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Bass Strait Maritime Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Bass Strait Maritime Centre posted Jan 18, 2016, 9:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 24, 2016, 2:25 PM] See attached: .  We were particularly attracted to the 1935 breakfast menu for TSSLoongana.  They knew how to set up a good […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News From Spring Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News From Spring Bay posted Nov 30, 2013, 6:55 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 30, 2013, 6:57 PM] Anybody who was still contemplating making an offer for the ‘boat renovator’s delight’ advertised in this column a couple of weeks ago has missed out:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Spring Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Spring Bay posted Dec 31, 2014, 12:50 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 31, 2014, 12:53 PM] From David Gatenby:  ‘And so we have had Christmas and what have we done? – in a word – Lots!  The Shed has continued to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Nov 20, 2014, 1:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2014, 2:08 PM] Get your latest newsletter from   .  The AWBF is coming up fast, and there is a plug for our St Ayles […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Aug 17, 2017, 5:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2017, 5:33 PM] Paul Cullen from the AWBF has sent us a link to all the latest news… Greetings, AllWe hope you are keeping warm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Spring Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Spring Bay posted Apr 10, 2014, 1:09 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 10, 2014, 1:11 AM] One of the great things about Focus on Franklin was that it was an opportunity to catch up with old friends, including a group from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Newfoundland – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Newfoundland posted May 19, 2017, 6:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2017, 6:20 PM] Barb Dawson and David Budd write:  ‘They have the world’s steepest boat ramps, and a few navigational hazards not found in Tasmania, but local fishing boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Nova Scotia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Nova Scotia posted Jun 15, 2014, 4:18 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 15, 2014, 4:20 PM] LBT stalwart David Ellis writes:  ‘I could call it a water safety video….(how not to).  My latest project is the little ketch at the beginning, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Maritime Centre (Devonport) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Maritime Centre (Devonport) posted Dec 20, 2016, 11:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 20, 2016, 11:01 PM] If you are traveling through Devonport the Bass Strait Maritime Centre at the river mouth across from the ferry terminal is well worth a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from LBT Member David Ellis – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from LBT Member David Ellis posted Aug 23, 2013, 9:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 30, 2013, 3:44 PM] Over summer David was on Tawe Nunnugah and a regular on Monday nights, when he regaled us with stories about his time working […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from our new Kiwi friends – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from our new Kiwi friends posted Feb 18, 2015, 4:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 19, 2015, 2:10 PM] ‘Day one back in the office and productivity extremely low as I daydream of the fun, wonderful people and events  that I’m sure […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from across the Tasman – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from across the Tasman posted Mar 8, 2015, 9:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 8, 2015, 9:35 PM] During the recent Regatta many of us had the opportunity to enjoy the company of the Kiwi contingent: Mike Mahoney, Baden and Steve.  There […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from Huon Yacht Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from Huon Yacht Club posted Sep 28, 2016, 10:11 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 29, 2016, 6:18 PM by Posts Editor] Stan Pickering writes: Dear Members and Friends,  A reminder that it is the HYC Social night tomorrow evening. 6.30pm start at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News Flash: thirty teams for Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News Flash: thirty teams for Swiftsure Regatta posted Dec 5, 2013, 3:01 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2013, 3:51 AM] The schedule is now fairly firm, and provisionally there are fifteen ‘Grebe’ teams racing against each other, and fifteen teams in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : News from a Scottish member – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ News from a Scottish member posted Aug 30, 2020, 3:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2020, 3:02 PM] Sally Ward writes:‘We have finally got the the go ahead from the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association to get back out on the water – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New rudder for the Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New rudder for the Monty posted May 11, 2017, 3:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2017, 4:00 AM] When you are in the middle of a Raid and things go to pot, a rudder jury rigged from pieces of old plywood is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New premises for the Huon Rowing Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New premises for the Huon Rowing Club posted Aug 25, 2015, 8:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2015, 8:41 PM] We’ve watched the safety fences go up, and now de walls come tumblin’ down.  Paul Newbon, foreman on the project, tells us […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New role for Betsy Walton – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New role for Betsy Walton posted Apr 4, 2021, 1:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 1:24 AM] She has become a duck roost (see pic below).  We may have a manure problem.
• Sunday, October 10 : New Raid pics from Endra – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Raid pics from Endra posted Mar 11, 2017, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 11, 2017, 3:37 PM by Richard Forster] Pictures from the Raid have been coming in (see  ) including some beauties from Endra O’May at .  There were big […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘New’ pontoons for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘New’ pontoons for the LBT posted Jul 15, 2015, 6:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 15, 2015, 6:17 PM] The LBT has acquired the eleven metre pontoons that were formerly used by the Huon Yacht Club.  We have been assured that they are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New raincoat for the Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New raincoat for the Monty posted Sep 2, 2017, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 2, 2017, 5:17 PM] Huon Council provided funding for a cover for the Montigu Whaler, and John from Franklin Canvas has done the deed.  Looks very smart.  Thanks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Navigation Markers (with pictures) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Navigation Markers (with pictures) posted Aug 7, 2017, 6:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 7, 2017, 6:55 PM] Further to last weeks announcement about the new navigation markers in the Huon, here are some pics to help you find your way…  (See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New plan for the waterfront – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New plan for the waterfront posted Mar 12, 2017, 7:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 12, 2017, 7:08 PM] Martin and Judy Krynen are going apace with the development of the old evaporator sheds, and have had some plans for further development around […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New paint job for Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New paint job for Yukon posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 7:00 AM] Yukon came home to Franklin at the weekend, dressed in her new livery.  What do we think? See below.
• Sunday, October 10 : New Navigation Aids in the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Navigation Aids in the Huon posted Aug 4, 2017, 5:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2017, 5:06 PM] Notice No.:             M101-17 Title:                      Aids to Navigation –  Huon River Valid From:           4/8/2017 Valid Until:            Perpetual Mariners are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New oars from old logs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New oars from old logs posted Nov 3, 2013, 5:08 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 3, 2013, 6:02 AM] Peter Laidlaw slabbed, and David Pittaway sawed, and the wattle log that has been a pleasant seat in the middle of our lawn was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New look for the AWBF online – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New look for the AWBF online posted Aug 22, 2015, 5:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2015, 5:23 PM] From Paul Cullen (manager, AWBF): ‘… We are writing to you because we’re about to introduce a brand-new format for the Australian Wooden […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New motor for ‘Leshelen’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New motor for ‘Leshelen’ posted Sep 18, 2015, 5:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 5:05 PM] Over at the Wooden Boat Centre David Nash and the crew have been making good progress on restoring the big Tamar cruiser ‘Leshelen’, and during […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New LBT committee meets – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New LBT committee meets posted Oct 21, 2018, 1:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2018, 1:20 PM] The following subcommittees have been established to deal with LBT business. Executive: Peter Laidlaw,  Rod Macfarlan, Richard Forster; Finance Rod Macfarlan; Fleet Management and Maintenance: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New LBT flyer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New LBT flyer posted Oct 22, 2014, 10:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 22, 2014, 10:41 PM] We need to explain the LBT to visitors, sponsors, applicants for membership etc, and new flyer has been created to assist with this: see .  To […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New key locker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New key locker posted May 2, 2021, 12:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2021, 12:13 AM] Paul Frost and the Tuesday group have replaced the plastic key buckets which used to sit on top of the fridge with the very flash number […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New garboards for Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New garboards for Monty posted Mar 20, 2019, 5:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2019, 5:00 AM] Before you can make ’em you have to break ’em.  In the pictures below Florien and Nick are hacking out one of the garboards which […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New gear shift for our Evinrude Outboard – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New gear shift for our Evinrude Outboard posted Apr 29, 2013, 6:23 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 3, 2013, 5:34 AM] Anybody who has used our Evinrude outboard in the recent past would be aware of its ‘tricky’ gearshift.  Andre Cook bravely volunteered […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New gadget in the fuel locker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New gadget in the fuel locker posted Dec 13, 2016, 4:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2016, 4:49 AM] It’s a bilge pump donated by Mike Dredge: gets water out of a flooded Grebe or Skiff double quick. Thanks Mike!
• Sunday, October 10 : New hull at the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New hull at the Wooden Boat Centre posted Jan 1, 2017, 1:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 1, 2017, 2:04 AM] As can be seen from the pictures below  Bert and his team of young Dutch boat builders have been making good progress […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Newest member of the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Newest member of the LBT posted Apr 14, 2015, 2:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2015, 3:17 AM] On Monday night Gill and Matt brought along Jesse’s new brother Dete.  We think he chose the vegetarian option.  
• Sunday, October 10 : New Cygnet Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Cygnet Skiff posted Jan 17, 2017, 2:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2017, 2:58 AM] Jürgen from Cygnet writes:  ‘Thursday, 19 Jan, 1400h (2pm) at PCSC, Lymington Rd will be the one and only official launch of the new skiff THE […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New committee for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New committee for the LBT posted Aug 30, 2015, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 3:30 PM] At the AGM on Saturday night the old committee was dismissed and a new one, listed below, was elected.  President:  Peter Laidlaw; Secretary: Richard […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘New’ cover for Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘New’ cover for Nancy posted Oct 9, 2017, 9:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2017, 9:22 PM] Nancy came with a beautiful ‘raincoat’ which covered her from bow to stern.  Unfortunately this wasn’t particularly suitable for our long damp winters, and couldn’t […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New caps available – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New caps available posted Jan 18, 2018, 6:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 18, 2018, 6:08 PM] From the WOW newsletter (but available to everybody): caps for sale Friday Social row and WoW meeting $12; Australia Day $12 members $15 non members; or […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Brooke Street Pier has arrived – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Brooke Street Pier has arrived posted Nov 8, 2014, 10:15 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 8, 2014, 10:19 PM] It’s a ‘floater’ and it was towed down the Derwent from the construction site at Prince of Wales Bay to it’s location next […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Chairs for the Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Chairs for the Shed posted May 27, 2013, 8:38 PM by Richard Forster Graham Wright heard the wail when we ran out of chairs for the Ullapool Team farewell.  Being a man of action he collared for us a dozen folding beer garden chairs  that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Boxing Day Tradition? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Boxing Day Tradition? posted Jan 2, 2020, 4:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 2, 2020, 4:50 AM] Deb van Velsen writes: “‘Imagine’ was rowed though the canal (very low tide!) and down to Seven Inch Beach for a picnic lunch and swim. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New committee for the FWWA – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New committee for the FWWA posted Sep 27, 2015, 3:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 27, 2015, 3:21 AM] The annual general meeting of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association (http://www.fwwatas.org/) elected the following office holders and general members. President: John Enders; Vice President: Michele […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New awning for Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New awning for Nancy posted Nov 1, 2017, 4:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 1, 2017, 4:06 AM] All sorts of solutions have been tried to cure Nancy’s leaking front window:  this clip on awning from Caroline the sailmaker should at last do […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Neil Oliver: Coast Australia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Neil Oliver: Coast Australia posted Dec 1, 2013, 4:34 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 2, 2013, 3:08 AM by Unknown user] Neil joined Peter Heading’s boat Vardo on Tawe Nunnugah 2013 to record part of the Tasmanian leg of his series.  Rumour has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New boat in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New boat in Franklin posted Jul 5, 2014, 11:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 1:51 AM] No more reefing their Lazy E in one knot breezes for Deb and Martin.  Its replacement, a  Bay Raider,  has arrived and will be moored […]
• Sunday, October 10 : New Boat Trailers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Boat Trailers posted Jun 23, 2015, 5:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2015, 5:24 AM] A recent acquisition for the Trust is a pair of boat trailers, which went on public display for the first time on Saturday. They will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Need to find your land legs? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Need to find your land legs? posted Jan 13, 2017, 12:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 13, 2017, 12:52 PM]  Zainab Clark writes:  ‘Di Harris and Zainab Clark would like to organise a monthly(?) bush walk for anyone who is interested. Inviting suggestions […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Need to be quick – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Need to be quick posted Jun 16, 2014, 5:24 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 16, 2014, 5:28 AM] Pat Synge points out the ‘Cygnet’ for sale on eBay: see .  Looks like the auction ends on the 19th June.  The Cygnet was built […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Need a (very) late present? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Need a (very) late present? posted Dec 29, 2014, 1:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 31, 2014, 9:44 PM] The Franklin History Group reckon that they have identified a target market (us), and they are ruthlessly exploiting it with their latest calendar.  It […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Need a reminder of Summer? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Need a reminder of Summer? posted Jun 30, 2013, 1:21 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 30, 2013, 1:54 AM] The chills and fogs of winter getting you down?  Then escape for a moment into a summer past by reading this account of Tawe […]
• Sunday, October 10 : NBN and other local Franklin matters: meeting 26th June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ NBN and other local Franklin matters: meeting 26th June posted Jun 22, 2018, 6:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2018, 6:38 AM] Fiona Peate writes:  ‘attached is a pdf of the Progress Association flyer (https://tinyurl.com/yb5tub9k)…The meeting is scheduled for 7 pm on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Warning – Channel Area – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Warning – Channel Area posted Dec 22, 2017, 3:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2017, 3:54 PM] MAST Notice: ‘Mariners are advised that a number of long lengths of rope may be floating free in the southern Channel area.  MAST has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard – Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard – Port Huon posted Dec 7, 2016, 8:06 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 7, 2016, 8:07 PM] MAST writes:  ‘Mariners are advised that the sunken vessel Dooen in Hospital Bay in position 43⁰ 09.530’ S / 146⁰ 58.357’ E is now […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Warning – Floating Debris (contd) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Warning – Floating Debris (contd) posted Oct 6, 2016, 8:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2016, 10:27 PM] Mike Dredge tells us that the MAST warning of a week ago () should remain very much alive (on the 7th October): there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Light – Port Esperance Dover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Light – Port Esperance Dover posted Sep 28, 2016, 9:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2016, 6:19 PM] MAST Notice:  Mariners are advised that a fixed yellow navigation light has been established on a pile in Port Esperance, Dover in position 43o20.135S, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Warning – Floating Debris – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Warning – Floating Debris posted Sep 28, 2016, 10:42 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 29, 2016, 5:54 PM by Posts Editor] MAST Notice: Valid From: 29/9/2016  Until: 7/10/2016.  Mariners are advised that recent heavy rains have caused debris including logsto be washed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard – Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard – Port Huon posted Nov 4, 2016, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 4, 2016, 1:56 PM] Mariners are advised (by Maritime and Safety Tasmania) that the buoy marking the sunken vessel Dooen in Hospital  Bay in position 43⁰ 09.530’ S […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard, Helms Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard, Helms Bay posted Dec 9, 2016, 3:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 9, 2016, 9:41 PM] MAST writes (9/12/16):  ‘Mariners are advised a 7.5m yacht has sunk on its mooring at Helms Bay.  Mariners should navigate with caution in the area.’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard, Bruny Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard, Bruny Island posted Sep 26, 2017, 8:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 26, 2017, 8:04 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania.  Notice No.: M117-17.   Title: Navigation Hazard, Bruny Island.   Valid From: 27/9/2017.   Valid Until: 4/10/2017.   Notice Content: Mariners […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Navigation Hazard – North West Bay, Electrona – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Navigation Hazard – North West Bay, Electrona posted Jan 17, 2018, 9:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2018, 9:56 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania , Notice No.: M08-18,   Valid From: 18/1/2018 , until: 31/1/2018.  Mariners are advised a yacht has sunk […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Help for navigating from Port Huon to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Help for navigating from Port Huon to Franklin posted May 2, 2013, 5:59 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 4, 2013, 4:38 PM] The stretch of water between Port Huon and Franklin Marina is tricky to navigate in a boat with any sort of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nautical flower bed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nautical flower bed posted Sep 18, 2015, 5:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 5:45 PM] Spotted at Barbara and David’s place.
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy trip to Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy trip to Port Huon posted Oct 2, 2015, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2015, 11:46 PM] Martin Riddle is taking Nancy to Port Huon on Monday for an inspection on the slip, and says he is happy to take LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy Towing Trial – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Towing Trial posted Mar 26, 2015, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2015, 3:21 PM] After all the good work put in by Brian Marriot, and after the Hobart and back sea trial conducted by the two Brians, We have every […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy to Port Huon – all welcome – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy to Port Huon – all welcome posted Oct 2, 2019, 5:34 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 6, 2019, 4:27 AM by Posts Editor] Nancy has been invited to the season opening of the Huon Yacht Club on Saturday 5 October. We can […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nano Library – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nano Library posted Oct 1, 2015, 5:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2015, 5:05 AM] Jane Johnson’s new plan for the premises of a ‘nano library’/book exchange is an upended dinghy, situated next to the stone wall which separates the Living Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy to be part of Thursday celebrations: come early – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy to be part of Thursday celebrations: come early posted Mar 23, 2018, 4:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 23, 2018, 4:08 PM] Activities for the evening get underway at the Wooden Boat Centre at 6.30pm next Thursday (see flyer below), but those […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy: Some bad news, some good – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy: Some bad news, some good posted Oct 12, 2014, 2:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 12, 2014, 2:53 PM] Having spent 4 solid days trying to upgrade Nancy’s electronics Brian Marriot, Peter Heading and Martin Krynen finally had to give it best […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy’s older (uglier) sister – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy’s older (uglier) sister posted Jan 30, 2018, 1:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2018, 1:39 PM] The National Maritime Museum in Sydney may want to take issue with the second adjective above, but we reckon we have the Cinderella of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy the bike taxi – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy the bike taxi posted Oct 22, 2016, 11:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2016, 3:47 PM] A dozen or so of our visitors from CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) rode their bikes from Hobart to Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy’s ministering angels – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy’s ministering angels posted Apr 26, 2015, 4:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 26, 2015, 5:39 AM] Nancy disgraced herself last week, losing forward power during an excursion.  To make it even better there was a large audience from the  Men’s Shed Association […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy’s new batteries – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy’s new batteries posted Feb 9, 2016, 10:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 9, 2016, 10:14 PM] The electrical engineer has been consulted, there have been extensive communications with the supplier, an electrician who specialises in boats has cast his eye over the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy planning meeting Monday 26th 5.30pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy planning meeting Monday 26th 5.30pm posted Aug 23, 2019, 7:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2019, 4:52 PM] A new season is coming up and, thanks to the Tuesday group, Nancy is in good shape to participate in it.  First major […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Nancy Season’ is here – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Nancy Season’ is here posted Sep 8, 2015, 10:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 8, 2015, 10:14 PM] The first bookings for the season are this coming Sunday: see the calendar on the mv-nancy-tours.org web page. There are only two people so far, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy’s anodes are working – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy’s anodes are working posted Oct 3, 2017, 2:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 2:35 AM] For those not in the know, sacrificial anodes are highly conductive bits of metal attached to boats to attract any stray electric currents away from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy picnic expedition – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy picnic expedition posted Feb 23, 2016, 4:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2016, 4:24 AM] The Tuesday group took Nancy up to Huonville and round and about to check the new batteries on a longer run with a full load.  Seems […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy ready for Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy ready for Boat Festival posted Jan 19, 2017, 12:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2017, 12:19 PM] Graham Wright writes:  ‘It’s all about paint, Peter Hill to the rescue: he restored Nancy to her former glory re-painting all the cabin sides […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy participating in Seniors Week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy participating in Seniors Week posted Sep 12, 2015, 3:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2015, 3:56 PM] The Seniors Week program for 2015 is out (http://goo.gl/TFXF5y), and it includes ‘our’ event.  Note the special one off price:  maybe you (and your […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy News posted Jan 31, 2015, 1:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 31, 2015, 2:22 PM] Brian Marriot, with help from Graham Wright, has patiently been plugging away at the problems we have been having with ‘Nancy’.  It turns out that ‘plugging’ is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy on the ABC news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy on the ABC news posted May 21, 2014, 8:28 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 21, 2014, 8:29 PM] For those who missed the news item on Tuesday 20th May, have a look at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-20/nancy-returns-home/5466138?section=tas
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy on duty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy on duty posted Jan 26, 2016, 1:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 28, 2016, 3:19 AM] Nancy brought the Australia Day Ambassador Posie Graeme-Evans across from Cradoc for the event.
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy makes it to the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy makes it to the Wooden Boat Festival posted Feb 5, 2015, 1:29 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 6, 2015, 11:18 AM] The two Brians spruced Nancy up this morning, hosing and brushing her down until it was pointed out that Kettering is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy is in Franklin! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy is in Franklin! posted May 19, 2014, 5:57 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 22, 2014, 1:08 AM] And what a welcome sight!  All the things that could have gone wrong didn’t, and the things that needed to go right did.  Nancy arrived […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy is in Kettering – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy is in Kettering posted Feb 3, 2015, 11:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 3, 2015, 11:21 PM] The two Brians, Pain and Marriot, steered Nancy into dock at Kettering on Wednesday afternoon, having had a relatively uneventful trip from Port Huon.  Uneventful […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy is coming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy is coming posted May 4, 2014, 5:38 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 5, 2014, 5:02 PM] Martin Krynen, the restorer and owner of Nancy, writes that she ‘is booked to be picked up on Monday 12th May at 7.30am’.  This has been […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy in 1960 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy in 1960 posted Feb 3, 2018, 2:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 4, 2018, 3:04 AM] Ian Giles took this snap of Nancy when he was visiting has uncle, ‘Skipper’ Giles, who owned the boat at the time.  Ian came aboard and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy in the Egg Island Canal – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy in the Egg Island Canal posted Jun 2, 2014, 10:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 3, 2014, 1:24 AM] In the end the best way to find out whether Nancy would fit through the Egg Island canal was to try her out.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy gets tick of approval – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy gets tick of approval posted Oct 9, 2014, 4:05 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 9, 2014, 4:12 AM] Pat Synge, the boat surveyor from Cygnet, inspected Nancy whilst she was on the slip.  She passed with flying colours – see his report […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy has her (electronic) innards dissected – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy has her (electronic) innards dissected posted Jul 4, 2014, 3:33 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 4, 2014, 4:39 AM] Dave Warren hooked his computer up to the electric motor controller and fine tuned all the settings.  Dave has a huge background in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy Given the Slip! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Given the Slip! posted Aug 1, 2021, 2:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 1, 2021, 2:51 AM] Under the care of the Two Brians, Andy and Mark, the Nancy is now slipped and the freshen up, survey and photogramatic recording are all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy gets her winter coat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy gets her winter coat posted Jun 13, 2014, 8:00 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 13, 2014, 8:04 AM] The cover for ‘Nancy’, which was damaged whilst she was being trucked south, has now been repaired, and ‘Nancy‘ is snug underneath it.  We […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy idea: roof deck rails? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy idea: roof deck rails? posted Sep 12, 2017, 2:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2017, 2:15 PM] We suspect we would have difficulties getting this past MAST.  For the full story see http://ab.co/2wZhaFI   Pic from abc.net.au
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy finally belongs to the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy finally belongs to the LBT posted Sep 15, 2014, 8:02 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 21, 2014, 10:56 PM] She has been sitting on our pontoon for some time now, but there was the small (ahem) matter of the dollar we owed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy Flyer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Flyer posted Sep 22, 2015, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 22, 2015, 3:12 PM] Annette Cauchi has been refining her original proposal:  see below for the double sides of what she has come up with.  Suggestions to sec@lbt.org.au    
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Nancy’ Explorers on the Huon at Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Nancy’ Explorers on the Huon at Franklin posted Feb 29, 2020, 11:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 29, 2020, 11:35 AM] A Monday expedition aboard the Living Boat Trust’s wooden ferry “MV Nancy” (circa 1917), gave seven Huon Regional Care residents and two […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting, 9th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting, 9th October posted Sep 24, 2017, 1:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 1:51 PM] Steve McCusker and the Tuesday group have kept Nancy in prime nick through the winter, and next week she will go on the slip […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy crew orientation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy crew orientation posted Apr 27, 2015, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor This coming Thursday (30th) Martin Riddle is conducting on orientation for those who would like to crew on Nancy tours.  Put your name on the whiteboard in the shed if you wish to participate. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy comes up on the slip – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy comes up on the slip posted Oct 2, 2017, 1:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 3:02 PM] The LBT is blessed with great support from sister organisations, one of which is the Huon Yacht Club.  On Monday Brian Pain and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting posted Sep 25, 2016, 12:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 1:34 AM] A glimpse at the Nancy calender (mv-nancy-tours.org) shows that there is a VERY busy October coming up.  We need to get organised, and the first meeting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mystic Seaport – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mystic Seaport posted Jul 8, 2015, 3:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 12, 2015, 3:42 PM] Michael O’Neill from Mystic Seaport writes:  ‘I help operate a blog for Mystic Seaport, http://mysticseaport.org/stories and after seeing your site, (http://lbt.rforster.org), I thought you might be interested in our […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mystery Pop-up Jetty at Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mystery Pop-up Jetty at Huonville posted Jun 10, 2016, 9:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2016, 9:34 PM] Regular river users will have noticed a substantial jetty which has been very rapidly built opposite the Huonville boat ramp.  No signage or contractors […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy and Rowan on duty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy and Rowan on duty posted Aug 10, 2020, 7:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 10, 2020, 7:45 PM] on a misty Tuesday morning when the thermometer was trying to nudge above 1 degree,  Brian Pain and Brian Marriott aboard Nancy and Mike […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mystery Boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mystery Boat posted Jun 10, 2014, 4:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 11, 2014, 4:56 PM] Francis Lavaud writes: “Hello, I look for a wooden sailboat named “Antares” who is near Hobart. It’s an old vessel (38′) built in France under the plan […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mysteries of the Monty (rigging) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mysteries of the Monty (rigging) posted Sep 8, 2017, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 8, 2017, 3:26 PM] An order to ‘brail the mainsail’ is not something you would hear too often (or ever) on a modern yacht, but was common enough […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Music for a Cause – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Music for a Cause posted Aug 5, 2017, 10:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 5, 2017, 10:15 PM] Living Boat Trust member Zainab Clark sends an invitation to all those who might be interested… Hosted by Rural Australians for Refugees and Amnesty Southern […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Music on Monday Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Music on Monday Night posted May 12, 2021, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2021, 4:13 PM] Kate’s back and Monday nights are great (as always).  We had an extra boost this week with the visit of Velvet Phoenix to sing for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Music to Raid By – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Music to Raid By posted Jun 10, 2016, 12:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2016, 12:37 AM] Alistair McRae writes Long time Raid musician Eleanor Tucker is  playing at the Hobart Brewing Company on Monday June 13 from 5-7pm. She will be playing some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Music at the St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Music at the St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Jan 29, 2017, 10:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2017, 1:01 PM by Richard Forster] Sandy Pollard has set up a Facebook page to help him organise and publicise the concerts: see it at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Music at the St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Music at the St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Jan 28, 2015, 3:04 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 28, 2015, 5:19 PM] The Regatta is intended to look after our spiritual as well as our physical wellbeing, and to that end TOP ACTS have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mud, mud glorious mud – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mud, mud glorious mud posted Apr 11, 2016, 9:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2016, 9:30 PM] Matt Wardell writes; ‘Do you think you could put a little note on the LBT web about our earth rendering working bee on Sunday for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Murphy Rules – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Murphy Rules posted Oct 10, 2020, 10:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2020, 10:28 PM] The monsoon on Friday coincided exactly with the working bee to erect the marquee for the garage sale.  We were certainly encouraged to raise shelter in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Museum Monthly Talk 7th August: Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Museum Monthly Talk 7th August: Yukon posted Jul 24, 2018, 2:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 24, 2018, 2:20 AM] Our own Dave Nash and Ea Larssen will be presenting.  Time: 12.00-1.00pm, Tuesday 7 August 2018 Place: Royal Society Room, Tasmanian Museum and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mucking around in boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mucking around in boats posted Aug 21, 2013, 12:04 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 21, 2013, 12:04 AM] The spring boating season is rapidly approaching, and we can start to use our fleet on the water again.  A good way to do this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Murdo Macleod’s Tawe Nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Murdo Macleod’s Tawe Nunnugah posted Nov 23, 2017, 4:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 23, 2017, 4:08 AM] Robbie Wightman reports that Murdo was one of the joint winners of the 2017 Scottish Rowing Association Cruising Log competition with ‘a description  of a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie night at the Palais Sunday 7th of March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie night at the Palais Sunday 7th of March posted Feb 28, 2021, 12:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2021, 12:44 PM] It is ‘Birds of Passage‘:  ‘an epic portrayal of the rise and fall of a Colombian indigenous family as it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Much Better Odds than the Pokies – beautiful canoe for only $10 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Much Better Odds than the Pokies – beautiful canoe for only $10 posted May 13, 2018, 10:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2018, 10:29 PM] The Wooden Boat Centre is raffling a classic 4.5 metre strip planked western red cedar open canoe, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Moving the office – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Moving the office posted Aug 7, 2015, 8:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 9, 2015, 5:45 PM] They say beauty is in eye of the beholder, and certainly those of us who helped move the office on Saturday morning would concur that for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PALAIS: ‘SPIRITED AWAY’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PALAIS: ‘SPIRITED AWAY’ posted Aug 25, 2020, 4:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2020, 4:07 AM] Sunday 6 September Spirited Away is a Japanese animated movie, which still holds the record as the most successful film in that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie ‘The Host’ at the Palais, Sunday May 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie ‘The Host’ at the Palais, Sunday May 2nd posted Apr 27, 2021, 4:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2021, 5:00 AM] A Korean monster movie by the director of the Oscar winning ‘Parasite’. Sounds like a lot of fun.  Doors open […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at the Palais: Sunday Oct 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at the Palais: Sunday Oct 2nd posted Sep 25, 2016, 4:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 4:10 PM] “This month’s movie is the 2003 Australian deadly serious comedy/thriller “Bad Eggs”.  We here at Team Movie Command headquarters take our role […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at the Palais Sunday June 4th: Rams – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at the Palais Sunday June 4th: Rams posted May 28, 2017, 2:55 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2017, 2:56 AM] Team Movies writes:  We are screening the sensational, multi award winning and audience favourite, the 2015 Icelandic film ‘Rams’.  Alert: Team […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at the Palais, Sunday Jan 7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at the Palais, Sunday Jan 7th posted Dec 31, 2017, 2:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 31, 2017, 2:24 PM] Team Movies writes:  ‘2018 Classic Movies will be off to a flying start by screening the sensational 2016 Mongolian film, ‘The Eagle […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at the Palais: Sunday 7th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at the Palais: Sunday 7th May posted Apr 27, 2017, 5:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2017, 6:15 PM] Team movies writes:  ‘This not to be missed classic film is the 1965 testosterone charged, Cold War drama, ‘The Bedford Incident’.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at Palais Dec 3: The Country Doctor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at Palais Dec 3: The Country Doctor posted Nov 26, 2017, 11:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 26, 2017, 11:27 AM] Team Movies writes;  ‘This Sunday we are screening the sensational 2016 French film, The Country Doctor (MÉDECIN DE CAMPAGNE).  Written and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mountain River Market, Sunday 13th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mountain River Market, Sunday 13th April posted Apr 7, 2014, 9:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 16, 2014, 5:13 PM] Can you help?  Dennis Muscovich and his offsider Parj did a mighty job at the Focus on Franklin Boot and Boat sale, raising […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Motor Boat License Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Motor Boat License Course posted Mar 29, 2015, 5:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 29, 2015, 5:42 AM] There were so many doing the motor boat license course on Saturday that the first shift had to start at the crack of dawn – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Movie at Palais 3rd November ‘Still Life’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Movie at Palais 3rd November ‘Still Life’ posted Oct 30, 2019, 4:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2019, 7:53 PM by Richard Forster] Team Movies writes: ‘Classic Movies is screening the polarising (either love it or loathe it) 2013 British drama ‘Still […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Motor for Sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Motor for Sale posted Nov 25, 2013, 11:16 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 25, 2013, 11:17 PM] Graham Rankin writes: The motor is Penguin 3 & 3/4 horsepower, single cylinder, two stroke with clutch, shaft and propeller. Asking price is $600.00 ONO  Contact […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Motor Boat License Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Motor Boat License Course posted Nov 16, 2014, 1:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 18, 2014, 1:01 PM] From Glynn Shevels:  ‘A great day with 13 people attending. Everybody passed.’   And the LBT received a very nice donation from the instructors – Glynn […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More than one way to rig a boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More than one way to rig a boat posted Jun 20, 2018, 6:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2018, 7:04 PM] As has been advertised in this column, a ‘How to rig a Grebe’ guide is being developed for the LBT (https://tinyurl.com/ybvj6flc).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More tools for the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More tools for the shed posted May 23, 2013, 4:41 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 27, 2013, 1:43 AM] A couple of weeks ago we reported on a valuable collection of power tools donated by Brett Doubleday. This week somebody murmured in his […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More Swiftsure Regatta pics coming in – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More Swiftsure Regatta pics coming in posted Dec 8, 2014, 8:28 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 9, 2014, 12:52 AM] There are some beauties – see .  We reckon the crew in the photo below are lay down misère for parts in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Motor Boat License and Safety Boat Courses – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Motor Boat License and Safety Boat Courses posted Sep 27, 2014, 4:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 27, 2014, 4:39 PM] Boat Licence Course Date:  Saturday 8th November; Duration: One day; Cost: $100.00 plus $50.00 for MAST licence; Instructor:  Colin Stokes assisted by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More Ruth Young news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More Ruth Young news posted Mar 30, 2016, 3:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 30, 2016, 3:55 AM] We poked our heads in to see Ruth today (Wednesday 30th), and whilst not exactly chuffed about the situation she is in reasonable spirits.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More rowing photos from Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More rowing photos from Port Esperance Regatta posted Apr 5, 2021, 2:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 5, 2021, 2:32 PM] Thanks to Lorrie Harrison for these – we notice John Young in the bow seat in the first of them.  Great to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More on the Skiffieworlds, Northern Ireland 2016 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More on the Skiffieworlds, Northern Ireland 2016 posted Jun 25, 2015, 9:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 25, 2015, 10:01 PM] Lorrie Harrison has passed on more information about these championships, which are to be held July 25-30 2016 on Strangford Lough, County […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More on the ‘Camino Voyage’ evening – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More on the ‘Camino Voyage’ evening posted Nov 17, 2019, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2019, 3:54 AM] Barb Dawson writes:‘Just talked with Paccy Stronach from Dunalley – he runs/owns the shipyard there, and is a boat builder and furniture maker.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More on Maria Island expedition – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More on Maria Island expedition posted Feb 13, 2018, 4:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 13, 2018, 4:39 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  MARIA ISLAND MEETING LBT Feb 12.  Route – At present, the preferable route is to leave from Spring Beach and head […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More on the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More on the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally posted Jan 17, 2018, 2:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2018, 2:46 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘Graeme, from Kettering Yacht Club, has invited us to join a small craft event from Kettering to the Woodbridge […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More news from Pete Heading – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More news from Pete Heading posted May 18, 2015, 4:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 18, 2015, 4:23 AM] Pete writes: A welcome sight – Gabo Island in the morning light after a quiet trip across Bass Strait. As beautiful as Wineglass and Sleepy Bays […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More on celebration for Laurence Burgin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More on celebration for Laurence Burgin posted May 31, 2018, 6:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 31, 2018, 3:33 PM] Mark Burgin writes:  ‘For his many friends in the Huon Valley (& beyond) who are very important to him, we are organising a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More Members on the Move – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More Members on the Move posted Jul 23, 2017, 4:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 23, 2017, 4:47 PM] Valeri Pain is travelling through the USA and sends us the following… Took some photos at the Maritime Museum in South Haven, Lake Michigan.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More news from the diaspora – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More news from the diaspora posted May 30, 2014, 9:43 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 1, 2014, 3:40 PM by Unknown user] Johanna and Georg, the young German back packers who spent time with us a couple of summers ago, keep up with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More LBT news (than you know what to do with) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More LBT news (than you know what to do with) posted Jul 2, 2014, 5:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 4, 2014, 11:19 PM] There are now four LBT projects with their own news columns:  Tawe Nunnugah 2015, the St Ayles Skiff Regatta […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More from Jim Stockton: solar boat design – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More from Jim Stockton: solar boat design posted Aug 22, 2021, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2021, 2:04 PM] Jim has not only been writing whilst in lockdown in Melbourne: he has been doing his sums.  See the results in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mooring Works – Marine Farm Lease 186 Brabazon Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mooring Works – Marine Farm Lease 186 Brabazon Point posted Feb 21, 2020, 12:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2020, 12:37 AM] MAST reports:  Mariners are advised Tassal will be undertaking mooring work at MF186, Brabazon Point commencing 24 February 2020.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More information about Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More information about Swiftsure Regatta posted Nov 20, 2015, 7:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 21, 2015, 12:11 PM] From Karen Corbin: Saturday 28* November 2015:  M.C. — Dave Pittaway; Safety Boat – Rowan (ready to go from pontoon); Starter boat — Nancy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More about Swiftsure Regatta (10th December) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More about Swiftsure Regatta (10th December) posted Dec 2, 2017, 10:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2017, 11:21 PM] Lorrie Harrison has sent the attached detailed description (https://goo.gl/4FFcCT) of rowing events for the day, including the Swiftsure Race, The Roger Harwood Classic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mooring Works in the Channel – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mooring Works in the Channel posted Sep 28, 2017, 1:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 28, 2017, 1:49 PM] MAST advises: mooring works will be conducted at Marine Farming Lease MF221 East of Redcliffs in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. These works will commence on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty v Ducks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty v Ducks posted Feb 25, 2017, 1:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2017, 1:10 PM] The Monty needs a home.  The ducks in the pic below reckon the new pontoon is a key part of their guano production operation, and aren’t […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty to Port Esperance Easter Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty to Port Esperance Easter Regatta posted Mar 6, 2018, 12:29 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 6, 2018, 11:48 PM by Posts Editor] Monty went to this regatta last year and had a great time.  A large part of the fun was getting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Moorings for lease – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Moorings for lease posted Nov 18, 2018, 3:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2018, 3:36 AM] David Pittaway writes:  For lease – two moorings close to the WBC; – one suits up to a 35 ft keel boat – $80/month– one suits […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mooring Lease Riseley’s Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mooring Lease Riseley’s Bay posted Jan 10, 2018, 12:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2018, 12:53 PM] Karen Corbin writes: ‘First bay north of Huon Yacht Club, Shipwright’s Point.  Strong mooring, good depth.  $25 per week.  Phone 0455 555344 or 0458 406894’
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty Sunday posted Apr 7, 2017, 12:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2017, 12:00 AM] Not long to the Easter Regatta at Dover, where we hope Monty will be participating – with a crew who is familiar with her.  Come along Sunday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty’s cheek-pieces – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty’s cheek-pieces posted Feb 26, 2017, 5:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2017, 9:52 PM] Friend of the Living Boat Trust Bernie Bruen writes: ‘I have been thinking about the cheek-pieces. A carving is OK but you could take the opportunity to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty sails – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty sails posted Nov 22, 2020, 11:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2020, 11:51 AM] Kevin Robson took this snap as she zipped past on a recent Friday evening showing a fair bit of antifoul.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty sails on Friday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty sails on Friday posted Oct 30, 2020, 2:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2020, 3:44 PM] Whilst two of our whaleboats are in the shed being fussed over, the third, Monty, is on the pontoon ready to go, and the Friday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montys in strange places – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montys in strange places posted Apr 7, 2017, 12:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2017, 12:09 AM] Friend of the Living Boat Trust Bernie Bruen writes: ‘Here is a photograph of the ‘Montagu Swan’, berthed on the floating pontoon outside the Swan […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty returns from Dover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty returns from Dover posted Apr 7, 2018, 10:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 8, 2018, 3:59 AM] Endra O’May sent us these nice snaps of Monty running before the wind up the river.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty is on her way – under oars – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty is on her way – under oars posted Mar 27, 2018, 5:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 27, 2018, 1:50 PM] The plan was to sail Monty down to Port Huon for an early start for Dover in the morning, but the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monty has a twin sister! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monty has a twin sister! posted Nov 10, 2017, 2:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 11, 2017, 1:57 PM] John Young has been investigating getting our Montagu Whaler, affectionately numbered 536, onto the Historic Boats Register, and it turns out that good old […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monties at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monties at large column posted Apr 10, 2019, 4:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 10, 2019, 4:21 PM] Steve Evans, whose group has recently restored the Montagu ‘Swan’ reports:  ‘Got her sailing last week! We were presented with an original set of RN […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monties around the world – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monties around the world posted Mar 14, 2019, 3:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2019, 7:30 PM] Steve Evans writes:  Montagu ‘Swan‘ is at last afloat  in Bristol City Docks under oar. Sails to come masts already made.  Need to know exact […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monties in strange places – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monties in strange places posted Dec 2, 2018, 12:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 12:04 PM] One thinks of the Montagu Whaler as being a quintessentially British, or at least British Commonwealth, boat.  However a query for plans from Rob Blackburn […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montagu Whaler ‘taking up’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montagu Whaler ‘taking up’ posted Jan 22, 2017, 3:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2017, 3:11 AM] The Montagu Whaler went in the water on the high tide on Saturday morning, which happened to be at 4.30 am.  Not a popular hour […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montagu Whaler funding campaign ended successfully – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montagu Whaler funding campaign ended successfully posted Jan 22, 2017, 3:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2017, 11:31 AM]  Enough money to complete the restoration of the Montagu Whaler was raised by the ‘Pozible’ campaign: thanks to all who contributed and particularly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montagu Whaler on schedule – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montagu Whaler on schedule posted Dec 15, 2016, 8:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 15, 2016, 8:10 PM] The antifoul went on on Friday morning, and we will turn the boat early next week so that more work on the interior can be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montagu whaler ready for launch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montagu whaler ready for launch posted Jan 19, 2017, 12:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2017, 12:20 PM] Graham Wright writes:  ‘Peter Hill has been on a roll the last couple of weeks as it was he who suggested navy blue on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montagu Whaler arrives – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montagu Whaler arrives posted Apr 11, 2015, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 6:17 AM] Up until the 1960’s Montagu whalers were standard issue on navy capital ships.  See for instance this training film taken off Malta in the mid 1950’s:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montague Whaler: Jutland Centenary Special – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montague Whaler: Jutland Centenary Special posted Jun 1, 2016, 11:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 1, 2016, 11:24 PM] Tucked away alongside the Franklin Wooden Boat School is a significant piece of naval history which students from Huonville High School and others are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing (with a difference) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing (with a difference) posted Mar 19, 2017, 4:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 19, 2017, 4:54 AM] Looks as though the weather will be benign on Monday afternoon, so time to rig up and get out on the water.  The thought […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailors: prepare for the Huonville cruise – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailors: prepare for the Huonville cruise posted Nov 10, 2018, 2:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2018, 3:31 PM] The cruise to Huonville planned for November 25th (see elsewhere in this news column) will be a great opportunity to get on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Montague Whaler Sails – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Montague Whaler Sails posted Oct 25, 2016, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 9:47 PM] We are hoping the Montague whaler might be coming on tawe nunnugah, and one issue is her sails.  They are lovely old canvas things, unfortunately not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing: time for the Grebes? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing: time for the Grebes? posted Oct 20, 2018, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 20, 2018, 8:30 PM] The forecast is mostly sunny and a gentle breeze:  a good time for those who haven’t tried dinghy sailing to have a go.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing resuming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing resuming posted Feb 24, 2019, 3:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 24, 2019, 4:23 PM] Pip Stevenson tells us that he is taking Capricornia out for a sail today (25 Feb), from 1pm to 5pm from the LBT pontoon.  All  LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing looking good – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing looking good posted Oct 14, 2018, 2:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 2:38 PM] Nice mild winds of around 10 knots are predicted for this afternoon (15th October), so lets get sailing: Monty, the Grebes and whatever else we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Sailing Nov 25th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Sailing Nov 25th posted Nov 24, 2019, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2019, 1:34 PM] Meet down at the pontoon at noon.  Warm weather, good winds forecast, and given the experience of the last few weeks we may be able […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Sailing, Sept 23 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Sailing, Sept 23 posted Sep 21, 2019, 1:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2019, 1:48 PM] Forecast is that the rain should have cleared and there will be a nice WSW breeze.  Let’s get down to the pontoon at 2pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing cancelled 25th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing cancelled 25th March posted Mar 24, 2019, 2:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2019, 2:22 AM] Winds are looking a bit fierce.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing, 2pm Sept 16th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing, 2pm Sept 16th posted Sep 15, 2019, 4:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 15, 2019, 4:25 PM] Rain is forecast to clear and moderate breezes forecast to arrive.  Let’s get down to the pontoon and get sailing this afternoon.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Sailing posted Mar 6, 2016, 1:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2016, 1:30 PM] Mike Dredge is back from New Caledonia, and will be waiting for sailors from about 3.30pm on this afternoon (March 7th).  Come down and join us.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Sailing – 2pm everyone welcome 30/9 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Sailing – 2pm everyone welcome 30/9 posted Sep 29, 2019, 4:40 PM by Martin Riddle The forecast looks good. If you fancy a sail meet at the shed at 2pm, Monday 30 September. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday sailing posted Oct 28, 2018, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2018, 3:00 AM] The met bureau is predicting moderate winds and no rain, so lets get down to the pontoon around 3.30pm to rig up.
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night test flag flying – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night test flag flying posted Nov 15, 2015, 2:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 15, 2015, 2:27 AM] When we have a chance to get organised we plan to have a bit of ceremony for the flagpole involving the Scouts (who donated […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night rowing crew – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night rowing crew posted Aug 31, 2014, 6:25 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 31, 2014, 7:49 AM] Lorrie Harrison is trialing a new booking system for ‘Imagine’  but there may not be any spare slots to book.  Everybody is getting excited by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night pot luck dinner (8th August) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night pot luck dinner (8th August) posted Aug 8, 2021, 1:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2021, 4:45 AM] Kate’s in quarantine (well, maybe only isolation, but we like the alliteration), so we decided to spread the load – to everybody.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night dinners at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night dinners at the LBT posted Jul 8, 2019, 4:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 8, 2019, 4:39 AM] No matter the time of year the Monday night dinner is an LBT institution. Its a great way for long standing members to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night dinners over the holiday season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night dinners over the holiday season posted Dec 11, 2016, 3:28 AM by Richard Forster Kate Hoorweg writes: Monday 12th Dec = dinner as usual; Monday 19th LBT BYO Christmas Party – bring a plate to celebrate!!  Monday 26th = NO DINNER! Monday 2nd Jan […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night dinner is back: June 8th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night dinner is back: June 8th posted Jun 5, 2020, 4:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2020, 5:44 PM] The Tasmanian Government has brought forward opening up and so have we.  Paul Frost has put the requisit signage up, Kate Horweg […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night dinner cancelled (3rd August) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night dinner cancelled (3rd August) posted Aug 2, 2015, 6:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2015, 7:58 PM] Conditions on the road aren’t the greatest, so the cooks have pulled the pin.  If you were planning on coming along, get out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Night Dinner: Dick Geeves to draw raffle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Night Dinner: Dick Geeves to draw raffle posted Mar 30, 2014, 5:05 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 30, 2014, 6:10 AM] Dick, who built the ‘HBG’ rowing skiff which is the raffle prize,  has agreed to do the draw.  Should be a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night BYO dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night BYO dinner posted Mar 24, 2019, 5:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2019, 5:52 AM] Last Monday of the month, so the cook takes a break and the rest of us get a chance to strut our culinary stuff.  BBQ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night dinner (12th January) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night dinner (12th January) posted Jan 9, 2015, 12:40 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 9, 2015, 1:07 AM] From Ros Barnett: ‘The regular Monday night meal on 12th January will be a bit special because the Tawe Nunnugah catering crew are rehearsing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night BBQ coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night BBQ coming up posted Apr 24, 2021, 12:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2021, 12:54 AM] We can’t have Matt and John cooking us fabulous repasts every night: sometimes we have to do for ourselves.  Bring something to throw on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night at the LBT (15 July) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night at the LBT (15 July) posted Jul 16, 2019, 8:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2019, 8:13 PM] The wind might blow, it might rain and snow, but a winter meal in good company at the LBT on a Monday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday night at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night at the LBT posted Jul 24, 2019, 5:32 PM by Posts Editor Always a fun night for the Monday night meal. Kate cooked up a fine feast and it was most excellent to be sharing it with some of our overseas travellers. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Monty quiz – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Monty quiz posted Jun 21, 2017, 2:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2017, 2:49 PM] Monday diners will be expected to label an unannotated version of the accompanying diagram before they get their desserts.  Pic from Admiralty Manual of Seamanship supplied […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday evening at the Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday evening at the Shed posted Mar 17, 2021, 5:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2021, 5:21 AM] It was a hive of activity: Kevin and Peter were putting a carbon fibre sleeve on the newly repaired mainmast for Capricornia, Pip Stevenson […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday evening working bee and dinner 9th December cancelled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday evening working bee and dinner 9th December cancelled posted Dec 2, 2013, 3:54 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 2, 2013, 3:54 AM] Instead those who wish to will be attending the fire awareness evening at the Fire Station, to be conducted by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday Grebe sailing is BACK – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday Grebe sailing is BACK posted Mar 12, 2017, 4:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 12, 2017, 4:16 AM] We have recovered from raids and regattas, the Oracle (that would be Peter Laidlaw) has been consulted, the entrails of a brim caught on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday dinner: not only but also – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday dinner: not only but also posted Oct 26, 2017, 4:54 PM by Posts Editor This coming Monday you get the opportunity to do it yourself (the normal end of month highlight for many) OR you can have your dinner cooked for you at the normal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday evening sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday evening sailing posted Sep 19, 2015, 2:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 20, 2015, 12:10 AM] Mike Dredge is proposing that we use the lengthening dusk to get the Grebes out for a sail on Monday evenings.  See the details in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday afternoon workathon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday afternoon workathon posted Dec 18, 2020, 12:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2020, 12:45 PM] For the past couple of months a dedicated team has been working on our boats on Monday afternoon to prepare them for the summer sailing season.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday becomes Tuesday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday becomes Tuesday posted Sep 22, 2014, 4:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 22, 2014, 4:17 PM] Monday is usually a nice peaceful day at the shed, at least until the cooks arrive to begin preparing for the evening meal.  Not yesterday:  the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday dinner Jan 25: BYO – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday dinner Jan 25: BYO posted Jan 24, 2021, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 24, 2021, 1:11 PM] As usual at the end of the month – an opportunity for culinary creativity.  Big dinner for Tawe Nunnugah participants (and others who want […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday afternoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday afternoons posted Sep 17, 2020, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 17, 2020, 2:13 PM] The team are making steady progress working on our fleet – sealing seams, installing a keel, fixing a mast bracket, building a new rudder and more. See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday BBQ coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday BBQ coming up posted Feb 21, 2020, 2:50 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Feb 22, 2020, 12:15 PM by Posts Editor] A quick glance at the kitchen roster posted by Kate below (https://ishr.site/ArxV) tells us that last Monday of the month is indeed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday 29th DIY Dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday 29th DIY Dinner posted May 14, 2017, 3:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 14, 2017, 3:40 PM] The cooks are having a well deserved rest. The BBQ’s were tuned up for Tawe Nunnugah so let’s put ’em to use. Bring  grilling food […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday 4th: start of LBT year – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday 4th: start of LBT year posted Jan 2, 2021, 1:07 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 2, 2021, 1:07 PM] Yes, dinner is on, and KATE IS BACK COOKING! Yay!  And if you need to work up an appetite come and join the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday 2nd Sept sailing, 2pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday 2nd Sept sailing, 2pm posted Sep 1, 2019, 6:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 1, 2019, 6:53 AM] Looks like a very calm day on the river, but we are hoping the breeze might get up in the afternoon.  Convene at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Monday afternoon at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday afternoon at the shed posted Oct 27, 2020, 3:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2020, 3:32 AM] At the beginning of spring a new group formed to help get our fleet ready for the coming season.  Here are a few pics […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Model boats for the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Model boats for the AWBF posted Oct 26, 2016, 2:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2016, 1:37 AM] Michael Stoddart writes: ‘The Registration site on the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017 website is now open for the receipt of model boat registrations. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Model Boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Model Boats posted Dec 16, 2018, 2:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 16, 2018, 2:23 PM] Sue was the centre of intense scrutiny as she hot glued the model boats constructed by students at the On the Water Regatta.  Hope she got it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MMT Talk: Tourism in Antarctica June 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MMT Talk: Tourism in Antarctica June 4th posted May 26, 2019, 4:43 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:43 AM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes:   ‘We have Dr Hanna Nielsen presenting “Destination Antarctica: Commercialisation and tourism in the far south”. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MMT opens new exhibition: WAR AT SEA – THE NAVY IN WW1 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MMT opens new exhibition: WAR AT SEA – THE NAVY IN WW1 posted Dec 21, 2016, 11:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2016, 12:09 AM] John Wadsley writes:  ‘Just in time for Christmas!! After some very busy days over the past two […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Model Boat Fleet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Model Boat Fleet posted Nov 8, 2014, 11:04 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 8, 2014, 11:19 PM] The surprise big sellers at the last Australian Wooden Boat Festival were simple, wooden, model boats made from local timbers.  The Tuesday group have made a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MMT Monthly talk: HMS Cracker – A master’s log – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MMT Monthly talk: HMS Cracker – A master’s log posted May 25, 2018, 5:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 25, 2018, 5:24 AM] This talk will be presented at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania on Tuesday 5th June by Bill Jeffrey.‘A prized possession […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MMT Monthly Talk – Tuesday 4 July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MMT Monthly Talk – Tuesday 4 July posted Jun 22, 2017, 3:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2017, 6:05 PM] For those who like to get down and dirty with their maritime history John Wadsley writes:  ‘This time we have a local […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mission to Seafairers: Talk – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mission to Seafairers: Talk posted Sep 18, 2015, 3:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2015, 11:56 PM]  ‘Over its one hundred years the Mission has opened its doors to an average of 4,000 seamen per year, while the Chaplain and his volunteers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mistral II – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mistral II posted Jun 21, 2020, 3:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2020, 4:52 PM] Our president (‘The Great Rudder’) Peter Laidlaw has been leading a team restoring the historic yacht Mistral II in Constitution Dock.  Of course the teamwork largely ended […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MMT Holiday Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MMT Holiday Program posted Dec 6, 2018, 12:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 6, 2018, 12:22 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: ‘The Maritime Museum has launched its new School Holiday program for January 2019.  This time we are offering something […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Minutes, minutes, minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Minutes, minutes, minutes posted Sep 2, 2019, 3:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 2, 2019, 3:33 PM] Lots of organising at this time of year:  draft minutes from August LBT committee meeting https://tinyurl.com/yywe9tfy;  minutes for the Nancy Fanciers meeting – https://tinyurl.com/y25y34ac;  minutes for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ministering to the Grebes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ministering to the Grebes posted Nov 25, 2015, 2:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2015, 12:46 PM] The rigging and sails for the Grebes are looking a bit tired.  We need to inspect them and identify and make the necessary repairs. The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for June LBT Committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for June LBT Committee meeting posted Jun 27, 2021, 5:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 27, 2021, 5:44 AM] Find them at https://tinyurl.com/yzg6sz42
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft minutes for November LBT committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes for November LBT committee meeting posted Dec 1, 2019, 1:49 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 1, 2019, 2:01 PM by Posts Editor] These can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/tlvcydb 
• Sunday, October 10 : Minutes for November Committee Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Minutes for November Committee Meeting posted Nov 23, 2017, 12:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 23, 2017, 12:42 AM] Draft minutes can be viewed in the folder at https://goo.gl/Uqsd7w
• Sunday, October 10 : Ministering to the Grebes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ministering to the Grebes posted Aug 27, 2015, 10:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2015, 3:20 AM] Huon Explorer‘ comes in, and ‘Rhonda K‘ goes out (all shiny and new).  Sun and weather aren’t kind to paintwork.    Pics from Graham Wright
• Sunday, October 10 : Mini NZ Raid October 17th-20th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mini NZ Raid October 17th-20th posted Sep 24, 2019, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2019, 2:13 PM] From the NZ Coastal Rowing Website:‘NZ Coastal rowing is intending to take part in the 250th celebrations in Whitianga Coromandel, marking the arrival of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Milestone just another step on the way – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Milestone just another step on the way posted Feb 4, 2016, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 4, 2016, 1:17 PM] On Monday the building inspector approved the framing for the verandah extension, a cause for celebration on Tuesday, but not for laying […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Milestones – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Milestones posted May 6, 2014, 10:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 6, 2014, 10:50 PM] The Sea Knight has had the beer fridge installed.  Now that IS significant.  Thanks to Graham Wright for pics
• Sunday, October 10 : Mike’s Nets – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mike’s Nets posted May 2, 2021, 12:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2021, 12:06 AM] Mike Dredge gave his first class on net repair last week.  We are looking forward to the next instalment Monday at 5pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : Minestrone and do it yourself Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Minestrone and do it yourself Monday night posted Sep 23, 2018, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 1:56 PM] As always the cooks are having the last Monday night in the month off, leaving the rest of us to forage for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Midwinter at the LBT: Monday 26th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Midwinter at the LBT: Monday 26th posted Jun 22, 2017, 4:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2017, 4:11 PM] This year’s celebration is on Monday evening (yes we know it’s different in other places), and we have chosen to highlight the culinary […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mid Summer Sing at the Palais – Saturday 20th Jan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mid Summer Sing at the Palais – Saturday 20th Jan posted Jan 14, 2018, 12:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2018, 12:46 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘From 10am to 3pm, the Mid-Summer Sing is primarily an opportunity for members of the Sing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Midwinter celebration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Midwinter celebration posted May 12, 2015, 8:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2015, 4:44 PM] Plans are afoot to launch (and name properly) the ‘Bendigo’ Skiff with all due pomp and circumstance at a midwinter celebration on Saturday June 20th, starting from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MHOOT Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MHOOT Newsletter posted Jun 15, 2014, 7:25 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 15, 2014, 7:27 PM] News from organisations involved in maritime heritage from around the state – in other words mobs just like us:  see  ČUpdating…ĊMaritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania Newsletter June.pdf(1465k)Unknown […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MHOOT Seminar, 5th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MHOOT Seminar, 5th May posted Mar 30, 2016, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 30, 2016, 2:45 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes to tell us about a seminar organised by the Marine History Organisations of Tasmania (MHOOT): ‘Just in time […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MHOOT in Launceston – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MHOOT in Launceston posted May 28, 2015, 3:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2015, 5:45 PM] The Maritime Museum is attempting to revive MHOOT (‘Maritime Heritage Organisations of Tasmania’) and to this end organised a seminar at the Launceston Museum on Wednesday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Messing about with Grebes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Messing about with Grebes posted Dec 11, 2015, 12:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 11, 2015, 12:14 PM] The forecast for Monday afternoon is for fair winds so the Grebes will be on the water.  Come and join us, from 3.30pm on.
• Sunday, October 10 : Meteye – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Meteye posted Oct 17, 2013, 5:09 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 5:45 AM] The Bureau of Meteorology say that ‘Meteye’ is experimental, and to cross-reference with their more traditional reports, but nevertheless this looks like an extremely promising tool for getting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Men’s Health events – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Men’s Health events posted Jun 10, 2015, 4:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 5:02 AM] There are events at a series of locations over the next couple of  weeks, sponsored by the Men’s Shed Association:  Geeveston Men’s Shed Friday 12th June; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Memories of the Cartela – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Memories of the Cartela posted Oct 28, 2018, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 1, 2018, 1:57 PM] Ian Florence visited the shed the other day, and told us tales about how his grandfather was the supervising engineer for the Cartela, and built […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Members Meeting, Monday 9th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Members Meeting, Monday 9th May posted Apr 28, 2016, 1:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2016, 2:23 AM] Any members interested in having an influence on the  issues the committee is considering should come along to the shed before dinner at  5.30pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mens Shed Association Gathering 30 November 2018 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mens Shed Association Gathering 30 November 2018 posted Oct 28, 2018, 1:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2018, 1:22 PM] We are invited to West Winds Men’s Shed & Channel Men’s Shed on Friday 30 November.  We have a good relationship with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Membership Subscriptions Due 1 July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Membership Subscriptions Due 1 July posted Jun 16, 2016, 1:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 17, 2016, 1:32 AM] Subs plus personal details required fromEVERYONE, please. The LBT has an exciting time ahead.Shed extension is completed, new equipment installed, regularmaintenance continues, new pontoon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Membership renewals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Membership renewals posted Jul 19, 2015, 12:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2015, 12:47 AM] Thanks to the many members who have already responded to the request to renew their membership of the LBT.  You should have received an emailed acknowledgement.  If […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Membership renewal time – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Membership renewal time posted Jul 3, 2013, 6:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 3, 2013, 7:42 PM] The LBT year runs from June to July, so if you are a member now is the time to renew.   Membership types are: Single – $40.00 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Membership Renewal Notices – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Membership Renewal Notices posted Jun 21, 2014, 2:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 21, 2014, 4:41 PM by Richard Forster] LBT memberships lapse at the end of June and renewal notices have been sent out to all members with email addresses.  If you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Members at large report: Hans and Nell in England – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Members at large report: Hans and Nell in England posted Jun 25, 2015, 7:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 26, 2015, 6:39 PM] Hans writes: ‘Our little Jemima on Regents Canal about to go through the Islington Canal this morning. It’s nearly 1 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Membership Renewals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Membership Renewals posted Jul 14, 2014, 9:25 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 14, 2014, 9:27 PM] Thanks to the many members who have already responded to the request to renew their membership of the LBT.  You should have received an emailed acknowledgement.  If […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Meanwhile back at the workshop… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Meanwhile back at the workshop… posted Apr 28, 2014, 9:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 3, 2014, 11:20 PM] Viking is being scraped, sanded, patched and splined.  There was a chance that it was the dust and rust that were holding her together, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAY QUEEN and the SIXAREEN – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAY QUEEN and the SIXAREEN posted Jan 29, 2018, 6:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 29, 2018, 6:15 PM] The full title of the first of the monthly talks organised by the Maritime Museum for 2018 is “MAY QUEEN and the SIXAREEN – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : May 8th fund raising event postponed until September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ May 8th fund raising event postponed until September posted Apr 19, 2021, 6:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2021, 6:34 PM] The event advertised for May 8th has now been put forward until Saturday September 4th – something to celebrate the beginning […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Member of the Working Waterfront? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Member of the Working Waterfront? posted May 30, 2015, 9:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2015, 9:56 PM] Greg Guy writes: ‘There are three places available on the next dinghy course. This course is to produce an 8’6″ Clinker Pram Dinghy and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Matt and Gill’s sailing adventures – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Matt and Gill’s sailing adventures posted Jul 14, 2015, 4:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 14, 2015, 4:40 PM] See and hear about Matt and Gill’s sailing adventures (with Jesse) from Australia to Alaska.  $10 for a curry dinner if you are a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST Television – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST Television posted Nov 29, 2013, 4:22 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 29, 2013, 4:23 PM] Graham Wright has pointed out this site which should be of great use to anyone going on the water.  He recommends the VHF radio segment, but there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST – Notice to Mariners – Navigation Aids – Huon River – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST – Notice to Mariners – Navigation Aids – Huon River posted Aug 9, 2019, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2019, 3:01 PM] Mariners are advised of the following aids re-established on the Huon River:   •  No 4 Huon River […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST – Notice to Mariners – Fish Farm Grid Can Missing (Garden Island) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST – Notice to Mariners – Fish Farm Grid Can Missing (Garden Island) posted Nov 3, 2019, 4:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2019, 4:03 AM] Mariners are advised that a large black grid can at Huon Aquaculture Company’s Garden Island lease […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST Notice: Rowing Regattas – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST Notice: Rowing Regattas posted Oct 11, 2016, 4:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2016, 4:05 AM] Valid:  11/10/2016 – 6/11/2016 Notice Content:  Rowing Regattas will be held on the Huon River at Franklin on Saturday, 22 October and Sunday, 23 October, Saturday, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST safety course at Port Huon, December 12 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST safety course at Port Huon, December 12 posted Dec 5, 2013, 9:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 10, 2013, 12:14 AM] Next Thursday there is a sausage sizzle and safety course at the Yacht Club sponsored by MAST.  Laurence Burgin organised a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST notice: navigation aid destroyed – Huon River – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST notice: navigation aid destroyed – Huon River posted Aug 5, 2019, 4:19 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Aug 5, 2019, 4:47 PM by Posts Editor] Mariners are advised that the number 7 starboard lateral pile located in Castle Forbes Bay on the Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST notice for the Return Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST notice for the Return Raid posted Feb 12, 2017, 2:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 12, 2017, 2:58 AM] Valid From: 10/2/2017 until: 16/2/2017 Notice Content: A fleet of small craft will be travelling under sail and oar from Hobart to Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST correspondence re Capricornia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST correspondence re Capricornia posted Jul 17, 2021, 2:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 17, 2021, 2:30 PM] MAST has advised the LBT that they have considered Pip’s report on the capsize of Capricornia on the 7th June and that no further investigation […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST Flare Demonstration at the Huon Yacht Club 23 November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST Flare Demonstration at the Huon Yacht Club 23 November posted Nov 16, 2016, 3:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 4:03 AM] Stan Pickering writes: ‘MAST will be holding a Flare Demonstration Night at the Huon Yacht Club on 23 November […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST conduct root and branch investigation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST conduct root and branch investigation posted May 26, 2016, 4:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2016, 4:48 AM] Marine and Safety Tasmania ——————————————- Notice No.:             M70-16 Title:                      Navigation Hazard – Huon River Valid From:           26/05/2016 Valid Until:            […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MAST – Notice to Mariners – Navigation Hazard – Huon River – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MAST – Notice to Mariners – Navigation Hazard – Huon River posted Jun 27, 2016, 7:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 27, 2016, 7:10 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania: – Notice No.:             M109-16: Title:                      Navigation Hazard – Huon River: Valid […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Martin Krynen visits the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Martin Krynen visits the LBT posted Jul 8, 2013, 9:38 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 8, 2013, 10:05 PM by Unknown user] For some time we have been hoping for a visit from Martin, and Monday was finally the day. If what he […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Mary meets Mohammed’ at Cygnet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Mary meets Mohammed’ at Cygnet posted Sep 4, 2015, 2:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 4, 2015, 2:44 PM] The many people who befriended the Iranian refugees who participated in the St Ayles Skiff Regatta might be interested in the showing of this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mast building master class – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mast building master class posted Feb 12, 2021, 3:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 12, 2021, 3:56 AM] As has been noted in a previous post, the mast of Capricornia was snapped in a blow coming up the river.  Join Peter Laidlaw and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Marlborough Sounds trip – sail, row, paddle…… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Marlborough Sounds trip – sail, row, paddle…… posted Aug 11, 2016, 4:35 PM by Posts Editor If you enjoyed the Hauraki Gulf in February this year, then how about a Marlborough Sounds trip in the South Island?The latest post on the New Zealand Coastal Rowing site […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mark’s Wall – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mark’s Wall posted Mar 24, 2020, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2020, 4:37 PM] The grounds of the LBT have been transformed since Mark McBride’s arrival – commented on by everybody up to and including the mayor.  His latest creation (with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Trail Wrap Up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Trail Wrap Up posted Apr 16, 2021, 5:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 16, 2021, 5:53 PM] Paul Stephanus from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival sent a big thank you to the LBT for their support of this event, and a link […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Trail April 10-11 official program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Trail April 10-11 official program posted Mar 1, 2021, 3:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 2, 2021, 9:42 PM] A reminder that the Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) has organised this event as a kind of tour of the wooden boat attractions […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Trail at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Trail at the LBT posted Apr 11, 2021, 3:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 4:57 PM] The LBT was asked to ‘get people on the water’ for the Maritime Trail organised by the the Wooden Boat Festival for the weekend […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Skills Sessions – Knots – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Skills Sessions – Knots posted Feb 15, 2021, 3:30 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Feb 15, 2021, 5:36 PM by Posts Editor] One of the things some of our the more experienced LBT members have been very good at is sharing their skills.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum Monthly Talk 2 May – Whaling in VDL and the Art of Scrimshaw – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum Monthly Talk 2 May – Whaling in VDL and the Art of Scrimshaw posted Apr 25, 2017, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 25, 2017, 4:12 PM] John Wadsley writes: ‘Please find attached () our flyer for the next MMT Monthly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum Talk 4th Sept: To California – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum Talk 4th Sept: To California posted Aug 23, 2018, 3:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2018, 3:55 AM] John Wadsley writes: ‘For our next talk, we’re going gold digging! Tony Marshall, former Senior Librarian, Heritage Collections at the State Library […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum Talk 7th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum Talk 7th May posted Apr 28, 2019, 4:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2019, 4:42 AM] John Wadsley writes:  ‘This time our guest has come all the way from London (that’s in Britain, or Place of Brexit).  Rachael Utting is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum Internships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum Internships posted Aug 7, 2013, 5:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 13, 2013, 9:48 PM] The Australian National Maritime Museum (in Sydney) are advertising for applicants for their internship program.  For more details see their website – http://www.anmm.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1918 and the application […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum Monthly Talk – 4 August 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum Monthly Talk – 4 August 2015 posted Jul 21, 2015, 2:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2015, 4:37 PM] John Wadsley (from TMAG) writes: ‘Please find attached the flyer ( https://goo.gl/4KQzrt) for the next presentation in the Maritime Museum of Tasmania’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Marine Diesel Engines for Beginners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Marine Diesel Engines for Beginners posted May 23, 2015, 5:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 24, 2015, 12:18 AM] Laurence Burgin from Franklin Marine tells us that this one day course, which has proved very popular with LBT members, is on again:  June […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime Museum – April School Holidays Program – SCRIMSHAW – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime Museum – April School Holidays Program – SCRIMSHAW posted Mar 28, 2019, 6:49 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 28, 2019, 7:06 PM by Posts Editor] John Wadsley writes:  ‘Here is our flyer (https://tinyurl.com/y4re7y3p) for the next school holiday program, which is all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maritime history seminar, Launceston May 27th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maritime history seminar, Launceston May 27th posted May 11, 2015, 5:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2015, 5:04 AM] The Living Boat Trust is a member of MHOoT, the Marine Heritage Organisations of Tasmania, run from the Maritime Museum.  They are holding […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Marine Electrics for Beginners – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Marine Electrics for Beginners posted Aug 3, 2017, 4:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 3, 2017, 4:11 PM] Laurence at Franklin Marine is offering a “fun, hands on workshop” to learn about marine electrics including some “tricks of the trade!”Click on this link […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Marine Art on Display at Wooden Boat Centre from 9 – 18 September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Marine Art on Display at Wooden Boat Centre from 9 – 18 September posted Aug 28, 2016, 12:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2016, 12:54 AM] Members of the Huon Art Exhibitions Group and the Australian Society ofMarine Artists (Tasmanian branch) are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Margaret Forster memorial service – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Margaret Forster memorial service posted May 7, 2016, 7:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 7, 2016, 7:14 PM] Palais Theatre, Franklin; Friday, 13th May; Doors open 1pm; Ceremonies begin 2pm; If you want to contribute a photo, picture, or something written please come […]
• Sunday, October 10 : MARIA ISLAND VISIT – INVITATION to BBQ Feb 26 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ MARIA ISLAND VISIT – INVITATION to BBQ Feb 26 posted Feb 21, 2018, 4:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2018, 4:20 PM] (BYO food/drink) at LBT Mon Feb 26 @ 6pm Hi All…there are 25 people interested in attending the Maria expedition […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 18′ Marblehead Gunning Dory boat plans – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 18′ Marblehead Gunning Dory boat plans posted Feb 6, 2016, 8:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2016, 12:39 PM] If you want to build this boat contact Jon for a free copy of the plans: (03) 6289 5380.  Jon tells us that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Maria in March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Maria in March posted Mar 6, 2018, 11:22 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 6, 2018, 11:27 PM by Posts Editor] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘Twenty explorers crossed the Mercury Passage on Saturday, March 3, consisting of three St Ayles Skiff crews, a sailing boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mapping the lower Huon River – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mapping the lower Huon River posted Jan 26, 2015, 2:57 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 26, 2015, 4:32 AM] Roy Cordiner brought some beautiful maps into the shed the other day which should be of great interest to anybody who has run up […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Mahurangi traditional boat regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mahurangi traditional boat regatta posted Feb 4, 2016, 1:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 5, 2016, 3:25 AM] Barb and David are participating in the NZ Raid and regatta, and sent this link to some ripper pictures of activities: waitematawoodys.com/tag/mahurangi-regatta-2016/
• Sunday, October 10 : Mamma Rosa’s Froiday Tombola at Frank’s 9th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Mamma Rosa’s Froiday Tombola at Frank’s 9th April posted Mar 17, 2021, 3:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 27, 2021, 4:39 PM] David Moore writes: ‘Mamma Rosa calls a few rounds of Bingo (in Italian AND English of course!)…complete with home-made prizes, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Main road Franklin, mid 1970’s – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Main road Franklin, mid 1970’s posted Oct 25, 2020, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 2:13 PM] Dennis Muscovich found this photo taken before the road widening and the demolitions in front of where the Living Boat Trust now stands.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lunchtime Talk at the Maritime Museum – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lunchtime Talk at the Maritime Museum posted Jul 21, 2017, 7:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 23, 2017, 5:51 PM] John Wadsley, Maritime Heritage Coordinator of the Maritime Museum of Tasmania writes… Hi to all my MHOoTie Mateys,  Hope you are all well […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lunchtime talk – the Duyfken – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lunchtime talk – the Duyfken posted Jul 1, 2015, 3:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2015, 3:28 AM] John Wadsley, of the Maritime Museum, writes:  ‘Now that Dark Mofo is over you all need some more stimulation, so come along to the  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lucas Mill Demonstration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lucas Mill Demonstration posted Nov 19, 2015, 6:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2015, 6:04 PM] John Young writes: ‘…a group of local landowners who are interested in the sustainable management of their timber-covered blocks in the future, have arranged for Steve […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Lucy’ is out of the shed in the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Lucy’ is out of the shed in the water posted May 13, 2014, 5:43 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 13, 2014, 5:46 PM] Not an LBT boat, but one in which we have taken a lot of interest, Crystal and Gerwin’s ‘Lucy’ was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lots still to do at LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lots still to do at LBT posted Jan 20, 2019, 3:37 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 20, 2019, 3:37 AM] Its been a busy weekend at the LBT shed getting the fleet ready for the Raid but there’s still lots to do. If you want […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lot’s of pictures from rowing at Dover 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lot’s of pictures from rowing at Dover 2019 posted Apr 21, 2019, 4:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2019, 12:38 AM] Zainab Clark has done her usual excellent job of photographing events we are involved in.  See lots of great pics at  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Low tide – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Low tide posted Nov 6, 2013, 1:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 7, 2013, 2:17 AM] Whoever moored Rowan had not foreseen the tide going out this far.
• Sunday, October 10 : Lost Property – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lost Property posted Jan 5, 2014, 1:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 5, 2014, 1:27 PM] The Tassie Jet Sport Boating Club motored down through Franklin on Sunday, taking pictures of themselves from a remote quadrocopter.  They were, it has to be said, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lots of lovely white paint – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lots of lovely white paint posted May 28, 2017, 8:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2017, 8:10 AM] It mightn’t look like much, but the reason that the equal access toilet can be painted is because it is nearly finished, with construction […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lots of good things to do at Focus on Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lots of good things to do at Focus on Franklin posted Mar 16, 2014, 3:34 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 16, 2014, 3:45 PM] See Jane Johnson’s latest program at
• Sunday, October 10 : Lots of boats at Cygnet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lots of boats at Cygnet posted Mar 13, 2014, 3:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 13, 2014, 9:00 PM] The sail past for the 150th celebrations was an impressive site, and some of the participants were quite familiar.    Pictures from Bob Hawkins
• Sunday, October 10 : Lost oars! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lost oars! posted Jul 1, 2019, 6:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2019, 6:44 PM] Annie Venables has put out a call for anyone spotting her lost oars:“Dear LBT Members – can you help! ……I lost my oars  in the river (Saturday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lost and Found – from tn21 and inside the LBT shed. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lost and Found – from tn21 and inside the LBT shed. posted Feb 17, 2021, 3:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 20, 2021, 1:11 PM] Deb Van Velsen writes: ‘Lost during tn21:  – a red and black inflatable collar lifejacket with ‘John Pollard’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Look who is coming to dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Look who is coming to dinner posted Jan 13, 2019, 12:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 13, 2019, 1:02 PM] If you are hoping you are one of the precious few who made it onto the list for the Americana dinner tonight (the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lost a camera? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lost a camera? posted May 19, 2019, 3:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2019, 3:22 PM] This one has been hanging around the LBT shed for weeks.  It is film (not digital).  Contact the secretary sec@lbt.org.au of you recognise it.
• Sunday, October 10 : Look sharp if you want to book ‘Imagine’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Look sharp if you want to book ‘Imagine’ posted Jan 6, 2015, 4:56 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 6, 2015, 4:56 PM] The ‘Imagine’ calendar is getting very full indeed.  If your team needs to practice before the Regatta remember to make an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Looking for Lucy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking for Lucy posted May 23, 2017, 5:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2017, 5:06 AM] Rob Linnell writes:  ‘I’m trying to find out what happened to a particular boat. It was owned by my great grandfather, who built the Franklin Evaporator. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Looking Fancy on board Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking Fancy on board Nancy posted Dec 20, 2020, 1:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 20, 2020, 2:01 PM] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘The botanical St Ayles Skiff tours wound up with a trip back in time – on board the 1917 cruiser “Nancy”. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Looking for a campsite at Kettering – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking for a campsite at Kettering posted Jan 22, 2014, 9:08 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 22, 2014, 9:09 PM] The Tawe Nunnugah Lite expedition should arrive in Kettering on the evening of 8th February, and is looking for somewhere to stay for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Log Blog – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Log Blog posted Jul 7, 2016, 12:15 AM by Posts Editor We received a tip from the Wooden Boat Festival that two Hydrowood celery pine logs, harvested from the bottom of a lake out west, were about to arrive at Roger Linnells  sawmill on the Channel […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Locked down in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Locked down in Franklin posted May 7, 2020, 2:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2020, 7:34 PM] Peter Heading writes:  ‘ Vardo in Queensland and I’m locked down in Franklin.  Building a new tender for Vardo – the old one has done […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Looking for a Raid Boat? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Looking for a Raid Boat? posted Jun 15, 2014, 10:12 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 15, 2014, 10:23 PM by Unknown user] Paul has a boat which might suit:  an Ian Oughtred designed‘Acorn 15 comes with a registered (til Dec 14) trailer, new […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Living Boat Trust membership card – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Living Boat Trust membership card posted Jan 19, 2015, 3:05 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 19, 2015, 4:00 PM] Elise Retino has suggested that LBT members should get a card, and has provided the following designs. which is your favourite card?  Vote now […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lockdown reading – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lockdown reading posted May 7, 2020, 2:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2020, 3:58 PM] John Young’s memoir, ‘ Going down another Lane’ is out, and a cracking yarn it is.  John has been down many surprising lanes in his lifetime, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Living on the Water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Living on the Water posted Sep 3, 2020, 9:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 3, 2020, 9:49 PM] Most of us who hang around the Shed aspire to get on the water as much as possible, but actually living there another matter.  Beth […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Loaves and fishes: Monday evening dinner at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Loaves and fishes: Monday evening dinner at the shed posted Apr 9, 2013, 12:35 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 12:38 AM by Unknown user]  They came from far and wide to enjoy Jilly Archer’s repaste
• Sunday, October 10 : Living Boat Trust Flag is unfurled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Living Boat Trust Flag is unfurled posted Dec 7, 2015, 9:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 8, 2015, 4:00 PM] There was a good easterly blowing on Monday night, and when our new flag was unfurled it snapped  and stood out from the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Little Boat Library launch Monday December 11 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Little Boat Library launch Monday December 11 posted Nov 30, 2017, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2017, 2:46 PM] Jane Johnson has organised a book exchange/library for us, to be housed in our old ‘rowing shell’ bookshelves.  It will be launched […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Little Boat Choir concert – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Little Boat Choir concert posted Dec 7, 2015, 2:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 7, 2015, 3:08 AM] Franklin Palais writes: ‘Hi Music Lovers, Wanting a quality yet affordable night out of fun, food and entertainment?  Have family & friends visiting and at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Little blue box – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Little blue box posted Apr 17, 2021, 10:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2021, 10:41 PM] The small monitor pictured below is the main visible sign that Brian Marriott has installed a new controller in Nancy: the old one broke.  This job, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Living Boat Trust 20th Anniversary – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Living Boat Trust 20th Anniversary posted Mar 16, 2018, 4:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2018, 3:24 PM] Jilly Archer writes:  ‘The LBT became an incorporated body on 24th June 1998, and we want to celebrate this year’s anniversary and use it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Linking the Huon and Derwent valleys – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Linking the Huon and Derwent valleys posted May 24, 2017, 9:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 24, 2017, 10:04 PM] A shortcut to New Norfolk is a bit of an old chestnut, but you never know, the latest proposal which envisages using Jeffrey’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lifejackets: thank you Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lifejackets: thank you Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Dec 17, 2020, 2:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 17, 2020, 2:28 PM] For some time the following notice has been posted to the MAST website:  ‘All life jackets in use on Tasmanian boats will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lifejackets not optional – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lifejackets not optional posted Sep 11, 2015, 11:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 11, 2015, 11:14 PM] The word has been passed down that MAST will be policing their compulsory life jacket policy, and the accompanying sign will be put up in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lifejacket awareness – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lifejacket awareness posted Jul 28, 2015, 3:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2015, 3:35 AM] For those who missed the safety equipment evening last Monday, or those who want to follow up, you can read what Peter Hopkins of MAST has to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Levelling up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Levelling up posted Sep 16, 2014, 12:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 16, 2014, 1:04 AM] The Tuesday crew took a load to the tip, and returned with gravel to level up the floors, inside and out.  Pics from Nell Tyson
• Sunday, October 10 : Leshelen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Leshelen posted Jan 29, 2018, 5:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2018, 1:01 PM] Three years ago Leshelen arrived at the Wooden Boat Centre in very poor condition (see https://goo.gl/h9bcKC).  After an extensive rebuild and restoration she was ready to go on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Learn to make oars and spars at the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Learn to make oars and spars at the Wooden Boat Centre posted Aug 17, 2018, 6:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2018, 6:57 AM] From their newsletter: ‘We have our Oars and Spars Course running  from October 1 to October 4 .  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Leofleda – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Leofleda posted Sep 4, 2013, 6:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 7, 2013, 8:42 AM] Those of us coming up the highway from south of Franklin were concerned about a serious hole that appeared in the riverscape where Leofleda had been moored.  Turns […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Leshelen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Leshelen posted Apr 11, 2015, 3:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 6:20 AM] More action at the Wooden Boat Centre.  For those who are regulars at the Shed it has been hard to miss Leshellen, a very large river cruiser parked […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Learn to Sail the Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Learn to Sail the Monty posted Mar 28, 2017, 2:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2017, 2:02 PM] Join the Monty sailers on Sunday afternoons at 3.00pm at the shed. We hope to take ‘the Monty’ down to the sail in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Visitors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Visitors posted Apr 24, 2020, 5:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 25, 2020, 2:53 AM] The wood ducks are taking over the LBT lawn. Geoff Steer writes:  ‘Not sure if they are enjoying the lack of people or the long grass.  About […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT theme song? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT theme song? posted Aug 29, 2015, 10:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 5:22 PM] Those attending the social gathering that followed the AGM were supplied the following chorus, and asked to provide appropriate verses. We’re the mighty LBT,  Just pay […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT ‘use of assets’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT ‘use of assets’ posted Nov 19, 2017, 2:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2017, 2:42 PM] The committee asked Martin Riddle to develop an overall policy to help us manage our assets. Here are the first couple of paragraphs from the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT tn21 Raid – can you help? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT tn21 Raid – can you help? posted Jan 7, 2021, 3:12 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 7, 2021, 3:13 AM] The tawe nunnugah Raid is the LBT’s flagship event. In a normal year itinvolves people from right across the membership and brings […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Subscriptions – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Subscriptions posted Jul 18, 2017, 8:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 18, 2017, 8:24 PM] Reminders for members to pay their subscriptions went out at the end of last month and many have responded. Thank you!  If you have not received a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT stories: tn14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT stories: tn14 posted Apr 16, 2020, 8:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2020, 3:11 PM] It wasn’t a real Tawe Nunnugah, just an overnighter to Kettering via Randall’s Bay and back.  However this was the year of the typhoon, so we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT’s Refugee Community Day Sunday 27th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT’s Refugee Community Day Sunday 27th May posted Apr 17, 2019, 4:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2019, 5:08 AM] Deb Van Velsen writes:  We’d love to please hear from people who’d like to join in on this day, to see if […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Stories: The Rime; Southport Lagoon, March 2019 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Stories: The Rime; Southport Lagoon, March 2019 posted May 13, 2020, 4:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2020, 5:37 PM] Hans Sipsma has sent in this great contribution: see attached at https://tinyurl.com/y9vvzoey.  See pics below and video https://youtu.be/EylON0RslIo
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Stories: Mini Raid to Kettering Feb 2020 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Stories: Mini Raid to Kettering Feb 2020 posted Apr 25, 2020, 3:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2020, 7:21 PM] Andy Bullock and Mick Hubbard came along in Mick’s heavily customised Light Weight Sharpie.  It was a flyer!  Read Andy’s report […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Special General Meeting – Cancelled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Special General Meeting – Cancelled posted Aug 11, 2016, 11:10 PM by Posts Editor The Special General Meeting, scheduled for Monday 15th at 5.30 pm, is now cancelled. 
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT small boat expeditions – Dover and the Lakes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT small boat expeditions – Dover and the Lakes posted Mar 5, 2020, 3:17 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Mar 7, 2020, 1:40 PM by Posts Editor] We are planning at least two more small boat expeditions forthe next few months. Over the Easter […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT shed has a Mobile ‘Defib’ machine (AED) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT shed has a Mobile ‘Defib’ machine (AED) posted Jun 28, 2020, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2020, 2:01 PM] AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, and it is a good thing for a demographic which is getting too old, exercising […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT shed under construction: 2003 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT shed under construction: 2003 posted May 25, 2018, 4:02 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 25, 2018, 4:11 AM by Posts Editor] Ruth Young found a nice collection of photos of the first stage of the shed being built.  View them at https://tinyurl.com/yc3vpzuc
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Satisfaction Survey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Satisfaction Survey posted Mar 14, 2021, 1:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2021, 1:30 PM] There has been quite a good response to the survey distributed a couple of weeks ago, but it would be helpful to have opinions from an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT seeks treasurer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT seeks treasurer posted Feb 23, 2017, 1:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2017, 1:43 PM] ‘Ask not what the Living Boat Trust can do for you, ask what etc, etc’.  Here is a great chance for somebody to make a contribution. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Satisfaction Survey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Satisfaction Survey posted Feb 15, 2021, 2:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 15, 2021, 2:59 PM] The LBT committee has put together the survey form at https://tinyurl.com/y4qssmm2  to assist with future decision making.  If you wish to have some input complete and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Rowers Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Rowers Newsletter posted Jan 10, 2020, 12:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2020, 12:15 PM] Interested in rowing at the LBT? You might like to receive the “Rowers Newsletter”.  Email Natalie Natalie.williams@entra.com.au or Lorrie lorrieharrison@tpg.com.au  See the latest edition attached: https://tinyurl.com/v7vggfq […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT sailing nights contact list – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT sailing nights contact list posted Nov 10, 2015, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2015, 3:18 AM] A couple of weeks ago Mike Dredge organised sailing on a Monday evening, an event which we can safely say was very much enjoyed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT reports and draft meeting minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT reports and draft meeting minutes posted Sep 30, 2017, 4:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 30, 2017, 4:38 PM] Draft minutes from September meeting of LBT Committee:.  2016-17 Treasurer’s Report (from Rod Macfarlan): .  Draft minutes from Special General Meeting to set […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT rowing crews – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT rowing crews posted Nov 5, 2016, 5:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 4:07 PM] Lorrie Harrison has sent us the following notice on behalf of the Regatta organising committee.  It is time to start forming up LBT crews for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Quiz Night 24th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Quiz Night 24th August posted Jul 30, 2013, 4:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 30, 2013, 4:27 PM] The traditional post AGM quiz night is ON.  The AGM is scheduled to finish at 6.45pm, there will be a break for food and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT News Column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT News Column posted May 5, 2016, 7:45 AM by Posts Editor This column is having a short vacation whilst we get reorganised. Patience please. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT presence at the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT presence at the Wooden Boat Festival posted Jan 25, 2015, 4:39 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 28, 2015, 8:41 PM] Graham Rankin writes:  Yep, it’s that time again. The LBT is looking for a few good men AND women to help person […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT needs Magic Carpet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT needs Magic Carpet posted Sep 17, 2016, 12:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 17, 2016, 12:45 AM] We are looking for a large piece of carpet in reasonable condition, to replace the current carpet that is in the area outside the kitchen.  If […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT news mailed daily – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT news mailed daily posted Aug 17, 2014, 7:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 17, 2014, 8:39 PM] LBT stalwart Richard Edwards writes (in relation to the weekly emailed news digest): ‘What I have noticed, and found a bit frustrating, is that some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Mooring – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Mooring posted Apr 27, 2021, 4:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2021, 10:54 PM] That rather exotic looking green boat that was lurking around upstream last week was servicing moorings, including the one owned by the LBT which now has some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Members Standing Out in the Crowd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Members Standing Out in the Crowd posted Aug 20, 2017, 3:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 20, 2017, 3:26 PM] It is time to be noticed!  All the old blue LBTt-shirts have been sold.  It’s time for a new brighter, sharper image. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Monday night dinner provisionally moved to Snug – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Monday night dinner provisionally moved to Snug posted Feb 2, 2019, 5:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2019, 5:01 PM] The fires behind Franklin are not over yet, but the main area of danger now appears to have moved away – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Monday dinner tonight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Monday dinner tonight posted Feb 17, 2019, 1:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2019, 2:02 PM] Back to something like normal.  First Monday dinner post the fire and post the ‘unTawe Nunnugah’ is this evening.  See you there.  Let’s celebrate!
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Monday nights to resume 23rd February – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Monday nights to resume 23rd February posted Feb 15, 2015, 1:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 16, 2015, 3:16 AM] After producing a huge curry last night for the wind up of the St Ayles Skiff Regatta (big thanks to Ali McRae), […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT membership renewals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT membership renewals posted Jun 23, 2018, 6:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2018, 6:54 PM] LBT memberships lapse at the end of June and renewal notices will be sent out shortly.  Payment details will be included in these notices: they remain […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT membership renewals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT membership renewals posted Jun 10, 2017, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2017, 3:24 AM] LBT annual memberships lapse at the end of June and renewal notices will be sent out shortly.  Payment details will be included in these notices: they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT membership renewals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT membership renewals posted Jun 10, 2015, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 9:48 PM] LBT memberships lapse at the end of June and renewal notices will be sent out shortly.  Payment details will be included in these notices: they remain […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT members at large (item 2) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT members at large (item 2) posted Jun 5, 2015, 12:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2015, 12:30 AM] By the look of this picture Dennis Muscovich is enjoying has time in Germany A LOT.  Keep up with his travels on Facebook:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT members at large (item 1) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT members at large (item 1) posted Jun 5, 2015, 12:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2015, 12:32 AM] Hans Sipsma writes from England:  ‘Hi guys.  WARNING!!!!  This is what happens when you neglect your boat!   Love Hans and Nell.’  Oh dear.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT members at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT members at large column posted Oct 22, 2018, 1:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 22, 2018, 1:13 PM] Andy Bullock writes:  ‘During this southern hemisphere winter I spent seven weeks travelling in the UK and Ireland. I attended classic boat festivals in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT members at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT members at large column posted Feb 27, 2016, 2:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2016, 3:27 AM] Mike Dredge, who is working in New Caledonia, writes: ‘Just into Noumea after 2 weeks’ worth of (night time) scallop surveys.  Bloody near killed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Members at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Members at large column posted Jun 8, 2015, 11:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 5:09 AM] Long term LBT member Julie Dohehue writes: ‘Hi LBT, I am in Norway studying at the University of Tromso.  Have followed LBT news of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Long Table – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Long Table posted Jan 18, 2016, 1:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 18, 2016, 1:40 PM] Dinner was ‘al fresco’ on Monday night. The more than seventy people who had gathered to farewell the crews taking the boxing kangaroo to New Zealand […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT members at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT members at large column posted Apr 26, 2016, 5:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 26, 2016, 5:10 PM] Deb Van Velsen is at the ‘start of 10 days camping on Big Green Island off Flinders Is. as a Parks volunteer on a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT launches on-line Incident, Hazard and Improvements form – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT launches on-line Incident, Hazard and Improvements form posted May 29, 2018, 3:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2018, 3:41 PM] The LBT Committee is continually working to improve the safety of all our activities. We have recently launched an on-line form […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT joins the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT joins the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association posted Sep 1, 2014, 4:56 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 2, 2014, 12:29 AM by Unknown user] There are a number of local sheds which belong to this organisation (at Margate, Geeveston and Dover) and we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT in the news (again) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT in the news (again) posted Jul 1, 2015, 12:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2015, 3:31 AM] We seem to be in the mainstream media so frequently that this column may become redundant.  Nell Tyson has a nice piece in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT in the news posted Apr 27, 2015, 7:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2015, 3:32 AM] We were scratching around to find somebody photogenic to put in the lineup of suspects at the recent gathering of Men’s (Community) Sheds , and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT in New Zealand – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT in New Zealand posted Jan 31, 2016, 1:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 31, 2016, 1:21 PM] Apparently the Tassie contingent (26) to the Raid and Regatta is a substantial part of the event.  No reports as yet, but there are pictures […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT hosted the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania (Sunday 9th June) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT hosted the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania (Sunday 9th June) posted Jun 16, 2019, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2019, 2:39 AM] On Sunday 9th June, the LBT hosted 56 members from the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania, who sailed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Grebes at the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Grebes at the Wooden Boat Festival posted Feb 13, 2015, 2:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 14, 2015, 3:38 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘Festival goers may have noticed dinghies around Con dock with lots of happy people rowing or being rowed, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT First Aid Kits missing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT First Aid Kits missing posted Jan 23, 2021, 5:55 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 23, 2021, 5:56 PM] Four First Aid Kits belonging to the LBT have gone missing – one larger kit in a blue carry case, one medium kit in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT flag on the sewing table – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT flag on the sewing table posted Nov 26, 2015, 7:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 26, 2015, 7:06 PM] We hope to have a ceremonial unfurling on Monday week.  No pressure on the seamstress though!
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT fund raising event bumped to May 8th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT fund raising event bumped to May 8th posted Apr 4, 2021, 5:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 3:36 PM] SATURDAY MAY 8TH is the new date for our LBT fundraiser, a Cabaretevening at the Palais. Some of the attractions include: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Financials and auditors report for 2013-14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Financials and auditors report for 2013-14 posted Aug 17, 2014, 9:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 17, 2014, 9:23 PM by Richard Forster] Liz Emery (our treasurer) has provided these reports which can be found at .  Note that official material of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT features in ‘Afloat’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT features in ‘Afloat’ posted Oct 4, 2018, 1:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 4, 2018, 1:34 PM] If you missed the September edition of  ‘Afloat’ never fear: you can catch up online, particularly page 38 which featured an article on the LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Expeditions – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Expeditions posted Mar 8, 2015, 5:20 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 8, 2015, 5:34 AM] From Ros Barnett:  There are many ways you can get onto the water with the Living Boat Trust. As a member or volunteer, and by reading the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT financial membership – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT financial membership posted Aug 20, 2018, 4:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 20, 2018, 4:32 PM] Thanks to all those who have signed up for 2018-19.  You should have received an acknowledgement by email.   If you did not please contact the secretary […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT’ers at large – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT’ers at large posted Nov 21, 2014, 1:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2014, 11:44 PM] David Pittaway is further afield than most.  He is currently in West Africa working in an Ebola clinic.  See the ABC report: http://ab.co/1tnvVFS
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT cook our own dinner coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT cook our own dinner coming up posted Nov 24, 2018, 9:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2018, 9:56 PM] With the evenings lengthening out it is just the right time of year to saunter down to the LBT around 6pm of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee meeting Wednesday 11th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee meeting Wednesday 11th July posted Jul 7, 2018, 4:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 7, 2018, 4:22 PM] Agenda is being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y7cmfwrw
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee September meeting minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee September meeting minutes posted Sep 23, 2018, 11:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 11:22 PM] Get ’em at https://tinyurl.com/yasxzxxj. 
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting, Wednesday 14th Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting, Wednesday 14th Feb posted Feb 8, 2018, 2:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2018, 2:48 AM] The agenda is being compiled at https://goo.gl/FMmeQ1.  Email any extra items you want discussed to sec@lbt.org.au .  Draft minutes for last month’s meeting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Strategy Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Strategy Meeting posted Jul 11, 2015, 6:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 11, 2015, 6:32 PM] A big thank you to all those who posted in ideas for this session, which was held last Sunday.  These ideas formed a large part […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Wednesday 13th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Wednesday 13th March posted Mar 9, 2019, 4:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 9, 2019, 4:10 AM] There is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y2voyu8h.  Draft minutes for the February meeting can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y28gxd28
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 20th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 20th August posted Aug 14, 2020, 3:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 14, 2020, 3:43 PM] An agenda for this meeting is being prepared at  https://tinyurl.com/y3furk98.  Draft Minutes for the last meeting can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/yxbf3gs7
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Wed 8th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Wed 8th November posted Nov 5, 2017, 1:11 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 5, 2017, 1:13 PM] The LBT committee will be meeting this Wednesday 8th November: if members have matters that they want raised they should email the secretary: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 16th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 16th July posted Jul 12, 2020, 3:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 12, 2020, 3:30 AM] An agenda for this meeting is being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/yb3kd63o .  See the minutes for the June meeting at https://tinyurl.com/ybht7zzc .  If there […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting Wed 18th Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting Wed 18th Sept posted Sep 15, 2019, 5:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 15, 2019, 5:20 AM] There is a draft agenda (still being worked on) at https://tinyurl.com/y2rnz6be .  Send any extra business to sec@lbt.org.au
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting Thursday 12th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting Thursday 12th November posted Nov 6, 2020, 3:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2020, 4:07 PM] An agenda is being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y6djph8w.  If there is business you wish to see addressed send it to sec@lbt.org.au or speak to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting this week (14th) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting this week (14th) posted Oct 9, 2021, 10:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2021, 10:11 PM] There is a draft agenda being worked on at https://tinyurl.com/t6mnyprx . Draft minutes for the last meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/ykr2mvksExtra business to be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 12th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Thursday 12th August posted Aug 8, 2021, 4:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2021, 4:54 AM] There is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/h7s3tr8j . See the draft minutes for the July meeting at https://tinyurl.com/rjnekjwn
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting this week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting this week posted Nov 10, 2019, 5:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2019, 5:51 AM] There is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/vu2l24s .  Minutes for the last meeting can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y3yphuqv .
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting this week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting this week posted Feb 17, 2019, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2019, 2:20 PM] The draft minutes for the last meeting can be read at https://tinyurl.com/y3jdnw7x and the agenda for the next meeting is being drawn up at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee meeting this week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee meeting this week posted Mar 20, 2016, 2:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2016, 2:10 PM] The agenda (so far) includes: reports on activities during the last month, including the extension build and the Geelong Festival and Regatta;  Tawe Nunnugah […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting this Wednesday 10th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting this Wednesday 10th October posted Oct 7, 2018, 12:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2018, 12:22 PM] There is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/yao5jklo. Draft minutes for the last meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/yasxzxxj
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting this coming Thursday 18th June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting this coming Thursday 18th June posted Jun 14, 2020, 3:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2020, 3:51 PM] Find the agenda at https://tinyurl.com/y9gvekqc .  If you want something addressed send details to the secretary, sec@lbt.org.au.  Find the minutes for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting this Wednesday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting this Wednesday posted Oct 8, 2017, 3:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2017, 3:42 PM] See the draft agenda at .  Comments and suggestions should be sent to sec@lbt.org.au
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting this coming week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting this coming week posted Jan 4, 2020, 3:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2020, 3:31 AM] The draft minutes for the December committtee meeting can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/s9qygl9.  There is a draft agenda for the January meeting being […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee meeting this coming Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee meeting this coming Thursday posted Feb 23, 2015, 8:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 23, 2015, 8:50 PM] A reminder that LBT committee meetings are held once a month.  If you have an item you want added to the agenda send […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting next Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting next Thursday posted May 1, 2014, 5:48 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 1, 2014, 5:49 AM] If you want to put something on the Agenda contact the secretary: sec@lbt.org.au  .  A reminder that minutes of previous meetings can be found […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting May 8th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting May 8th posted May 4, 2019, 6:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 4, 2019, 6:03 AM] There is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/yxz8ejnv .  If there are comments or further items you wish to have included in the business […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting next Thursday 21st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting next Thursday 21st posted May 15, 2015, 4:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 15, 2015, 4:36 AM] The agenda for this meeting is currently being set (see ).  If there are any serious issues which you feel ought to be addressed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting June 10th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting June 10th posted Jun 5, 2021, 10:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2021, 10:07 PM] That’s this coming Thursday.  There is an agenda being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/y35epxlo .  Speak to your friendly committee member or send an email to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee meeting March 19th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee meeting March 19th posted Mar 13, 2020, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 13, 2020, 5:14 PM] The agenda for this meeting is being drawn up at https://ishr.site/PEm7 . Draft minutes for the February meeting can be viewed at https://ishr.site/3Yzy
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting December 12th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting December 12th posted Dec 9, 2018, 2:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 9, 2018, 2:49 AM] The agenda for the upcoming meeting is being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y9ly7x7e .  If you have any business you want addressed please send it to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting December 10th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting December 10th posted Dec 4, 2020, 11:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2020, 11:59 AM] An agenda for this meeting is being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/y3t82nym.  If you have something you want on it email to sec@lbt.org.au
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting coming up this Thursday 13th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting coming up this Thursday 13th posted May 9, 2021, 4:55 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2021, 3:53 PM] An agenda is being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/cvx4dzb6
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting Agenda – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting Agenda posted Jan 3, 2018, 2:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2018, 2:32 PM] The next committee meeting is on Wednesday 10th of January.  The agenda is being compiled at https://goo.gl/B2BqDu .  Correspondence for the committee to consider should […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting coming up posted Dec 5, 2019, 2:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2019, 2:01 PM] It is due to be held next Thursday 12th December:  a draft agenda is being worked on at https://tinyurl.com/r2o8sm7
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting 15th August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting 15th August posted Aug 11, 2019, 2:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2019, 2:41 PM] There is a draft agenda at https://tinyurl.com/y2mbx6wg .  Send extra items for discussion to sec@lbt.org.au
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting 12th September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting 12th September posted Sep 9, 2018, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 9, 2018, 3:23 PM] See the agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y9c96dqx , and the draft minutes for the last meeting at https://tinyurl.com/y9xzao3b
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee meeting 11th Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee meeting 11th Feb posted Feb 7, 2021, 1:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2021, 1:14 PM] The next LBT committee meeting is coming up.  An agenda is being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/y4l2xpfy.  The draft minutes for the January meeting are at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT committee meeting 13th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT committee meeting 13th December posted Dec 10, 2017, 2:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2017, 2:12 PM by Richard Forster] The agenda for this meeting is currently being compiled at https://goo.gl/Ynu3wk .  If you want something to go in this agenda, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee Meeting posted Apr 20, 2015, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 20, 2015, 3:15 PM] The draft agenda for the next meeting, to be held on this coming Thursday 23rd, can be viewed at .  If there are extra items which […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee in the time of the Plague – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee in the time of the Plague posted Apr 11, 2020, 5:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 13, 2020, 3:45 AM] It’s hard to avoid literary allusions under the current circumstances.  Thank goodness our pandemic isn’t the real plague.  There will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Committee 2017-18 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Committee 2017-18 posted Sep 24, 2017, 2:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 3:37 PM] At the AGM on Saturday night the 2016-17 committee was dissolved, and the following members were elected to form a new committee:  President: Peter Laidlaw;  Treasurer: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Christmas Party Monday 17th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Christmas Party Monday 17th December posted Dec 9, 2018, 11:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 9, 2018, 11:53 AM] Struth!  How did that happen so fast?  The cooks want to enjoy it too, so it is a ‘bring your own’.  Starting around […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Christmas Party Monday December 21st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Christmas Party Monday December 21st posted Dec 14, 2020, 11:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2020, 11:11 PM] It’s a ‘bring your own’ for yourself and to share so that everybody can enjoy it (no kitchen slaves).  Start around 6.30pm, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Christmas Party, Monday 16th of December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Christmas Party, Monday 16th of December posted Dec 3, 2013, 12:03 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 3, 2013, 12:15 PM] A bring your own food, fun, music and bottle party, Normal working bee cancelled.  From 6pm, or whenever you arrive.
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Christmas break – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Christmas break posted Dec 21, 2018, 4:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 21, 2018, 4:23 PM] There is sure to be plenty of informal activity around the shed over the Christmas period,  but the Tuesday group are taking a break as are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT burgee in exotic places – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT burgee in exotic places posted Jun 14, 2019, 12:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2019, 12:37 AM] From Richard, Our Man in Europe:Long time friends of the LBT Georg Kunert and Johanna Ender live in Wismar, an old Hanseatic League port […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT burgee in exotic places column. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT burgee in exotic places column. posted Jul 1, 2019, 6:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2019, 6:43 PM] Our man in the Hebrides has filed this report on a fine northern raid:This is Temple Beach on Little Bernera Island in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Christmas Party coming up Monday 18th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Christmas Party coming up Monday 18th posted Dec 13, 2017, 1:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2017, 1:36 PM] This evening Christmas Party, starting around 6pm, is a bring your own, something for yourself and something to share, so that the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT boats on the move – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT boats on the move posted Oct 9, 2015, 2:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2015, 5:37 PM] The blue skies have beckoned Swiftsure and the skiffs onto the trailers, ready for a trip to the seaside over on the Tinderbox Peninsula.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at the Wooden Boat Festival posted Feb 5, 2015, 1:20 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 5, 2015, 1:21 AM] Graham Rankin has organised our marquee at the Festival (next to Waterman’s Dock), and bump in was today.  All went (approximately) to plan, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at the Huon Show – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at the Huon Show posted Nov 14, 2015, 7:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 14, 2015, 7:47 PM] In amongst the chooks, the bulls, the sideshow alleys, the wood choppers, the ute musters, the vintage engines, that old time country music and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT Australia Day 26th Jan: be part of it – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT Australia Day 26th Jan: be part of it posted Jan 10, 2017, 1:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2017, 2:03 PM] The LBT had a great Australia Day last year, helping kids (of all ages) make paddles, and then taking them […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT boats are working boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT boats are working boats posted Jan 10, 2017, 7:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2017, 7:08 PM] Mick Griggs demonstrates in the picture below: he is fixing a fender on the new pontoon.
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at Port Huon posted Oct 7, 2018, 12:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2018, 7:44 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘Our Skiff crews were well rewarded for joining in Port Huon Yacht Club Opening Day.   Castle Forbes Bay in Imagine won Best […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at Bellerive seafarers festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at Bellerive seafarers festival posted Oct 31, 2017, 3:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 31, 2017, 3:14 PM] Endra, Hans and the team were so busy taking people out on the water in Billy and helping people learn seaperson skills on land […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at Australia Day posted Jan 27, 2018, 7:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 28, 2018, 11:26 AM] The Australia Day organisers were hoping for some  on the water action from the LBT and Yukon for the happy throng at the Franklin Oval […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT and the coronavirus – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT and the coronavirus posted Mar 20, 2020, 9:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2020, 10:09 PM] At the LBT Committee meeting on Thursday night the followingresponse to the threat posed by the Coronavirus was formulated.  The committeewill keep abreast of information […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT at Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT at Australia Day posted Jan 16, 2016, 2:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 16, 2016, 2:14 PM] The Living Boat Trust has been asked to provide some activities for Australia Day, 10am Tuesday January 26th at the Franklin Oval.  We’ll have ‘Nancy’, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT AGM September 19th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT AGM September 19th posted Jul 26, 2020, 5:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 26, 2020, 5:03 PM] At the July committee meeting it was decided that the 2020 AGM should be held on September 19th at 6pm, subject of course to Covid […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT AGM and Quiz Night, 23rd September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT AGM and Quiz Night, 23rd September posted Sep 3, 2017, 5:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 3, 2017, 6:03 AM] See attached flyer for details.  It was good last year, and the year before and … – so we aren’t changing anything […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT AGM planned for August 31st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT AGM planned for August 31st posted Aug 9, 2019, 5:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 9, 2019, 5:36 AM] We are planning to hold the 2019 AGM at the Franklin Bowls Club at 6pm on the evening of Saturday 31st August – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT activities on Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT activities on Australia Day posted Jan 21, 2016, 4:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 21, 2016, 4:20 PM] Lot’s of information about Australia Day activities in the Huon News, especially from Annette Cauchi who has a great article describing what the LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT AGM and Quiz night 23rd Sept: get involved – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT AGM and Quiz night 23rd Sept: get involved posted Sep 17, 2017, 4:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 17, 2017, 4:34 AM] The date for this event is fast approaching – next Saturday evening.  See the flyer below for details.   Quiz Master […]
• Sunday, October 10 : LBT 20th anniversary stories – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ LBT 20th anniversary stories posted Apr 14, 2018, 12:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2018, 12:22 AM] A memory from Richard Foster……. Day4 was blown out.  Some of the fleet gave it best and went home, butthe weather report for day 5 (Tuesday) […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Launch of ‘Bendigo’ skiff getting closer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Launch of ‘Bendigo’ skiff getting closer posted Apr 2, 2015, 2:08 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 7, 2015, 1:57 PM by Posts Editor] Graham Rankin reports that the last of the stretchers has  gone in, the rollock pins are being fitted and that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Laura Golding Memorial – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Laura Golding Memorial posted Nov 19, 2017, 4:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2017, 4:46 PM] On Friday 17th November, a small flotilla of boats and a large shore party made their way to Copper Alley Bay.  Songs were sung, flowers were […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Laurence’s flags at our birthday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Laurence’s flags at our birthday posted Jul 4, 2018, 7:54 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 4, 2018, 8:36 PM by Posts Editor] The Burgin family have passed on to us from Laurence some very useful things, in particular an amplifier and, most visibly, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Laura Golding – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Laura Golding posted Oct 18, 2017, 4:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2017, 4:25 PM] LBT member Laura Golding has been reported missing. The small boat in which she left Lymington on Friday 13 October was found in the channel empty later […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Launch of a foreshore development initiative – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Launch of a foreshore development initiative posted May 16, 2017, 5:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 16, 2017, 5:56 AM] Bec Enders, from the Franklin Progress Association, tells us that there are plans afoot to develop the foreshore between the boat ramp and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest Skiff Regatta program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest Skiff Regatta program posted Feb 7, 2015, 1:53 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 7, 2015, 2:52 PM] The organisers of the Regatta have been working diligently on sorting out all the activities so there is a minimum of confusion and a maximum […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest Update from the Tuesday Group (18 June ’19) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest Update from the Tuesday Group (18 June ’19) posted Jun 18, 2019, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 18, 2019, 5:17 PM] Graham Wright has sent through some updates from the Tuesday Group – Great work folks! The Grebe ‘Lightwood Bottom’ is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Launching Billie (‘Dark BOFO’) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Launching Billie (‘Dark BOFO’) posted Jun 20, 2015, 9:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2015, 12:32 AM] Saturday the 20th June began with a congregation of well wishers gathered to see the new St Ayles Skiff named and launched, and ended late […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Launching ‘Bittern’: 27th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Launching ‘Bittern’: 27th November posted Nov 4, 2016, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 11:28 PM] The ‘Bittern‘ St Ayles Skiff is getting her last undercoat in the LBT workshop annex. The intention is that she will be complete and ready […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest plan for Swiftsure Regatta and new Skiff Launch, November 27th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest plan for Swiftsure Regatta and new Skiff Launch, November 27th posted Nov 16, 2016, 9:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2016, 2:43 AM] rom Lorrie Harrison:  see the attached draft plan: .  We are still looking for helpers for the day.
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest Newsletter from the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest Newsletter from the Wooden Boat Festival posted Jan 20, 2014, 4:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 20, 2014, 5:05 PM] Get yours at .  Topics include:  The Clipper around the world race, Launch of Varg, Billy Can Trophy, Wooden Boat Rally and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest pics of kitchen reno (Tuesday afternoon) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest pics of kitchen reno (Tuesday afternoon) posted Aug 12, 2014, 9:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 12, 2014, 10:59 PM] From Graham Wright: Here is where it is at as of 4:00pm today.  Angela washed the walls down, Peter Hill painted the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest on the Waterfront – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest on the Waterfront posted Jun 26, 2014, 1:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 26, 2014, 1:28 AM] The Huonville floating fish and chip shop has arrived.  An attempt to crane it onto the hard failed, so it has been moored in shallow […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest plan for foreshore upgrade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest plan for foreshore upgrade posted Mar 7, 2020, 1:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 13, 2020, 5:52 PM] The LBT has received the attached draft plan (https://ishr.site/6uD2) from council, which was drawn up after consultation with stakeholders (Wooden Boat Centre, us, etc).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest News from Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest News from Wooden Boat Centre posted Aug 26, 2016, 8:23 PM by Posts Editor Bay Pilot boat frame for sale, has been constructed and is ready to be finished by a handyman/boatbuilder.  See Gumtree for details. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/franklin/motorboats-powerboats/bay-pilot-project-boat-designed-by-arch-davis/1122021472 Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest from the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest from the Wooden Boat Festival posted Jun 28, 2017, 4:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2017, 4:35 AM] We opened up an item in the Wooden Boat Festival newletter, and there was our ‘Rowan’, looking a bit bashful, in the midst […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival posted Aug 4, 2014, 9:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 4, 2014, 9:57 PM] The new newsletter has articles about ‘Notorious‘, Tawe Nunnagah entrant ‘Boxer‘, the ‘Franklin Working River Port’ and more.  See  
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest news from the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest news from the AWBF posted Jul 19, 2020, 3:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2020, 3:37 PM] See https://tinyurl.com/yyqk9obl. Catch an interview with Andy Gamlin, and it looks like Mark, Zoe and Daisy aren’t the only family team building a stitch […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest from the shed build – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest from the shed build posted Nov 17, 2015, 10:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2015, 10:29 PM] The team have framed up the front wall.
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest AWBF newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest AWBF newsletter posted Feb 21, 2020, 2:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2020, 3:00 AM] The Australian Wooden Boat Festival never sleeps!  See  https://ishr.site/B35n. News includes an item about Andrew ‘Old Sea Dogs’ Wilson, and  word of the departure of ‘Admiral‘ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last sailing Monday for 2018 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last sailing Monday for 2018 posted Dec 16, 2018, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 16, 2018, 1:04 PM] It might not be as blue this afternoon as in the pic below, but the buckets in the heavens are due to start emptying […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lateline brings Franklin to national TV – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lateline brings Franklin to national TV posted Mar 18, 2014, 11:25 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 18, 2014, 11:34 PM] If you missed the program (Thursday 13th) you can catch up on iView at http://ab.co/1kHdZEs .  Fast forward to the 12 minute and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest AWBF Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Latest AWBF Newsletter posted Dec 18, 2014, 8:37 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 18, 2014, 8:38 PM] Read all about it from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival: see   Includes a nice little article about our very own WOW, but lots more too.
• Sunday, October 10 : Last Reminder – extremely important (but very short) Special General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last Reminder – extremely important (but very short) Special General Meeting posted Sep 10, 2016, 11:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2016, 11:08 PM] A final reminder that a Special General Meeting of Members will be held at the Palais Theatre, 3388 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Last One’ in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Last One’ in Franklin posted Jan 18, 2018, 11:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 18, 2018, 6:09 PM] Di Sullivan writes:  ‘[LBT member] Ian Moncrieff’s ‘Last One’ an Alan Witt designed Derwent Skiff, was launched in Adelaide a couple of weeks ago.  This […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last Monday DIY dinner coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last Monday DIY dinner coming up posted Nov 22, 2017, 12:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2017, 12:47 PM] Summer has arrived, well at least for the time being, and the LBT long table has moved outside.  This coming Monday bring something […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Last One’ heading for Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Last One’ heading for Franklin posted Dec 21, 2017, 4:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2017, 12:21 PM] We have received the following report from South Australia.  ‘LBT member Ian Moncrieff, who hangs about the LBT during summer whilst living with wife […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last Monday of the month BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last Monday of the month BBQ posted Jun 21, 2018, 9:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2018, 6:20 PM] A reminder that it is the cook’s night off this coming Monday (25th), so come along to the LBT in the evening with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last Minute Special Offer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last Minute Special Offer posted Apr 12, 2015, 3:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 3:38 PM] From Allan Witt:  ‘Do you like rowing performance with safety and want to enjoy rivers, lakes and coastal waters?  Witt Design has a special offer.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Landscaping – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Landscaping posted Jul 13, 2017, 3:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 13, 2017, 3:52 PM]  A standard topic of conversation at the LBT used to involve a comparison of the scars members had acquired by tripping over the logs that marked the edge […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last LBT school day for 2013 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last LBT school day for 2013 posted Dec 17, 2013, 8:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 18, 2013, 4:10 AM] It could have been a howling north westerly, raining cats and dogs and 8 degrees, but instead last Tuesday was a perfect day […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last Hurrah for Rusich? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last Hurrah for Rusich? posted Nov 14, 2013, 10:04 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 14, 2013, 10:24 PM by Unknown user] LBT member Martin Kell tells us that the makers of a locally filmed version of Macbeth are hoping to get some atmospheric […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Last call: clear out your boat shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Last call: clear out your boat shed posted Jul 9, 2014, 8:09 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 9, 2014, 8:09 AM] Absolute last chance to declutter the shed, and earn some brownie points at home!   Franklin’s Women on Water group is looking for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lake Pedder Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lake Pedder Raid posted Apr 16, 2021, 5:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2021, 10:44 PM] Andy Bullock writes:  A contingent from the LBT recentlyundertook a raid on Lake Pedder, enjoying a halcyon three daysbetween a wind-swept Dover regatta and the cold, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lake Pedder mini-Raid – 5-8 April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lake Pedder mini-Raid – 5-8 April posted Mar 14, 2021, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2021, 1:05 PM] We are organising a mini Raid to Lake Pedder for the week following Easter (5-8 April). There will be a meeting to flesh out […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lake Pedder mini-Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lake Pedder mini-Raid posted Feb 20, 2021, 11:36 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 21, 2021, 1:57 PM] Expressions of Interest are open for the Lake Pedder mini-Raid. If there is enough interest LBT will run a 3 or 4 day mini-Raid to Lake […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lake Macquarie Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lake Macquarie Skiff posted Jun 7, 2017, 6:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2017, 6:17 AM] LBT member Ronda Longuet has moved north to balmier climes at Lake Macquarie near Newcastle, and has sent the accompanying photos just  to rub it in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lake Pedder – Remarkable Weekend Excursion – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lake Pedder – Remarkable Weekend Excursion posted Mar 3, 2015, 8:53 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 3, 2015, 8:59 PM] Ros Barnett writes:  ‘I am seeking expressions of interest in a weekend of rowingand exploring on Lake Pedder, possibly in April 2015, or […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lady Nelson at Port Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lady Nelson at Port Huon posted Mar 6, 2017, 5:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 5:25 PM] Marcia Waller writes:  ‘You may be interested in the sailing tours on the Lady Nelson this weekend from Port Huon. The Rotary Club of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : La Chaloupe coming to ‘Steam Rally’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ La Chaloupe coming to ‘Steam Rally’ posted Nov 13, 2015, 1:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2015, 1:42 AM] Ron Wells (from Dover) writes:‘Our Wooden Toy sign is starting to attract customers. Most callers are travelling and don’t have room for large […]
• Sunday, October 10 : La Chaloupe – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ La Chaloupe posted Aug 21, 2014, 5:10 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 22, 2014, 3:21 PM] Ron Wells from the Dover Men’s shed came visiting on Tuesday.  They have recently finished restoring ‘La Chaloupe‘.  She had been in a terrible state, so this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lady Dot – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lady Dot posted Nov 12, 2017, 6:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 12, 2017, 6:01 PM] The LBT is very grateful to Peter Jarman for donating this beautiful little Channel workboat.  We look forward to getting her on the water and using her.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Lady Levinia gets up steam – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Lady Levinia gets up steam posted Apr 4, 2021, 1:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 4:36 AM] Recently Judy and Martin Krynen passed on Lady Levinia to Brian Pain, and last week he was spotted taking her for an inaugural excursion […]
• Sunday, October 10 : La Chaloupe – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ La Chaloupe posted Oct 9, 2014, 9:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 9, 2014, 9:33 PM] From Barb Dawson and David Budd: ‘No, this [picture] isn’t a remake of Mutiny on the Bounty.  A group of WOW women travelled south to Dover today […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kiwi Raid and St Ayles Regatta 2016 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kiwi Raid and St Ayles Regatta 2016 posted Apr 14, 2015, 9:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2015, 9:40 PM] From the New Zealand Coastal Rowing Association: ‘Totally inspired by our friends across the Tasman and now totally hooked on the small […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kiwi Raid and Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kiwi Raid and Regatta posted Jan 16, 2016, 3:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2016, 11:45 AM] Keep up with all the planning and news by subscribing to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bM8LUn, or just keep an eye on the web page: 
• Sunday, October 10 : Kiwi Raid 2018 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kiwi Raid 2018 posted Dec 21, 2017, 4:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 21, 2017, 4:30 PM] New Zealand Coastal Rowing writes: ‘The Kiwi Raid 2018 is to be a St Ayles skiff event based at Gt Barrier island 18-25th February 2018.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : King Neptune in Neoprene – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ King Neptune in Neoprene posted Nov 10, 2014, 2:41 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 10, 2014, 2:50 AM] Jane Johnson writes:  ‘King Neptune emerged from the wild windswept waters in front of Taroona High School promoting the virtues of a Neoprene covering – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kitchen Upgrade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kitchen Upgrade posted Apr 27, 2014, 4:39 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 4, 2014, 8:39 PM] Whilst we are waiting for the approval of our plans for the shed extension, the upgrade of the kitchen will go ahead.  Attached is a plan prepared […]
• Sunday, October 10 : kirkkovene – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ kirkkovene posted Feb 8, 2014, 3:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 9, 2014, 3:29 AM] LBT member Richard Edwards writes Hi all,  I thought you might enjoy this link, sent to us by a sailor friend in Queensland who spends a lot of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kitchen Upgrade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kitchen Upgrade posted Aug 6, 2014, 5:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 8, 2014, 1:24 AM] Brett Doubleday has been collecting material and threatening to get into it for a little while, and he and Tuesday crew are now well and truly underway. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally Feb ’20 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kettering Wooden Boat Rally Feb ’20 posted Nov 9, 2019, 3:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 9, 2019, 3:07 PM] Gordon McGill writes:‘The Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania and the Kettering Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting the Sixth Kettering Wooden Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally: 10th-11th Feb – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kettering Wooden Boat Rally: 10th-11th Feb posted Jan 10, 2018, 4:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2018, 4:10 PM] The organisers write: ‘The next Kettering Wooden Boat Rally is not far away. It will be held on the weekend of 10th and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Kermandie’ for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Kermandie’ for sale posted Nov 10, 2016, 12:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2016, 12:14 PM] Sorry, it’s not the pub, but it IS a huon pine cruising boat with a lot of local connections: that name, built in Port Huon by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kettering Wooden Boat Rally, 2014 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kettering Wooden Boat Rally, 2014 posted Nov 13, 2013, 2:40 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 13, 2013, 1:38 PM by Unknown user] The Wooden Boat Guild have a website for this February event up and running at .   Of course the ultimate way […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kerrawyn 70th birthday lunch 8th September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kerrawyn 70th birthday lunch 8th September posted Aug 17, 2019, 4:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 18, 2019, 11:50 PM] Dave Golding, who restored this beautiful ketch, is planning a celebration and fund raiser.  See invitation attached: https://tinyurl.com/y3tzawch ČUpdating… ąshare_-935113630.png(223k)Posts Editor, Aug 17, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Keeping up with tawe nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Keeping up with tawe nunnugah posted Nov 4, 2016, 10:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 4, 2016, 10:44 PM] If you aren’t already getting the online tn17 newsletter and want it, then complete the form at .  Martin Riddle has been exploring over […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kayak launch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kayak launch posted Oct 1, 2016, 5:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2016, 8:16 PM] The neat little kayaks which have been built by students at the Wooden Boat Centre over the last week (instructors Peter Ingram-Jones and Greg Simson) were tested […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kayak Platform at Mosquito Point (Ranelagh) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kayak Platform at Mosquito Point (Ranelagh) posted Oct 10, 2017, 5:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2017, 5:16 AM] This should make quite a good destination for trips upstream of Huonville, although apparently one has to be wary of snags.  Full report […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Keeping the LBT beautiful – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Keeping the LBT beautiful posted Jul 1, 2020, 3:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2020, 3:58 PM] Thank you Landcare for tending to the ‘native plants belt’ which provides an eye pleasing and effective border to the car park.  From their Facebook […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Keeping up with events at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Keeping up with events at the LBT posted Oct 16, 2013, 3:43 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 5:23 AM by Unknown user] The LBT calendar has been promoted to the main menu bar.  Choose it and you will see a nicely […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kate is back! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kate is back! posted Aug 15, 2021, 4:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 15, 2021, 4:02 AM] Great news for the Monday night diners.  After a successful trip to Sydney and having weathered a fortnight isolating at home Kate Hoorweg is ready to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kaci Cronkhite and dinner Monday January 14th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kaci Cronkhite and dinner Monday January 14th posted Jan 2, 2019, 10:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 9, 2019, 4:45 PM] This ‘Americana evening’ (see previous post at https://tinyurl.com/y7jn6uqz) is being advertised through the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, so we are expecting swelled […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Just How Much Fun Can a Small Town Take ? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Just How Much Fun Can a Small Town Take ? posted Jan 31, 2017, 9:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 31, 2017, 9:42 PM] Having just waved off the Raiders on their epic journey, still more events are fast approaching. Over the next few […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Kaci Cronkhite at the Palais Monday 14th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Kaci Cronkhite at the Palais Monday 14th posted Jan 10, 2019, 9:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2019, 9:24 PM] This event has proved to be so popular that we have had to move the presentation (‘Finding Pax’) from the Wooden Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Just in case the Palais got flooded … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Just in case the Palais got flooded … posted Dec 2, 2018, 12:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 12:13 PM] Our volunteers at the Amnesty fund raiser were prepared for the worst eventualities. Pic from Zainab Clark
• Sunday, October 10 : Just Bowl Along to this One – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Just Bowl Along to this One posted Sep 13, 2016, 3:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 13, 2016, 3:56 PM] From our Mens Shed friends……CarbaTec are holding a Arbotech Demo at their Hobart store – learn how to carve a free form bowl. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : July Franklin History Group Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ July Franklin History Group Newsletter posted Jul 9, 2017, 9:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 9, 2017, 9:45 PM] See attached: .  Includes an item about the Price’s Creek hydro electricity generator, and a reminder to members to pay their dues.   (Picture […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Julie Burgess to stay in Devonport – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Julie Burgess to stay in Devonport posted Jun 21, 2020, 3:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2020, 3:11 PM] Graeme Norris keeps us up to date with goings on on the North Coast, and he reports that the ‘Julie Burgess’ will stay […]
• Sunday, October 10 : July newsletter from the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ July newsletter from the Wooden Boat Centre posted Jul 6, 2015, 4:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 6, 2015, 4:10 AM] Sonia Shimeld has sent us this latest edition (attached at ), with items about dinghy classes, Leshelen, a new steam launch (which […]
• Sunday, October 10 : June Newsletter from the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ June Newsletter from the Wooden Boat Centre posted Jun 25, 2017, 2:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 25, 2017, 2:42 AM] See attached ().  There is a nice article about building skin covered kayaks, and a reminder that those of us who are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Julie Burgess news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Julie Burgess news posted Nov 20, 2020, 6:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 20, 2020, 6:31 PM] For those who haven’t been keeping up, the ‘Julie Burgess‘ is the ‘Yukon‘ of Devonport, and she recently sailed into very troubled financial waters.  Graeme Norris […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Join the steam boat rally, November 19th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Join the steam boat rally, November 19th posted Oct 11, 2017, 4:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2017, 1:17 PM] The annual steam boat rally from Franklin to Huonville and return has become a highlight of the calendar.  There is a special […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Journey to Te Haruhi Bay via Army Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Journey to Te Haruhi Bay via Army Bay posted Feb 4, 2016, 3:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 5, 2016, 3:26 AM] According to the itinerary for the New Zealand raid (see http://nzcoastalrowing.org/page/2/), the plan for today (Thursday) was ‘Pack up Motuora Island, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Join the On the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Join the On the Water Program posted Oct 15, 2017, 1:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 15, 2017, 1:39 AM] The On the Water program for local schools is scheduled to start at the beginning of November, and the LBT members who are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Join the Swiftsure crew – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Join the Swiftsure crew posted Jan 21, 2015, 2:28 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 21, 2015, 2:28 PM] ‘Swiftsure’ needs to be got back from the Wooden Boat Festival to Franklin.  The boring way is by road, the much better way is as […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Join the ‘On the Water’ (OWP19) Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Join the ‘On the Water’ (OWP19) Program posted Sep 21, 2019, 9:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 22, 2019, 3:14 PM] Planning for this rowing program for school children has been progressing, with our first day scheduled for 16th October.  The Tuesday group […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Jim’s Lockdown book review – The Dinghy Cruising Companion – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jim’s Lockdown book review – The Dinghy Cruising Companion posted Aug 2, 2021, 2:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2021, 2:36 PM] Trapped by Covid Lockdowns, LBT member Jim  engaged his mind in creative activities such as mastering splicing , reading and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : John’s Dinghy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ John’s Dinghy posted Jul 4, 2014, 3:28 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 2:27 AM] John from New Zealand has been working frantically (with Peter Laidlaw) to finish his dinghy over at the Wooden Boat Centre , and Friday was launch day.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : John Walduck’s boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ John Walduck’s boat posted Apr 20, 2020, 5:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 25, 2020, 3:50 AM] John has supplied more information about the boat he is building which we reported on in a previous item in this column.‘An Ian Oughtred design ” […]
• Sunday, October 10 : John lays a keel – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ John lays a keel posted Apr 19, 2020, 12:33 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 19, 2020, 12:34 AM] John Walduck in Queensland is another distant LBT member who just can’t stop building boats and likes a challenge. On Friday he wrote to say […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Jigsaw Challenge, Friday 8th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jigsaw Challenge, Friday 8th May posted May 3, 2015, 10:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 3, 2015, 10:10 PM] Form or join a table of 6 or more people. Race other teams to finish a 1000-piece puzzle. Starts 7:30pm at the Palais, Franklin.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : January committee meeting January 7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ January committee meeting January 7th posted Jan 3, 2021, 12:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2021, 12:57 AM] Agenda being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/y9okvpnw, draft minutes from the December meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/yba9e2wm. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Jervis Bay Wooden and Classic Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jervis Bay Wooden and Classic Boat Festival posted Sep 24, 2017, 1:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 3:58 PM] Marguerite Porte writes:  ‘Stan Brown, Organiser of the Jervis Bay Classic & Wooden Boat Festival has requested that the following information be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Jane’s lockdown project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jane’s lockdown project posted May 8, 2020, 4:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 8, 2020, 4:10 AM] Jane Johnson is working on a home project that may be of interest to future Living Boat Trust members. While based in a real part of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Jetty Mystery Solved – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jetty Mystery Solved posted Jun 13, 2016, 1:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2016, 1:19 AM] Laurence Burgin writes…..The jetty is the new public jetty paid for jointly by Council and MAST from Recreational Boating Fund.Kelvin Aldridge has shepherded the project through […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Jack de Crow – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Jack de Crow posted May 7, 2020, 11:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 7, 2020, 11:50 PM] Jack de Crow was (is?) a Mirror dinghy sailed and rowed by Sandy Mackinnon from Bristol to the Black Sea.  Sandy wrote about it in a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : It’s the little things – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It’s the little things posted Oct 23, 2020, 5:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2020, 5:00 PM] After more than twenty years the brass rowlock sockets on the Grebes were getting very worn and starting to be a real problem.  Bob Tubman […]
• Sunday, October 10 : It’s hell at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It’s hell at the LBT posted Oct 30, 2019, 8:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2019, 8:30 PM] Dennis Muscovich demonstrates his preferred position in a Skiff (pic below).  Dennis jetted off to view the antiquities in Egypt on Monday.  We are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : It’s official: there are snags in the river – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It’s official: there are snags in the river posted Dec 3, 2013, 11:54 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 3, 2013, 11:57 AM] Sausages, Sensitive New Age Guys, but principally the other sort.  Marine and Safety Tasmania Notice No.:  M131-13 Title:  Navigation Hazard – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : It’s tough at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It’s tough at the LBT posted Mar 25, 2018, 1:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 25, 2018, 1:05 AM] When Brian Marriott complained about lumps in the newly laid path to the front door he was told to fix it himself.
• Sunday, October 10 : It must be official: Boot ‘n Boat Sale is on – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It must be official: Boot ‘n Boat Sale is on posted Mar 6, 2014, 12:40 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 6, 2014, 7:30 PM] Will Hallinan has put the roadside signs out, so that is it:  bung it in the diary for Sunday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Is it that season already? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Is it that season already? posted Oct 12, 2016, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 12, 2016, 1:53 PM] Bec Enders is looking forward to Christmas Day, and planning a party at the LBT shed for those whose loved ones are far away, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Is it a Monty? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Is it a Monty? posted Aug 26, 2018, 11:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2018, 1:30 AM] Peter Hill recently bought this picture painted in 1946 by Henry Edgecombe. It shows the old arsenal and cooper’s workshop on Goat Island in Sydney […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Is Seahorse coming out? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Is Seahorse coming out? posted Jun 26, 2014, 12:28 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 26, 2014, 6:04 PM] To adapt Winston, seldom has something so small given so much grief to so many for so long, but Phil Dunning tells us that the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : It all happens on Tuesdays – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ It all happens on Tuesdays posted Dec 4, 2013, 4:27 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2013, 2:01 AM] Here are recent photos from Graham Wright, giving an indication of some (but not all!) the work being done by the Tuesday group. The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : In with a chance for a Foster 10′ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ In with a chance for a Foster 10′ posted Oct 29, 2018, 1:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 29, 2018, 1:00 PM] All you need to do is head over to the Wooden Boat Centre with $10 in your mitt.  See https://tinyurl.com/yae7e7bs for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to Row at Lake Meadowbank 26 May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to Row at Lake Meadowbank 26 May posted May 17, 2019, 11:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 17, 2019, 11:21 PM] Andrew Perkins has invited us to join all manner of craft to row to a lunchtime spot down Lake Meadowbank. The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to Shed warming Tuesday 31st October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to Shed warming Tuesday 31st October posted Oct 12, 2017, 2:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 12, 2017, 2:01 PM] Come along to thank Brett Doubleday and the Tuesday group for building the workshop extension and renovating the shed.  This is a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to ‘Viking’ supporters – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to ‘Viking’ supporters posted Apr 10, 2016, 1:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2016, 10:22 PM] No, this isn’t the ‘Viking’ that is sitting on the LBT front verandah, but rather the yacht that is being restored by Stephan Vogel (see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to Skiff Launch, 27th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to Skiff Launch, 27th November posted Nov 18, 2016, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2016, 1:54 PM] Where: The Living Boat Trust, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin; Date: Sunday 27th November 2016; Time: 12.00pm.  This boat, commissioned and built by ‘The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to lunch with Premier: Tuesday July 25th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to lunch with Premier: Tuesday July 25th posted Jul 17, 2017, 5:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 17, 2017, 5:43 PM] The LBT has received the following invitation which we have confirmed is issued to all members.  Note the RSVP details at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : In the drink time – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ In the drink time posted Feb 13, 2016, 2:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 13, 2016, 2:52 PM] Wading around scraping down pontoons last week was made much more palatable than would normally be the case by the temperature of the water – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invisible Man at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invisible Man at the LBT posted May 12, 2015, 7:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2015, 12:10 AM] The (very) high tide flushed out the the Invisible Man to stroll about our flooded jetty on Tuesday afternoon.  Fortunately he was wearing his […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation from the Wooden Boat Centre: 21st September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation from the Wooden Boat Centre: 21st September posted Sep 13, 2018, 9:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 13, 2018, 9:49 PM] Jenny Tubman writes: Please come and joinin the celebrations of the wooden boat centre’s upgraded wharffacilities.Morning tea will be served on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Invitation to Dover Community workshop – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Invitation to Dover Community workshop posted Jul 14, 2015, 4:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 14, 2015, 4:41 PM] Ron Wells (of ‘La Chaloupe‘ fame) writes:  ‘The Dover Community Workshop would like to invite you to our Official Opening of the Hot Works […]
• Sunday, October 10 : In the Boat Shed, Gavin Atkins blog – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ In the Boat Shed, Gavin Atkins blog posted Aug 26, 2020, 3:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2020, 3:48 AM] Kevin Robson reminded us of Gavin Atkin’s weblog, which to quote Gavin is ” for the sort of people who like looking […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Interesting article about LBT member Andy Perry – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Interesting article about LBT member Andy Perry posted Aug 18, 2013, 3:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 19, 2013, 4:32 AM] Some of Andy’s service as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War is described in the Mercury, Sunday 18th August.  To say […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Inspiration for the next LBT build? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Inspiration for the next LBT build? posted Apr 23, 2016, 9:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2016, 9:19 PM] Friend of the LBT Brian Tyler pointed to this collection of interesting vehicles/vessels:  .  We aren’t sure that the anchor in the example […]
• Sunday, October 10 : International season begins – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ International season begins posted Dec 5, 2016, 11:18 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 7, 2016, 1:07 PM] There will be many overseas visitors to the LBT over summer, particularly for the Skiff Regatta in February.  On Monday we officially welcomed the Dutch team […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Instagram view from Franklin Marine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Instagram view from Franklin Marine posted Feb 8, 2016, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 8, 2016, 1:05 PM] Laurence from the chandlery is a big fan of Instagram for sharing pictures: see his post at franklinmarine.com.au/featured/instagram-your-day. Judging by the terrific collection of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Innovations on Bittern – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Innovations on Bittern posted Nov 5, 2016, 11:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2016, 11:07 PM] Bittern’ maintains the tradition that every new Skiff has a different oar (rowlock) and foot rest system.
• Sunday, October 10 : In need of a little TLC – Cartela for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ In need of a little TLC – Cartela for sale posted Apr 29, 2020, 4:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 29, 2020, 4:28 PM] Here is an opportunity: see https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/purdon-featherstone-cartela-historic-river-steamer/242826  Pic from boatsonline.com.au
• Sunday, October 10 : In a good cause: Anglican church trivia night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ In a good cause: Anglican church trivia night posted Nov 10, 2016, 4:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 10, 2016, 4:46 PM] It’s all happening at 7pm on Friday December 2nd.  For more details see the attached flyer () or call 0427 640156 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Improving the Grebes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Improving the Grebes posted Jul 9, 2020, 4:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 9, 2020, 4:17 PM] Ed Wykeman was sick of the rigging falling down and snagging around the base of the mast when sailing Huon Explorer, so he has added a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Induction to the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Induction to the LBT posted May 9, 2021, 3:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2021, 3:48 PM] New members to the LBT are welcomed with a fairly brief email outlining resources, opportunities and obligations.  Tom Stevens has put together a much more […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Improving Tasmania’s health and wellbeing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Improving Tasmania’s health and wellbeing posted Jun 28, 2020, 2:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2020, 2:45 PM] The Tasmanian Government recently announced that ‘a total of $2 million will be available for community organisations and local governments to help improve the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Important Message from Endra O’May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Important Message from Endra O’May posted Aug 31, 2016, 8:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 31, 2016, 8:16 PM] I am organizing Landsowne School to come down to the LBT on the new date of the 9th Of November, a Wednesday. Could you put a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Important Special General Meeting next Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Important Special General Meeting next Monday posted Aug 8, 2016, 1:54 AM by Posts Editor The committee strongly encourages all current LBT members to attend a short Special General Meeting to vote on an important membership issue. Details are as follows…… Date: Monday 15 August, 2016 Time: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Imagine Sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Imagine Sailing posted Dec 5, 2016, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2016, 4:00 PM] Putting sailing rigs in the St Ayles Skiffs has been the topic of much ‘lively discussion’ recently.  Iain Oughtred has designed an ‘official’ one, but the Kiwis, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Imagine v Swiftsure grudge match – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Imagine v Swiftsure grudge match posted May 20, 2013, 3:59 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 20, 2013, 4:05 PM] The St Ayles Skiff team competing in the world championships in Ullapool in July is into their last weeks of training in Franklin. A […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Imagine goes to Cygnet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Imagine goes to Cygnet posted Nov 12, 2013, 6:36 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 13, 2013, 1:27 PM by Unknown user] Last Friday WOW rowed Imagine to Cygnet – story from Jane Johnson below.  Yesterday (Tuesday 12) some WOW members were interviewed at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Imagine at Seven Inch Beach – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Imagine at Seven Inch Beach posted Jul 15, 2018, 10:43 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 16, 2018, 6:04 PM by Posts Editor] Nice way to spend your Sunday.    Pic from Endra O’May More pics from Annette Cauchi
• Sunday, October 10 : If you REALLY need a heartstarter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ If you REALLY need a heartstarter posted Sep 29, 2018, 6:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2018, 6:40 AM] There is one over at Franklin Marine  – a defibrillator that is.  In an emergency anybody can use it – it literally talks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : If you need an anchor … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ If you need an anchor … posted Dec 22, 2020, 3:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2020, 3:02 AM] Look in the anchor locker! The bench at the end of the verandah is multi-purpose.
• Sunday, October 10 : Ikea Boat? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ikea Boat? posted Jul 30, 2014, 4:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 30, 2014, 5:15 PM] David Budd and Aspen Cauchi extract the components for the ‘Bendigo’ St Ayles Skiff from the templates.  To follow this build head on over to Bendigo Skiff […]
• Sunday, October 10 : If you happen to be in Queensland… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ If you happen to be in Queensland… posted Apr 2, 2015, 2:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 2, 2015, 2:53 AM] Chris Tyquin writes:   ‘You lot have inspired us !  We are going to hold a long table dinner in the shed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ideas for post AGM social night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ideas for post AGM social night posted Jul 11, 2015, 6:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 11, 2015, 6:20 PM] The LBT is planning a social night to follow the Annual General Meeting (29th August).  Traditionally this has revolved around a quiz session. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : If it bleeds it leads – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ If it bleeds it leads posted Jun 9, 2021, 4:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2021, 5:28 AM] Last Monday evening the local press made great play of a swamped Capricornia which, admittedly, did take some water aboard when the crew encountered […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ideas wanted for anniversary celebration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ideas wanted for anniversary celebration posted Sep 24, 2017, 12:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 12:17 AM] Those who enjoy a good knees up are already thinking about how to celebrate the LBT’s 20 birthday, which comes up next year, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Ice in the Rigging’: book launch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Ice in the Rigging’: book launch posted Aug 23, 2015, 9:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2015, 9:48 PM] John Wadsley (TMAG) writes: If anyone is interested in attending the book launch of ‘Ice in the Rigging: Ships of the Antarctic, 1699 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Icecream containers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Icecream containers posted Jan 12, 2020, 12:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2020, 12:45 PM] Endra O’May is collection ice cream containers for bushfire wildlife relief.  Please leave in the bag at the shed.
• Sunday, October 10 : Ian’s 90th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ian’s 90th posted Feb 14, 2015, 7:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 14, 2015, 7:15 PM] Ian Moncrieff writes: ‘Dear Peter and all, I write to thank you very much for the use of the LBT premises for (the first of) my 90th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hurry on down to Swiftsure Regatta this Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hurry on down to Swiftsure Regatta this Sunday posted Dec 11, 2019, 4:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 11, 2019, 4:11 AM] These folk are.  Rowing, sailing, fun on the water.  Get all the details from the flyer: https://tinyurl.com/vhgcwnj    Pic from John […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club Social Night, April 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Social Night, April 1st posted Mar 30, 2016, 2:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 30, 2016, 2:36 PM] Any fools care to join ’em?  See the flyer attached:
• Sunday, October 10 : Hurry on down to the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hurry on down to the LBT posted Feb 8, 2016, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 8, 2016, 12:50 PM] You know that Monday night dinner time must be approaching, and the kitchen aromas wafting across the river enticing, when you see Di […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club social night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club social night posted Feb 23, 2016, 4:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2016, 4:15 AM] Stan Pickering writes: 'Hi Members and Friends, There is to be a Social Night at the clubhouse this coming Friday 26th February. 6.30pm. The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club, Season Opener, 6 October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club, Season Opener, 6 October posted Sep 16, 2018, 1:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 16, 2018, 2:57 PM] The Monty isn’t the only boat that should be going down to Port Huon for their opener.  Lorrie Harrison writes:‘This is an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club Race Officers Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Race Officers Course posted Nov 16, 2016, 3:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 4:01 AM] Bev Pickering writes: ‘There is to be an Australia Sailing Race Officers Course (Club Level) at HYC clubhouse on December 10th 2016, 9.00am-3.30pm. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club opening day October 3rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club opening day October 3rd posted Sep 9, 2020, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2020, 4:23 AM] Tom Stevens writes:‘The Huon Yacht Club would like to invite members of the Living Boat Trust along to our Club Open Day […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club Opening Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Opening Day posted Sep 27, 2015, 4:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 27, 2015, 5:05 PM] From the commodore, Stan Pickering: ‘Opening Day marks the start of the Huon Yacht Club’s season. Come along and have a fun day with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club AGM posted Aug 24, 2015, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 24, 2015, 3:51 PM] Our friends at Port Huon have elected a new committee and appointed new officers.  Read all about it in a letter from the new commodore […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club posted Oct 15, 2014, 7:29 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 15, 2014, 7:30 PM] We bumped into LBT member Doug Emery, who told us he is looking after the website for the Huon Yacht Club – http://huonyachtclub.org/.  It is another […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day, 7th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Open Day, 7th October posted Sep 26, 2017, 1:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 26, 2017, 1:24 AM] See the poster below for details.
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Show November 15th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Show November 15th posted Nov 8, 2014, 6:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 8, 2014, 9:22 PM] It’s one of the highlights of the Valley calendar and the LBT will be there – see http://huonshow.com.au.  If you can help out submit your […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon sustainable house tours – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon sustainable house tours posted Sep 13, 2017, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 13, 2017, 2:24 PM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Council writes: ‘Are you interested in Sustainable Housing? Visit 5 sustainable houses around the Huon Valley in Cygnet, Lucaston and Ranelagh.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Show next Saturday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Show next Saturday posted Nov 8, 2015, 12:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 8, 2015, 12:17 PM] As everybody knows, the Huon Show is the BEST, and the LBT has a proud tradition of being involved.  The more the merrier, and if […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Valley Festival November 10-11 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Valley Festival November 10-11 posted Jul 19, 2018, 4:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2018, 4:45 PM] Joanna Jablonka from the Kermandie Hotel writes:  ‘Oli and I would like to thank you and the Living Boat Trust for being supportive of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Show – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Show posted Nov 3, 2013, 5:52 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 7, 2013, 2:15 AM] Graham Rankin writes:  The Huon Show is fast approaching (Sat 16th Nov) and as usual the LBT will be on hand to show our support to the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Harmony – Looking Like a Real Boat Should – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Harmony – Looking Like a Real Boat Should posted Aug 25, 2016, 12:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2016, 12:47 AM] From Graham Wright…..We finished Huon Harmony’s interior today.The plan is to turn it over on Tuesday to prepare and varnish the hull […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon River Boat Parade – Friday 17 February 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon River Boat Parade – Friday 17 February 2017 posted Sep 17, 2016, 9:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 17, 2016, 9:49 PM] To open the St Ayles Skiff Regatta,  our classic launch Nancy will lead a fleet of skiffs and assorted craft from Huonville downriver to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon River shared pathway – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon River shared pathway posted Dec 27, 2019, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 27, 2019, 4:34 PM] From the Huon Valley Council website: ‘Huon Valley Council is currently assessing the feasibility of developing a shared pathway along the Huon River, running from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon Council elections – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Council elections posted Jan 14, 2018, 12:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2018, 12:37 PM] Bec Enders writes: ‘I spoke with Pat Synge of the Huon Valley Residents and Rate-Payers Association today who advised that they will be holding an event […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Huon, huon, huon for Franklin!’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Huon, huon, huon for Franklin!’ posted Dec 18, 2014, 9:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 18, 2014, 9:53 PM] Would Norman May have been able to adapt to the special medals for the St Ayles Skiff regatta?  First past the finish line gets […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huon at Home concert November 7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon at Home concert November 7th posted Oct 23, 2020, 5:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2020, 5:26 PM] ‘Oh, where oh where has live music gone?  The COVID took it away from me…  The Franklin Palais is bringing it back with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Human Rights Day at the Palais Thurs Dec 10 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Human Rights Day at the Palais Thurs Dec 10 posted Nov 24, 2020, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 26, 2020, 12:06 PM] Zainab Clark sent the flyer below (https://tinyurl.com/y2lnua2x).  Looks like a really good event.  More information from Zainab at https://tinyurl.com/yxo7kasv
• Sunday, October 10 : Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Oct 1st at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Oct 1st at the Palais posted Sep 24, 2017, 3:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 3:48 PM] Team Movies writes:  ‘This month’s film, Sunday, 1 October, we are ‘Crossing the Ditch’ to New Zealand and screening the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Huntsman paper jamb error – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huntsman paper jamb error posted Dec 4, 2019, 4:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2019, 5:16 PM] Most people would be familiar with the term ‘bug’ to describe a computer error.  It originated from an actual event when a moth landed on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : HRVista Weather – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ HRVista Weather posted Aug 16, 2015, 6:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2015, 2:31 PM] Franklin is blessed with its own weather station, run by Tony Dow (see http://hrvistaweather.com)  That’s where the summary weather report on the LBT home page comes from.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : How windy was it? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ How windy was it? posted Nov 25, 2015, 12:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2015, 11:19 PM] Spring gales seem to have arrived late this year, prompting furrows on the brows of nervous sailors and excursion organisers.  What we all need when […]
• Sunday, October 10 : How to rig a Grebe: Saturday June 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ How to rig a Grebe: Saturday June 2nd posted May 30, 2018, 3:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2018, 3:33 PM] Jump Aboard for the Jack Frost Saturday Sailing Season < As part of the Franklin Wooden Boat Adventures workshops > we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : How to build a boat – by Mickey Mouse – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ How to build a boat – by Mickey Mouse posted Jul 1, 2015, 3:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2015, 3:55 AM] Ros Barnett pointed out this instructional video (
• Sunday, October 10 : How things used to be – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ How things used to be posted Oct 14, 2018, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 2:03 PM] John Walduck writes:  ‘We have just been to the War Memorial in Canberra, and saw this model of the HMAS Sydney (the ship that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : How many people does it take to shift Gretchen a metre? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ How many people does it take to shift Gretchen a metre? posted May 29, 2013, 8:32 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 30, 2013, 1:21 AM] It depends on which metre.  To get her out from under the verandah and ready to go in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hot Potato night Saturday 29th August, at the Yacht Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hot Potato night Saturday 29th August, at the Yacht Club posted Aug 25, 2020, 5:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2020, 5:34 PM] Hi LBT,We are having a Hot Potato night next Saturday at the Yacht Club and we would like to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hot gossip: Leprena (steam launch) coming to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hot gossip: Leprena (steam launch) coming to Franklin posted Sep 3, 2015, 3:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 6:41 AM] Andrew Perkins has brought her down before for us to admire the brightwork,  but the whisper (shhh) is that ‘Leprena’ may […]
• Sunday, October 10 : House sitter wants house – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ House sitter wants house posted May 6, 2015, 4:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 6, 2015, 4:57 PM] Sonia Shimeld (secretary FWWA) writes: ‘Following on from the FWWA newsletter, the shipwright who is going to help out with the homeless girls and young […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Horse and Wood at the Palais, January 10 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Horse and Wood at the Palais, January 10 posted Dec 26, 2016, 2:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 26, 2016, 2:56 AM] Martin and Deb VanRiddle write:  ‘Our friends Bukhu and John, who together are the Mongolian-Middle Eastern fusion ‘Horse and Wood’, are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Host of opportunities to sample Skiff racing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Host of opportunities to sample Skiff racing posted Jan 28, 2015, 8:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 28, 2015, 8:30 PM] Marcia Waller writes: ‘The excitement of the St Ayles Skiff Regatta to be held in Franklin from 12th to 15th February begins […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Horse and Wood, Palais Theatre, Thursday 16th January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Horse and Wood, Palais Theatre, Thursday 16th January posted Jan 10, 2014, 11:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 11, 2014, 7:40 PM] The ‘Horse and Wood’ Dunalley benefit concert at the Palais in Franklin last year was for many of those who attended […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Homecoming Passage report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Homecoming Passage report posted Feb 14, 2015, 4:21 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 14, 2015, 7:07 PM] We really should have sung the Internationale at the start of the Homecoming Passage expedition in deference to our diversity.  We were Scots, New Zealanders, Iranians […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hooray! A day of spring (sailing) weather – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hooray! A day of spring (sailing) weather posted Oct 23, 2016, 2:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2016, 2:18 PM] Mike Dredge writes (On Monday 24th October): ‘The blue stuff out there is called “sky”. The flat water means “calm”. Which means […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Homecoming Regatta cancelled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Homecoming Regatta cancelled posted Feb 12, 2019, 4:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 13, 2019, 2:11 PM] The bushfires had put a big dent in our organisation, and the final nail in the coffin was that the ‘return raid’ from Hobart will, in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Homecoming and tawe nunnugah exchange mart – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Homecoming and tawe nunnugah exchange mart posted Jan 13, 2015, 1:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 1:18 PM]  There are plenty of opportunities for helping each other out on tawe nunnugah and the Homecoming with transport, equipment, ideas etc.  We know […]
• Sunday, October 10 : History of ‘Gretchen’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ History of ‘Gretchen’ posted Oct 16, 2019, 2:46 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 20, 2019, 1:39 PM by Posts Editor] A visit to Franklin by Colin Harding during which he spotted ‘Gretchen’ tied up to the pontoon prompted him to query us to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : History Group Christmas newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ History Group Christmas newsletter posted Nov 30, 2017, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2017, 2:25 PM] See attached: https://goo.gl/66LH9r.  Lots of interesting reading and pictures.  Pic is from a talk about postage given by Harry Rettino, and is part of his […]
• Sunday, October 10 : History Channel – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ History Channel posted May 18, 2016, 10:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 18, 2016, 11:02 PM] Two interesting snippets from our Tasmanian Maritime Museums 1.  A talk on accessing Australia’s maritime archives – to be held in the Royal Society Rooms at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : HMAS Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ HMAS Huon posted Oct 30, 2017, 3:23 AM by Posts Editor Lisa Plohl (from Huon Council) writes:  ‘the crew from HMAS Huon will be in the Huon Valley on Saturday 4 November. We will be hosting three events on Saturday.  “Freedom of Entry “ Leaves the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hire an LBT boat: meeting Monday March 12 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hire an LBT boat: meeting Monday March 12 posted Mar 6, 2018, 11:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 7, 2018, 6:52 AM] The LBT constitution admonishes us to ‘promote Tasmania’s maritime heritage by the provision of related educational and recreational opportunities to people […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Heritage Boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heritage Boats posted Oct 29, 2020, 6:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2020, 2:24 PM] If you have an interest old boats Tasmania, and Hobart in particular, is blessed with a range of organisations to cater to your particular enthusiasm.  One of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Heritage Bricks (approx 500) – Palais Theatre seeking offers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heritage Bricks (approx 500) – Palais Theatre seeking offers posted Dec 10, 2016, 4:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2016, 4:17 PM] The PalaisTheatre is seeking offers from any party interested in purchasing one lot of approximately500 used heritage bricks. For moreinformation, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hexahut Project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hexahut Project posted Aug 26, 2019, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2019, 4:11 PM] LBT member Steve Cameron brought a model of his ‘Hexahut’ to dinner last night – see pic below.  From the project website:  ‘HexaHuts are a comfortable and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hey Dude, Where’s my Skiff? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hey Dude, Where’s my Skiff? posted Jul 11, 2016, 6:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 11, 2016, 6:59 PM] A Scottish group did a test capsize on a St Ayles skiff without buoyancy. Interesting result!
• Sunday, October 10 : Here’s how it’s done young ‘uns – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Here’s how it’s done young ‘uns posted Sep 8, 2013, 7:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 11, 2013, 1:15 AM by Richard Forster] Dave Melville took these pictures of John Young sorting out the rigging on Leofleda after her recent refit.
• Sunday, October 10 : Help wanted next Tuesday morning, 10.30 am – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Help wanted next Tuesday morning, 10.30 am posted May 30, 2018, 3:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2018, 3:57 AM] John Young writes: ‘Kon Tiki is the only Flying Fifteen yacht to be built in Tasmania, (between 1951 and 1952 ),and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Help rescue a whaleboat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Help rescue a whaleboat posted Jul 2, 2015, 3:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 2, 2015, 3:08 AM] John Young writes:  ‘The Whale boat restoration is about to begin on Monday 6th July. Thanks to all of you who worked to get a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Help for Di Harris – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Help for Di Harris posted Dec 29, 2016, 1:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 30, 2016, 12:49 PM] Di Harris writes: ‘I’m looking for help to remain able to go sculling at the Huon Rowing  Club but my spacial and navigational  skills are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Helping out with the Homecoming Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Helping out with the Homecoming Regatta posted Jan 7, 2019, 4:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2019, 12:54 PM] The Homecoming Regatta, to be held on Thursday and Friday February 14th-15th, is planned to be much like Swiftsure Regattas of the past, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Helpers wanted for the Bellerive Seafarers Festival October 27 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Helpers wanted for the Bellerive Seafarers Festival October 27 posted Oct 17, 2019, 3:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2019, 11:06 PM] This is a really nice family oriented festival (https://tinyurl.com/y32mmfpc), and for the last several years the mums, dads and kids […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Heads down on Monday evening – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heads down on Monday evening posted Aug 25, 2019, 3:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2019, 3:51 PM] The keel on the ‘Viking’ was the centre of attention for the work crew.  Come down and join them on any Monday evening at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Helpers needed for On the Water Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Helpers needed for On the Water Program posted Oct 6, 2019, 5:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2019, 5:39 AM] This program starts next week, and as can be seen by checking the spreadsheet which follows we do not have enough people […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Heading Home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heading Home posted Feb 16, 2019, 1:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2019, 2:06 PM] What a tumultuous and busy few weeks – first the fire, then the unTawe Nunnugah and the unRegatta.  Both of the last were remarkably successful, especially given […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Heading home from Dawn Anzac Day Service – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heading home from Dawn Anzac Day Service posted Apr 24, 2021, 9:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2021, 9:39 PM] Pip Stevenson took this snap of Will Hallinan rowing home.  Must have been interesting rowing to the service before dawn.
• Sunday, October 10 : Heading for Ullapool – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Heading for Ullapool posted Apr 23, 2013, 6:50 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 24, 2013, 10:32 PM] Now that daylight saving has ended, one of the more startling evening events down at the shed has been the arrival of the Ullapool rowing team, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Headed for warmer waters – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Headed for warmer waters posted Apr 21, 2015, 11:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2015, 11:34 PM] Vardo slipped away from the Wooden Boat Centre dock at high tide today, skippered by Peter Heading and crewed by Peter’s friend Celia.  They will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : HBG off to a new home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ HBG off to a new home posted Apr 19, 2014, 12:29 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 19, 2014, 12:53 AM] The winner of the raffle has collected his prize, waves and all.  Picture from Martin Kell
• Sunday, October 10 : HBG Raffle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ HBG Raffle posted Feb 15, 2014, 5:50 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 15, 2014, 6:06 PM] The picture below shows Annette Cauchi selling another raffle ticket at the weekend regatta.  The ‘HBG’ raffle is one of the LBT’s major fund raising efforts, and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : HBG Raffle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ HBG Raffle posted Jan 31, 2014, 2:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 31, 2014, 3:51 PM] Graham Rankin writes: “As many members know the Trust is raffling the rowing skiff HGB to raise some much needed funds  for our day to day operations […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hazards of the sea – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hazards of the sea posted Jan 10, 2021, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor Gary McDonald spotted this one. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Hazara Community visit to LBT and Apple Picking Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hazara Community visit to LBT and Apple Picking Day posted Apr 23, 2018, 2:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2018, 4:35 PM] A gloriously sunny and calm Saturday greeted a group of former refugees who are now living in Hobart as they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Haven’t a Clew about Sailing? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Haven’t a Clew about Sailing? posted Sep 10, 2016, 11:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2016, 11:13 PM] Always wanted to know a jib from a gybe?  Mike and John can soon have you tacking and tracking. Basic sailing course starting in October. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hawsers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hawsers posted Jun 10, 2017, 3:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2017, 3:33 AM] Martin Riddle writes:  ‘The LBT recently acquired several heavy duty ship’s hawsers which the Krynens are kindly storing for us in the Evaporators. The mooring ropes have many […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Have EVEN MORE FUN at the LBT fundraiser night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Have EVEN MORE FUN at the LBT fundraiser night posted Aug 11, 2021, 5:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2021, 5:53 PM] Join the team who are running the show on Saturday evening, September 4th at the Palais Theatre.  Enter your name […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Harmony week celebration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Harmony week celebration posted Feb 28, 2016, 1:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2016, 1:51 PM] Jane Atkinson writes to tell us that on Saturday March 19th 3PM – 7PM at the Palais there will be ‘a celebration of cultural diversity and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Happy New LBT Year – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Happy New LBT Year posted Aug 31, 2013, 3:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 5, 2013, 1:32 PM] About 40 revellers gathered at the Palais Theatre on Saturday 24th of August to welcome in the new LBT year with a quiz night hosted […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Happy LBT new year! Let’s get the Grebes out – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Happy LBT new year! Let’s get the Grebes out posted Jan 3, 2016, 2:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2016, 5:55 PM] Some may have thought it all happened on January 1st, but WE know that the first Monday Dinner at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Happy New LBT Year! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Happy New LBT Year! posted Jan 5, 2020, 3:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 5, 2020, 3:51 AM] There have been some activities over the Christmas break, but 2020 starts on January 6th for the LBT.  Capricornia will be going out for a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Happy Jack’ for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Happy Jack’ for sale posted Jul 2, 2014, 6:49 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 2, 2014, 9:41 PM] LBT member Allan Witt, the designer and builder of Derwent Raiders, took this boat with us on the February 2014 expedition to Kettering and has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Happy Christmas from the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Happy Christmas from the LBT posted Dec 24, 2017, 2:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 25, 2017, 3:27 AM] Kate tells us that the first Monday night dinner will be on the 8th of January.  The Tuesday group are starting back on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Half Model Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Half Model Course posted Oct 11, 2019, 8:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2019, 8:15 PM] Boat designers used to carve the plans for their boats rather than drawing them.  It is a real skill, and Peter Laidlaw is offering to teach […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Hans Across the Sea (crewed by Nell of course) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Hans Across the Sea (crewed by Nell of course) posted Jun 18, 2016, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 18, 2016, 4:15 PM] Continuing their study tour of the Great Pontoons of Western Europe, Hans and Nell write……… writFrom HansWe had a great sail […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Half model course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Half model course posted Nov 3, 2019, 2:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 3, 2019, 4:05 AM] On Thursday night Peter Laidlaw led the class through the intricacies of using boat plan specifications to mark up the layers of wood to be used […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Happy birthday to us! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Happy birthday to us! posted Jun 16, 2018, 8:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2018, 8:42 PM] The 24th of June is the 20th anniversary of the incorporation of the Living Boat Trust, and we are planning a special ‘MID WINTER CURRY […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Half finished projects – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Half finished projects posted Dec 7, 2014, 7:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 7, 2014, 7:44 PM] Next time we run out of puff on a boat build maybe we can take up the suggestion indicated by Shane Johnson in the picture below […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Guides at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Guides at the LBT posted Jan 22, 2017, 11:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2017, 12:14 PM] The Grebes are great little boats for a first taste of being ‘on the water’, as the group of Guides shown in the picture below […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen relaunch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen relaunch posted Jan 14, 2019, 10:15 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 14, 2019, 10:15 PM] Gretchen is going back in the water at the MAST boat ramp just south of the Franklin Bowls Club at 11am on Tuesday 22 January. Come along […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gypsy Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gypsy Bay posted Apr 30, 2017, 3:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2017, 3:48 PM] We all know that the best rowing waters are down here on the Huon, but just to test the point Jane Johnson organised a ‘reconnaissance’ up around […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen looking beaudiful – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen looking beaudiful posted Jul 18, 2017, 9:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 18, 2017, 9:02 PM] Graham Wright has sent the following notes and pictures.  Progress with Gretchen: antifoul is done, the brass strip is on the keel and the stainless steel […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen has left the building! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen has left the building! posted Dec 14, 2018, 2:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2018, 2:28 PM] An historic day, and Graham Wright was there to capture it with his camera.  For those who don’t know the story, our lee-board small […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen in her glory days – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen in her glory days posted Jul 2, 2017, 5:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 2, 2017, 5:09 PM] Those who are only familiar with ‘Gretchen’ as an upturned hull in the shed (second pic below) may be reassured by the first pic […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen is nearly there! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen is nearly there! posted Apr 9, 2013, 12:31 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 6:09 PM by Posts Editor] Peter Hill applies a final coat of primer to the restored gunwales. The lee boards get sanded off preparatory to painting and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen gets the flip – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen gets the flip posted Jul 31, 2015, 5:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 31, 2015, 5:23 AM] Brett Doubleday, Steve McCusker and others have been working away getting Gretchen’s hull stabilised and prepared in readiness for making it watertight. Graham Wright reports:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gretchen and Kontiki need friends – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen and Kontiki need friends posted Mar 31, 2017, 4:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 31, 2017, 4:46 PM] It’s time to get back to some long standing maintenance jobs, now that the flurry around Tawe Nunnugah and the Skiff Regatta are behind […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebe takes a dive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebe takes a dive posted Dec 13, 2016, 5:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2016, 5:07 AM] It was all part of our capsize drill on Monday.
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebes on Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebes on Monday posted Feb 21, 2016, 12:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2016, 12:47 PM] Fair winds forecast for this afternoon, so let’s start rigging up from 3pm on.
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebe with a mizzen sail? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebe with a mizzen sail? posted Jul 21, 2018, 1:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2018, 1:51 AM]  Yes it’s true – ‘Absent Friends’ has a rig with a loose footed main sail and a mizzen.  We had it out for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebes on ‘leap year’ Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebes on ‘leap year’ Monday posted Feb 28, 2016, 1:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2016, 1:51 PM] Only light breezes forecast for this afternoon, but we should celebrate the day.  Assemble at the shed to get the boats rigged from 3pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Greg Guy’s knots – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Greg Guy’s knots posted Nov 2, 2017, 3:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 2, 2017, 4:49 PM]  Some time ago there was discussion about how to decorate the ‘cheek pieces’ on the Montagu Whaler, those discs at the front of the boat where […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebes in the frame – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebes in the frame posted Apr 23, 2016, 8:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2016, 10:20 PM] The next Huon Valley Theatre production involves some multimedia, and today (Sunday) they were  filming segments of a dinghy rowing race in colonial times.  Yukon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebes Join Star Studded Cast – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebes Join Star Studded Cast posted Jun 21, 2016, 11:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2016, 11:51 PM] From Marcia Waller, Huon Valley Theatre: Remember back when the sun was shining, and our Grebes and the Yukon were being filmed for an upcoming […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebe school – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebe school posted Oct 17, 2016, 1:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 17, 2016, 1:09 PM] The weather was ‘ok’ on Monday evening, so John Walduck and Mike Dredge conducted their second class for novice Grebe sailors.  This one was all about the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebe sailing Monday (8th) afternoon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebe sailing Monday (8th) afternoon posted Feb 7, 2016, 1:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 7, 2016, 2:22 PM] Moderate winds are forecast, so it looks like we are on: assemble from 3pm to start rigging up.  We may have to balance inexperienced […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grebe building kit for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grebe building kit for sale posted May 7, 2015, 11:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 15, 2015, 1:13 AM] Matt Romalis writes: ‘I have for sale the following as a potential builder’s kit for a solid timber Grebe 13’ 6”.  1. full set […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Great aluminium monstrosity – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Great aluminium monstrosity posted Mar 4, 2016, 1:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2016, 3:46 PM] We have high hopes that this ugly duckling can be converted to a beautiful swan of a walkway to our new (yet to be constructed) pontoons.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grate work Dennis – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grate work Dennis posted Jun 24, 2017, 6:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 24, 2017, 8:04 PM by Richard Forster] When there is a job to be done around the LBT we are blessed with all sorts of talented people to help out.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Great News! Return of the Monday LBT BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Great News! Return of the Monday LBT BBQ posted Nov 20, 2020, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2020, 1:34 AM] Time to take advantage of warm, summer evenings.  Bring something to go on the hot plate and something to share down […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Great News! HRVista weather is back – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Great News! HRVista weather is back posted Apr 3, 2016, 3:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2016, 3:13 PM] Tony Dow has sorted out his problems and the top right hand corner of the LBT home page again features a weather summary […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Grant Seeker Workshop, Wednesday 4th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Grant Seeker Workshop, Wednesday 4th March posted Mar 6, 2018, 1:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2018, 1:03 AM] ‘A free grant writing workshop to learn tips and get support on how to navigate the grant seeking process.’  For details see the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gourmet Dining at LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gourmet Dining at LBT posted Jun 12, 2016, 6:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2016, 6:21 PM] Kate and her kitchen crew climbed to new heights providing a delicious meal for the 45 visiting members of the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gracie on Wyvernhoe Dam – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gracie on Wyvernhoe Dam posted Apr 21, 2017, 1:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 21, 2017, 3:15 PM] Great to see that John Walduck has ‘Gracie’ out of the shed, and looks like he has a reef in already.  For those few who […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Gracie’ for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Gracie’ for sale posted Jan 10, 2017, 6:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2017, 6:40 PM] Iain Oughtred designed “Tammie Norrie” (Grebe).  4.0M (13’6″) X 1.2M (4′).  7mm Hoop Pine marine plywood and Celery Top pine, epoxy bonded. Oregon mast, gaff and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Good news from the pollies – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Good news from the pollies posted Nov 25, 2015, 1:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2015, 11:14 PM] We aren’t sure whether it was Hans Sipsma’s cooking or Tony Cooper’s barbecue which tipped the scales, but Brian Green, leader of the opposition, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Goose winged jibs on Capricornia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Goose winged jibs on Capricornia posted Nov 6, 2019, 3:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2019, 3:13 AM] Unlike most sailboats Capricornia has two jibs – an inner and an outer – which makes her a cutter.  Part of the fun of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Good News for Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Good News for Nancy posted Sep 10, 2014, 10:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 10, 2014, 10:31 PM] Peter Keyes from MAST came down to do a preliminary inspection of Nancy today (Thursday 11th), and gave a big thumbs up to progress so […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Good Friday Easter Row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Good Friday Easter Row posted Apr 14, 2019, 2:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2019, 2:13 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘Calling all women to dust off those bunny ears add a cotton tail, bring your Easter Morning tea and row the beautiful Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Good Friday row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Good Friday row posted Apr 11, 2021, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 3:30 PM] This event has become a tradition, and at the LBT we like traditions.  Lorrie Harrison sent in the pics below.
• Sunday, October 10 : Good Friday Social Row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Good Friday Social Row posted Apr 21, 2019, 2:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 21, 2019, 2:54 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘Where were you? The sun shone, the bunnies hopped and we had a lovely row.  Thanks to Zainab Clark for the photos.’
• Sunday, October 10 : Gold Star to Lorrie Harrison! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gold Star to Lorrie Harrison! posted Jun 24, 2015, 6:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 24, 2015, 6:23 AM] She was the first person to renew her membership for 2015-2016, AND she also took advantage of  being able to pay for her rowing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Golden Oldies? (WorldSkiffies record set by LBT crew!) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Golden Oldies? (WorldSkiffies record set by LBT crew!) posted Jul 11, 2019, 3:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 11, 2019, 3:39 AM] Over on the WhatsApp media channel Deb van Velzen reports that a record time for an LBT crew was set by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Going down another lane’ book review – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Going down another lane’ book review posted Oct 6, 2021, 11:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2021, 11:12 PM] From the review of John Young’s autobiography in ‘Afloat’ magazine:  ‘Over the past 85+ years Dr John Young (BA, MA Auckland, MA Oxford, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gloriana Can’t Make it to the Huon River Parade of Boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gloriana Can’t Make it to the Huon River Parade of Boats posted Dec 16, 2016, 10:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 16, 2016, 10:41 PM] Sadly, we have just heard from Buckingham Palace that they can’t send Gloriana, the Queen’s rowboat, to be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Glynn the water walker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Glynn the water walker posted Jul 11, 2013, 8:45 PM by Unknown user Spotted by Greg Guy: “Did anyone in the LBT realize that Glynn was a reincarnation of a well known character from history?” Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Girl Guides on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Girl Guides on the water posted Nov 20, 2014, 12:42 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 20, 2014, 12:43 PM] From Ros Barnett:  ‘Girl Guides came to the Living Boat Trust this week for an after school adventure. With the four tallest girls in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your Saturday Mercury – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your Saturday Mercury posted May 16, 2014, 11:52 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 17, 2014, 1:43 AM by Unknown user] You’ll have to purchase your own copy: the juicy bits in a great article about Nancy by Jocelyn Fogagnolo  have been greyed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ghost Ships of the Arctic: the Erebus and Terror – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ghost Ships of the Arctic: the Erebus and Terror posted Sep 24, 2017, 6:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 24, 2017, 3:59 PM] Rod MacFarlan points to this presentation, of particular interest to we Franklinites:  ‘This presentation will showcase the search efforts lead […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your ‘Pristine South’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your ‘Pristine South’ posted Nov 21, 2015, 1:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 21, 2015, 3:18 PM] The new edition of ‘Pristine South’ is just out, and there is a pile of copies in the shed.  Judging from the annotated map included […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your LBT news on your smart phone – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your LBT news on your smart phone posted Jun 29, 2013, 11:46 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 2, 2013, 1:04 AM] A smart phone (iPhone, Android etc) is fine for navigating the Living Boat Trust website, so there is no excuse for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your LBT news daily – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your LBT news daily posted Mar 1, 2021, 2:05 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 1, 2021, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor] The weekly LBT news digest sometimes has announcements for events that have already passed – that is the nature of digests.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your 40 Degrees South Magazine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your 40 Degrees South Magazine posted Dec 18, 2014, 9:29 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 20, 2014, 3:05 PM by Unknown user] There is an article by John Young, ‘Franklin Reborn’,  illustrated with some of Nell Tyson’s wonderful photographs.  Thanks to Willis […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get well Tony – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get well Tony posted Jul 10, 2014, 9:50 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 10, 2014, 9:53 PM] We love our ‘colourful characters’ at the LBT, and Tony Cooper has been one of them ever since he arrived in his big old cray boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get your ‘Amateur Boatbuilder’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get your ‘Amateur Boatbuilder’ posted Jun 23, 2015, 5:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2015, 5:41 AM] The St Ayles Skiff Regatta has the front cover and much of the content in the upcoming edition.  There are major articles from Rob Ayliffe […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get well Peter Hill – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get well Peter Hill posted May 26, 2019, 3:30 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor] Peter ‘the painter’ Hill is one of those unobtrusive characters who keep the LBT ticking over with his expertise and his steady […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Getting the word out (and in) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Getting the word out (and in) posted Jan 6, 2018, 11:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2018, 3:19 AM] A few years ago the LBT committee formalised an internal process for delegating decision making – you can see it on the committee […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Getting ready for spring – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Getting ready for spring posted Sep 20, 2019, 6:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 20, 2019, 3:41 PM] Swiftsure and Monty might look a bit blotchy at the moment, but they’ve both had their garboards fixed and a new coat of antifoul applied, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Get on the water at Focus on Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Get on the water at Focus on Franklin posted Mar 22, 2014, 3:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 27, 2014, 2:50 PM] Lots of opportunities to ‘get nautical’ this coming weekend.  On Saturday the big event is the Roger Harwood Trophy – the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Geoff’s lockdown project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Geoff’s lockdown project posted Apr 24, 2020, 1:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2020, 1:52 AM] Geoff Steer writes: ‘Started out to paint an interior brick wall and got a bit carried away and pulled out the old (1970s?) kitchen.  Kaboodle flatpack […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Getting ready to shift Capricornia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Getting ready to shift Capricornia posted Jan 19, 2021, 3:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2021, 3:04 AM] Capricornia has a wee bit of weight in her, and getting her lifted so that she can go on the trailer requires a mighty […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Geelong Wooden Boat Festival Bulletin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Geelong Wooden Boat Festival Bulletin posted Mar 3, 2016, 12:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 3, 2016, 12:49 PM] The latest bulletin from Geelong features: the Huon.  Actually there is lots more.  Get a programme () and convince yourself you want to go […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Geelong Skiff build in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Geelong Skiff build in the news posted Jul 10, 2017, 3:08 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 10, 2017, 3:10 PM] Nice report on the ABC.  See attached: .  Looks like they have at least 2 boats under construction already.  Ambitious!  The carpentry translations […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Geelong Wooden Boat Festival and Regatta Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Geelong Wooden Boat Festival and Regatta Report posted Mar 20, 2016, 2:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2016, 2:43 PM] A report for our sponsors, the Huon Valley Community Bank who funded transport to this festival for ‘Billy‘, can be viewed at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Geelong Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Geelong Regatta posted Feb 14, 2016, 1:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 14, 2016, 3:40 PM] Those thinking of joining the group going to Geelong for the Wooden Boat Festival () and St Ayles Skiff regatta on the weekend of March 12th should look […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gary Mac steps into Richard’s Big Shoes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gary Mac steps into Richard’s Big Shoes posted Jun 12, 2019, 11:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2019, 11:07 PM] Gary Mac will be taking on Richard’s web duties for several weeks until he returns sun burnt and jaded from the wearing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Garage Sale Saturday 10th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Garage Sale Saturday 10th October posted Sep 30, 2020, 10:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 30, 2020, 10:04 PM] There will be a garage sale at the Palais 9am – 2pm and we plan to hold one on the same day at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Garage Sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Garage Sale posted May 12, 2015, 9:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2015, 9:07 PM] We have been cleaning out the loft in preparation for the garage sale at the Palais Theatre on June 7th.  If you have material to donate please […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Garage sale for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Garage sale for the LBT posted Oct 21, 2016, 10:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2016, 10:44 PM] This weekend saw a ‘Garage Sale Trail’ around the Huon Valley, taking in the Glen Huon Hall where Dennis Muscovich ran a stall for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Garage Sale, Glen Huon 22nd October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Garage Sale, Glen Huon 22nd October posted Oct 11, 2016, 5:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2016, 5:10 AM] Dennis Muscovich writes: ‘There will be an LBT stall at the combined garage sale at Glen Huon Hall.  Items and helpers needed.  Contact […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Garage Sale at the Palais: Sunday June 12th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Garage Sale at the Palais: Sunday June 12th posted Apr 21, 2016, 4:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 21, 2016, 4:09 PM] Barbara Dawson writes: ‘Time to look through your cupboards and sheds for buried treasure that will make your fortune if you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Gangway donation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gangway donation posted Jun 20, 2018, 6:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2018, 6:34 PM] Mike Wilson has given us the gangway pictured below, which is a good match for our pontoons and will be very useful. Thanks Mike!
• Sunday, October 10 : Fwd: Brekend, Brekend: de verloting gaat door! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fwd: Brekend, Brekend: de verloting gaat door! posted May 9, 2021, 2:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2021, 3:51 PM] Henk Brolsma forwarded us an email advertising the next Dutch Wooden Boat Festival at Den Helder being organised by old friend and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : FWWA/Wooden Boat Centre AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FWWA/Wooden Boat Centre AGM posted Sep 4, 2020, 6:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 4, 2020, 6:19 AM] All financial members are warmly invited to the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of  the Franklin Working Waterfront Association (FWWA) owners and operators of Wooden Boat Centre, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : FWWA Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FWWA Newsletter posted Jun 11, 2014, 6:31 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 11, 2014, 6:37 PM] Lots of news from the Franklin Working Waterfront Association – see for the details.  Amongst the highlights: acceptance ofthe business plan by State Government; the raising ofhalf […]
• Sunday, October 10 : FWWA May Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FWWA May Newsletter posted May 12, 2017, 2:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2017, 2:59 AM] Sonia Shimeld has sent us the latest Franklin Working Waterfront newsletter (attached: ), which features amongst other things the photo of the Wooden Boat Centre shown […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Future Tawe Nunnugah destinations – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Future Tawe Nunnugah destinations posted Jul 9, 2018, 3:36 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 9, 2018, 3:37 PM by Posts Editor] Mike Dredge has been doing some exploring for us, proudly flying the burgee. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Franks September 27th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Franks September 27th posted Aug 23, 2018, 11:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2018, 11:11 PM] David Moore continues to bring the stars to Franklin:  this time it is Richard Stubbs.  For booking and other details see https://tinyurl.com/y8tcaln4
• Sunday, October 10 : Fun on the water: we aren’t the only ones – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fun on the water: we aren’t the only ones posted Mar 14, 2017, 2:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 15, 2017, 5:46 AM] Last weekend Snug oval and beach were awash with scouts who had congregated for their annual regatta.  We were particularly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s March 8th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s March 8th posted Feb 21, 2018, 6:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2018, 6:29 PM] David Moore writes:The next FunnieS at Frank’s is an International Women‘s Day Celebration.  BUT OF COURSE MEN CAN COME TO THE SHOW TOO!  In fact, everyone can […]
• Sunday, October 10 : FunnieS at Frank’s x 2 (Twice the Fun!) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FunnieS at Frank’s x 2 (Twice the Fun!) posted Jul 4, 2019, 8:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 4, 2019, 8:02 PM] Attached are flyers for the next 2 FunnieS at Frank’s.Damian Callinan on the 25th of July and National Science Week Special […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s July 8th: Peter Berner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s July 8th: Peter Berner posted Jun 5, 2021, 6:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2021, 6:49 PM] Here is a likely looking event if you need to lock in your social calendar a month ahead.  See flyer below for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s Friday March 5th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s Friday March 5th posted Feb 23, 2021, 6:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2021, 6:49 PM] Rachel Berger is the headline act for this International Women’s Day special.  For more details see the flyer below.
• Sunday, October 10 : FunnieS at Frank’s – National Science Week – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FunnieS at Frank’s – National Science Week posted Jul 29, 2019, 4:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 29, 2019, 4:49 PM] Dave Moore, the man behind FunnieS at Franks writes to thank those who have supported the program which brings (Hobart and beyond) […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s 30th January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s 30th January posted Jan 8, 2020, 10:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2020, 10:31 AM] Featuring Ivan Aristeguieta, doors open 6pm, show starts 8pm.  See flyer below for details: https://tinyurl.com/yjrbymm7
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s February 12th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s February 12th posted Jan 12, 2021, 12:25 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2021, 12:26 AM] David Moore writes: ‘The headline act is Chris Franklin, a true Aussie legend, supported by Ben Richardson and Brittany Szlezak. Dinner is available at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s – Double Headliner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s – Double Headliner posted Aug 23, 2017, 12:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2017, 2:20 AM] Thurs 21st of September – Damian Callinan & Rusty Berther Don’t dally, half the tickets sold already! Damian Callinan has visited Franklin several […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funeral for Parj Saturday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funeral for Parj Saturday posted May 14, 2014, 5:39 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 14, 2014, 5:47 PM] From the ‘Mercury’:  ‘PARGITER. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a service to celebrate the life of Mr Simon Russell Pargiter which will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funnies at Frank’s – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funnies at Frank’s posted Oct 3, 2017, 11:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 11:29 PM] David Moore writes: Funnies at Frank’s – Simon Palomares  Support by Mick Davies & special guest – Thur, Oct 26th. Book now or miss out.  https://www.trybooking.com/RZZN  It […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fund Raising – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fund Raising posted Sep 7, 2013, 3:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 7, 2013, 3:40 PM] A new button has appeared on website menu bar: Fund Raising.  Click it and you will see suggestions for activities to help us earn the income we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fundraiser planned for May 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fundraiser planned for May 1st posted Mar 28, 2021, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2021, 4:40 PM] Endra O’May writes that plans are underway for ‘a big night of entertainment at the Palais on May 1st – put it in your […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fund raiser for Franklin tennis courts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fund raiser for Franklin tennis courts posted Nov 15, 2015, 11:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 15, 2015, 11:42 AM] From David Moore: LOL Comedy 2015 at The Palais in Franklin: When: Saturday, 21 November 2015. Bar & Food from 6pm, show from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fun and games at the LBT Snug branch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fun and games at the LBT Snug branch posted Feb 2, 2019, 5:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2019, 5:08 PM] For some pictures of what has been going on see https://tinyurl.com/y8bwr595
• Sunday, October 10 : Fund raiser for Fiji: Alpine Melodies – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fund raiser for Fiji: Alpine Melodies posted Mar 22, 2016, 6:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2016, 6:22 PM] Marcia Waller writes that Rotary has organised this concert to raise funds to assist Fiji after the recent cyclone: Thursday 14 th April […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Funding Skiff Events – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Funding Skiff Events posted Jun 15, 2017, 3:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2017, 8:00 PM by Richard Forster] Word from St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia (sascraa.org):  ‘”Getting enough skiffs together for a national event is always going to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fun at the slip – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fun at the slip posted Oct 6, 2015, 2:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2015, 2:15 AM] Those of you who missed out can participate vicariously with these pictures supplied by Graham Wright.
• Sunday, October 10 : Full House at the Shed Last Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Full House at the Shed Last Night posted Jul 11, 2016, 6:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 11, 2016, 6:56 PM] It was a farewell occasion for our LBT team who are representing us at the St Ayles Skiff World Championships in northern […]
• Sunday, October 10 : From the Arctic to Tasmania – the sea kayak’s journey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ From the Arctic to Tasmania – the sea kayak’s journey posted Oct 16, 2015, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 17, 2015, 2:54 PM] Next talk at the Maritime Museum: time: 12.00 – 1.00pm, Tuesday 3 November 2015; place: Royal Society Room, Tasmanian […]
• Sunday, October 10 : From Recherche Bay to Pumicestone Passage – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ From Recherche Bay to Pumicestone Passage posted Jun 16, 2015, 3:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2015, 4:28 AM] LBT member David Hoffman writes:  “Warm greetings from Queensland.  Three times Tawe Nunnugah raid boat G.I. Go goes again, this time in Pumicestone […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fuel at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fuel at the LBT posted Aug 25, 2019, 4:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2019, 4:30 PM] We recently sauntered down to the ever reliable ‘Rowan’ to take a Tas Land Conservancy crew out for a familiarisation run and … she wouldn’t […]
• Sunday, October 10 : From stump to ship – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ From stump to ship posted Aug 10, 2018, 3:00 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Aug 10, 2018, 3:29 PM by Posts Editor] For those of us with boat building fantasies (don’t we all) Geoff Steer points us to the ‘Acorn to Arabella’ project:  ‘We […]
• Sunday, October 10 : From Franklin to the World Championships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ From Franklin to the World Championships posted Jul 1, 2016, 12:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2016, 12:47 AM] On Monday 11 July, the regular LBT dinner will be an official farewell to our LBT team who are off to Northern Ireland to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday twilight rowing update – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday twilight rowing update posted Feb 11, 2018, 2:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2018, 2:52 AM] Barb Dawson writes: ‘Numbers are continuing to grow for Friday’s mixed Twilight rowing. Grebes are proving ideal for this sort of racing.  Plenty more room […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday night social rowing starts 29th Oct – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday night social rowing starts 29th Oct posted Oct 7, 2021, 9:59 PM by Posts Editor Meeting at 5 o’clock, get together after row for a chat, bring your own nibbles and drink.  Contact Mike Hewitt 0417376884 if there are any queries.  Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday night TN21 breakup celebration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday night TN21 breakup celebration posted Feb 4, 2021, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 4, 2021, 2:24 PM] There will be a celebration breakup dinner  at the Scout Camp at Charlotte Cove before the Tawe Nunnugah fleet sails back to Franklin the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friends of the LBT at large column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friends of the LBT at large column posted Jul 1, 2017, 3:29 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 1, 2017, 5:01 PM by Posts Editor] Bert van Baar was here for summer supervising the building of the BM16M2 Dutch sailing dinghy for the Festival, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday Night rowing and sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday Night rowing and sailing posted Oct 18, 2020, 7:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2020, 2:30 PM] Last Friday there were three crews out – two rowing and one sailing Monty.  A good time was had by all, and the drinks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday night rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday night rowing posted Oct 14, 2019, 4:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2019, 4:35 AM] Last Friday saw the first of what we hope will be many evening rows for the season.  See the poster below for details  (https://tinyurl.com/y247wo5r).
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday lay day at Recherche Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday lay day at Recherche Bay posted Jan 29, 2021, 2:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 29, 2021, 2:34 AM] The weather forecast was looking particularly fierce on Friday. Various activities, ranging from hiking in to Lions Rock through to reading and eating […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Friday at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Friday at the LBT posted Aug 9, 2014, 1:43 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 9, 2014, 1:54 AM] Graham Rankin writes:  ‘Another busy (and crowded) day in the workshop on Friday, with both the skiff build and the fantastic kitchen renovation being done […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Freyja the tender? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Freyja the tender? posted Apr 4, 2021, 4:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 4:35 AM] When Capricornia arrived in Dover for the Port Esperance Regatta there was the small matter of getting the crew ashore once they had her anchored. Fortunately […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Freyja on the Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Freyja on the Raid posted Feb 4, 2021, 8:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 4, 2021, 8:55 PM] There was not sufficient interest for a rowing boat to participate in the main legs of Tawe Nunnugah, but Freyja has been on the trailer […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Free excursion on Nancy for members: 25th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Free excursion on Nancy for members: 25th November posted Nov 20, 2018, 12:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 21, 2018, 2:31 PM] Nancy’s electrical fault has been magically disappeared (Brian Marriott being the magician) and she is ready to join the happy throng […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Free event at Palais, Franklin, Friday evening 21st March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Free event at Palais, Franklin, Friday evening 21st March posted Mar 13, 2014, 9:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 13, 2014, 9:17 PM] John Walduck alerted us to this: CGU INSURANCE & THE PALAIS THEATRE presents A Celebration For The Community   The team […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Free trip on Nancy for members next Tuesday 11th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Free trip on Nancy for members next Tuesday 11th posted Sep 5, 2018, 3:13 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 8, 2018, 4:44 PM by Posts Editor] Next Tuesday at 8.30am Nancy will be leaving Franklin to go down to Port Huon for her […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Free virtual tour of old Hobart Town – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Free virtual tour of old Hobart Town posted Jun 29, 2019, 6:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 30, 2019, 5:23 PM] Just in from John Wadsley, Maritime Heritage Coordinator from the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, that the next fabulous Monthly Talk, will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Free bushfire thank you event Geeveston 30th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Free bushfire thank you event Geeveston 30th March posted Mar 28, 2019, 7:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2019, 7:35 PM] Mayor Bec Enders rang to remind us of this event:  ‘Join ABC Radio Hobart’s Ryk Goddard and Lucy Breaden at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Social – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Social posted May 11, 2014, 7:55 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 11, 2014, 7:57 AM] Anne Kovaks writes: Dear FWWA member, You are invited to our *** SOCIAL GET TOGETHER *** 12PM, SUNDAY 18 MAY at the LIVING BOAT TRUST, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Newsletter posted Aug 20, 2017, 9:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 20, 2017, 9:32 PM] Our neighbours across the way have sent us their latest newsletter hot off the press… Click here to download it  ČUpdating…ĊWBC Newsletter August 2017.pdf(370k)Posts Editor, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront News posted Sep 30, 2014, 3:03 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 30, 2014, 5:23 PM] Special General Meeting: 3:00pm Sunday 12th  October;  Franklin Primary School.   BUSINESS: To consider constitutional changes which are critical in the context of our proposed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fran’s Coracle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fran’s Coracle posted Feb 26, 2015, 3:42 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 1, 2015, 6:34 PM] Fran demonstrated his coracle and the sculling technique required to move it along at the regatta: for anybody who wants a challenge this looks like one!  Here […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Film Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Film Night posted Mar 12, 2015, 8:21 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 12, 2015, 8:21 PM] From Sonia Shimeld:  ‘We are inviting all our members (a good reason to become a member if you have let it lapse) and their […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Association Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Association Newsletter posted Nov 16, 2016, 6:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2016, 6:49 PM] See attached: . LOTS of news about plans, events, the Wooden Boat Centre etc.
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Association AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Association AGM posted Sep 12, 2014, 3:35 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 13, 2014, 5:57 PM] From Alan Cato: ‘Hello member and supporters.  In case time has passed quickly for you, this is just a reminder of Franklin Working Waterfront’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Association AGM 23rd Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Association AGM 23rd Sept posted Sep 8, 2018, 4:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 8, 2018, 4:42 PM] To be held at Franklin Primary School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 at 2pm – more details at https://tinyurl.com/ydfmzubu.  Those who are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Working Waterfront Concert – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Working Waterfront Concert posted Mar 3, 2014, 12:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 4, 2014, 4:37 PM] See you all at the Palais on the evening of the  15th of March.  Attached poster has all the details, but looks like a great […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Wooden Boat Adventures – April Trial – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Wooden Boat Adventures – April Trial posted May 9, 2018, 1:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2018, 1:30 AM] You may have seen the flurry of excitementfrom many tourists & locals over the past month, when they realised theirgood fortune at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Waterfront pull up banner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Waterfront pull up banner posted Oct 9, 2015, 2:06 AM by Posts Editor Ea Nash has organised Andy Wilson to create a large pull up poster for display at tourist centres and events.  We saw the fruits of his labours for the first time today, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Walking Trail update – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Walking Trail update posted Mar 1, 2018, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 1, 2018, 3:39 PM] Bec Enders from the progress association writes: ‘Please find attached an updated information sheet about the Franklin Historical Walking Trail (https://goo.gl/vdej8E). Should you have any […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin, where the night life never stops – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin, where the night life never stops posted Jun 29, 2017, 5:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 29, 2017, 5:21 PM] Looks like a good night on July 7th at Frank’s coming up. See attached flyer:
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Weather – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Weather posted Aug 26, 2015, 5:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2015, 5:21 AM] Tony Dow has written to tell us that the new version of his forecasting and meteorological information site is now ‘live’:  to see it go to http://hrvistaweather.com/weather/, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Walking Trail – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Walking Trail posted Mar 28, 2018, 4:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2018, 4:02 PM] Fiona Peate, secretary of the Franklin Progress Association, has sent us the final plans for the walking trail, which runs downstream from the boat ramp near […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Village – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Village posted May 1, 2014, 4:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 1, 2014, 4:55 AM] It mightn’t look like much now, but the Salamanca end of Franklin Wharf will be transformed into the “Franklin Village” for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin’s vision: a blend of wood and wind – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin’s vision: a blend of wood and wind posted Mar 13, 2014, 2:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 13, 2014, 8:46 PM] Bob Hawkins has written a nice piece for the Tasmanian Times.  SOMETHING very exciting is happening to Franklin, prettily strung along […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Village at the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Village at the AWBF posted Aug 28, 2014, 12:33 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 28, 2014, 12:43 AM] We at the Living Boat Trust should be as aware as anybody that change is afoot around the old Brooke St Pier where we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin (south) weathercam – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin (south) weathercam posted Aug 30, 2015, 5:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 5:09 PM] One of the nice features of Tony Dow’s HRVista weather site (hrvistaweather.com/weather/) is an ‘almost’ live view across the river, just downstream from the Living Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin: slow town (and we like it) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin: slow town (and we like it) posted Mar 14, 2017, 12:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2017, 12:50 PM] You’ve got your slow food, your slow boats, and now it seems Franklin is to have a slow road.  Bec Enders writes:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin’s Future- Planning and Development – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin’s Future- Planning and Development posted Nov 18, 2014, 9:02 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 19, 2014, 1:10 PM] The Franklin Progress Association is organising a public meeting about “Franklin’s Future- Planning and Development”, in the Palais Theatre;  at 7pm on Wednesday 26 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Primary Schools Fundraising Quiz Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Primary Schools Fundraising Quiz Night posted Nov 18, 2015, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2015, 2:40 AM] Palais Theatre, Franklin, Saturday 28th November 7pm.  Georgie Fitzgerald writes:  ‘On behalf of the fantastic children  at Franklin Primary School, we, the School […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Palais Collective re-opens – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Palais Collective re-opens posted Jan 14, 2018, 12:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2018, 12:49 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘The Franklin Palais Collective is once again open as an outlet for local producers and artisans, and a place for locals and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Progress Association AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Progress Association AGM posted Aug 5, 2017, 4:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 5, 2017, 4:26 PM] Bec Enders, President of the Franklin Progress Association, has sent the following notice…Dear valued members, Please find attached the 2017 AGM Agenda for the Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Palais Classic Movie Sunday: Victim – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Palais Classic Movie Sunday: Victim posted Mar 28, 2018, 4:16 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 28, 2018, 4:20 PM by Posts Editor] Synopsis  Dirk Bogarde, in a career-defining role, plays a highly respected, but closeted, attorney who risks his marriage and reputation […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Marine is open (as of March 27th) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Marine is open (as of March 27th) posted Mar 26, 2020, 3:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2020, 3:53 PM] Ian from the chandlery tells us that whilst observing all necessary precautions he is still open for business in order to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Master Plan Stage 3 – Sporting Precinct – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Master Plan Stage 3 – Sporting Precinct posted May 7, 2020, 12:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 7, 2020, 12:53 AM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Valley Council has written to alert us to the community consultation regarding plans for improvement around the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin in the news posted Nov 28, 2019, 4:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 28, 2019, 5:34 PM] The cover of the latest edition of Water Craft features a picture of ‘our’ Americans building the Haven in the Wooden Boat Centre, plus a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Marine Instagram Gallery – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Marine Instagram Gallery posted Jul 2, 2017, 5:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 9, 2017, 5:01 PM] The drone shot shown below  was taken in mid June by ‘Max’.  It shows the recently floated new pontoon, but the decking frame which has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Walk Opening 10th June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Walk Opening 10th June posted May 15, 2019, 4:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 15, 2019, 5:00 PM] Harry Rettino sent us the invitation attached below.  If you need more information contact him:  0473 066254 or harryrettino@yahoo.com 
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History on the radio – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History on the radio posted Feb 2, 2020, 1:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2020, 1:38 PM] Deb van Velsen alerted us to this very nice item on the ABC Joel Rheinberger show: https://tinyurl.com/wlhqeez
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group Newsletter posted Mar 17, 2020, 4:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2020, 4:40 AM] Latest from the the History Group, who have found a home at the Masonic Lodge.  See attached: https://ishr.site/cDSi
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group Newsletter, Nov 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group Newsletter, Nov 2017 posted Nov 13, 2017, 1:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2017, 11:39 PM] See attached: .  To go with the stories there are some great boaty pictures, of which the one below is only an example.
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group newsletter posted Jan 19, 2020, 1:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2020, 1:52 PM] See attached: https://tinyurl.com/vd3bcnh
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group Newsletter posted Oct 11, 2017, 4:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2017, 4:05 AM] See the October edition attached:  It includes pictures, taken by Alan Cato, of the relaunch of the Admiral at Huonville after her restoration in 2009. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin from above – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin from above posted Mar 1, 2018, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 1, 2018, 4:34 PM] Ian Johnston has been taking pictures to illustrate mooring locations, and sent us these beautiful images. ČUpdating… čDJI_0065.3gp (310k)Posts Editor, Mar 1, 2018, 4:34 PMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group newsletter posted May 12, 2017, 11:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2017, 11:52 PM] Allan Cato has sent us the latest edition of the newsletter (attached: ).  It includes the great aerial shot of the north Franklin foreshore taken […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group February Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group February Newsletter posted Feb 16, 2020, 12:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2020, 12:26 PM] See attached: https://ishr.site/koT8 .  Interesting item on the history of lighting in Franklin.  Electricity wasn’t a done deal in 1913. ČUpdating…ĊFHG newsletter, Feb 2020.pdf(416k)Posts […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin History Group Feb 20th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin History Group Feb 20th posted Feb 16, 2019, 2:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2019, 2:31 PM] Harry Rettino writes:‘Celebrating our tenth anniversary year of service to the Franklin community, gratefully relieved that Bushfires 2019 have for the most part spared […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development posted Apr 22, 2020, 12:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2020, 12:27 AM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Valley Council writes:  ‘We wish to advise you that the community engagement on the Franklin project is now open for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin foreshore development – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin foreshore development posted Feb 17, 2020, 1:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2020, 3:24 PM] Many LBT members will be aware that in 2018 the Huon Valley Council won a grant of $750k from the State Government to improve the Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Foreshore Redevelopment – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Foreshore Redevelopment posted Sep 1, 2018, 2:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 2, 2018, 3:41 PM] Rebecca Cordwell writes:   ‘The Huon Valley Council were successful in obtaining funding of $750,000 as part of the 2018 State Election commitments. This funding is to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin foreshore development plan endorsed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin foreshore development plan endorsed posted Nov 16, 2017, 12:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2017, 12:40 PM] Last night (Thursday) a community meeting organised by the Franklin Progress Association gave support to the latest version of the plan for the Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Foreshore Plan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Foreshore Plan posted Nov 23, 2017, 2:54 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 23, 2017, 3:56 AM by Posts Editor] At last Thursday’s community meeting to consider the foreshore plan for the North Franklin Waterfront Richard Forster presented on behalf of the LBT.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin design makes a splash – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin design makes a splash posted Jul 31, 2017, 7:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 31, 2017, 7:30 PM] Boat builder Bert van Baar sends this from The Netherlands…I have just finished a boatbuilding course at the Batavia Shipyard.  We have been building […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Arts and Music festival planned for November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Arts and Music festival planned for November posted May 25, 2018, 4:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 25, 2018, 4:56 AM] For details see the flyer attached: https://tinyurl.com/y7oeso2w.  Contact is olivier@thegreathuonvalley.com.au
• Sunday, October 10 : Found adrift – sit-on-top kayak – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Found adrift – sit-on-top kayak posted Jun 26, 2017, 4:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 26, 2017, 4:55 PM] A small sit on top kayak was found on Monday, drifting down the river by Egg Island.  May have blown off a boat or […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Anzac Day Service – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Anzac Day Service posted Apr 22, 2015, 11:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 22, 2015, 11:35 PM] Richard Edwards will conduct the dawn service at the cenotaph (opposite the Palais Theatre) on Saturday morning at 6.15am.
• Sunday, October 10 : For those interested in salmon farming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ For those interested in salmon farming posted Jan 14, 2018, 2:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2018, 2:35 PM] Lorrie Harrison points out that Tassal are conducting tours of their deep sea operations.  Register at http://discovertassal.com.au/
• Sunday, October 10 : Franklin Christmas Parade – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Franklin Christmas Parade posted Dec 10, 2015, 7:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 13, 2015, 5:07 PM] It’s the silly hat season again,  and we at the LBT intend plunging right in: after all we have our very own silly hat. There are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : For sale: a wooden boat with provenance – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ For sale: a wooden boat with provenance posted Mar 24, 2018, 4:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2018, 4:43 PM] Stuart Lennox writes: ‘The Leederry was an 80 foot trading ketch built of huon pine, which plied the Bass Strait trade mid […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Former Refugee community visit for boating & apple picking – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Former Refugee community visit for boating & apple picking posted Apr 20, 2017, 6:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 22, 2017, 2:21 PM] Deb Van Velsen writes to remind us that this group will be at the Shed for a visit on Sunday, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Former ‘Tawe Nunnugah’ boat for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Former ‘Tawe Nunnugah’ boat for sale posted Nov 9, 2014, 2:24 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 9, 2014, 1:54 PM] Graeme Denne writes:  ‘My traditional sailing dinghy ‘Ambitious’ is for sale. She is 14’6” long,  strongly built and in excellent condition, complete with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : For sale: ‘Last One’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ For sale: ‘Last One’ posted Mar 28, 2018, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2018, 3:50 PM] Newly constructed Derwent Skiff.  Contact Ian and Di.  Details in attached flyer: https://tinyurl.com/ybrxtahp ČUpdating…ĊLast One Poster.pdf(163k)Posts Editor, Mar 28, 2018, 3:38 PMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : Former LBT treasurer moves on to better things – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Former LBT treasurer moves on to better things posted Feb 10, 2016, 1:55 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 10, 2016, 1:56 AM] We were always a bit tame for Liz Emery – looks like she has found her true métier (along with Doug).
• Sunday, October 10 : For lease – two moorings close to the WBC – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ For lease – two moorings close to the WBC posted Feb 25, 2019, 1:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2019, 1:36 PM] – one suits up to a 35 ft keel boat – $80/month;  – one suits up to a 25ft launch, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Foreshore plan discussion – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Foreshore plan discussion posted Mar 24, 2017, 6:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2017, 6:18 PM] On Monday at 6pm Martin Krynen will be at the shed to discuss the new foreshore plan prepared to go with the Evaporator Shed development.  This […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Foreshore Plan and the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Foreshore Plan and the LBT posted Apr 23, 2020, 8:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2020, 3:30 PM] Reader’s of this column will be aware of the ongoing discussion about how to spend the $750k allocated by the state government to improving […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Forget the Sunday night movie – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Forget the Sunday night movie posted Oct 9, 2014, 3:49 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 12, 2014, 8:59 PM] Who would want to put up with old repeats and the ads when instead they could be watching the latest sensation ‘Learning to Row […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Foreshore consultation report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Foreshore consultation report posted Dec 14, 2017, 3:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2017, 4:44 PM] Bec Enders from the Progress Association writes:  ‘On 16 November 2017, the Franklin Progress Association facilitated a community consultation event at the Palais Theatre to gauge […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Forecast versus actual – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Forecast versus actual posted Jan 26, 2021, 3:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 26, 2021, 3:08 AM] On Monday a participant in Tawe Nunnugah was proceeding to Recherche Bay on the basis of wind forecasts such as that shown in the blue line […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Focus on Franklin Day Two – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Focus on Franklin Day Two posted Mar 30, 2014, 6:33 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 30, 2014, 1:30 PM] There was a bleary eyed start to the morning for many, after an excess of enjoyment at the lit boat parade the night before, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Follow the build of the 16M2 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Follow the build of the 16M2 posted Dec 14, 2016, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 14, 2016, 12:51 PM] Back in 1920’s Holland a new tax was put in place for boats with a sail area greater than 16 square metres, so […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Focus on Franklin, March 29-30 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Focus on Franklin, March 29-30 posted Feb 23, 2014, 7:51 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 4, 2014, 3:16 PM] Jane Johnson has set up a very nice planning website at http://focusonfranklin.org/ .  The following activities for the LBT are being considered. On the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Focus on Franklin Day One – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Focus on Franklin Day One posted Mar 29, 2014, 4:29 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 31, 2014, 4:28 AM] We are sure that there were lots of highlights about town, but we barely had time to register them we were so busy with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flying Dutchmen Coming Here…. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flying Dutchmen Coming Here…. posted May 26, 2016, 12:33 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2016, 12:43 AM] Avid followers of the wooden boat scene will know that 6 young Dutch boat builders from Amsterdam will be in Franklin constructing a 16 square […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flotsam and jetsam – I never know which is which…… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flotsam and jetsam – I never know which is which…… posted May 10, 2018, 10:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 10, 2018, 10:28 PM] Unusually high tides plus a flood have brought down all kinds of debris – logs galore, and huge numbers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flotation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flotation posted Nov 13, 2019, 1:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2019, 2:21 PM] Piet Lunstedt gave us a pallet load of superseded life jackets with the idea that we could extract the flotation from them for use in the boats, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flying Fifteen Comes in to Land – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flying Fifteen Comes in to Land posted Jun 13, 2016, 2:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2016, 2:21 AM] LBT’s most controversial boat was loaded onto its trailer by Mike Dredge and his assistants.  Martin Krynen has very kindly allowed us to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flowers on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flowers on the Huon posted May 17, 2020, 3:14 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 17, 2020, 3:16 AM] We are looking forward to ’em, but now is a good time to appreciate some of the photos taken last spring as part of a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Floatmo – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Floatmo posted Jun 8, 2017, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 8, 2017, 5:12 PM] Celia Leverton point out that for those opposed to the mooted expansion of the salmon industry on the east coast there is a ‘flotilla’ day planned for June […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Florence – project boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Florence – project boat posted Feb 17, 2021, 12:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2021, 5:32 PM] Craig Dixon from the Bass and Flinders Centre at Georgetown contacted us to say that the Centre does not have space to restore and display […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Floating boat cover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Floating boat cover posted Nov 17, 2018, 12:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2018, 12:04 PM] Celia Leverton sent us a whole lot of ideas for sheltering boats from Holland a while ago.  We now have a prime example of one of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flicking the switch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flicking the switch posted Sep 21, 2018, 12:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2018, 12:22 AM] At a morning tea celebration on Friday commissioner Adriana Taylor opened the new facilities on the wharf upstream of the Wooden Boat Centre.
• Sunday, October 10 : Fleet becalmed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fleet becalmed posted Apr 17, 2016, 2:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2016, 2:41 PM] Looks like the autumn airs will be too light to propel the Grebes this afternoon (Monday April 18th): lets postpone sailing to another day.
• Sunday, October 10 : Flaw in Skiff design revealed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flaw in Skiff design revealed posted Jun 25, 2015, 7:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 26, 2015, 4:19 PM] It lacks a webmaster’s seat.   Pic of improved design from Hans and Nell in London.  
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Flatty’ is out the door! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Flatty’ is out the door! posted Dec 2, 2018, 12:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 12:44 PM] The beautifully restored little Channel fishing dinghy has been collected by its owner.  Congratulations to the Tuesday group who have done the work.  Pics […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flares and Safety Equipment Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flares and Safety Equipment Night posted Jun 15, 2015, 10:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2015, 10:06 PM] This rescheduled event will now run on Monday nightJuly 20th starting at 5.30pm, at the LBT shed, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin:  Safety talk 5.30pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flare and safety equipment night: report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flare and safety equipment night: report posted Jul 21, 2015, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 26, 2015, 12:39 AM] Glynn Shevels (commander: Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough) writes:   ‘The visit by MAST and Franklin fire service to LBT on the evening of 20/7/2015 was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flatty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flatty posted Dec 22, 2017, 1:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2017, 1:56 PM] A very intriguing little fishing dinghy nicknamed ‘Flatty’ has been under restoration in the shed for some time now.  Steve  McCusker has sent these pictures showing progress.
• Sunday, October 10 : Flagpole raising – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flagpole raising posted Nov 8, 2015, 12:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 9, 2015, 7:03 PM] As noted previously in this column, the hole is dug and the painting done.  Dick Geeves is coming along this (Monday) afternoon to get organised to erect […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flare demonstration night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flare demonstration night posted Jun 15, 2017, 4:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 15, 2017, 4:59 AM] When: Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 6.00pm – 7.30pm.  Where: Port Cygnet Sailing Club, Lymington Road, Cygnet.  See the attached flier for details: .  MAST are organising […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Flare night (25th May) postponed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flare night (25th May) postponed posted May 18, 2015, 4:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2015, 6:39 AM] Glynn Shevels writes: ” unfortunately we have to postpone the flare night to another date due to problems beyond our control.”
• Sunday, October 10 : Flair Display – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Flair Display posted Oct 1, 2014, 11:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 2, 2014, 2:23 AM] Marine and Safety Tasmania: Notice No.: M105-14; Title: Flare Displays; Valid From: 2/10/2014; Valid Until: 9/10/2014.  Notice Content:  Mariners are advised flare displays will be conducted as […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Five (oversize) men in an (undersize) boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Five (oversize) men in an (undersize) boat posted May 21, 2013, 2:37 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 27, 2013, 1:35 AM] And that boat was the mighty Viking, our piners’ launch from the Gordon River brought to us by Simon Pargeter.  The intrepid […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First trip of the season for ‘Nancy’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First trip of the season for ‘Nancy’ posted Sep 18, 2015, 1:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 5:16 PM] Thumbs up all round from the passengers who took the trip with Brian Pain around Egg Island last Sunday on a beautiful […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First there was Billie, now there is Douglas – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First there was Billie, now there is Douglas posted Sep 18, 2015, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 4:48 PM] Laurence Burgin from the chandlery has purchased a utility boat for the marina, also useful for emergencies, and he has named […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Skiff in NSW? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Skiff in NSW? posted Mar 4, 2018, 4:14 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2018, 4:14 AM] Looks like the Lake Macquarie (near Newcastle) crew have launched:  see the article in the ‘Lake News’: https://goo.gl/EfsnF3   Pic from ‘Lakes News’
• Sunday, October 10 : First sailing day of the season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First sailing day of the season posted Oct 20, 2015, 2:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2015, 4:49 AM] A  couple of weeks ago Mike Dredge waded into the gear corner and emerged from the chaotic jumble, dust and spiders with the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First windows into the shed extension – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First windows into the shed extension posted Mar 2, 2016, 2:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 2, 2016, 2:13 AM] All Greg’s hard work refurbishing the windows is now on public display:  they are going into the wall, and the cladding is going […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First pile for the Cartella – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First pile for the Cartella posted Jun 3, 2014, 12:20 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 3, 2014, 11:01 PM] Sounds like the start of an ugly medical condition, so why is Ross James looking so pleased?  It’s because that  treated hardwood post driven […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Dinghy sailing session for 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Dinghy sailing session for 2017 posted Jan 8, 2017, 1:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2017, 1:44 PM] Mike Dredge tells us it is ON: come down to the LBT pontoon this Monday afternoon (the 9th) at around 3.30pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : First paint goes on the Bendigo skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First paint goes on the Bendigo skiff posted Apr 29, 2015, 4:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 29, 2015, 4:15 PM] It always seems a shame when that carefully crafted woodwork on a new boat gets covered over with paint:  it’s happening with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First cygnets of the season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First cygnets of the season posted Oct 4, 2015, 1:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2015, 9:49 PM] The ‘Nancy’ cruisers were greeted by ma and pa swan and their brood on Sunday morning.  The crop of sea grass around the dinghy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First LBT long table of the season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First LBT long table of the season posted Nov 27, 2020, 1:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 28, 2020, 1:11 PM] At last Monday night’s BBQ the weather was right, the midgies weren’t too ferocious and it was time!  We spread out a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course (on the cheap!) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course (on the cheap!) posted Jun 19, 2014, 6:31 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 20, 2014, 4:25 PM by Richard Forster] Here is an opportunity to upgrade (or maintain) your skills. If you are prepared to commit to being available for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Cut for our Dutch Boat Builders – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Cut for our Dutch Boat Builders posted Aug 21, 2016, 1:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2016, 1:02 AM] The Dutch Boat Project is off to a racing start with the first cut of the rare Tasmanian timber that will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Kit – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Kit posted Oct 20, 2018, 11:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 20, 2018, 11:26 PM] It was noted that the First Aid Kit was tending to get buried on the shelves, so it has been moved to its own dedicated box […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Courses – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Courses posted Mar 17, 2015, 5:16 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 17, 2015, 5:17 PM] As many members may know the LBT was successful in obtaining a grant from the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association specifically to provide  training to members which […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course June 17th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course June 17th posted Jun 5, 2017, 11:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2017, 11:25 PM] Anne Benjamin from Huon Yacht Club writes:  The Huon Yacht Club is providing a  First Aid Course run by St John Ambulance on Saturday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course 21-22 May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course 21-22 May posted May 3, 2015, 2:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 3, 2015, 2:09 AM] A First Aid Course will be taught at the shed on this date.  Funding is available for some positions on this course:  to apply […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course at the Shed, 28th of September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course at the Shed, 28th of September posted Sep 13, 2018, 10:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2018, 10:08 PM] There are many of us who need to upgrade (or get) our qualifications, and if there are sufficient numbers St […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course Friday 17th May at Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course Friday 17th May at Huonville posted May 8, 2019, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 8, 2019, 3:44 AM] Miranda Wageman, Health and Wellbeing Officer at Huon Valley Council writes: ‘PAT (Pensioner Association Tasmania) still has 3 places available in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course in Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course in Huonville posted Oct 9, 2017, 9:02 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 9, 2017, 9:12 PM by Posts Editor] Heather Elso writes: ‘We’ve had a few requests to run a First Aid course here again! So, we are taking our […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course in January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course in January posted Dec 9, 2016, 9:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 17, 2016, 6:28 PM] We are looking to put on a First Aid course in January, particularly with Tawe Nunnugah in mind.  There may be some subsidy of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Certificate – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Certificate posted Oct 10, 2013, 4:12 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 10, 2013, 4:12 PM] Want to have a First Aid Certificate?  To get one you need to do a course.  It isn’t free, but if we have sufficient numbers the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fireworks at Gordon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fireworks at Gordon posted May 28, 2015, 5:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2015, 5:51 PM] Notice from MAST:  ‘Mariners are advised a fireworks display will be held on Saturday, 30 May 2015 between 1830 and 1900 hours in the vicinity of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : First Aid Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ First Aid Course posted May 22, 2015, 6:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 22, 2015, 4:55 PM] This accident victim was too far gone for Ea to revive him, but apart from that everything went very well in this course completed by about […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fire Brigade Benefit Concert March 16th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fire Brigade Benefit Concert March 16th posted Mar 4, 2019, 4:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2019, 4:23 PM] The Franklin Folk Club always put on a good show at their monthly concerts, and this one is in aid of a particularly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fire awareness meeting Wed 15th Jan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fire awareness meeting Wed 15th Jan posted Jan 8, 2020, 11:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2020, 11:08 AM] A fire awareness Q & A evening will be held at the Palais Theatre in Franklin on Wednesday, 15 January starting at 6.30pm.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fire awareness evening at the Franklin Fire Station – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fire awareness evening at the Franklin Fire Station posted Nov 12, 2013, 9:50 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 12, 2013, 9:59 PM by Unknown user] Craig Walker will facilitate a fire awareness evening at the Fire Station, to be conducted by the Fire […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fire at Port Esperance Sailing Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fire at Port Esperance Sailing Club posted May 1, 2020, 11:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2020, 4:09 PM] The committee has sent the following message to Port Esperance on behalf of the membership.  Dear Port Esperance Sailing Club,  ‘On behalf of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fire around Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fire around Franklin posted Jan 26, 2019, 12:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 26, 2019, 3:01 PM] A few days ago the fire that had been simmering away in the forests to the west of Franklin suddenly expanded under the influence of first […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final touch up for ‘Huon Explorer’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final touch up for ‘Huon Explorer’ posted Oct 13, 2015, 5:35 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 13, 2015, 5:35 PM] Pic below shows ‘Peter the Painter’ applying the finishing touches to the ‘Huon Explorer’ before she goes out of the shed and into […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fine Dining at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fine Dining at the LBT posted Apr 18, 2015, 9:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 18, 2015, 10:02 PM] On Saturday night the Huon Valley Supper Club gathered at the shed long table to sample Jilly Archer’s posh nosh.  Jilly cooked up a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Reminder: Swiftsure Regatta tomorrow, Sunday 27th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Reminder: Swiftsure Regatta tomorrow, Sunday 27th posted Nov 25, 2016, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2016, 3:26 PM] Starting at 9.30am, be there or be square.  See the program: .  Be part of the launch of the new St Ayles […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Reminder: Port Esperance Easter Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Reminder: Port Esperance Easter Regatta posted Apr 11, 2017, 4:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2017, 4:56 AM] For all the details see
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Reminder: Australia Day this coming Friday 26th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Reminder: Australia Day this coming Friday 26th posted Jan 21, 2018, 12:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 21, 2018, 12:31 PM] The LBT is running activities on the water and in the marquee down at the Franklin Oval through the morning and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Reminder: Huon Show – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Reminder: Huon Show posted Nov 13, 2013, 1:19 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 14, 2013, 10:25 PM by Unknown user] Best show in Australia coming up on Saturday November 16th.  Be there or be a dunce.  And if you really want to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final reports on the Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final reports on the Skiff Regatta posted Apr 7, 2015, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2015, 3:30 PM] The organising committee recently had a windup meeting:  notes can be viewed at .  Jane and Shane Johnson have also submitted their reflections: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : FINAL REMINDER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND QUIZ NIGHT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ FINAL REMINDER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND QUIZ NIGHT posted Sep 21, 2016, 4:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2016, 6:44 PM] A final reminder to all our members that the AGM is being held this Saturday the 24th of September, starting at 6pm at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Finalised Regatta Programme – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Finalised Regatta Programme posted Feb 12, 2017, 9:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 12, 2017, 9:26 PM] All digits crossed, this is it.  See  Pic from Rob Ayliffe
• Sunday, October 10 : Final preparations for Tawe Nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final preparations for Tawe Nunnugah posted Jan 26, 2015, 4:28 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 26, 2015, 1:56 PM] The many hands that were attracted to Monday night dinner were called into action to haul Swiftsure from the river for a scrub down […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Farewell to Louise Crossley – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Farewell to Louise Crossley posted Feb 28, 2016, 4:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2016, 1:01 PM] Allegra Biggs Dale writes to tell us that Louise Crossley’s ashes were scattered in Great Taylor Bay from ‘Syrah‘.  More from Allegra attached:   […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Final Reminder: AGM and Quiz night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Final Reminder: AGM and Quiz night posted Aug 23, 2015, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2015, 4:13 PM] THIS COMING SATURDAY, 29TH AUGUST The LBT Annual General Meeting (starts 6pm) will be followed by a social and quiz night at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Film night ‘Scattered People’ Friday June 25 at 6pm at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Film night ‘Scattered People’ Friday June 25 at 6pm at the Palais posted Jun 22, 2021, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2021, 3:56 PM] This is a Huon Refugee Support Group fundraiser.  Entry by donation, bar and food for sale on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Film launch invitation “The Shellfishers” – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Film launch invitation “The Shellfishers” posted Oct 21, 2015, 7:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 22, 2015, 12:50 PM] Sheltered Passage (shelteredpassage.org.au) writes:  ‘You are invited to celebrate the community launch and viewing of the short documentary film The Shellfishers;  at the West […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fillum Star Rusich – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fillum Star Rusich posted Nov 20, 2013, 12:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 23, 2013, 2:05 AM] Tuesday’s shoot went ahead.  We are sure there will be some perfect sequences for , so long as they crop out the koalas.   (Pics from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Film screening – ‘Utopia’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Film screening – ‘Utopia’ posted Jul 1, 2015, 8:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 4, 2015, 5:44 AM] Zainab Clark writes:  ‘Amnesty Southern Group will screen John Pilger’s “UTOPIA” on Friday 10th. July at 6.30 pm in the Cygnet Town Hall Supper Room; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fillum night at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fillum night at the shed posted Jun 4, 2013, 5:41 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 8, 2013, 4:23 AM] Steve Campbell introduced a new fangled after dinner entertainment on Monday night: courtesy of a DVD produced by Mystic Seaport we rounded the Horn […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Festival Report from Graham Rankin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Festival Report from Graham Rankin posted Feb 13, 2015, 3:10 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 14, 2015, 3:37 PM] The weather was perfect, the crowds enormous and our Festival site was humming.  A big thank you to all the volunteers who gave their […]
• Sunday, October 10 : February LBT Committee meeting, draft minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ February LBT Committee meeting, draft minutes posted Feb 18, 2018, 12:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 18, 2018, 12:18 PM] See https://goo.gl/5S1bBn , or navigate from the LBT home page: Resources => Minutes 2017-18
• Sunday, October 10 : Fill in the log book each time you go out please – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fill in the log book each time you go out please posted Jul 1, 2018, 3:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2018, 4:15 PM] Rowers and sailors need to fill in the log book whenever they take a boat out and include […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Feel the width – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Feel the width posted Nov 6, 2020, 2:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2020, 2:04 PM] Peter and Ninka’s Kelpie has been rafted up to Kevin and Sandra’s Merlin at the pontoon recently.  Both boats are a similar length, but a front […]
• Sunday, October 10 : February 2021 Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ February 2021 Regatta posted Aug 15, 2020, 8:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 15, 2020, 8:24 PM] The world is topsy turvy and the Wooden Boat Festival has been cancelled, but we are still planning for a Skiff regatta on February 13-14 next […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Fast Messenger’ is launched – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Fast Messenger’ is launched posted Nov 5, 2015, 2:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 5, 2015, 2:57 AM] Last weekend Lorrie, Margueritte and Richard travelled to Warrnambool to join the celebrations for the launch of the latest Australian St Ayles Skiff:  ‘Fast Messenger’.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell to Graham Wright – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell to Graham Wright posted Aug 22, 2021, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2021, 3:24 PM] Graham’s friends and former colleagues gathered at the Shed on Friday for a wake and to scatter his ashes from Nancy.  Thanks to David Coldrick […]
• Sunday, October 10 : February 2017 – a busy month in and around Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ February 2017 – a busy month in and around Franklin posted Jul 27, 2016, 1:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 2, 2016, 2:16 PM] February 2017 is shaping up to be a very big month for small boats in the south of Tasmania, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell Yukon posted Aug 15, 2013, 5:55 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 19, 2013, 5:02 AM] On Thursday afternoon Yukon slipped her moorings, gave a blast of farewell on her foghorn to the assembled well-wishers, and departed for Cygnet with an excursion group […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell ‘Old Captivity’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell ‘Old Captivity’ posted Mar 20, 2019, 4:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2019, 12:01 PM] She’s been a fixture on the river for some time now, a convenient turning mark, or one end of a start line, but she’s off, hopefully, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell for the Walduck’s, Monday Jan 23rd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell for the Walduck’s, Monday Jan 23rd posted Jan 10, 2017, 6:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 3:14 PM] See flyer below: .  This event will replace the normal Monday dinner.  RSVP to Wendy Brown: wfbfranklin@gmail.com
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell LBT post box – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell LBT post box posted Apr 28, 2016, 2:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2016, 7:18 PM] The postal service has jacked up the annual cost of our box to the point where it’s not worth keeping it, especially when we can […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell Dinner for the Ullapool Crew – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell Dinner for the Ullapool Crew posted May 8, 2013, 4:54 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 8, 2013, 8:17 PM] On the 20th May the Monday night diners will be extending a welcome to the St Ayles Skiff crew and their friends.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell dinner for ‘Yukon’ Monday August 12th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell dinner for ‘Yukon’ Monday August 12th posted Aug 1, 2013, 8:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 1, 2013, 8:50 PM] A familiar (and comforting) shape is about to disappear from the end of the Franklin Marina jetty. Yukon is departing on her […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell dinner for Stranraer crews 20th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell dinner for Stranraer crews 20th May posted May 12, 2019, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2019, 4:33 PM] The Stranraer St Ayles Skiff Regatta (‘World Skiffies’) in southern Scotland isn’t until July, but some of our participating crews are leaving […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fancy a row in Scotland? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fancy a row in Scotland? posted Jan 14, 2018, 12:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2018, 12:58 PM] Marguerite Porte has passed on the following invitation from Topher Dawson of Scottish Coastal rowing:  ‘I hope you are all well and getting some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Farewell Brooke St pier roof – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell Brooke St pier roof posted Apr 6, 2017, 11:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 6, 2017, 11:52 PM] A sensible use for the roof hasn’t been found, so it is being dismantled with the intention of using the timbers for the ‘Cartela’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Familiar Franklin faces become international superstars – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Familiar Franklin faces become international superstars posted Feb 25, 2016, 5:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2016, 10:05 PM] David Budd writes: ‘Looking through the Guardian UK (on our last day in NZ), and guess what I found……’http://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2016/feb/25/coastal-rowing-new-zealand-kiwi-st-ayles-skiff-raid  The pic below from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fair winds Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fair winds Yukon posted Sep 14, 2014, 3:29 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 14, 2014, 3:29 AM] On Sunday afternoon Yukon departed Franklin for another ‘East Coast Odyssey’ up along the New South Wales Coast.  Read all about it at   http://eastcoastodyssey.wildiaries.com/
• Sunday, October 10 : Fairy ring – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fairy ring posted Apr 19, 2020, 12:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2020, 12:51 AM] At least the mushrooms are enjoying the lack of disturbance at the LBT.
• Sunday, October 10 : Familiar boat, wrong hemisphere. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Familiar boat, wrong hemisphere. posted Jul 4, 2019, 7:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 4, 2019, 7:35 PM] A couple of LBTers at large spotted a familiar looking boat in Reykjavick (Iceland) harbour (pics below), and on investigation it proved to be the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Familiar faces in unfamilar places – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Familiar faces in unfamilar places posted Nov 13, 2016, 12:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2016, 12:40 PM] Sandra and Kevin Robson showing off in their boat on a sunny Fremantle harbor. Just as well Kevin had his undies on or he […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fairwell Tall Ships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fairwell Tall Ships posted Sep 25, 2013, 4:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 29, 2013, 7:53 PM by Richard Forster] On Wednesday many LBTers took to the water aboard Rusich, Capricornia (and other boats?) to bid fairwell to the fleet. A grand time […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Fair breeze for sailing Monday, 8th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Fair breeze for sailing Monday, 8th October posted Oct 7, 2018, 11:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2018, 11:55 AM] Willy Weather is predicting that there should be a nice sea breeze coming in this afternoon (see pic below). Lets get down […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Facebook weather alerts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Facebook weather alerts posted Oct 13, 2015, 5:47 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 13, 2015, 5:49 PM] Tony Dow, who runs the wonderful Franklin weather site hrvistaweather, writes: ‘In addition to the current Warnings/Alerts page: http://hrvistaweather.com/weather/wxadvisory.php , added new page to menu “Facebook […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Facebook page for ‘Nancy’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Facebook page for ‘Nancy’ posted Aug 12, 2015, 10:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 13, 2015, 12:10 AM] Annette Cauchi has been busy organising the marketing for ‘Nancy’ and one of the things she has done is set up a Facebook page.  If […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Extreme project ‘Vera’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Extreme project ‘Vera’ posted Dec 1, 2019, 1:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2019, 4:21 AM] Graham Norris has written to point out that Vera, a sister boat to Nancy and Eva Blanche, has sunk on her mooring at Prince of Wales […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Extra navigation marks for the river – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Extra navigation marks for the river posted Apr 17, 2016, 4:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2016, 4:27 PM] Laurence Burgin writes:  I have submitted an application to the MAST Recreational Boat Fund for the third year running, and think we are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Expression of Interest: Bendigo Bank Community Skiff Build – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Expression of Interest: Bendigo Bank Community Skiff Build posted Jul 4, 2014, 3:25 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 5, 2014, 12:08 AM] Tess Hallinan writes:  ‘Are you interested in taking part in a community boat building project? The Bendigo Bank has generously provided […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Expressions of Interest for tn19 Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Expressions of Interest for tn19 Raid posted Jun 23, 2018, 10:36 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jun 24, 2018, 1:14 AM by Richard Forster] The Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the 2019 tawe nunnugah small boat expedition, tn19 and Return Raid, is now […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Extension Plans – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Extension Plans posted Sep 4, 2014, 5:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 5, 2014, 7:27 PM] The LBT has a number of champions, and one of the less visible is Guy Greener who has been beavering away at plans for our verandah extension.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Exploding Calendar – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Exploding Calendar posted Oct 2, 2016, 1:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2016, 2:04 PM] The calendar is bristling with events this week: On Monday: at 3.30pm the first sailing class for the season (hope you have booked); at 5.30pm a meeting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Extending the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Extending the shed posted Feb 25, 2014, 10:09 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 25, 2014, 10:10 PM] The LBT has received funding to extend our workshop with a new enclosed verandah on the south side of the main building, and to improve the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville posted Nov 22, 2020, 1:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2020, 11:42 AM] The annual rally went off without a hitch on Sunday.  This was helped by the personal line to the weather gods […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Whale Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Whale Point posted Dec 4, 2015, 11:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2015, 11:10 PM] Mandi Wheatley from Huon Valley Council writes: ‘I just wanted to let you and your members know that the Huon Valley Council has begun senior’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Experienced hands on the Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Experienced hands on the Monty posted Sep 10, 2018, 10:04 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Sep 10, 2018, 10:04 PM] The Monty was in good hands went it went out on Tuesday morning. On the helm is John Young who first sailed a Montagu […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion with Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion with Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville posted Nov 30, 2019, 10:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2019, 10:31 PM] On Sunday morning a jolly good company of people and boats assembled at the Franklin pontoon and boat ramps, and headed off […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Kettering – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Kettering posted Feb 11, 2020, 6:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 11, 2020, 7:38 PM] As everybody knows, we live on the best sheltered waterway in Australia and last weekend a small LBT fleet was able to take full advantage of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Charlotte Cove 12th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Charlotte Cove 12th October posted Sep 11, 2018, 3:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 11, 2018, 6:23 PM by Martin Riddle] Martin Riddle writes: ‘Invitation to join Spring sail/row to Charlotte Cove,  The Sailing sub-committee has booked the Port Cygnet Scouts’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Incat Museum – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Incat Museum posted Nov 25, 2014, 11:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 25, 2014, 11:18 AM] From Graeme Hunt of the Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania: ‘Any members of the LBT who are not at the Swiftsure Regatta on Sunday 7th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Cygnet Regatta? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Cygnet Regatta? posted Feb 17, 2014, 2:58 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 18, 2014, 2:13 PM] The ‘cruise in company’ to the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally has generated cries of ‘Do it again, and soon!’.  ‘Soon’ could be the weekend of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Excursion to Charlotte Cove 12th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Excursion to Charlotte Cove 12th October posted Oct 8, 2018, 5:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2018, 5:56 PM] This was advertised a while back: and now it is happening!  Weather is looking good (in the 20’s!), and a band of enthusiasts […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Evinrude fixed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Evinrude fixed posted Nov 14, 2015, 1:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 14, 2015, 7:49 PM] Ron Haggart gave no guarantees when he asked for reconditioning kits for our misfiring (and venerable) Evinrude outboard motor, but their installation did the trick. The Evninrude […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Every little bit helps – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Every little bit helps posted Apr 8, 2018, 4:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 8, 2018, 8:19 AM] Di Sullivan from ‘Pied Piper’ weeds the bed of native plants has been planted and maintained by Lorrie Harrison and the Landcare Group to define […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ever-expanding St Ayles Skiff Empire – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ever-expanding St Ayles Skiff Empire posted Jun 19, 2016, 4:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 19, 2016, 4:35 PM] It’s all happening in Williamstown – they are seeking women who might be interested in a ‘come and try’ rowing session, then building a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Everybody loves Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Everybody loves Nancy posted Jul 6, 2014, 2:48 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 6, 2014, 2:54 AM] Another news story about Nancy.  To read it in full get the Sunday Tasmanian, 6th July.
• Sunday, October 10 : Escapee tinny apprehended – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Escapee tinny apprehended posted Feb 16, 2016, 2:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 16, 2016, 2:54 AM] Tony Cooper spotted and hauled ashore the 11′ 6″ Savage Kestrel pictured below before it could ride the outgoing tide to Port Huon and points beyond.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Everybody wants a photo opportunity with the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Everybody wants a photo opportunity with the LBT posted Feb 22, 2014, 10:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 22, 2014, 10:45 PM] Last week it was Will Hodgeman and  Jacquie Petrusma posing in front of the dinghies, this week guess who?
• Sunday, October 10 : Enter a team for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Enter a team for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta posted Mar 8, 2014, 1:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 8, 2014, 1:06 PM] The regatta is to be held during Focus on Franklin, Sunday 30th March.   To be part of it fill […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of sailing season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of sailing season posted May 26, 2019, 4:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:55 AM] We’ve done very well, but mid-winter is just around the corner, and until further notice organised sailing is OFF on Mondays.
• Sunday, October 10 : Escaped Salmon Time? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Escaped Salmon Time? posted Jan 1, 2014, 2:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 1, 2014, 7:20 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania Notice No.: M02-14 Title: Navigation Hazard – Lower D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon River Valid From: 2/1/2014 Valid Until: 16/1/2014 Notice Content: Mariners […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Regatta Curry – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Regatta Curry posted Feb 25, 2017, 12:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 26, 2017, 2:22 PM] Yet another highlight of the Skiff Regatta was the celebration curry dinner served up by Jilly Archer.  Hans Sipsma sent in this pic with a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Epoxy city – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Epoxy city posted Aug 20, 2015, 7:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 20, 2015, 9:47 PM] Over at the Wooden Boat Centre Peter Laidlaw is gluing the second layer of strip planks onto the new ‘steamboat’ he is building.  Lots of  staples, cable […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Month Monday BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Month Monday BBQ posted Oct 27, 2019, 1:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2019, 1:57 PM] Daylight saving season is here, the perfect time to bring some snags and something to share down to the LBT after 6pm and share […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Raiding for another year – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Raiding for another year posted Feb 19, 2017, 3:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2017, 3:20 AM] Tawe Nunnugah is over, and the return raid is finished.  All we can do is cultivate the whiskers we have grown, savor the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of month Monday 26th BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of month Monday 26th BBQ posted Aug 25, 2019, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2019, 3:45 AM] Cook’s day off.  Bring something to share and something to put on the hot plate.  See you after 6.30pm.  Pic by Sander van […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Month LBT Dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Month LBT Dinner posted Apr 28, 2019, 4:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2019, 4:16 PM] Yes, the cook takes  a break on Monday 29th April and the rest of us get a chance to demonstrate our culinary skills.  Bring […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Month Monday BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Month Monday BBQ posted Mar 27, 2021, 4:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2021, 2:23 PM] This Monday night (29th March) the cook is taking a break.  Well actually she is getting a break (in her foot) fixed.  We all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of a project boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of a project boat posted Jan 22, 2020, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2020, 2:04 PM] Bob Tubman decided that his ‘yellow boat’, which has been sitting outside the backdoor of the Shed, was beyond repair.
• Sunday, October 10 : End of month BBQ coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of month BBQ coming up posted Aug 23, 2018, 9:48 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Aug 23, 2018, 9:49 PM by Posts Editor] This coming Monday night the cooks get to enjoy their nosh without having to provide for the rest of us.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of month do it yourself LBT dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of month do it yourself LBT dinner posted May 26, 2019, 4:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:30 PM] Dusk is falling rapidly and early these days – just the thing to encourage the building of a bonfire on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : End of Month BYO Dinner Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ End of Month BYO Dinner Monday night posted Oct 28, 2018, 2:08 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 28, 2018, 2:09 AM by Posts Editor] The one we have all been waiting for: the end of month BBQ PLUS Daylight Saving PLUS a fair […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Empty Nest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Empty Nest posted Oct 31, 2014, 5:32 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 31, 2014, 5:32 AM] They tell us it is a problem in some families, but not at the LBT.  No sooner had Glynn Shevels’ ‘Tuesday’ vacated the premises, than Imagine was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Electric boats on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Electric boats on the Huon posted Nov 18, 2017, 10:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 PM] We are used to having our own electric boat Nancy cruising quietly around Franklin, but the Zelecta  which joined her for the steamboat rally […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Emergency working bee for Greg Guy Thurs 6th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Emergency working bee for Greg Guy Thurs 6th July posted Jul 4, 2017, 7:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 5, 2017, 1:57 AM] Greg has to clear out his house earlier than anticipated.  If you could come along to 149 Lloyds Rd Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Elements of Shipboard Safety Training – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Elements of Shipboard Safety Training posted Apr 12, 2015, 6:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 3:04 PM] Annette Cauchi writes:  ‘On Thursday and Friday last week a contingent from the LBT took advantage of the skills and training grant from the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Elandra – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Elandra posted Jun 27, 2021, 5:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 27, 2021, 5:52 AM] A couple of notable launchings of new boats from the Wooden Boat School at the weekend: JP’s Elandra and a Percy.  Pics from Endra O’May below.
• Sunday, October 10 : Egg Island Canal – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Egg Island Canal posted Jan 12, 2014, 1:22 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 12, 2014, 1:22 PM] Ruth Young sends the following invitation: Franklin History Group Inc request the company of you, family and friends at  the launch of a booklet celebrating the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Easy rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Easy rowing posted Jul 19, 2020, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2020, 3:00 AM] Last week Freyja was spotted sliding quietly down river – under sail.  That’s the way to do it.
• Sunday, October 10 : Editor takes short sabbatical – stand-ins step up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Editor takes short sabbatical – stand-ins step up posted Jun 4, 2016, 7:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2016, 2:08 AM] Like any good football team, we have players on the bench warmed up, ready to leap into action.  Readers of this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Egg Island Canal – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Egg Island Canal posted Oct 2, 2013, 4:12 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 3, 2013, 11:34 PM] Ruth Young writes to say that the canal has now been placed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register which records “those places that are recognised as being […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Easter Row – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Easter Row posted Mar 20, 2017, 11:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2017, 11:16 PM] Liz Marshall writes: ‘Ladies: we need you to attend our Easter Friday row to try and beat last year’s numbers. Let me know if you are coming, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Easter Monday Working Bee/Dinner at LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Easter Monday Working Bee/Dinner at LBT posted Apr 19, 2014, 12:27 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 19, 2014, 4:14 PM] Come along on Monday evening for a bit of work and a healthy meal from Hans Sipsma to balance those Easter egg excesses.
• Sunday, October 10 : Earliest St Ayles Skiff? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Earliest St Ayles Skiff? posted Mar 12, 2015, 8:43 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 12, 2015, 8:57 PM] From Murray Kingsley:    ‘At the Warrnambool (Victoria Australia) Maritime Museum we are building a St Ayles Skiff. May we claim [the Nydam] boat as a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : East cardinal day mark Little Oyster Cove, Kettering – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ East cardinal day mark Little Oyster Cove, Kettering posted May 1, 2015, 5:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 1, 2015, 5:18 PM] Notice to Mariners: Mariners are advised that a new east cardinal day mark has been established in Little Oyster Cove, Kettering […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Easter Monday dinner at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Easter Monday dinner at the LBT posted Apr 1, 2018, 5:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 1, 2018, 5:20 AM] Kate is backing up after her stellar efforts last Thursday, and the normal Monday evening dinner is on.
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch Wooden Boat Festival July 5th-7th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch Wooden Boat Festival July 5th-7th posted Apr 17, 2019, 2:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2019, 2:44 PM] For those wishing to escape a southern hemisphere winter for a spell this could be an enticing destination.  It is being organised by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Early start to Sailing Monday planned – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Early start to Sailing Monday planned posted Apr 12, 2019, 8:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2019, 8:38 PM] Hans Sipsma writes:  ‘it would be good to start at 1pm in Capricornia, get down to Port Huon, practice for racing. Great weather.’  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch visitors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch visitors posted Jul 16, 2018, 7:47 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 16, 2018, 7:50 PM by Posts Editor] Nell Tyson writes:‘After last year’s successful Dutch boat building exchange for the AWBF, Bert van Baar suggested some of his current students should see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch Skiff Placed Third in Great River Race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch Skiff Placed Third in Great River Race posted Sep 10, 2018, 8:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2018, 8:33 PM] For the second consecutive year, a St Ayles skiff made the top 3 in this 300 boat race on the Thames. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch Skiff Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch Skiff Regatta posted Mar 20, 2017, 11:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2017, 11:24 PM] Bert Van Baar writes: ‘Did you know that the next international St Ayles Skiff Regatta will be held in the Netherlands? The end of May is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutchies on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutchies on the water posted Dec 5, 2016, 11:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2016, 11:48 AM] The visiting Dutch boat building team were invited to join Monday evening sailing, and leapt at the opportunity.  Fortunately ‘give way to starboard’ seems to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch noosts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch noosts posted Oct 12, 2017, 3:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2017, 12:02 AM] We recently published David Pittaway’s take on how we could house our boats in small noosts along the foreshore ().  Celia Leverton has come back from a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dunally Water Awareness Days Rescheduled – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dunally Water Awareness Days Rescheduled posted Jun 28, 2013, 6:46 PM by Richard Forster Dunally Primary School will now be coming to Franklin for a water awareness program on 29th of August and the 17th of September.  On the first of these days the children, from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutchies in Franklin: short documentary – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutchies in Franklin: short documentary posted Mar 14, 2017, 2:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 15, 2017, 5:49 AM] Bert van Baar sent us a link to this. The translated introduction says:  ‘BOAT BUILDING IN WAKE OF ABEL TASMAN.In early December six students […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dutch boat DID float – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dutch boat DID float posted Feb 21, 2017, 12:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2017, 12:02 AM] By the time it had been varnished it looked like an ornament, but just to prove that it was a real boat the Dutch boys […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dust extractor system for new workshop – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dust extractor system for new workshop posted Dec 5, 2018, 2:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2018, 3:01 AM by Richard Forster] In the past we have used ad hoc methods for disposing of dust, but the new workshop is getting a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dr Strangelove showing at the Palais: Jan 6 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dr Strangelove showing at the Palais: Jan 6 posted Jan 2, 2019, 12:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 2, 2019, 12:01 PM] Team Movies writes:  ‘To welcome in the New Year Team Movies are delving into ‘The Vault’ and screening the 1964 political […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dreaming Tawe Nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dreaming Tawe Nunnugah posted Dec 5, 2016, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 6, 2016, 3:33 AM] As we approach Tawe Nunnugah season we need something to get us in the right mood:  Martin Kell’s video is a good way to do it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Drogues – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Drogues posted Jun 9, 2021, 4:19 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 9, 2021, 4:20 AM] Jim Stockton writes:‘While Melbourne has been enjoying its lockdown, I’ve been experimenting with a type of sea anchor called the Jordan series drogue. It isn’t new, but I’ve […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dragons are Coming! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dragons are Coming! posted Apr 5, 2018, 12:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 5, 2018, 12:05 AM] This Saturday 7th will see an unusual sight on the Huon River with up to 7 dragon boats taking part in the 32km Huon Challenge.  With up to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft October committee meeting minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft October committee meeting minutes posted Oct 20, 2019, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 20, 2019, 3:30 PM] These have been posted to the usual folder on the web site: lbt.org.au => Resources => 2018-19 Committee Meeting Minutes.  Or get them directly […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Drinkies at Geelong – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Drinkies at Geelong posted Mar 12, 2016, 3:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 12, 2016, 3:55 PM] Many of us remember ‘Notorious’, the spectacularly evil looking Portuguese caravel replica, from her visit to Franklin. Her home port is Geelong, and her owners very […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes of Annual General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes of Annual General Meeting posted Sep 1, 2019, 6:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 1, 2019, 6:57 AM] Read them at https://tinyurl.com/y5zugh87
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes from July LBT Committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes from July LBT Committee meeting posted Jul 16, 2020, 7:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2020, 7:45 PM] Get ’em from https://tinyurl.com/y2cpcny5
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft minutes from LBT January Committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes from LBT January Committee meeting posted Jan 18, 2018, 12:52 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 18, 2018, 12:53 PM] See https://goo.gl/XdVYxR
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for November LBT Committee Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for November LBT Committee Meeting posted Nov 22, 2020, 11:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2020, 11:48 AM] Get ’em at https://tinyurl.com/y4lkktyp. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft minutes for LBT Committee November meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes for LBT Committee November meeting posted Nov 24, 2018, 12:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 24, 2018, 12:15 PM] Get ’em at https://tinyurl.com/yat4mmoc
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee May meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for LBT Committee May meeting posted May 29, 2021, 4:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2021, 4:34 PM] See them at https://tinyurl.com/w2ujenv4 .
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee May meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for LBT Committee May meeting posted May 26, 2019, 4:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:41 PM] These minutes can be found in the usual folder. From the website (lbt.org.au) choose Resources => 2018-19 Committee Minutes, or directly at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee August Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for LBT Committee August Meeting posted Aug 21, 2020, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 2:24 PM] These minutes can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y3ju69ev.  This is the last meeting for the current committee.  See you all at the AGM, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee December meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for LBT Committee December meeting posted Dec 29, 2017, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 29, 2017, 1:22 PM] Minutes are available at https://goo.gl/Xe9htS
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft minutes for June LBT Committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes for June LBT Committee meeting posted Jun 28, 2018, 11:31 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 28, 2018, 11:32 PM] Read them at https://tinyurl.com/yd84j7gg
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for LBT Committee April Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for LBT Committee April Meeting posted Apr 17, 2019, 3:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 20, 2019, 2:15 AM by Richard Forster] These can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y2nxnhhv   This is a good time to remind members that communications with the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for February LBT Committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for February LBT Committee meeting posted Feb 20, 2021, 2:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 20, 2021, 2:53 PM] Find them at https://tinyurl.com/ycsak3gr
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for July Committee Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for July Committee Meeting posted Jul 31, 2018, 2:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 31, 2018, 2:59 PM] Get ’em at https://tinyurl.com/yatbuhg2
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft minutes for August committee meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes for August committee meeting posted Aug 17, 2018, 3:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2018, 3:57 AM] Get ’em at https://tinyurl.com/y9xzao3b
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft Minutes for April LBT Committee Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft Minutes for April LBT Committee Meeting posted Apr 11, 2021, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 4:48 PM] See them at https://tinyurl.com/knwjw7dm
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft LBT Committee meeting notes for March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft LBT Committee meeting notes for March posted Mar 31, 2019, 4:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 31, 2019, 4:21 AM] Read them at https://tinyurl.com/yynw2ul4
• Sunday, October 10 : Draft LBT Policy on fund-raising – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft LBT Policy on fund-raising posted Feb 21, 2020, 2:00 AM by Posts Editor At it’s February meeting the LBT Committee provisionally approved a new fund-raising policy – see https://ishr.site/USku .  This document is now available for members to comment on before it is ratified. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Do you have an interesting project to share? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Do you have an interesting project to share? posted Apr 18, 2020, 11:48 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 20, 2020, 5:43 PM by Posts Editor] The LBT shed is shut, our fleet is in hibernation and our movements are restricted but that leaves […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover Regatta (including St Ayles Skiff races) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover Regatta (including St Ayles Skiff races) posted Mar 16, 2017, 2:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2017, 11:37 PM] Karen Corbin writes:  ‘The 2017 Dover Regatta will be held over the Easter weekend commencing Friday 14th April.  Lots of fun for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Downwind rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Downwind rowing posted Nov 6, 2019, 12:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2019, 12:16 AM] The 18 knot winds forecast for Wednesday would have been way too much for the On the Water students to row against, so we towed the boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover Seafest, Easter Saturday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover Seafest, Easter Saturday posted Mar 28, 2018, 10:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 30, 2018, 1:37 PM] Looking for an extra reason to come down to the Port Esperance Regatta?  This could be it.  They promise: free kids activities; food stalls; Makers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover Easter Regatta, April 19-22 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover Easter Regatta, April 19-22 posted Mar 21, 2019, 9:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 21, 2019, 9:44 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘The Mighty LBT are taking down all our 3 St Ayles Skiffs for Saturday’s events. This means we are looking for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover Discovery in January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover Discovery in January posted Jan 24, 2021, 12:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 24, 2021, 1:00 PM] Jane Johnson writes: Living Boat Trust members traveled down to Dover to explore Port Esperance on board the St Ayles Skiff Freyja, which is on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover are coming! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover are coming! posted Apr 7, 2015, 3:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 7, 2015, 3:38 PM] Ron Wells has written to tell us he is organising a crew for La Chaloupe for the time trials on April 19th, which is reminder to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dover Community Workshop open day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dover Community Workshop open day posted Feb 19, 2016, 12:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2016, 3:10 AM] We know the Dover shed primarily because of their restoration of ‘La Chaloupe’, but there is a lot more going on down south.  See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Double take time – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Double take time posted Apr 26, 2014, 6:50 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 26, 2014, 4:38 PM] If you’ve wandered into the Wooden Boat Centre recently and wondered what is missing, you will find it is currently moored to the pontoon.  The Adrian […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Doubleday’s double ribbing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Doubleday’s double ribbing posted Oct 29, 2013, 3:47 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 1, 2013, 3:49 PM] Brett Doubleday and the Tuesday team have spent a riveting couple of days (boom, boom) reinforcing with doubles the damaged ribs in Michael’s vintage Huon Pine […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Doctor Dick’s boat gets a makeover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Doctor Dick’s boat gets a makeover posted Oct 15, 2013, 3:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 15, 2013, 4:50 PM] Peter ‘the painter’ Hill has Dr Dick Geeves’ rowing shell positively gleaming.  This boat is going to be raffled shortly, with some of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Documentary to listen out for on ABC Radio – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Documentary to listen out for on ABC Radio posted May 30, 2013, 4:46 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 30, 2013, 4:47 AM] At 10.00am this coming Sunday (June 2nd) Chris Wisbey will be presenting a documentary about George Dibbern on Tasmanian local ABC.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Distant Shores – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Distant Shores posted Apr 5, 2019, 12:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 5, 2019, 12:13 AM] Having lovingly restored ‘Gretchen’ the Tuesday group finally got to have a sail on her, and headed off for parts unknown ČUpdating… čfile2.mp4 (435k)Posts Editor, Apr 5, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Donation of Seagull motor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Donation of Seagull motor posted Feb 3, 2015, 11:30 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 3, 2015, 11:30 PM] We already had ‘Viking’ to help us remember our old friend Simon Pargeter (Parj), and now we have a restored Seagull motor.  It won’t be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Distant LBT members column – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Distant LBT members column posted Aug 26, 2019, 3:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 1, 2019, 4:08 PM] Many LBT members and Franklin residents will remember John and Jane Walduck very fondly – they were great contributors to our organisation and the town […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy Tuesday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy Tuesday posted Sep 19, 2017, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2017, 2:04 PM] Graham Wright writes: ‘Rhonda K back in the water with lots of very positive comments over the last few weeks.  Maybe we are getting the hang of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinners at the LBT: not only but also – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinners at the LBT: not only but also posted Jan 26, 2017, 1:10 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 26, 2017, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor] The LBT has been an absolute hive of activity this week as preparations are made for Tawe Nunnugah, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy sailing off for two weeks – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy sailing off for two weeks posted Nov 17, 2016, 12:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2016, 12:21 PM] Mike Dredge writes:  ‘Both John and I will be unavailable to oversee the Monday evening sailing program for a couple of weeks, for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinner Dance at the Palais 14th July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinner Dance at the Palais 14th July posted Jun 23, 2018, 6:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2018, 6:53 PM] See attached flyer for details: https://tinyurl.com/y7a59rxp
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy sailing: Monday afternoon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy sailing: Monday afternoon posted Dec 4, 2016, 1:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2016, 1:46 PM] John Walduck writes:  “MetEye is predicting about 12 knots westerly this afternoon, which will be OK, but quite turbulent on the river. Mike is away […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy Building Courses – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy Building Courses posted Aug 12, 2015, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 12, 2015, 3:38 PM] Ross James (from the Wooden Boat Centre) writes: ‘If learning how to build a traditional clinker timber dinghy using the finest boat-building timbers is your dream, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy sailing is on, Monday 14th Nov – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy sailing is on, Monday 14th Nov posted Nov 13, 2016, 1:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2016, 1:25 PM] Looks like the clouds are rolling back and the wind is a benign breeze.  Start rigging the Grebes from 3pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy for Sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy for Sale posted Feb 23, 2021, 4:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2021, 4:46 AM] Refurbished Batten-seam carvel dinghy.   7’2” (2.1m) x 3’8” (1.1m).  Huon Pine over Blackwood frames.   Built c1940’s by O’May family.  Oars and rowlocks.  On unregistered […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dinghy maintenance season is here again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dinghy maintenance season is here again posted May 25, 2013, 1:43 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 25, 2013, 2:55 AM] The WOW group are doing a great job scraping and painting the Huon Rat.  There is plenty more where the Rat comes from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Digging the shed sewage connection – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Digging the shed sewage connection posted Aug 17, 2015, 8:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 17, 2015, 8:57 PM] The pics (from Glynn Shevels) tell it all.  That’s the last we hear about the Tuesday ‘blokes’.
• Sunday, October 10 : Dick’s Flagpole – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dick’s Flagpole posted Sep 29, 2015, 9:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2015, 5:35 PM] The flagpole subcommittee (Southern Division, Franklin Chapter, chaired by David Nash) convened on Monday night, and recommended that a position in line with and close to the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Diesel Course at Franklin Marine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Diesel Course at Franklin Marine posted Jun 27, 2016, 10:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2016, 3:34 AM] One of the great advantages enjoyed by the Living Boat Trust is the strength of maritime community around it.  This was demonstrated on Sunday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Diesel Courses at Franklin Marine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Diesel Courses at Franklin Marine posted Jul 24, 2013, 12:59 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 24, 2013, 1:00 AM] The next hands on beginners courses will be delivered at the chandlery  on Sunday 28th July (women) Sunday 11th August (mixed)10am to 4.30pm.  Details […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dick’s Flagpole – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dick’s Flagpole posted Sep 11, 2015, 9:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 11, 2015, 9:42 PM] Not only has Dick Geeves sourced a flagpole for us, he’s sorting out the problems (ie the rotten bits), and painting it too.   Allegedly it started […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Diesel course gets the thumbs up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Diesel course gets the thumbs up posted Aug 13, 2013, 9:36 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 13, 2013, 9:37 PM] Dave Melville attended the course at Franklin Marine last Sunday. ‘The stucture of the course is well thought-out, with a selection of sample […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Devonport Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Devonport Regatta posted Dec 30, 2015, 3:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 30, 2015, 3:47 PM] From Jock Littler: ‘I am writing to you on behalf of the Devonport Apex Regatta Association Inc. who coordinates the Annual Devonport Apex Regatta to be held […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dick Geeves Thanksgiving Service 10am April 16th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dick Geeves Thanksgiving Service 10am April 16th posted Apr 4, 2021, 7:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 7:30 PM] Because of Covid there was no proper gathering when Dick Geeves died.  His family write:  ‘It was always our intention to hold […]
• Sunday, October 10 : D (for Drain) day at the Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ D (for Drain) day at the Shed posted Dec 1, 2016, 1:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 4, 2016, 1:49 PM] In an incautious moment Michael McGrath offered the LBT use of his backhoe/digger (and himself), and we leapt at the opportunity to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Deploying the Pontoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Deploying the Pontoons posted Nov 6, 2016, 12:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 12:05 PM] Last Wednesday Jennifer Mudge and Chris Price from Parks did a foreshore walk with Hans Sipsma, David Pittaway, Richard Forster and others to look at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Deploying the pontoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Deploying the pontoons posted Apr 21, 2016, 4:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 21, 2016, 4:38 PM] Hans Sipsma has supplied this latest plan for mooring the pontoon near Cartela.  The advantages of it is that it: provides a new home for Nancy; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Deploying pontoons – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Deploying pontoons posted Sep 19, 2017, 2:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2017, 11:46 PM by Richard Forster] See the sketch plans below and the attached application to Parks () for the latest iteration in the plans to get the pontoons deployed.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Demonstration of safety equipment 25th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Demonstration of safety equipment 25th May posted May 10, 2015, 6:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 10, 2015, 6:19 PM] On the 25th May starting at 5pm MAST and the fire brigade will provide a hands on demonstration of using flares, fire extinguishers, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dennis has been at it again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dennis has been at it again posted Jan 21, 2019, 9:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 21, 2019, 9:57 PM] If you need a new grate made for your Montagu Whaler Dennis Muscovich is your man.  Pic from Endra O’May
• Sunday, October 10 : Dennis Muscovich – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dennis Muscovich posted May 11, 2015, 4:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2015, 4:31 PM] LBT stalwart Dennis has been missing from the shed for the last couple of weeks, enjoying the trip he won(!) to Europe. He will be gone for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Delivering Santa – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Delivering Santa posted Dec 18, 2015, 8:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2015, 8:36 PM] A team of carol singing WOW angels (and an elf) delivered a very relaxed Santa to the Franklin Christmas party on Friday night.  For more splendid pictures […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Decorative knots course is coming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Decorative knots course is coming posted May 23, 2021, 3:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2021, 4:18 PM] Starting 7th June, Monday evenings.  More details to follow.  Watch the newsletter. Pic from Animated Knots
• Sunday, October 10 : Decorative Knots class cancelled June 14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Decorative Knots class cancelled June 14 posted Jun 13, 2021, 4:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2021, 4:59 AM] Barbara Frankel sent a message to say that she has reacted to her Covid jab and is not well enough to take the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dee Oirish Rowers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dee Oirish Rowers posted Sep 22, 2016, 1:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 22, 2016, 2:05 PM] Ireland’s first ever Olympic rowing medallists have inspired a hilarious poem.Listen and laughhttps://youtu.be/Cg_h3nD4Nhk
• Sunday, October 10 : Decorative knotting classes will recommence soon! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Decorative knotting classes will recommence soon! posted Aug 14, 2021, 10:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 14, 2021, 10:38 PM] We’d like to get some feedback on what works best for the majority. If you are interested, please email Barbara.Frankel@internode.on.net with your responses […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Decorative knots – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Decorative knots posted Jun 22, 2021, 4:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 27, 2021, 5:18 AM] Barbara Frankel writes: A big thank you to all those who came along to the Decorative Knotting sessions this month. As there was sufficient interest she proposes […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Deck for new pontoon almost finished – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Deck for new pontoon almost finished posted Oct 25, 2016, 10:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 10:03 PM] David Pittaway and the team have been making great progress.
• Sunday, October 10 : Deckee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Deckee posted Aug 9, 2020, 3:31 PM by Posts Editor Gary Macdonald pointed us to this free, community based app for sailors, https://deckee.com/ , which can also be run from your web browser. ‘Stay safe and informed on the water, with help from fellow boaters Crowdsourced […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Death or Liberty’ Thursday Night, ABC – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Death or Liberty’ Thursday Night, ABC posted Jan 12, 2016, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 15, 2016, 3:12 AM] About a year ago those budding stars Julie Donehue, Martin Kell and Ewen Laidlaw set off with  a Grebe to participate in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Day 2 on the water with Nell Tyson – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Day 2 on the water with Nell Tyson posted Mar 31, 2014, 4:04 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 1, 2014, 2:58 AM] Some beauties from day 2 of Focus on Franklin:
• Sunday, October 10 : Day 6 of the kayak course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Day 6 of the kayak course posted Sep 29, 2018, 6:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2018, 6:50 AM] And they are in the water.
• Sunday, October 10 : Dark BOFO: the rowing challenge – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dark BOFO: the rowing challenge posted Jun 13, 2015, 8:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 13, 2015, 8:20 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘Cygnet have just let me know that they are likely to attend with the following teams:  2 x mens;  2 x […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dave Conway has done it again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dave Conway has done it again posted Oct 10, 2020, 10:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 13, 2020, 2:37 AM] His long wheelbase trolley has been such a hit for moving Skiffs that he offered to make a short wheelbase version for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dave’s crew – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dave’s crew posted Jun 21, 2015, 5:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2015, 5:21 AM] Dave Golding’s ‘secret weapon’ for the Roger Harwood trophy race was his special crew.  By the look of ’em they didn’t share Dave’s enthusiasm, and he finished […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Dark BOFO coming June 20th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Dark BOFO coming June 20th posted Jun 3, 2015, 11:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 3, 2015, 11:23 PM] Barb Dawson has provided a poster and an acronym (oats n ranklin arfest) for our midwinter celebration.  Full sized poster attached: ČUpdating…ĊDark Bofo poster.pdf(87k)Posts […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Damian Callinan – The Lost WW1 Diary – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Damian Callinan – The Lost WW1 Diary posted Oct 20, 2015, 2:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 20, 2015, 2:48 PM] AT… The Franklin Palais  ,3388 Huon Highway Franklin, Tasmania 7113  ON.. Saturday October 24th, 2015;  Doors & bar open at 7.00pm for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cygnet’s Le Weekend – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cygnet’s Le Weekend posted Mar 19, 2017, 7:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2017, 2:53 PM] Tess Hallinan writes:  ‘The Lady Nelson is coming to Cygnet’s “Le Weekend” 7-10th April, when Cygnet celebrates its French connections. The original Lady Nelson met with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cygnet Skiff gets turned over – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cygnet Skiff gets turned over posted Nov 14, 2013, 7:36 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 15, 2013, 8:38 PM] A significant milestone was passed a week or so back, when the Cygnet St Ayles Skiff came off its moulds and was turned over.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : “Cygnet” Turns Into a Beautiful Swan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ “Cygnet” Turns Into a Beautiful Swan posted Mar 13, 2014, 2:35 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 13, 2014, 9:01 PM] Jane Johnson sent the following. Say “St AylesSkiff” and the Huon Valley is starting to see double! Cygnettownship proudly launched Tasmanian St Ayles […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cygnet Skiff launched – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cygnet Skiff launched posted Jan 19, 2017, 2:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 20, 2017, 1:23 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘Sunny skies and smiles all around as the second skiff in the Port Cygnet Sailing Club was launched by local Federal member, Julie […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiffs at Cygnet Regatta: this coming Sunday 13th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Skiffs at Cygnet Regatta: this coming Sunday 13th March posted Mar 10, 2016, 3:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 10, 2016, 3:57 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes:  ‘Carolyn Booker will be taking ‘Imagine’ over for the event. Even if you are not in a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cutting the ribbon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cutting the ribbon posted Jul 25, 2014, 2:32 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 25, 2014, 2:58 AM] On Friday morning Janet Storan and Colleen Shield from the Bendigo Bank cut the ribbon on the St Ayles Skiff pack to begin the new build.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cygnet Regatta starting 10th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cygnet Regatta starting 10th March posted Mar 6, 2017, 4:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 5:58 PM] See flyer below () for details.  Get your entry in SOON.  Note that the Cygnet Public Jetty will be closed for this event.
• Sunday, October 10 : Cut and polish for Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cut and polish for Nancy posted Oct 6, 2016, 2:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2016, 2:11 PM] Brian Pain took advantage of a window of still weather to get ‘Nancy’ down to the slip at Port Huon, where her undersides were […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cutters on the Baltic – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cutters on the Baltic posted Dec 17, 2016, 1:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2016, 1:09 AM] Friends of the LBT Georg and Johanna, who stayed at the shed a few years ago as woofers, send Christmas greetings from their hometown Wismar […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cut and polish for Billie – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cut and polish for Billie posted Feb 9, 2016, 10:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 10, 2016, 12:39 PM] Billie’s gunnels and top strakes have been peeling alarmingly in the sun, certainly not the look we wanted for showing her off in Geelong […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Curragh moving – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Curragh moving posted Nov 13, 2019, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 16, 2019, 1:01 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘Removing one very dusty WBC curragh from its place high up in the rafters, ready to be displayed in the Palais Theatre for Camino […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Curry and Movie night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Curry and Movie night posted Apr 30, 2016, 5:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2016, 5:06 AM] It was so good last time it was worth a reprise.  Come along to the Palais on Friday 13th May at 6pm.  Details in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Curry and Movie night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Curry and Movie night posted May 16, 2016, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 16, 2016, 5:15 PM] Don’t forget revised date – this Friday 20 May, doors open 6pm.  Only $20 for curry, dessert and movie. Best value in the Valley!! ČUpdating…ĊPoster […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruising logs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruising logs posted Nov 6, 2019, 1:18 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2019, 3:14 AM] During our Tawe Nunnugah raids we post a report at the end of each day to the website: see for instance https://tinyurl.com/yy6mk8ry  These are generally fairly rushed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruising Yacht Club visiting Sunday June 13 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruising Yacht Club visiting Sunday June 13 posted May 29, 2021, 5:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 29, 2021, 5:06 PM] We are expecting the cruisers for their annual Queens Birthday weekend visit.  Come down and meet them at the Shed. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville this coming Sunday 22nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville this coming Sunday 22nd posted Nov 14, 2020, 3:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 14, 2020, 3:59 PM] We advertised this event a while ago, and suddenly it is upon us.  Nancy is going up […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild November 25th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild November 25th posted Aug 3, 2018, 1:27 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 3, 2018, 1:27 AM] One of the highlights of our calendar in recent years has been the cruise to Huonville for lunch with the Guild.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville 22nd November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise with the Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville 22nd November posted Oct 2, 2020, 2:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2020, 2:55 PM] The calendar is filling up fast:  add this date to yours.  This is an annual event, usually featuring some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruising Dinghy Conversions – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruising Dinghy Conversions posted Oct 29, 2020, 5:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 30, 2020, 3:30 PM] Andy Bullock writes: ‘Sailing dinghy designs developed for cruising rather than racing are a relatively new part of the sailing scene, partly fostered by the advent […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise with Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville 25th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise with Wooden Boat Guild to Huonville 25th November posted Nov 7, 2018, 11:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 7, 2018, 11:58 PM] This event has become one of the highlights of our calendar.  Andrew Perkins from the Guild writes:  ‘The Wooden Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise in company to Maria Island? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise in company to Maria Island? posted Jan 20, 2018, 12:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 20, 2018, 12:36 PM] Sound like a good idea?  It does to Jane Johnson and friends.  See the proposal attached (https://goo.gl/ChDsN3), and contact Jane if you are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise to Kettering on the S.V Rhona – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise to Kettering on the S.V Rhona posted Jan 25, 2016, 2:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 25, 2016, 3:03 AM] John Wadsley (from TMAG) writes: ‘Our good friends on the SV Rhona H have some exciting sailing options this summer. They will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise to Maria Island – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise to Maria Island posted Dec 6, 2015, 12:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 6, 2015, 2:08 PM] Ea Lassen draws our attention to the following opportunity.  Maria Island new year cruise: Duration: 7 days, 6 nights; From AU$ 2,400.00;  Sail aboard Yukon and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cruise to Cygnet on ‘Lady Nelson’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cruise to Cygnet on ‘Lady Nelson’ posted Jan 19, 2016, 11:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2016, 11:07 AM] Liz Smith tells us that Cygnet is having a special day to celebrate the ‘French connection’ in their history, and that the ‘Lady […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Crowd funding for the Montagu Whaler goes live – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Crowd funding for the Montagu Whaler goes live posted Dec 7, 2016, 2:45 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 7, 2016, 2:46 PM] We REALLY want the Montagu Whaler to be ready for the Raid, and Johnno and volunteers from the LBT and Wooden […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Coxcombing an old wheel – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Coxcombing an old wheel posted Apr 28, 2020, 11:34 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 28, 2020, 11:35 PM] In the days of sail it was not unusual for a ship to be becalmed for days or held in quarantine for weeks. With plenty […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Crews wanted for Saturday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Crews wanted for Saturday posted Jun 16, 2015, 5:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2015, 5:12 PM] Nancy and Rowan will be out on the water for Dark BOFO, for excursion and safety boat duties respectively.  For those of us who have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Crew needed for steam boat ‘Leprana’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Crew needed for steam boat ‘Leprana’ posted Jan 23, 2016, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 23, 2016, 2:03 PM] If you would like to crew for Andrew Perkins on Australia Day send the secretary a message: sec@lbt.org.au .  First come first served:  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Crew wanted for Grebe, Thursday 18th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Crew wanted for Grebe, Thursday 18th posted Dec 14, 2014, 4:00 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 15, 2014, 1:41 PM] The original request was for Swiftsure, but this has been downgraded to a Grebeas part of a film shoot at Taroona.  Transport has […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Covid Tales – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Covid Tales posted Aug 8, 2021, 5:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2021, 5:48 AM] Last year when we in Tasmania were all confined to quarters many of our members got busy and sent us stories of their doings, all of them […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Courses at the Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Courses at the Wooden Boat Festival posted Jul 19, 2020, 3:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 19, 2020, 3:26 PM] Our Wooden Boat Centre is running courses in oar making, skin on frame kayak building, and skin on frame Whitehall building.  See http://www.woodenboatcentre.com/wbf […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Covid 19 Policy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Covid 19 Policy posted Jun 7, 2020, 5:04 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2020, 5:05 AM] The LBT recently completed the Government policy template, which can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/yawwdhh7 or in the folder on the shelving with our other documents.
• Sunday, October 10 : COVID Quiz Night – Palais Theatre, Saturday 19 September, 7pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ COVID Quiz Night – Palais Theatre, Saturday 19 September, 7pm posted Aug 25, 2020, 6:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2020, 3:53 PM] Calling all quiz enthusiasts – a night of fun, friendly competition and creativity.  David Pittaway has agreed to be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Courses at Franklin Marine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Courses at Franklin Marine posted Jul 10, 2017, 5:26 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 10, 2017, 5:26 PM] There are two courses coming up at Franklin Marine: Marine Diesel Engines for Beginners (July 30th) and Shipwright Skills and Boat Preparation Workshop (August 20th).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Couple of milestones reached on Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Couple of milestones reached on Thursday posted Dec 10, 2015, 7:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2015, 7:38 PM] Graham Wright writes: The last rafters are fitted on the extension; Gretchen’s keel re-construction is nearly finished. We were confident that Brett Doubleday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Council Community Information Session – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Council Community Information Session posted Mar 6, 2018, 12:06 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 6, 2018, 12:57 AM by Posts Editor] The third of four Huon Valley Council Community Information Sessions is being held at the Huonville Town Hall, Wednesday 7th March from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Counting down to the festivals and tawe nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Counting down to the festivals and tawe nunnugah posted Jan 12, 2015, 3:37 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 1:24 PM] Ros Barnett attempted to serve dinner at 7.30 on Monday night, and was told to put it back on the stove […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Country Style – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Country Style posted Aug 8, 2021, 5:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 8, 2021, 5:49 AM] Get the August edition of Country Style for an article about the LBT by Michelle Crawford illustrated with some really nice pictures (see below). Thanks Michelle!
• Sunday, October 10 : Council votes to sell or give away historic Julie Burgess – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Council votes to sell or give away historic Julie Burgess posted Aug 29, 2019, 3:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2019, 3:11 AM] Our man on the north coast Graham Norris rang to point out this story.  All the details can be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Council approves foreshore redevelopment plan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Council approves foreshore redevelopment plan posted Jun 8, 2020, 6:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 8, 2020, 6:08 PM] On May 27th the council resolved the following.  The Report on the Community Engagement Summary Report on the Draft Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Correspondents’ Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Correspondents’ Report posted Aug 11, 2014, 3:36 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 13, 2014, 12:43 AM] Your travelling correspondents have just visited friends (and members) of the LBT Martin and Judy Krynen in Noosa.  We could tell that they are sad about forgoing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cook it yourself end of month Monday dinner coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cook it yourself end of month Monday dinner coming up posted Feb 23, 2019, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2019, 3:24 PM] This is the night we all get to demonstrate our culinary skills.  Bring something for the BBQ, a plate […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cooks wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cooks wanted posted Nov 11, 2016, 5:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 11, 2016, 2:26 PM] If the LBT is first of all about boats, it is second of all about community, of which Monday night dinner is a cornerstone.  In recent years […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cooks 250th Celebrations October 2019 (A heads up from New Zealand Coastal Rowing) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cooks 250th Celebrations October 2019 (A heads up from New Zealand Coastal Rowing) posted Jun 16, 2019, 2:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2019, 2:27 AM] NZ Coastal rowing is intending to take part in the 250th celebrations in Whitianga Coromandel, marking […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cooking up a storm at Recherche – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cooking up a storm at Recherche posted Jan 29, 2021, 2:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 29, 2021, 2:42 AM] The camp has moved to Moss Glen community hall to escape the weather.  Good shelter for cooking, everything from carrots to abalone. Pics […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Congratulations to St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia Incorporated – who would have Imagined? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Congratulations to St Ayles Skiff Community Rowing Association of Australia Incorporated – who would have Imagined? posted Jun 7, 2016, 2:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2016, 2:54 AM] This is where it all started in Australia …….Patrick Groot advises that on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Controversial installation sculpture to be moved onto water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Controversial installation sculpture to be moved onto water posted Jun 1, 2017, 7:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 1, 2017, 7:20 PM] The extra floats are available, so come along and help on Monday afternoon, 3pm.
• Sunday, October 10 : Controversial installation sculpture IS on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Controversial installation sculpture IS on the water posted Jun 5, 2017, 7:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2017, 6:49 AM] On Monday evening pontoon two splashed her way through the reeds and onto the river under the impetus of the Krynens’ forklift […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Congratulations to Castle to Crane Crews – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Congratulations to Castle to Crane Crews posted Sep 21, 2020, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2020, 3:03 PM] In a previous post we reported admiringly (and somewhat enviously) that the Women’s Open and 50+ teams had posted times of around 53 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Congratulations Glyn Shevels – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Congratulations Glyn Shevels posted May 31, 2020, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 31, 2020, 3:11 PM] Glyn Shevels has received an ‘Outstanding Volunteer Service Award’,  the brief citation for which reads as follows.  ‘Glynn Shevels arrived in Tasmania in 2010 and immediately […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Concert (in a good cause) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Concert (in a good cause) posted Apr 27, 2014, 6:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 28, 2014, 6:02 PM] Looks like a good night out coming up at Willy Smith’s on  Saturday 10th of May, with Cary Lewincamp providing the musical entertainment. For […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Concert for Nepal – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Concert for Nepal posted Jun 23, 2015, 11:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2015, 11:44 PM] Marcia Waller writes: ‘Please have a look at the attached poster ( ) for a Concert for Nepal to be held at the Huonville Town Hall […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Congratulations Celia Leverton – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Congratulations Celia Leverton posted May 1, 2020, 10:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 1, 2020, 10:41 PM] Whilst we have all been distracted LBT member Celia Leverton has won an  AgriFutures Rural Women’s Development Award.  Her profile for the award says: ‘Celia Leverton​, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Concert at the LBT Shed, Sunday March 11th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Concert at the LBT Shed, Sunday March 11th posted Mar 4, 2018, 3:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 4, 2018, 4:11 AM] Kate Hoorweg writes: “Bruce Young from Woof Gallery in Franklin released his first album, ‘Supernova’, last year. ‘Bruce Young and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Congratulations Celia Leverton (again) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Congratulations Celia Leverton (again) posted Oct 2, 2020, 4:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM] Celia is one of our stars.  This time she has won a Churchill fellowship:  ‘The Yulgilbar Foundation Churchill Fellowship to identify regenerative farming practices to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Community Consultation about Camping Grounds at Franklin and Shipwrights Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Community Consultation about Camping Grounds at Franklin and Shipwrights Point posted May 2, 2018, 1:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2018, 1:53 AM] Long history (see link belowto Council documents)….but the Huon Valley Council has this week opened a 4week consultation period […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Community Grants – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Community Grants posted Aug 24, 2019, 4:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 24, 2019, 6:00 PM] There are many grant opportunities for community organisations such as the LBT. As an example, our local Federal MP has recently made us aware of the ‘Stronger […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Community tall ship – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Community tall ship posted Apr 2, 2016, 10:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2016, 5:37 AM] The plans for building a tall ship in Franklin have been drawn up, but it looks like Sausolito in California have stolen a march on us.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Concept drawings for evaporator sheds – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Concept drawings for evaporator sheds posted Feb 29, 2016, 1:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 29, 2016, 1:59 PM] Cumulus Studios have drawn up the attached concept plans for the redevelopment of the sheds for Martin and Judy Krynen.  See . Martin and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Communities getting together to remember LAURA GOLDING – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Communities getting together to remember LAURA GOLDING posted Nov 9, 2017, 12:16 PM by Posts Editor Jilly Archer writes:  Laura connected with many people in the Huon Valley during the 8 years she lived among us.  This is an open invitation to anyone who would like […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee Minutes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee Minutes posted Oct 19, 2014, 2:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 19, 2014, 2:59 PM] Draft committee minutes for October have been written and are available at
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee meeting Wednesday 11th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee meeting Wednesday 11th April posted Apr 8, 2018, 2:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 8, 2018, 2:29 PM] See draft agenda (https://goo.gl/osC1hJ) and minutes of last meeting (https://goo.gl/oA6uiC).  If there is an issue you want raised email sec@lbt.org.au .
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee nominations for AGM September 22nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee nominations for AGM September 22nd posted Aug 20, 2018, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2018, 4:20 PM] The LBT elects a new committee at the AGM on the 22nd of September.  Please consider nominating, or alternatively dob in a mate!  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee Meeting this Wednesday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee Meeting this Wednesday posted Jun 10, 2018, 4:54 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 10, 2018, 5:18 AM by Posts Editor] There is a draft agenda (still being worked on) at https://tinyurl.com/y9t8u45u , and the minutes for the last meeting can be viewed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee response to the Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development plan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee response to the Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development plan posted May 3, 2020, 12:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 3, 2020, 1:20 AM] The council has provided an online form for community response to this plan at https://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/consultations/franklin-foreshore-rehabilitation-and-development-plan/All members who have a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee Meeting this coming Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee Meeting this coming Thursday posted Sep 8, 2014, 6:21 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 9, 2014, 5:16 AM] Committee meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, and the new committee will have its inaugural meeting this week  (11th Sept).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee Meeting this Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee Meeting this Thursday posted Jun 8, 2014, 4:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 8, 2014, 4:26 PM] Plenty on the agenda already for the LBT committee to consider (see attached), but if you have a relevant item that you want us to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee meeting this Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee meeting this Thursday posted Oct 13, 2015, 8:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2015, 1:39 PM] The LBT committee meets once a month, usually on the third Thursday.  To find out what they are thinking about look at the minutes of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee meeting agenda – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee meeting agenda posted Aug 4, 2018, 6:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 5, 2018, 3:07 AM] The LBT Committee will meet on Wednesday 8th August and the agenda is being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/y94wxegw
• Sunday, October 10 : Committee meeting this coming Thursday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee meeting this coming Thursday posted Oct 6, 2019, 4:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2019, 4:35 AM] See the minutes for the last meeting at https://tinyurl.com/yxrckmkx.  An agenda for the meeting on Thursday 10th October is being prepared at https://tinyurl.com/yyxbj42x
• Sunday, October 10 : Come to Bellerive Seafarer’s Festival 29th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come to Bellerive Seafarer’s Festival 29th October posted Oct 3, 2017, 1:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 10:56 PM] For several years the Living Boat Trust has had a happy involvement with this terrific family festival (), and we want to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Coming event in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Coming event in Franklin posted Aug 25, 2013, 6:02 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 25, 2013, 3:10 PM] Village Antiques, an LBT sponsor, is holding an auction at the Palais Theatre on Sunday 8th of September.  For more details see the flyer at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Committed now – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committed now posted May 28, 2014, 2:54 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 29, 2014, 5:24 AM] At this end the plans might be a wee bit tentative, but  the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association seem to have down pat  the schedule for the St […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come in from the cold – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come in from the cold posted Apr 7, 2014, 10:35 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 7, 2014, 10:41 PM] This plan has been a long time in gestation, but Viking is finally under the verandah and being stripped to make her ready for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come for a voyage on Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come for a voyage on Nancy posted Sep 26, 2017, 2:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 26, 2017, 2:42 PM] Next Monday afternoon (2nd October) at 3pm Nancy will be going down to the slip at Port Huon for her annual cut and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come and be part of the ‘On the Water Program’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come and be part of the ‘On the Water Program’ posted Aug 22, 2021, 2:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2021, 2:06 PM] One of the best things the LBT does is get out on the water with local schoolchildren  rowing the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come and help the TLC – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come and help the TLC posted Jul 29, 2020, 4:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 29, 2020, 6:23 PM] The TLC in question is the Tasmanian Land Conservancy, and they need assistance to render some Tender Loving Care to the Egg Islands.  Specifically […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come and try out a ‘semi skinny boat’ on Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come and try out a ‘semi skinny boat’ on Monday night posted Mar 4, 2014, 4:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 5, 2014, 2:07 PM] Those of us who went on the recent LBT ‘sail in company’ to Kettering were mightily impressed with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Comedy Night at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Comedy Night at the Palais posted Oct 2, 2014, 6:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 2, 2014, 6:11 PM] On Saturday evening the 1st of November 2014 there’ll be a stand-up comedy gig of epic proportions held at… The Palais theatre in Franklin.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come and be part of Swiftsure Regatta 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come and be part of Swiftsure Regatta 2015 posted Nov 16, 2015, 9:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 17, 2015, 1:52 AM] David Budd writes: “Helpers wanted for Schools section of Swiftsure Regatta, Saturday 28 Nov, 9 – 12.30 approx.  Boat steerers, marshals, race starters and timers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cocktails and Canapés on Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cocktails and Canapés on Yukon posted Dec 8, 2014, 12:00 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 13, 2014, 4:45 PM] 19th December 6.30pm to 9.30 pm.   Live Music, with Roman Astra and Co.   $25 a ticket , the numbers are limited so please contact […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Come along to net making course beginning 26th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Come along to net making course beginning 26th April posted Apr 11, 2021, 2:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 2:48 PM] Mike Dredge has kindly offered to run this course.  Mike writes: ‘participants will need a couple of net needles – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cocktail party fund raiser on Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cocktail party fund raiser on Yukon posted Jan 7, 2015, 3:45 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 7, 2015, 3:45 AM] We hear that this event was a great success and that a good time was had by all.  A quiet reminder to those […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Coastal Weather Forecast for Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Coastal Weather Forecast for Franklin posted Dec 23, 2013, 11:17 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 1:48 AM by Richard Forster] Tony Dow, who runs http://hrvistaweather.com/  which  produces the weather observations displayed on our homepage, has put together a summary of weather […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Closure of Geeveston Forestry and Heritage Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Closure of Geeveston Forestry and Heritage Centre posted Apr 27, 2015, 3:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2015, 3:51 PM] ‘Forestry Tasmanian has provided advice to Council they do not intend to continue to operate the Forest and Heritage Centre or to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Clean up Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Clean up Australia Day posted Feb 25, 2019, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2019, 1:53 PM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Council writes:  ‘Clean Up Australia Day is fast approaching – Sunday 3 March 2019.  Have you registered yet?  You can register […]
• Sunday, October 10 : CLEAR OUT THAT SHED!!!! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ CLEAR OUT THAT SHED!!!! posted Jun 26, 2014, 1:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 26, 2014, 2:14 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Clipper around the world race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Clipper around the world race posted Dec 31, 2013, 2:56 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 3, 2014, 1:43 AM] Actually a yacht race, the boats are departing Hobart tomorrow (Thursday 2nd) on their next leg:  The race will restart at 1700 off Constitution […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cleaning out the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cleaning out the shed posted Jan 13, 2016, 10:00 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 13, 2016, 10:01 PM] Everything is on an heroic scale over at the old apple drying factory (the ‘evaporators’), including the cleanup. When Martin and Judy decided to empty […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Xmas Movie Night at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Xmas Movie Night at the Palais posted Nov 29, 2015, 12:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 29, 2015, 12:14 PM] Deb Coombes writes: ‘Hi Team Movies,  Yes it is that time of the year to wear silly hats and eat and drink […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic movies night, December 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic movies night, December 4th posted Nov 27, 2016, 1:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 27, 2016, 1:28 PM] Deb and the classic movies team write: To kick start the Christmas festivities we are screening the 2013 Mexican box office smash hit, The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie ‘Quo Vado’, Palais, Sunday 5th Nov – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie ‘Quo Vado’, Palais, Sunday 5th Nov posted Oct 31, 2017, 4:38 PM by Posts Editor Team Movies writes:  ‘This month’s classic movie is the 2016 Italian box office smash hit comedy, ’Quo Vado?’ translated ‘Where Am I going?’. A film about Italians’ obsession with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic wooden dinghy for sale (and sail) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic wooden dinghy for sale (and sail) posted Aug 5, 2014, 5:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 5, 2014, 5:43 PM] Graham Hunt points out the  ‘Cadet dinghy tralier plus sails, Beautiful old King Billy pine, clinker built sail boat. Includes three sails […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic trawler on the Huon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic trawler on the Huon posted Nov 1, 2017, 3:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 1, 2017, 4:13 AM] Well, the model of one made by Paul Frost anyway.  We particularly enjoyed the detail, the ship’s horn and the smoke (see second pic), […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at the Palais Sunday November 6th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at the Palais Sunday November 6th posted Oct 30, 2016, 1:20 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 30, 2016, 1:21 PM] Deb Combes writes: Hi Team Movies, WARNING: QUALITY FILM RETURNING TO THE PALAIS. Quality comes at a cost. $5 admission […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic movie night at the Palais 6th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic movie night at the Palais 6th March posted Feb 27, 2016, 2:15 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 27, 2016, 2:35 AM] Deb Combes writes: ‘The news you have all been waiting to hear. The Franklin Palais projector has been installed and trialled […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at the Palais: Carol, Sunday 5th March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at the Palais: Carol, Sunday 5th March posted Feb 27, 2017, 12:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 6, 2017, 3:58 AM] Liz from the Palais writes:  ‘This months movie is running in conjunction with the Huon Valley LGBTI Film Festival […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at the Palais posted Aug 20, 2017, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 20, 2017, 5:31 PM] Deb Combes sends the following invitation… Sunday Sept 3 we are screening the 2016 award winning, audience favourite, French film, Rosalie Blum. Doors […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at the Palais: Sunday 2 April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at the Palais: Sunday 2 April posted Mar 26, 2017, 7:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2017, 7:24 PM] The movie this week: Last Ride.  Team Movies writes:  ‘I had not heard of this film until I recently watched […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at The Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at The Palais posted Aug 4, 2017, 4:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2017, 5:00 PM] This month’s Sunday 6 August classic film is the 1964 cold war drama ‘Fail Safe’.  Never heard of it?  Neither had I until […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie at the Palais June 3rd: ‘Cosi’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie at the Palais June 3rd: ‘Cosi’ posted May 27, 2018, 4:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 27, 2018, 4:56 PM] Team Movies writes:‘This month’s classic movie is the wonderful 1996 Australian comedy / drama Cosi  … Synopsis: Ben Mendelsohn plays Lewis […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Bagdad Cafe, Palais, Feb 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Bagdad Cafe, Palais, Feb 4th posted Jan 27, 2018, 6:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 27, 2018, 6:56 PM] Team Movies writes: ‘This month’s February classic movie is the 1987 quirky, magical film ‘Bagdad Cafe’…. Synopsis: After breaking down in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie at the Palais: ‘The Merger’ December 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie at the Palais: ‘The Merger’ December 2nd posted Nov 18, 2018, 4:18 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2018, 4:19 AM] Team Movies writes:  ‘We are combining with AMNESTY SOUTHERN GROUP Tasmania for a special Christmas Movie treat, the 2018 Australian […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie Night at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie Night at the Palais posted Sep 29, 2015, 3:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2015, 3:32 PM]  The monthly ‘Classic Movie Night’ is one of the great institutions of Franklin, and the Palais is in the process of installing digital […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Movie at the Palais, January 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Movie at the Palais, January 1st posted Dec 26, 2016, 2:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 26, 2016, 2:36 AM] From Deb and the Classic Movie Team.  “Women on the 6th Floor”.  Synopsis: Paris, 1960. Jean-Louis lives a bourgeois existence absorbed in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classical Guitar Concert – Palais Theatre, Friday 1 March – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classical Guitar Concert – Palais Theatre, Friday 1 March posted Feb 17, 2019, 2:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2019, 2:19 PM] Barbara Dawson writes:  ‘Prior to opening the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Festival, the up-and-coming young classical guitar duo, Andrew Blanch and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Film Sunday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Film Sunday posted Dec 30, 2015, 4:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 30, 2015, 4:21 PM] Deb Combes writes: ‘My excitement is palpable for this month’s film, the one to kick start 2016, is the sensation “Leave you brain at the door” […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic Launch for Sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic Launch for Sale posted May 16, 2018, 2:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 16, 2018, 2:47 AM] Paul McArthy asks:Anyone looking to buy a boat like my “Argo”? I have bought larger and will need to let her go. You may know […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Claire Hooper at Frank’s, March 21st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Claire Hooper at Frank’s, March 21st posted Mar 3, 2019, 12:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 3, 2019, 12:57 PM] David Moore tells us that there are only a few tickets left for this show, which is sure to be a good ‘un.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Classic film at the Palais May 5th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Classic film at the Palais May 5th posted Apr 28, 2019, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 1, 2019, 11:33 PM] Team movies writes:  ‘This month Sunday 5 May, Classic Movies is screening the wonderful 2016 Swedish comedy-drama ‘A Man Called Ove’…. Synopsis: Ove, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas present pics for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas present pics for the LBT posted Dec 23, 2015, 2:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 23, 2015, 2:57 PM] Bob Frost has sent these lovely pics of the river.
• Sunday, October 10 : Circumnavigation of Tassie Feb 11 – March 18 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Circumnavigation of Tassie Feb 11 – March 18 2015 posted Dec 12, 2014, 11:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 12, 2014, 11:58 PM] Bryan Walpole, with “Merlyn”, an 11m couta boat, has some crewing vacancies for the trip anticlockwise around Tassie, mostly from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Citizen Kane’ at the Palais, Sunday Jan 5th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Citizen Kane’ at the Palais, Sunday Jan 5th posted Jan 2, 2020, 5:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2020, 3:18 AM] Buffoon writes:  ‘On Sunday 5th January we’re screening Citizen Kane, voted by a panel of esteemed critics for five decades to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Row December 18th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Row December 18th December posted Nov 27, 2020, 1:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 27, 2020, 1:58 PM] See flyer below for details: https://tinyurl.com/y2n5zp2d
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas present idea – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas present idea posted Nov 25, 2014, 12:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 25, 2014, 12:26 PM] From Geoff Heriot: ‘I would be pleased to offer members and friends of the LBT a substantial discount on my nonfiction book In the South: Tales […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas message from the AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas message from the AWBF posted Dec 10, 2015, 1:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2015, 7:40 PM] Paul Cullen from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival writes: ‘Greetings, friends of the MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival: …To all our friends, supporters, sponsors […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas present for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas present for the LBT posted Dec 28, 2017, 7:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 28, 2017, 7:46 PM] Tony Dow sent a message this morning informing us that his weather station at south Franklin is back up and running.  This is great […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Pics – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Pics posted Dec 30, 2016, 1:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 30, 2016, 1:42 PM] Zainab Clarke sent us these – looks like a lot of fun.
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas party at the LBT: reminder – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas party at the LBT: reminder posted Dec 21, 2014, 2:23 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 21, 2014, 5:59 PM]  Short details: 6pm at the shed, Monday night; bring drink, a plate to share, and (if you are so inclined) meat to put […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas in Franklin posted Dec 11, 2016, 1:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 11, 2016, 1:07 PM] If your girth needs thickening Franklin is the place to be at this time of year.  Three events of particular note for LBTers are:  the Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Greetings from Rick Gower – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Greetings from Rick Gower posted Dec 8, 2013, 3:36 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 8, 2013, 3:36 PM] Rick is one of our ‘far flung’ members, and sends the following. First, may I wish you and everyone at the LBT a very […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas gift for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas gift for the LBT posted Dec 18, 2015, 4:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2015, 4:53 PM] Friend of the LBT Graeme Norris had an unused car tent in his garage which should be just the thing for future Tawe Nunnagahs.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Excursion to Brooks Bay, 14-15th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Excursion to Brooks Bay, 14-15th December posted Dec 4, 2013, 3:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 12, 2013, 4:43 AM] It’s ON.  Tony Smith has very kindly offered us the use of his big shed and a camping area.  More details to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas in August at Spring Bay – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas in August at Spring Bay posted Jul 10, 2015, 3:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 10, 2015, 8:30 PM] Our friends at Spring Bay have issued an invitation to a ‘Christmas Luncheon’ on August 3rd at the Village Barn, Triabunna –  see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Break at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Break at the LBT posted Dec 15, 2019, 1:16 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 15, 2019, 1:16 AM] The last Monday night dinner for 2019 will be a BYO party on December 23rd.  Come early to help set up.  The Living Boat […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas at the LBT posted Dec 17, 2013, 10:08 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 19, 2013, 1:11 PM] Say what you like about the LBT, we certainly know how to enjoy ourselves at this time of year.  Over the weekend there were two […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Chip Ahoy! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Chip Ahoy! posted Dec 10, 2015, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2015, 1:23 PM] Barbara Dawson writes: ‘In conditions reminiscent of Shackleton’s Antarctic voyages, Billie and Imagine – plus 2 double kayaks – bravely set off late on Saturday afternoon with the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas at the LBT, Monday 22nd December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas at the LBT, Monday 22nd December posted Dec 7, 2014, 1:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 7, 2014, 1:52 PM] A bring your own food, fun, music and bottle party.   Normal working bee cancelled.  From 6pm, or whenever you arrive.  Same […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Christmas Break – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Christmas Break posted Dec 20, 2020, 1:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 20, 2020, 1:39 PM] The LBT Shed will be available to members for rowing, sailing etc over the Christmas period on an informal basis.  The Tuesday Group will be taking some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Children’s Book Festival, Bruny Island Festival 15-18th January 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Children’s Book Festival, Bruny Island Festival 15-18th January 2015 posted Dec 28, 2014, 3:12 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 28, 2014, 3:12 AM] For those with young children or grandchildren this might be of interest.  Ann Morgan wrote to invite us to bring […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cheek pieces for the Montagu Whaler – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cheek pieces for the Montagu Whaler posted Jan 7, 2019, 4:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 7, 2019, 4:43 PM] In November 2017 the following news item was posted.  ‘Some time ago there was discussion about how to decorate the ‘cheek pieces’ on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cheap boat transport across Bass Strait – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cheap boat transport across Bass Strait posted Sep 30, 2014, 2:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 30, 2014, 2:57 PM] From Paul Cullen: Space available! ‘Boat trailer returning empty from Tasmania to Melbourne in October via Toll Shipping. Purpose-built registered trailer for boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Check that propeller – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Check that propeller posted Apr 17, 2019, 4:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2019, 4:09 AM] We at Franklin tend to think that the mild, brackish waters of the Huon make us immune from the luxuriant gardens of seaweeds and shellfish that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Charlotte Cove: the place to be – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Charlotte Cove: the place to be posted Oct 14, 2018, 1:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 1:26 PM] On late Friday morning a small LBT fleet caught the outgoing tide and a gentle north easterly to get down the river to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Checking anchor points – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Checking anchor points posted Feb 28, 2019, 1:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 28, 2019, 2:46 PM] The square pontoons given to us by the fish farm are ideal for lifting anchor points, which is what David Pittaway and helpers did on Wednesday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Changes at the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Changes at the Wooden Boat Centre posted Oct 8, 2020, 6:37 PM by Posts Editor From the WBC:‘After consulting with WorkSafe Tasmania, Dept of Health and our Insurer we have now put measures in place coming up to the opening of borders, effective today 09.10.20 we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Change of tack for FWWA – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Change of tack for FWWA posted Jul 15, 2013, 3:18 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 18, 2013, 12:09 AM] At  their meeting on Sunday the members of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association voted to concentrate their efforts on purchasing the Wooden Boat Centre, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Change of venue for AGM: now at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Change of venue for AGM: now at the Palais posted Sep 9, 2017, 4:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 9, 2017, 5:13 PM] We had planned to have the AGM at the Bowls Club, but they have suffered a broken hot water tank, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Charlotte Cove expedition planning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Charlotte Cove expedition planning posted Feb 2, 2020, 12:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 2, 2020, 12:43 PM] Martin Riddle writes:  Final Details Planning Meeting  At the LBT shed on Monday at 5.30pm before the dinner.    LBT boats   Hans will skipper […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Change of season – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Change of season posted May 1, 2019, 11:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 1, 2019, 11:45 PM] The sun is coming up later and later, just in time to meet to Jerry coming down the river, and first LBT crews coming up it. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Change of Plans – BYO Dinner this Monday 21st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Change of Plans – BYO Dinner this Monday 21st posted May 20, 2018, 12:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 20, 2018, 12:09 AM] Our cook for the night has unfortunately had to pull out, so its BYO this Monday – please pass the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Celebrating 10 years of rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Celebrating 10 years of rowing posted Oct 8, 2019, 3:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2019, 3:11 PM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘On 12 October, 2009 women’s rowing started! That deserves a cup of tea and a piece of cake! Even if you haven’t […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Change of plans for LBT social 31st August – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Change of plans for LBT social 31st August posted Aug 23, 2019, 5:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2019, 7:02 PM] A number of members have pointed out that our quiz night, scheduled to follow the AGM, clashes with the Wattle Dance […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Celestial Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Celestial Skiff posted Oct 26, 2015, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 26, 2015, 1:38 PM] Richard Edwards writes: ‘When I saw Sue’s boat picture from Norway I thought I should send you this boat picture. It is an image from an early […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Caterers wanted at Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Caterers wanted at Swiftsure Regatta posted Nov 26, 2014, 2:40 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 26, 2014, 2:45 AM] From Ros Barnett: ‘Friday 5th December 10am – 1pm  Food preparation. Two people required to help slice, dice and spice. Sunday 7th December (Regatta […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane Home Water Edition – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane Home Water Edition posted Sep 20, 2020, 1:16 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 20, 2020, 1:26 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘You may have noticed 3 dedicated St Ayles crews training on the grueling 8km course, starting at the LBT and turning […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cat Dink – Gary Macdonald’s isolation project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cat Dink – Gary Macdonald’s isolation project posted May 26, 2020, 5:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 26, 2020, 5:03 AM] Gary has built himself a catamaran rowing dinghy, and posted details of the build at https://mrmacstaswegia.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_21.html.  It will be interesting to hear […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane results – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane results posted Jun 12, 2021, 2:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2021, 5:58 AM] Lorrie Harrison writes:‘Just in, LBT’s Five Mile Crew has won the Median Trophy for the Irish leg of the Castle to Crane.   As we all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane Home Waters Edition – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane Home Waters Edition posted Aug 22, 2020, 6:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2020, 6:48 PM] The LBT have two crews training for this 5 mile race to be held on our home water, The Huon River, on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane “Five Miles From Home” 2021 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane “Five Miles From Home” 2021 posted May 30, 2021, 5:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2021, 6:20 PM] Readers of this column will recall that 2 of our crews (the 5 Mile Crew and Castle Forbes) won their divisions […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane posted Jun 6, 2021, 1:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 6, 2021, 1:28 AM] Living Boat Trust crews have been rowing in this international ‘Covid’ event, organised ‘cos we can’t make it to the British (and Irish) isles for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle to Crane Five Miles From Home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle to Crane Five Miles From Home posted Sep 17, 2020, 4:06 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2020, 6:37 PM] The race is THIS SATURDAY 19th. We now have 3 crews!!! I know you all want to be standing along the bank […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Castle in the Sky’, Saturday 26 October 6pm, at the Palais – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Castle in the Sky’, Saturday 26 October 6pm, at the Palais posted Oct 25, 2019, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2019, 2:46 PM] Sorry about the late notice: just spotted this free premier screening of a film about the ‘Geeveston Castle’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Castle Forbes Forest – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Castle Forbes Forest posted Apr 21, 2021, 4:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 21, 2021, 4:12 AM] Yanti writes:‘I had a lovely night meeting many people of the LBT on Monday, thank you for the opportunity to make a little announcement.  Visit a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela is almost in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela is almost in Franklin posted Jun 26, 2014, 1:44 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 26, 2014, 9:23 PM] She arrived in Port Huon on schedule at 3.30pm on Thursday, and now awaits a high tide and final preparations before coming up to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela in the news posted Jan 1, 2016, 8:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 1, 2016, 8:23 PM] Ross James has a double page spread in Saturday’s Mercury entitled ‘The safest harbour is a ship’s home’.  ‘Tasmania is blessed with a large number […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela NOT coming on the 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela NOT coming on the 4th posted Jul 2, 2014, 3:10 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 2, 2014, 3:14 AM] We had been hoping to organise a welcome for her, but Ross James (of the Steamship Cartela Company) writes ‘still no word from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : CARTELA’s Fashion through the Decades – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ CARTELA’s Fashion through the Decades posted Nov 9, 2014, 8:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 9, 2014, 8:48 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela in the news posted Aug 21, 2014, 5:11 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 24, 2014, 4:40 AM] Graham Wright spotted this story on the ABC site, largely constructed from an interview with Ross James: ‘Historic boat restorers want to bolster Tasmania’s shipwright […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela has a Doppelganger – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela has a Doppelganger posted Aug 28, 2014, 4:48 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 28, 2014, 4:48 PM] Talk of the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Precinct (www.flagstaffhill.com) at Warrnambool prompted Barbara Dawson to send the accompanying photos, one of which shows a boat with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela arrives in Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela arrives in Franklin posted Aug 17, 2014, 12:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 17, 2014, 12:20 AM] Cartela was quite a sight as she came up past Jackson’s Point trailed by a small fleet.  There was a good crowd to greet her […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela glows in birthday glory – but wait, there is more – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela glows in birthday glory – but wait, there is more posted Oct 13, 2014, 3:31 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 17, 2014, 1:07 AM] From Jane Johnson:  ‘The Cartela was the focus of fundraising for the St Ayles Skiff Regatta in Franklin. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela going on the slip – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela going on the slip posted Jul 30, 2013, 6:39 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 31, 2013, 4:13 AM] Ross James of the Cartela consortium writes:‘Are you able to mention to the Living Boat Trust volunteers that Cartela will be on the Domain […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela Birthday Celebration – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela Birthday Celebration posted Sep 27, 2014, 5:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 27, 2014, 5:19 PM] Monday October 13th  6.30pm; Aboard ‘Cartela’ (moored in Franklin); $20 a head; Ticket Booking: 0412 168 552; RSVP 6th October; Fixed menu: nibbles, salads, variety of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Cartela – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cartela posted Apr 27, 2017, 10:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2017, 10:51 PM] Ross James will be at dinner on Monday night to answer questions about what might be happening with Cartela.
• Sunday, October 10 : Caring for Imagine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Caring for Imagine posted Jan 10, 2018, 1:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2018, 1:09 PM] When Liz and Karen pulled up the mats to paint the inside of Imagine they discovered a small amount of rot in the frames (see pics […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Careful with that fuel locker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Careful with that fuel locker posted Feb 12, 2020, 4:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 12, 2020, 4:39 AM] Recently enough fuel siphoned out of a tank and into the bottom of the locker to have caused quite a bang if a match […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Carpenter wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Carpenter wanted posted Jan 20, 2014, 4:03 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 20, 2014, 4:05 PM] LBT member Dave Abbot writes that he has a job for  ‘anyone competent at marine carpentry who’d like some paid work…, I have a repair job (plywood […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boot/Boat Sale 27th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boot/Boat Sale 27th October posted Oct 10, 2013, 2:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 11, 2013, 7:35 PM] At last night’s committee meeting it was confirmed that this fund raising event is ON, dependent on getting support and getting organised quickly.  More details […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capsize Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capsize Monday posted Dec 6, 2016, 12:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 11, 2016, 3:34 AM by Richard Forster] Pinkies dipped in the river are no longer giving pain, the BOM forecast has been consulted, and Monday is looking like a good afternoon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia to come to Franklin? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia to come to Franklin? posted Jun 15, 2018, 10:51 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 16, 2018, 9:42 PM] ‘Capricornia’ has a long association with the Living Boat Trust, so much so that she has her own page on our website: see (https://tinyurl.com/ybrochj5).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia’s modified trailer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia’s modified trailer posted Apr 11, 2020, 3:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2020, 3:33 AM] Martin Riddle writes:  ‘When the LBT was thinking of buying Capricornia, as part of the agreement Piet offered to do a few improvements to make the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia sailing this afternoon at 2pm Monday 9 Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia sailing this afternoon at 2pm Monday 9 Sept posted Sep 8, 2019, 3:41 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Sep 12, 2019, 5:46 AM by Posts Editor] The forecast looks good. Everyone welcome. Meet at the shed at 2pm. 
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia to Dover (and back) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia to Dover (and back) posted Apr 4, 2021, 5:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 5:42 AM] Capricornia went to Dover for the Regatta. Shown here are some of the crew Rob, Hans, Will and Pip. Richard Martin and Henk (not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia prepped for paint – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia prepped for paint posted Aug 25, 2020, 6:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 25, 2020, 6:47 PM] One of the many LBT activities; here’s a few of the team scraping and sanding Capricornia on Monday afternoon.
• Sunday, October 10 : Can you help save the LBT money by lending equipment for the tn17 Raid? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Can you help save the LBT money by lending equipment for the tn17 Raid? posted Nov 17, 2016, 4:07 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 17, 2016, 7:45 PM by Posts Editor] To save the Living Boat Trust the cost of hiring or buying […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Capricornia – Monday sailing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Capricornia – Monday sailing posted Jul 24, 2019, 5:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 24, 2019, 5:21 PM] Pip reports that it was awesome sailing in Capricornia today (Monday 22 July) with Nick, Henk, Tom, Rob and Pip. (Photo by Wunjo)
• Sunday, October 10 : Can’t beat them skiffies – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Can’t beat them skiffies posted Dec 20, 2014, 2:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 20, 2014, 3:04 PM] Whether it’s fund raising or getting the word out, the team are doing a great job on organising and promoting the St Ayles Skiff Regatta.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Can you lend flares and safety gear? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Can you lend flares and safety gear? posted Jan 10, 2019, 5:40 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 10, 2019, 5:40 PM] It’s great to see the shed buzzing with activity as new volunteers work along-side the regular maintenance teams to get the LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Can somebody help Paul? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Can somebody help Paul? posted Jul 12, 2015, 2:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 12, 2015, 2:53 AM] Paul Oakley writes:  ‘I have a pine clinker dinghy that I am keen to restore along with my dad.  I am a tradie, so ok […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Camino Voyage’ at the Palais, 23rd November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Camino Voyage’ at the Palais, 23rd November posted Oct 25, 2019, 2:19 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 25, 2019, 2:36 PM by Posts Editor] Barb Dawson writes:   ‘Important date foryour diary.    The only Tasmanian screening of themulti-award winning Camino Voyage.   […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Canadian Canoe Project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Canadian Canoe Project posted Nov 25, 2014, 11:49 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 25, 2014, 11:50 AM] From Simon Cash:‘I spoke to you a week or so ago now about a strongback and western red cedar strips that i have to make a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Campsite at Kettering for Tawe Nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Campsite at Kettering for Tawe Nunnugah posted Jan 25, 2014, 11:24 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 25, 2014, 11:47 PM] Julian Robertson did the job: found a very nice site immediately behind the marina, an easy walk to the pub, and not too […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Calling all sailors – join the Rat Race – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Calling all sailors – join the Rat Race posted Nov 30, 2017, 7:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2017, 7:12 PM] Martin Riddle writes:  “The hotly contested Rat Island Race for the coveted perpetual trophy is on again as part of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Calling all LBT paddlers! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Calling all LBT paddlers! posted Dec 3, 2016, 2:10 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 3, 2016, 2:10 AM] Alec Young, Vice President, Royal Hobart Regatta Association writes:  ‘Dear Paddler,  You will recall how you were part of the 2013 Guinness World Record Breaking […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Calling all LBT nerds – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Calling all LBT nerds posted Aug 13, 2020, 7:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 15, 2020, 5:50 PM] The LBT website is built on a product called Google Sites (classic). Last week we received an announcement from Google which reads (in part): Starting […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Call for nominations for the LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Call for nominations for the LBT Committee posted Aug 13, 2020, 8:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 14, 2020, 8:25 PM] One of the major tasks for the AGM to be held on September the 19th is to elect a committee for 2020-21.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Call for Volunteers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Call for Volunteers posted Jan 5, 2015, 3:09 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 6, 2015, 6:38 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Calling all LBT hipsters…. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Calling all LBT hipsters…. posted Nov 20, 2016, 8:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 20, 2016, 8:36 PM] It’s well known that LBT members are the coolest dudes in the Valley.  So don’t miss out on the Blues coming to Franklin this Friday.  Mike […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Call for nominations for the LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Call for nominations for the LBT Committee posted Jul 7, 2015, 9:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 7, 2015, 9:16 PM] One of the major tasks for the AGM to be held on August the 29th is to elect a committee for 2015-16.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Call for nominations for the LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Call for nominations for the LBT Committee posted Jul 18, 2013, 6:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 19, 2013, 5:31 PM] One of the major tasks for the AGM to be held on August the 24th is to elect a committee for 2013-14.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BYO MONDAY NIGHT DINNER – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BYO MONDAY NIGHT DINNER posted Aug 11, 2017, 5:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2017, 5:48 PM] The last Monday of every month is BYO dinner at the Living Boat Trust so bring a plate of food to share.    Try that new […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Call-Push-Shock – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Call-Push-Shock posted Nov 12, 2019, 4:43 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 12, 2019, 4:46 AM] Call – Push – Shock’ is an easy way to remember how you can help save a life.   Call triple zero.  Push: do CPR (chest compressions). Shock: use an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Busy Waterfront – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Busy Waterfront posted Feb 17, 2021, 4:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 17, 2021, 4:26 AM] Jane Johnson writes:‘It was all happening at the LBT on Tuesday with a large 1940s wooden fishing boat from the marina being prepared for a trailer voyage […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Busy Days in the New Extension – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Busy Days in the New Extension posted Jun 21, 2016, 11:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2016, 4:35 PM] From Graham Wright The new extension is working well, when the wheels are fitted to the heavy bench and table saw, the space […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bushfire Awareness Evening 2nd December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bushfire Awareness Evening 2nd December posted Nov 18, 2020, 4:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 18, 2020, 4:26 PM] The fire brigade are running an awareness evening 4pm-7pm at the Palais on this date. See flyer below for more details.
• Sunday, October 10 : Bushfire Review – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bushfire Review posted Apr 4, 2019, 2:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2019, 3:29 PM] The State Government has released the terms of reference for a review concerning the recent bushfires.  See these and other details in the document attached: https://tinyurl.com/y2844d4e .  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Busy day at the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Busy day at the shed posted Nov 19, 2015, 12:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2015, 12:47 PM] Graham Wright writes: Busy day today – 4 projects worked on: Angela and Greg preparing the window frames; Tony cutting studs for the frames; […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bushfire Awareness Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bushfire Awareness Day posted Sep 22, 2014, 4:13 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 22, 2014, 4:15 AM] Huon Valley Council invites you to attend a Community Bushfire Awareness & Preparedness Workshop: Sunday 19 October 2014; 10am- 1:30pm; Huonville Community Town Hall (40 Main […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Building ‘Tuesday’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Building ‘Tuesday’ posted May 22, 2015, 6:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 22, 2015, 6:24 AM] Some time ago Steve McCusker gave us a collection of photos documenting the building of Glynn Shevels Sea Knight cabin cruiser ‘Tuesday’ (see ).  We finally got […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bungee Rowing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bungee Rowing posted Sep 25, 2016, 7:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 25, 2016, 7:50 PM] Nell Tyson, our industrial spy on the waterways of Europe, sent this suggestion for a regatta activity. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/-5EcFoguFBE
• Sunday, October 10 : Burnt to the waterline – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Burnt to the waterline posted Dec 7, 2015, 2:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 7, 2015, 2:47 AM] LBT member Brian Marriott described to we skeptics how his fire crew had been called out to North Franklin to douse a motor boat that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Burning Bridges – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Burning Bridges posted Apr 19, 2014, 12:47 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 19, 2014, 12:50 AM] As a definitive statement that they have finished their boat and are launching, Gerwin and Crystal were selling up their carpentry tools at our recent Boot ‘n […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Building a resilient local economy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Building a resilient local economy posted Feb 5, 2016, 2:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 5, 2016, 3:24 AM] Liz Smith writes to tell us that there is a seminar to discuss this topic, ‘using the principles of a circular economy’ at Cygnet […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Building a Flying 15 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Building a Flying 15 posted Apr 24, 2020, 4:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2020, 6:48 PM] John Snowdon found this smashing film of how they did it around 1950: https://youtu.be/9e3eYwN-q-Y.  Not a power tool in sight until an electric drill is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Brooke Street comes to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Brooke Street comes to Franklin posted Jul 16, 2014, 5:43 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 20, 2014, 5:25 PM] One minute we were taking pictures of the dismantled shed at the Brooke Street pier in Hobart, the next Graham Rankin was sending text […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Brrrm, brrrm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Brrrm, brrrm posted Aug 7, 2014, 4:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 8, 2014, 1:22 AM] Brett Doubleday writes: ‘Hugh Esler, ambulance officer from Werribee, Melbourne, was on vacation to the southern isle when he came upon the LBT and became enamoured with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Building a replica of the 1803 Schooner ‘Independence’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Building a replica of the 1803 Schooner ‘Independence’ posted Jul 3, 2021, 2:45 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 3, 2021, 2:46 AM] As Endra and Richard continue their mainland adventures, they have taken time to send us titbits of their boaty discoveries. It […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Brooke St Pier roof on the move again – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Brooke St Pier roof on the move again posted Jan 20, 2015, 11:36 AM by Unknown user It has only travelled 10 metres, but it is now in the Wooden Boat Centre car park freeing up the Living Boat Trust lawn for the use during the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bring the Romance back to Rowing – Sat 20th Dec – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bring the Romance back to Rowing – Sat 20th Dec posted Dec 13, 2014, 1:43 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 13, 2014, 1:44 PM] From David Budd and Barbara Dawson:  ‘Mid-summer twilight row/paddle from Franklin to Huonville (Boatshed Cafe) and back (mostly with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bring your own food this Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bring your own food this Monday night posted Nov 19, 2016, 9:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 19, 2016, 9:56 PM] All the cooks are elsewhere this Monday night,  so it’s a ‘social night’.  Barbecues are available and bring some salad to share. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bring your own Monday night dinner coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bring your own Monday night dinner coming up posted Nov 22, 2019, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2019, 2:29 PM] It is the usual end of month highlight: you get to choose your very own menu.  BBQ fare along with something […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Bring your own’ Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Bring your own’ Monday posted Mar 24, 2018, 4:57 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 24, 2018, 5:00 PM] Tomorrow being the last Monday of the month the cooks are taking a break and we fend for ourselves at dinner time.  Bring something to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bring out your flags – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bring out your flags posted Jan 9, 2015, 2:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 9, 2015, 2:14 PM] From Jane Johnson: ‘The St Ayles Skiff Regatta in Franklin is on from Thursday Feb 12 – 15. We are expecting international and interstate crews. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Breakfast at Franklin Market next Sunday morning – help wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Breakfast at Franklin Market next Sunday morning – help wanted posted May 19, 2013, 4:28 AM by Richard Forster Here is a great opportunity to demonstrate you hospitality and roustabout skills – serving the soup and sausages and erecting the ‘big top’.  Come along and be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Break up party – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Break up party posted Dec 23, 2015, 2:19 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 23, 2015, 2:20 PM] The Tuesday group took time off for some well earned relaxation on their last working day for the year.  It’s been a big one:  along with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Brew your own Monday night dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Brew your own Monday night dinner posted Sep 29, 2019, 4:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 29, 2019, 4:57 PM] Just a reminder that this is the last Monday of the month, so the cook gets a break.  Bring something to throw on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boxer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boxer posted Jul 23, 2014, 3:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 23, 2014, 3:10 PM] Amongst the prospective Tawe Nunnugah skippers is Chris Tyquin who is bringing Boxer down from Queensland.  Looks like a really interesting boat.  Chris writes:  Boxer is the replica […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Botanical Skiff Tours – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Botanical Skiff Tours posted Oct 18, 2020, 7:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2020, 7:03 AM] Jane Johnson writes: ‘Sunday October 18 saw the start of LBT “Botanical Skiff Tours” that in a leisurely fashion, discovered interesting flora and fauna along the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boot and Boat Sale – more details for LBT members – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boot and Boat Sale – more details for LBT members posted Oct 16, 2013, 10:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 7:15 PM] Date: Sunday 27th October  Time: 8am – 3pm (sellers from 7.30 am)    Place: Living Boat Trust Lawn    […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bosun needs a new home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bosun needs a new home posted Jun 13, 2017, 3:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 14, 2017, 5:56 AM] Greg Guy writes:   ‘I was wondering if you might spread the word for me that I am seeking a good and loving environment for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boot and Boat Sale kicks goals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boot and Boat Sale kicks goals posted Oct 27, 2013, 8:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 31, 2013, 4:45 AM]  The highlights at the Sunday LBT ‘Boot and Boat’ market were too numerous to mention, but we’ll try.  Steve and Kath Campbell’s publicity […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Born Again Boats – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Born Again Boats posted Oct 28, 2013, 9:15 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 29, 2013, 4:33 AM by Unknown user] For an interesting article and nice pics describing some Huon Valley boat builders see page 10 in the online magazine at   http://bit.ly/1abp1JM 
• Sunday, October 10 : Boomerangs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boomerangs posted Jun 12, 2014, 5:37 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 12, 2014, 7:39 PM] A word from your committee to workshop users.  The tools and materials in the shed are there to be used and shared by all.  What that means is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Booking Nancy online – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Booking Nancy online posted Apr 30, 2015, 4:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 30, 2015, 5:14 AM] We are now accepting bookings online using the form at , and a couple of people have taken advantage of this already.  Information from this form […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Book for the Maritime Trail this coming weekend (10-11 May) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Book for the Maritime Trail this coming weekend (10-11 May) posted Apr 4, 2021, 3:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 3:21 PM] Yep: it is upon us.  There are all sorts of events scattered around the State. Some of them are […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BOOK NOW – AMMC Workshop – 22-23 February – Sydney – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BOOK NOW – AMMC Workshop – 22-23 February – Sydney posted Jan 30, 2018, 1:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2018, 1:18 PM] From John Wadsley.  Sydney Heritage Fleet and the Australian National Maritime Museum Workshop Features:  • Sessions aboard Tall Ship […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Book launch 3pm Saturday 25th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Book launch 3pm Saturday 25th posted Aug 18, 2018, 4:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 18, 2018, 4:50 PM] Our own Jane Johnson and Jill Bruce invite you to the launch of their new book ‘A Seahorse Story’ at the Bowmont: flyer attached: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Book Launch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Book Launch posted Aug 18, 2014, 12:31 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 18, 2014, 12:36 AM] If you want a Tassie boating adventure book for children it is hard to beat ‘Those Snake Island Kids’ by Jon Tucker, and now there is a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boaty pics from Ireland – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boaty pics from Ireland posted Aug 29, 2015, 9:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2015, 9:36 PM] LBT members Ali McRae and Caro Bony are visiting the Emerald Isle and have taken their cameras with them.  The ‘Kezia Gwilt’, shown below, was […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boggy Creek Jersey – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boggy Creek Jersey posted Dec 2, 2018, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 2, 2018, 2:45 PM] Many members of the LBT went to the Amnesty fund raiser at the Palais on Sunday night, which featured the film ‘The Merger’, about the Boggy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boatyard clearance sale at Goodwood – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boatyard clearance sale at Goodwood posted May 28, 2017, 4:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2017, 4:38 PM] Rod Macfarlan writes:  ‘This mob are going out of business via a garage sale. Most of the good stuff has gone, but there is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Book a free trip on Nancy Nov 19 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Book a free trip on Nancy Nov 19 posted Nov 12, 2017, 5:05 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 13, 2017, 9:34 PM] Nancy will be participating in the Steamboat Rally on the Huon next Sunday, Franklin to Huonville return, starting 10am.  All members […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat trolley: thanks Dave! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat trolley: thanks Dave! posted Mar 22, 2020, 2:31 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 22, 2020, 2:31 PM] When Dave Conway heard we needed a trolley for getting boats in and out of the water he got out the welder, rolled up his […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boats Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boats Monday posted Jul 29, 2020, 4:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 29, 2020, 6:04 PM] The boat working group got underway on Monday afternoon.  A job list for Capricornia was compiled (see below) and a good start made.  Come and join us […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat theft – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat theft posted Dec 5, 2019, 4:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2019, 12:57 PM] Peter Shimeld writes:  ‘there has been a dinghy stolen from my jetty [south Franklin] (probably last 24 hrs). Hopefully this is a one-off by someone wanting a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boats in the Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boats in the Shed posted Aug 21, 2020, 2:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 2:45 PM] Graham Wright sent pics of two of the boats currently being tended to:  Capricornia and Viking.
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat transport alternatives – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat transport alternatives posted Jul 15, 2015, 5:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 16, 2015, 4:44 PM] Remind us:  why did we need to buy those trailers?   Pic from http://turtleislands.net/tmc/  , spotted by David Budd.
• Sunday, October 10 : Boatry – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boatry posted Jan 10, 2021, 1:39 PM by Posts Editor It’s a new category of literature discovered by Gary McDonald.  Sample from John Simlett below. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Owners – Essential Date for your Diary! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Owners – Essential Date for your Diary! posted Feb 1, 2017, 6:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 1, 2017, 6:04 PM] Showcase the Huon River in this unique event by bringing your boat (any craft with flags) or join one of the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Porn from Off Center Harbor – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Porn from Off Center Harbor posted Apr 25, 2020, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 25, 2020, 7:24 PM] This preview landed in the LBT email box: https://player.vimeo.com/video/288748997  There are a couple of Haven 12 1/2’s featured – the same design as […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Renovators Delight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Renovators Delight posted Nov 3, 2013, 5:24 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 3, 2013, 6:01 AM] Matthew emailed to say that the family dinghy, made from king billy pine, is in need  of a new home where it can receive some love […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat nip, tuck and facelift time – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat nip, tuck and facelift time posted Jul 1, 2015, 8:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 1, 2015, 8:30 PM] The short and cold days have left the dinghies idling in the shed, so time to get them out and freshen ’em up […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat porn – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat porn posted Jul 24, 2018, 2:35 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 24, 2018, 2:36 AM] Off Center Harbor (we’ll go with their American spelling) have put out a ‘best of’ video, which has some local interest for spice.  See https://tinyurl.com/y8r5juyp
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Launching Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Launching Day posted Dec 4, 2013, 1:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 9, 2013, 3:02 AM] All those who have worked on Gretchen over the last three or so years will be very pleased to hear she is finally back in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Licensing Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Licensing Course posted Jan 16, 2016, 2:25 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 16, 2016, 2:26 PM] Glynn Shevels has sent the attached pictures from the motor boat license course which was conducted at the LBT shed on Saturday (16th January). Thanks Glynn […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Licence Course – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Licence Course posted Dec 30, 2015, 5:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 31, 2015, 1:11 PM] Time: 16/1/2016, 8.30 am;  place:  Living Boat Trust;  bbq supplied; instructor : Colin Stokes; assisted by  Glynn Shevels; cost :$ 160.00 including boat licence. If you […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat (needing love) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat (needing love) posted Apr 14, 2015, 4:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2015, 5:06 AM] Graeme Oddie writes: ‘The vessel is the Jandarra; a Creese Brothers’ small fishing boat built around 1957. … Although it was designed as a fishing boat, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat houses, shelters, noosts etc – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat houses, shelters, noosts etc posted Oct 18, 2017, 4:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2017, 4:48 PM] Friend of the LBT Bert Van Baar has sent in his photographic contribution to the ongoing conversation in this column – see below.  Comes […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat and ship builders of Battery Point – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat and ship builders of Battery Point posted Jan 13, 2015, 11:56 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 2:43 PM] Nicole Mays writes:  ‘I wanted to update you on the status of my book. Spirited, Skilled and Determined: The Boat and Ship […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat building in Indonesia – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat building in Indonesia posted Jun 20, 2020, 6:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2020, 3:43 PM] Mike Dredge writes:  ‘Some years ago I was involved in ashort aid project in Madura, an island to the east of Java. Theconcept was to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Blue Tuesday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Blue Tuesday posted Dec 31, 2014, 9:49 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 31, 2014, 9:52 PM] Glynn Shevels boat ‘Tuesday‘, which was the major construction job in the shed for 2013-14, is rapidly being prepared for Tawe Nunnugah and the AWBF.  Glynn sent […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Boat Cooling – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Boat Cooling posted Apr 26, 2014, 4:36 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Apr 26, 2014, 4:36 PM] Tony Webster is moving from the Franklin Marina, and is hosting the normal Monday evening dinner aboard his boat (pictured) on the 28th April as a farewell.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Blue paddleboard going, going … – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Blue paddleboard going, going … posted Jan 12, 2017, 3:44 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 2:09 PM] After lengthy debate and a split decision the committee concluded that the obvious heritage value of this paddleboard did not warrant it occupying space […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bittern raffle draw – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bittern raffle draw posted Mar 17, 2016, 2:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 17, 2016, 2:21 AM] Chris Butler writes: ‘Four hundred tickets and months later, the Bitterns Raffle is about to be drawn. And what better place than the LBT weekly dinner. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Black Swan ready to go back in the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Black Swan ready to go back in the water posted May 2, 2017, 4:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2017, 5:18 AM] With the Tuesday group it’s a case of ‘not only but also’.  The enhancements to the shed steadily progress, Nancy’s […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Black Swan all shiny and new – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Black Swan all shiny and new posted Oct 18, 2020, 5:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2020, 5:02 PM] John Snowdon (and friends) have Black Swan looking a treat.  They have even refurbished the plate on the transom celebrating the builders, so […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Blue Angel – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Blue Angel posted Mar 20, 2015, 5:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 20, 2015, 5:18 PM] From Andrew Wilson: ‘I’ve been asked to spread this around the maritime community.  It’s a 2 for 1 offer to see Blue Angel on Wednesday or Thursday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bird in the hand (almost) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bird in the hand (almost) posted Sep 1, 2014, 3:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 2, 2014, 12:30 AM] Burrowing through the just released Tasmanian Budget Papers for 2014 we came across ‘Living Boat Trust – Pontoon and upgrade of kitchen facilities – […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billy at Geelong – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billy at Geelong posted Mar 12, 2016, 4:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 12, 2016, 4:05 PM] Billie‘ has joined quite a fleet of her kin at the yacht club marina: ‘Dotsie’ from WA, ‘John Liddie’ from SA, ‘Fast Messenger’ from Warrnambool and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billy Budd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billy Budd posted May 26, 2014, 12:53 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 26, 2014, 12:55 AM] Nautical theme for the Palais ‘classic movie session’ this coming Sunday night (7pm).  Quoting from the advertisement: ‘This Sunday’s classic film is the action charged  Billy Budd. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Binge viewing – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Binge viewing posted May 23, 2020, 6:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 23, 2020, 6:17 PM] If you want a boat building alternative to Netflix Sally Ward recommends ‘Sampson Boat Co, Tally Ho, Rebuilding a 1910 Gaff Cutter’ – https://sampsonboat.co.uk. There is somewhere […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billy at Bellerive Seafarers Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billy at Bellerive Seafarers Festival posted Oct 27, 2019, 1:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2019, 1:59 PM] Pip Stevenson might have had a little while to wait for the punters to get out of bed on Sunday morning, but when they […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie’s oars get a nip and tuck – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie’s oars get a nip and tuck posted Aug 12, 2015, 5:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 12, 2015, 5:07 AM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘On the day of Billie’s launch we discovered we had made the oars a little too fat for some […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie is off to Bellerive – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie is off to Bellerive posted Oct 27, 2017, 5:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 27, 2017, 5:34 AM] The Bellerive Seafarers Festival is on Sunday, and Billie is off to be part of the fun, taking new sailors out to try their […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Billie’ in the news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Billie’ in the news posted Jun 28, 2015, 1:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2015, 5:54 AM] The Sunday Mercury (28th June) gave her quite a splash.
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Billie’ off to Geelong – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Billie’ off to Geelong posted Jan 29, 2016, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 30, 2016, 3:09 AM] Yesterday we received the following news from John Synnott.  ‘Sponsorship; Living Boat Trust – Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 12th – 14th March 2016  The Board […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie’s Birthday Bounce Back! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie’s Birthday Bounce Back! posted May 4, 2018, 7:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 4, 2018, 7:46 PM] Its almost 3 years since Billie’s mid-winter launch and this skiff has seen a lot of water under its keel in that time. Currently its in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Billie’ in Australian Amateur Boat Builder – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Billie’ in Australian Amateur Boat Builder posted Oct 11, 2015, 12:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 11, 2015, 12:40 AM] Who are those handsome people in white?  To find out you will have to get the latest edition of  Australian Amateur Boatbuilder.  Thanks […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie at the Seafarers Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie at the Seafarers Festival posted Oct 25, 2015, 2:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 29, 2015, 2:59 PM] Billie was in the thick of almost frenetic on the water action at the Bellerive Seafarers Festival on Sunday.  Annette, Endra and Steve barely […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Billie’ in Afloat magazine – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Billie’ in Afloat magazine posted Jul 28, 2015, 3:01 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2015, 3:36 AM] Jonathan Wallis has written a nice article about the launch of  ‘Billie’ for this month’s edition of  ‘Afloat’.  See page 67, or view it online […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie back in the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie back in the water posted Sep 19, 2018, 3:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2018, 3:42 PM] Lizzie and Karen have had Billie in the shed for her pre-season service, and gave her a bit of a makeover whilst they were […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Billie’ gets her name – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Billie’ gets her name posted Aug 7, 2015, 4:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 7, 2015, 4:11 PM] Graham Rankin writes:  ‘No more need for visitors to ask!  John Maley, a sign writer from Westbury and good friend of Willis Smith (one of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Billie – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Billie posted Dec 26, 2017, 9:36 PM by Posts Editor Rob Turner writes:  ‘My partner and I are grey nomads, travelling in a motorhome & Suzuki, from Fremantle, WA and currently 6 weeks into our 4 months stay in Tasmania.  Last Tuesday 19th Dec. we were […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big plans for the waterfront (in 1995) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big plans for the waterfront (in 1995) posted Dec 31, 2015, 11:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 1, 2016, 1:27 AM] Martin Krynen was cleaning out the evaporator sheds when he came across the attached article from the Sunday Tasmanian, September 24, 1995.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BIG project opportunity? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BIG project opportunity? posted Nov 21, 2018, 2:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 21, 2018, 2:41 PM] Graeme Broxam, President, Association of Heritage Boat Organisations, writes: ‘ We have been informed of the imminent destruction of a former Tasmanian fishing vessel Theresa, built […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big thanks to Nancy crew – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big thanks to Nancy crew posted Oct 16, 2016, 1:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 21, 2016, 2:22 PM] Seniors Week for this year has just ended, marked by the extremes of weather that the Bureau of Meteorology traditionally turn on for it.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big Monday night at the LBT coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big Monday night at the LBT coming up posted Dec 5, 2015, 9:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2015, 9:01 PM] Come this Monday (6th December) and:  sail the Grebes (from 3pm) weather permitting, or  work on them if it’s lousy; find […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big Monday night coming up – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big Monday night coming up posted May 18, 2014, 3:11 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 19, 2014, 6:07 AM] The truck is on schedule to arrive at Port Huon and deliver ‘Nancy’ sometime on Monday morning May 19th.  From there it should be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big day for the Working Waterfront 25th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big day for the Working Waterfront 25th October posted Oct 10, 2014, 2:19 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 10, 2014, 2:36 AM] From Kerryn Jackson (secretary): ‘Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the ongoing support of members and friends, the Wooden […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Big Launch – No Champagne – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Big Launch – No Champagne posted Aug 21, 2016, 12:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2016, 1:15 AM] It must have looked like building the pyramids – rollers, wedges, chains, levers and a cast of thousands. But it worked!The new plastic floats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Beware this woman – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Beware this woman posted Sep 16, 2014, 12:46 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 21, 2014, 2:48 PM] No cheeking the kitchen staff from now on.   Pic from Nell Tyson
• Sunday, October 10 : Best in show – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Best in show posted Oct 15, 2018, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 15, 2018, 1:03 PM] Graham Wright writes:  ‘Still a bit more work to do, but checking all the bits and pieces that have been cleaned, painted, varnished or polished. Gretchen […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bert builds a boat (another one) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bert builds a boat (another one) posted Apr 19, 2020, 12:05 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 19, 2020, 12:19 AM by Posts Editor] First off the mark with a report of their current project is Bert van Baar from Amsterdam. Bert led the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Be part of LBT Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Be part of LBT Australia Day posted Jan 4, 2018, 12:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 4, 2018, 1:39 PM] A couple of years ago the local Australia Day celebrations were moved from Huonville to Franklin oval, which importantly meant that activities could […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff ready to turn – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff ready to turn posted Jun 5, 2015, 5:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2015, 4:13 PM] On Friday the brass keel band was screwed into place and the last of the paint was applied to the outside of the boat.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff taking shape – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff taking shape posted Sep 17, 2014, 3:08 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 19, 2014, 12:42 AM] Recent visitors to the shed will have noticed the great progress being made on the Skiff by Pete Heading and his merry crew.  She is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff rowlocks in place – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff rowlocks in place posted Jun 10, 2015, 5:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 5:40 PM] The Bendigo Skiff was flipped on Monday night, allowing finishing touches to be applied to the topsides.  That included installing the ‘mystery’ rowlocks.  The […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff ready for turning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff ready for turning posted May 8, 2015, 9:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2015, 9:13 PM] The final coat of paint has gone onto the inside of the hull, and she is ready to be turned so that the outside […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff out of the shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff out of the shed posted Feb 4, 2015, 1:31 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 4, 2015, 1:31 AM] Don’t stand still at the LBT or you will be put to work.  Our visitors helped us carry the Bendigo Skiff out onto […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff in (long) final straight – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff in (long) final straight posted Jan 7, 2015, 12:49 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 7, 2015, 12:49 AM] Pete Heading reports that:  The job list is still pretty long – breast hooks, gunwhales, thwarts , rudder and tiller , floorboards and  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff Build: photo collage – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff Build: photo collage posted Jan 12, 2015, 12:35 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 12, 2015, 1:19 PM] For those who like to get their information in pictures there is a collage of the entire build (so far) at
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff nearly ready for turnover – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff nearly ready for turnover posted Nov 13, 2014, 2:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 13, 2014, 4:11 PM] The Bendigo Skiff team spent Wednesday first with sandpaper then with paintbrush in hand getting an initial coat of epoxy on the boat.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Skiff gets wings – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff gets wings posted Mar 6, 2015, 2:23 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 6, 2015, 2:23 PM] We’ve all heard of the winged keel, but a winged rudder?  See Graham Rankin’s latest update on the Bendigo Skiff build for an explanation: 
• Sunday, October 10 : Before and after: 1995 – 2017 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Before and after: 1995 – 2017 posted Oct 14, 2017, 1:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 15, 2017, 12:13 AM] The pic on the left below shows the north Franklin foreshore in 1995, the one on the right in 2017.  Quite a contrast.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bendigo Grant – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Grant posted Jun 29, 2014, 3:59 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 29, 2014, 5:31 PM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘As some members may already know, the LBT has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Huon Valley Community Bank Grants programme to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Belgian Canal Capers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Belgian Canal Capers posted Jul 5, 2016, 4:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 5, 2016, 4:41 PM] From Hans and Nell, from an inner city mooring in Ghent, Belgium……We ate our moules in Dunkirk, sailing along the coast from Calais. Into the canals […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bellerive Seafarers Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bellerive Seafarers Festival posted Oct 25, 2016, 2:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 2:58 AM] Annette, Endra, Hans, Nell, Tess, Steve and Dennis took ‘Billy’, the marquee and the makings for some good nautical activities (model raft making, knot tying etc), […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Before and after – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Before and after posted Feb 24, 2018, 11:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2018, 1:11 AM] The LBT sent a team and a half to the Skiff and Whaleboat Regatta at Warrnambool this weekend, which meant that the women ended up competing […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Be careful securing that stern line – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Be careful securing that stern line posted Mar 26, 2018, 3:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 26, 2018, 3:15 PM] Nuf said.
• Sunday, October 10 : Beauty is in the eye… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Beauty is in the eye… posted Feb 17, 2016, 8:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 18, 2016, 2:57 AM] To others the pic below may merely be of a tap, but to we LBT kitchen hands, who had to put up with a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Be careful of moored yachts on gusty days – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Be careful of moored yachts on gusty days posted Apr 3, 2018, 3:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 3, 2018, 3:10 PM] We watched ‘Pied Piper’ drift slowly to the end of her mooring line on an outgoing tide, then charge up river […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Before and after – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Before and after posted Jul 14, 2014, 9:04 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 14, 2014, 9:12 PM] David Budd writes:  ‘As the pictures show, after only 3 weeks training, the men’s rowing group has become much fitter and sexier.  You too can be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Beat the rush and register for the next Tawe Nunnugah Raid (tn17) now. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Beat the rush and register for the next Tawe Nunnugah Raid (tn17) now. posted May 30, 2016, 10:46 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2016, 10:49 PM] We would love to see old friends and longstanding members of the Living Boat Trust in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Beach Couture: A Haute Mess. Exhibition Friday September 21st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Beach Couture: A Haute Mess. Exhibition Friday September 21st posted Sep 4, 2018, 9:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 4, 2018, 9:27 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: ‘Please find attached (https://tinyurl.com/yak72y4v) an invitation to the final viewing of our current […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BBQ Monday – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BBQ Monday posted Sep 21, 2017, 4:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2017, 6:48 PM] It’s the Monday dinner we all wait for each month, when the cooks take a break and we get a chance to show off our own culinary […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BBQ to welcome Americans, Sunday 9th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BBQ to welcome Americans, Sunday 9th posted Dec 5, 2018, 3:09 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 6, 2018, 10:56 PM] Sean Koomen and his merry people have arrived, and by the weekend should have shaken off their jet lag. Alix Gibbs from the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : BBQ Night 5th May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ BBQ Night 5th May posted Apr 4, 2021, 2:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 2:41 PM] It was such a success last week we have decided to do it all again.  If you aren’t away for Easter, going to Lake Pedder, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bay Pilot project: free to a good home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bay Pilot project: free to a good home posted Nov 29, 2016, 2:25 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Nov 29, 2016, 4:59 AM by Posts Editor] Anne Holst writes:  The popular Arch Davis designed Bay Pilot frame has been constructed and is ready to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Bargain Mid Winter Rates on Nancy to Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bargain Mid Winter Rates on Nancy to Huonville posted Jul 6, 2016, 12:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 6, 2016, 12:55 AM] To celebrate mid-winter, the Living Boat Trust is offering three opportunities to cruise from Franklin to Huonville and return, at once-only […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Barefoot Bowls at Franklin Bowling Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Barefoot Bowls at Franklin Bowling Club posted Jan 5, 2017, 1:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 5, 2017, 1:57 AM] Season opener from 5pm Friday 13th January (propitious!).  See flyer below for details:
• Sunday, October 10 : Bass Strait Maritime Centre News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Bass Strait Maritime Centre News posted May 21, 2017, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 21, 2017, 4:06 PM] The autumn/winter edition (attached: ) brings us the latest wooden boaty stories from the top end of the island, and is a reminder that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Battleship grey for ‘Monty’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Battleship grey for ‘Monty’ posted Jan 12, 2017, 3:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 3:01 PM] The team are hard at work (well, you can tell from the picture) getting the last coats of paint on, and ‘Monty’ will have an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Barbershop choir on the Nancy on Thursday morning – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Barbershop choir on the Nancy on Thursday morning posted Sep 14, 2019, 6:36 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 14, 2019, 6:45 PM] Chris Tucker, the great grandson of Tucker Abel who built the ‘Nancy’, will be bringing his choir down to perform on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Back to the future at Warrnambool – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Back to the future at Warrnambool posted Nov 21, 2014, 7:46 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 22, 2014, 2:16 PM] The group there have just broken out the first of their two St Ayles Skiff flatpacks, and are contemplating how best to set […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ball at Cygnet Town Hall, March 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ball at Cygnet Town Hall, March 1st posted Feb 17, 2014, 1:06 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 17, 2014, 1:08 PM] Jane Walduck forwards the following: This is an invitation to you all to a night of fun and music and dancing (if […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF Parade of Sail Feb 7th 2021 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF Parade of Sail Feb 7th 2021 posted Oct 2, 2020, 2:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2020, 2:39 PM] Roscoe Barnett and Bella Laughton-Clark write:  ‘We have been throwing some exciting ideas around the AWBF office and have decided to kick […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Back to the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Back to the LBT posted Jan 3, 2017, 12:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2017, 12:31 PM] Many of us are still in holiday mode, but Dave Pittaway has been rounding up the troops to fit fenders on with the pontoon this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF newsletter posted Apr 13, 2016, 3:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 13, 2016, 3:54 PM] The latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.  Paul Cullen writes:  ‘Here’s your copy of the latest news from the MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival.  The date […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF Newsletter posted Sep 4, 2014, 6:18 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 4, 2014, 6:18 PM] September newsletter from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival can be found at .  Of local interest are items about St Ayles Skiffs and Tawe Nunnugah, but lots […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF Parade of Sail – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF Parade of Sail posted Feb 23, 2021, 6:28 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 23, 2021, 6:29 PM] Those of us who were too distracted, by Tawe Nunnugah and other activities, to participate in the Parade of Sail can enjoy it vicariously by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF Newsletter posted Mar 13, 2016, 10:48 PM by Posts Editor For the latest news from Paul Cullen and his merry people see .  Of particular interest is the story of the Fazackerley dinghy pictured below, restored by the Channel Men’s Shed. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF lifejackets tested – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF lifejackets tested posted Jan 3, 2021, 2:26 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2021, 1:15 PM] The life jackets on ‘permanent’ loan from the Wooden Boat Festival were trialed by some volunteer crash test dummies on a recent warm afternoon, and we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF info session, Friday 2nd Feb, 5.30pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF info session, Friday 2nd Feb, 5.30pm posted Jan 19, 2018, 1:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 19, 2018, 1:24 PM] Paul Cullen writes: The attached flyer (https://goo.gl/cKwssC) announces a free, public information session about the 2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF July Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF July Newsletter posted Jul 17, 2017, 5:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 17, 2017, 5:55 PM] See the latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival at .  Lot’s of good boaty stuff, including a link to the recently released highlights video from […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF Draft Program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF Draft Program posted Jan 6, 2015, 2:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 6, 2015, 2:52 PM] The latest version of the program for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival can be viewed at
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF latest newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF latest newsletter posted Oct 13, 2014, 5:49 PM by Unknown user Straight from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival to you:  see .  The months to February are rapidly counting down. Comments
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF December Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF December Newsletter posted Dec 18, 2020, 11:52 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 18, 2020, 11:54 AM] Read the latest from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival:  https://tinyurl.com/y7xwm7xk Pic from AWBF
• Sunday, October 10 : Away with the Decks….. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Away with the Decks….. posted Jul 7, 2016, 12:15 AM by Posts Editor David Pittaway and the team have been hard at work stripping the wooden decking off the old pontoons so that framing can be welded on to receive extra buoyancy floats.
• Sunday, October 10 : A visit from the Men’s Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A visit from the Men’s Shed posted Jan 28, 2014, 8:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 28, 2014, 8:27 PM] Ken Sulman from the Men’s Shed Association will be coming down to share lunch and some time with us next Tuesday at around […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AWBF coming to Monday 19th Dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AWBF coming to Monday 19th Dinner posted Feb 14, 2018, 6:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 14, 2018, 7:00 PM] It doesn’t seem long ago that we were looking at the highlights for the 2017 Australian Wooden Boat Festival, and already planning is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Award Winning Documentary comes to Cygnet – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Award Winning Documentary comes to Cygnet posted Jun 19, 2016, 4:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 19, 2016, 4:41 PM] Amnesty International and Rural Australians for Refugees ( RAR ) local groups invite you to ascreening of Steve Thomas’ award winning documentary, “Freedom […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Viking ship needs a dragon (or two) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Viking ship needs a dragon (or two) posted Jun 15, 2017, 8:24 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jun 15, 2017, 8:24 PM] Over at the Wooden Boat Centre the strakes are steadily being added to the frame of the (petite) Viking boat currently […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival preview program – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival preview program posted Dec 22, 2016, 12:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 22, 2016, 12:08 AM] The dates and times aren’t necessarily accurate but there is a LOT about what we can expect: view the program at https://goo.gl/EgQezF Big […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Autumn: a great time to be on the river – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Autumn: a great time to be on the river posted Apr 18, 2017, 5:21 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 19, 2017, 11:18 PM] The early morningfog (the ‘Judberry Jerry’) rolls down the river at pace, driven bya land breeze to whisk our boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Autumn news from Tassie Men’s Shed Association – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Autumn news from Tassie Men’s Shed Association posted Mar 19, 2021, 1:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 19, 2021, 1:43 PM] See attached: https://tinyurl.com/55ha59yr
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia’s new Antarctic Icebreaker – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia’s new Antarctic Icebreaker posted Mar 28, 2017, 1:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 28, 2017, 1:28 PM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes: ‘Owing to the cancellation of the previously booked speaker for April due to illness, this ad for the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter 14/1/16 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter 14/1/16 posted Jan 13, 2016, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 15, 2016, 3:48 AM] Paul Cullen writes:  ‘Greetings, friends of the MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival:  Welcome to the first AWBF News Blog of 2016 and best wishes […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter posted Nov 23, 2015, 1:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 29, 2015, 2:20 PM] A reminder that the AWBF newsletter includes lots of items of interest to we Tassie boaties: to view it go to http://awbf.com.au/ and choose […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter posted Feb 13, 2016, 3:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 13, 2016, 3:02 PM] See the latest from the AWBF at .  Australia Day celebrations at Franklin get a run.  Pic from Annette and Aspen Cauchi
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival newsletter posted Jul 24, 2018, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 24, 2018, 2:47 AM] Get the latest at https://tinyurl.com/yc624nqa .  Seems Dave Golding is milling the timber for the ‘project boat’ again – this festival a Hereshoff Haven […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival Newsletter posted Aug 30, 2015, 12:06 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 12:06 AM] See attached from Paul Cullen: https://goo.gl/NJ9Thw
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival News posted Sep 2, 2018, 3:40 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 2, 2018, 3:41 PM by Posts Editor] Get the latest from Paul Cullen and his merry people at https://tinyurl.com/y7tbhvue.  Lots of news about the American boatbuilders who will […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival – Big Log Story 2015 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival – Big Log Story 2015 posted Sep 7, 2015, 12:03 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 7, 2015, 12:04 AM] The latest AWBF newsletter points to this interesting film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1FhvxMixw.    Tasmania is the home of rare and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival never sleeps – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival never sleeps posted Oct 23, 2019, 2:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 23, 2019, 6:19 PM] We might only be aware of the Festival every two years around February, but of course this is the culmination lots of planning […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Wooden Boat Festival – new newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Wooden Boat Festival – new newsletter posted Jul 28, 2021, 4:02 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 28, 2021, 4:02 PM] Just out from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival crew is a new newsletter with an update to Festival plans and  and a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Register of Historic Vessels (ARHV) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Register of Historic Vessels (ARHV) posted May 9, 2021, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2021, 3:53 PM] The LBT already has 2 boats on this register (Nancy and the Monty), which can be viewed online at http://arhv.anmm.gov.au/collections . The Maritime […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Whale Boat Racing Championships – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Whale Boat Racing Championships posted Feb 20, 2015, 4:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 20, 2015, 4:42 PM] Franklin wasn’t the only venue for ‘traditional’ boat rowing races last weekend:  you could also have gone to Warrnambool (Western Victoria) to be involved.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian 5 virtual Skiff regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian 5 virtual Skiff regatta posted May 2, 2021, 3:28 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 2, 2021, 3:38 PM by Posts Editor] Lorrie Harrison writes: ‘From the West to the East coast across Australian crews in St Ayles skiffs have been rowing the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian 5 Skiff Event – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian 5 Skiff Event posted Apr 24, 2021, 9:32 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 24, 2021, 9:32 PM] The First National Dispersed Skiff Event is on this coming weekend.  THE LBT have entered 3 crews in the female division, each rowing 5km. You […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian 5: 30th April – 2nd May – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian 5: 30th April – 2nd May posted Apr 11, 2021, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 3:10 PM] If you are you interested in forming a crew and being part of this Australia wide dispersed St Ayles Skiff event contact Lorrie: lorrie7113@gmail.com or […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australian Register of Historic Vessels – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australian Register of Historic Vessels posted May 11, 2017, 4:17 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 11, 2017, 4:18 AM] Peter Higgs (from the Australian National Maritime Museum) writes: Please find attached ( and ) an invitation to attend an Information Session about the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia goes for gold, LBT will settle for bronze – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia goes for gold, LBT will settle for bronze posted Aug 11, 2016, 4:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 11, 2016, 4:34 PM]   Our On the Water Co-ordinator, Endra O’May is looking for someone who has their current Bronze Medallion and who may […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day on the Huonville Foreshore on Monday 26 January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day on the Huonville Foreshore on Monday 26 January posted Jan 19, 2015, 9:57 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 19, 2015, 9:57 PM] Lisa Pohl (Communications Officer, Huon Council) writes:  ‘Please see the attached poster (). Could you please share with all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day celebrations postponed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day celebrations postponed posted Jan 22, 2019, 12:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2019, 12:31 PM] Lisa Plohl from Huon Valley Council writes: ‘Council staff have held a meeting this morning and due to forecast weather conditions the Australia day event, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day celebrations come to Franklin – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day celebrations come to Franklin posted Dec 17, 2015, 12:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 17, 2015, 12:47 PM] Last year Huon Valley Council decided to open up the ceremonies and hold them on the foreshore.  They catered for 500 people and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day, January 26th, Franklin Oval – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day, January 26th, Franklin Oval posted Jan 7, 2016, 2:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2016, 4:33 PM] Lisa Plohl (from Huon Valley Council) writes: ‘We are looking for volunteers to help us make this a great celebration‘. See attached: and
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day 2017 26th January – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day 2017 26th January posted Jan 14, 2017, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 14, 2017, 12:52 PM] See flyer () and bus timetables () attached.  Be part of it: join the Living Boat Trust crew at this event.  See . ČUpdating…ĊAustralia […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Augusta Hospitality – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Augusta Hospitality posted Jan 10, 2021, 1:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 10, 2021, 1:49 PM] Jane Johnson writes:‘Shane and Jane Johnson, joined Augusta (W.A.) crew to explore the Hardy’s Inlet near the Blackwood River. The Augusta skiffs, after a much-celebrated launch in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day posted Jan 26, 2016, 12:50 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 31, 2016, 1:11 PM] When Lisa Plohl from the council organised for Australia Day to be held at Franklin she was hoping that the river might provide a backdrop.  What she […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Australia Day – just another shed night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Australia Day – just another shed night posted Jan 24, 2015, 6:23 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 24, 2015, 10:43 PM by Unknown user] Ros Barnett writes:  ‘My expectation is that I am doing the shed night meal this coming Monday and I […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Auditor’s Report – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Auditor’s Report posted Aug 19, 2018, 1:28 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 19, 2018, 1:54 AM] The auditor has approved the books prepared by our treasurer Rod Macfarlan, and his report can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/yckvgac6 . Other documents for the AGM (22nd […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Attn Sailors: Dover Regatta:18th – 20th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Attn Sailors: Dover Regatta:18th – 20th April posted Mar 24, 2014, 5:01 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 25, 2014, 3:52 PM] David Wood from Port Esperance Sailing Club writes: We have events for racing boats, cruising boats, off-the-beach boats (dinghies), and classic boats […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Attn: Boat owners ashore, AWBF – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Attn: Boat owners ashore, AWBF posted Jan 21, 2015, 1:16 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 21, 2015, 1:17 PM] From Bronwyn Long:  Attention Boats in Zones 5, 6 and 7: We have had a change of entry for any boat that is in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : At the movies: Dead Calm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ At the movies: Dead Calm posted Apr 27, 2016, 3:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 27, 2016, 3:29 PM] Coming up at the Palais Theatre in Franklin this Sunday night (1st May) is this classic ‘on the water’ film, starring our Nic (Kidman).  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : At the St Ayles Skiff Regatta with Annette Cauchi – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ At the St Ayles Skiff Regatta with Annette Cauchi posted Mar 30, 2014, 8:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 31, 2014, 5:22 AM] Lots of nice pictures from the Focus on Franklin Regatta taken by Annette at
• Sunday, October 10 : At the Palais – Tasdance Maker’s Company: Franklin we are coming for you! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ At the Palais – Tasdance Maker’s Company: Franklin we are coming for you! posted Jun 7, 2018, 2:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 7, 2018, 2:37 AM] Afterthe warm response and welcome you gave us last year when we visited, Tasdanceis returning to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Attention model boat enthusiasts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Attention model boat enthusiasts posted May 2, 2020, 12:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 2, 2020, 12:08 AM] Tony Wilson has sent us the following message. ‘Restore 1930’s Huon Pine Model Yacht – “The Quest”  The Quest is a scale model of a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A tight squeeze – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A tight squeeze posted Jul 17, 2014, 6:02 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 17, 2014, 6:32 AM] Having been successfully craned  onto the Franklin waterfront, it looked for a time as though the roof of the old Brook Street Pier shed might have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Thank You to Greg’s Friends – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Thank You to Greg’s Friends posted Aug 4, 2017, 4:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 4, 2017, 4:12 PM] The Wooden Boat Centre has forwarded us the following letter from Greg Guy’s sister Meg. I would like to thank all those kind […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Athol Walter boat needs a new home – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Athol Walter boat needs a new home posted Mar 27, 2021, 4:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 27, 2021, 4:27 PM] If you have ever admired Grant Maddock’s red ‘Apache‘ which is often anchored in the river (pic below), you may be interested […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Athol Walters classic for sale – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Athol Walters classic for sale posted Jan 16, 2018, 12:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 16, 2018, 12:15 PM] 10 metre carvel huon pine cruiser and club racer: see the ad for details: https://goo.gl/bs3y4x
• Sunday, October 10 : A Stateside Connection – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Stateside Connection posted May 30, 2014, 12:07 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 3, 2014, 6:24 PM] Peter Laidlaw forwarded this video of the launch of a restored classic 1924 Fife Boat.  Looks like the sort of vessel that the Great Gatsby and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A song from Bernie Bruen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A song from Bernie Bruen posted Dec 7, 2016, 1:30 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Dec 8, 2016, 12:12 PM by Posts Editor] The best pleasures are often the unexpected ones. Local musician Sandy Pollard has recorded a fantastic version of ‘The Lament of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Assist with research – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Assist with research posted Feb 19, 2021, 12:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 19, 2021, 12:41 PM] ‘Spanner in the Works’ is the newsletter for the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association, of which the LBT is a member. They write:  ‘On a regular basis […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A short film for Monday night dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A short film for Monday night dinner posted Jul 2, 2014, 6:25 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 5, 2014, 12:09 AM] The demolition of the old Franklin cricket pavilion was a cause célèbre .  Mike Peters has made a short film about the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A special visitor on Monday night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A special visitor on Monday night posted Sep 23, 2013, 7:15 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 23, 2013, 7:16 PM] Last Monday night John Young’s sister Heather led the diners in a rousing rendition of ‘Bring back Old Nelly to me’ accompanied by […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A sailing rig for the Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A sailing rig for the Skiff posted Nov 5, 2016, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 12:17 PM] We know (and love) our St Ayles Skiffs as rowing boats, but on longer expeditions it is nice to be able to hoist […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Art Exhibition: ‘Messing about in Boats’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Art Exhibition: ‘Messing about in Boats’ posted Dec 26, 2016, 2:02 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 26, 2016, 2:02 AM] Pam Mann from Huon Yacht Club writes:Please find attached your invitation (https://goo.gl/LLVzQ7) to the opening of “MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS Images that linger […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A real tawe nunnugah! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A real tawe nunnugah! posted Jun 17, 2014, 6:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jun 17, 2014, 7:08 PM] Marine and Safety Tasmania  Notice No.:  M78-14 Title: Aboriginal Canoe – River Derwent  Valid From:  18/6/2014  Valid Until:   22/6/2014  Notice Content:  Mariners are advised that […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A roving we will go (on Tuesday) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A roving we will go (on Tuesday) posted May 11, 2019, 4:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2019, 5:01 AM] Clinching up planks with copper nails and roves (washers) is one of the fundamental techniques of wooden boat building, and YOU have […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Aquaculture Stewardship community meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Aquaculture Stewardship community meeting posted Oct 5, 2017, 10:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 5, 2017, 10:11 PM] Sarah Lowe writes: ‘SCS Global Services invites you to attend a community meeting to discuss the assessment audit for Huon Aquacultures Zuidpool Channel farm (base […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Applications for Tawe Nunnugah 2014 now open – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Applications for Tawe Nunnugah 2014 now open posted Nov 16, 2013, 8:39 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 16, 2013, 8:54 PM] For all details, maps, forms etc see the event home page, which can be reached at , or by clicking on the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anzac Day Dawn Service – Volunteers Wanted Please – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anzac Day Dawn Service – Volunteers Wanted Please posted Apr 17, 2018, 12:31 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2018, 12:31 AM] From the Franklin Progress Association, a request for volunteers for the Anzac Day Dawn Service  WANTED – five (5) VOLUNTEERS for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anzac Day Thursday 25th April – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anzac Day Thursday 25th April posted Apr 14, 2019, 3:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 14, 2019, 4:56 PM] A short service is planned for 6am on this day to be held at the memorial opposite the Palais.  If you plan to come […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A paddle on the Thames – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A paddle on the Thames posted Sep 18, 2015, 1:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 1:33 AM] David Budd sent  ‘a link for the Great River Race (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135694152@N05/sets/72157658678163895/) which took place on the Thames last weekend – from Greenwich to Richmond […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anzac weekend at Randalls Bay called off – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anzac weekend at Randalls Bay called off posted Apr 6, 2014, 6:21 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 7, 2014, 2:02 PM by Unknown user] After the success of the expedition to the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally back in February many of us thought […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anyone know the boat ‘Sgorr na Craig’? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anyone know the boat ‘Sgorr na Craig’? posted Nov 18, 2018, 3:13 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 18, 2018, 3:31 AM] Topher Dawson from Ullapool is coming to Tasmania to participate in the 2019 Raid.In 1984 he built a 20ft huon pine double-ender, Sgorr na […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Any lighthouse keepers out there? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Any lighthouse keepers out there? posted Apr 28, 2015, 4:36 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 28, 2015, 4:37 AM] It is the centenary of the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service, and there are various celebrations and events being planned.  Jack Duvoisin writes:  ‘With annual reunions […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Any one for a game of pontoon? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Any one for a game of pontoon? posted Jul 24, 2016, 9:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 25, 2016, 5:57 AM by Richard Forster] Graham Rankin writes:  ‘Some members may be aware that the Trust obtained a grant to build a couple of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anyone for a Thursday Workshop? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anyone for a Thursday Workshop? posted May 10, 2013, 1:17 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 10, 2013, 1:30 AM] The committee has often discussed ways of keeping the shed open more often.  During the time our wonderful “woofers” George and Johanna were with […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anyone for bowls this Friday (31st Jan)? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anyone for bowls this Friday (31st Jan)? posted Jan 28, 2014, 7:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 28, 2014, 9:35 PM]  David Moore from the Traders Association writes ‘his Friday from 5pm (for a 6pm start) please come along to the Franklin Bowls […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anybody Know Who Owns these Fenders? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anybody Know Who Owns these Fenders? posted Jul 21, 2016, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 21, 2016, 2:39 AM] Fenders are one of those pieces of equipment that often get lost or relocated. Thanks to Liz Marshall’s efforts, our fenders are not […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Antarctic Festival – Hobart – volunteers sought – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Antarctic Festival – Hobart – volunteers sought posted May 18, 2018, 8:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 18, 2018, 8:29 PM] Liz Lord is the Volunteers Manager  of the Australian Antarctic Festival, and asks…..   I am seeking expressions of interest from volunteers […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anybody know Tauronga? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anybody know Tauronga? posted Sep 10, 2015, 9:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2015, 9:11 PM] Graham Norris writes: ‘Do you know anything of a 42ft fishing boat Tauronga built at Bullock Point by Bert Morris and my brother Noel in 1949/50? […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another way to get on the water – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another way to get on the water posted May 17, 2020, 3:41 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 17, 2020, 3:41 PM] We were rowing towards the boat ramp on Sunday when we were startled by a roar and turned around to see a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Antarctica to Queensland all in one day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Antarctica to Queensland all in one day posted Jun 4, 2016, 7:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 4, 2016, 7:18 PM] Fascinating weather info revealed on the LBT site……Your LBT homepage sometimes has interesting information.  The attached screen shot shows that at 10.39pm […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another way to enjoy the river – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another way to enjoy the river posted Aug 19, 2014, 11:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 5:21 AM] Nell Tyson, Hans Sipsma, David Budd and Barbara Dawson took their kayaks out to greet the Cartela.  If you like being as close […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another project boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another project boat posted Nov 25, 2017, 12:08 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 25, 2017, 11:03 AM] This one is a bit different: an Iain Oughtred Wee Seal.  See pics below.  Contact is maryjeanwilson@bigpond.com  More details from the owner at https://goo.gl/au5RWC
• Sunday, October 10 : Another thank you – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another thank you posted May 18, 2014, 4:36 AM by Unknown user   [ updated May 18, 2014, 7:26 AM] This time to Paul Cullen of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.  On Chris Wisbey’s Sunday morning ABC radio show Paul told the listeners all about Nancy, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another Ozzie Whaler? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another Ozzie Whaler? posted Jan 1, 2017, 2:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 1, 2017, 4:27 AM] We have been conjecturing that when our Montagu Whaler is complete it might be the only one on the water in Australia, but then Peter McGee […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another ‘Swift Shure’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another ‘Swift Shure’ posted Mar 6, 2015, 2:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 6, 2015, 5:04 PM] Most of us around the LBT are aware of the genesis of our whaleboat ‘Swiftsure 2′, that she is based on the lines of an original […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another mystery boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another mystery boat posted Jul 9, 2014, 5:09 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 9, 2014, 5:10 PM] Bill Peterson writes:  ‘I am trying to identify the boat and location from the attached photo. The date would be pre Second World War and may […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another Atkin boat – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another Atkin boat posted Nov 30, 2020, 4:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2020, 4:46 PM] Gretchen was joined by a ‘big sister’, John Pollard’s ‘Louie’ on Monday night.  John, Piet Lundstedt and crew had used the sea breeze to sail all […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another boat launch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another boat launch posted Dec 16, 2018, 2:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 16, 2018, 2:18 PM] One of the highlights of the On the Water Regatta was the launch of two rowing dories built by Huonville 6th grade students under the supervision […]
• Sunday, October 10 : More pipe needed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More pipe needed posted Aug 20, 2013, 6:11 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2013, 3:51 PM] Plastic this time.  Syrah, currently being completed by the WOW group, needs to have a large hole cut in her forrard bulkhead and pipe installed in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Another binge watch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Another binge watch posted May 27, 2020, 3:10 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 27, 2020, 3:17 PM] We have been pointed to another well documented boat build:  ‘There’s another Youtube channel that may interest LBT members and that’s ‘Acorn to Arabella’. Two young […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Norwegian Raid – Den Store Roen 2020 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Norwegian Raid – Den Store Roen 2020 posted Aug 29, 2020, 12:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2020, 4:16 AM] Imagine you have found a really interesting video of a foreign  raid, but alas you do not speak the language. What […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An orange Swiftsure Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An orange Swiftsure Regatta posted Dec 10, 2017, 12:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 10, 2017, 2:03 PM] The new LBT shirts were on very much on display at the Regatta – they’re gonna see us coming.  Congratulations to Lorrie Harrison and the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Annual General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Annual General Meeting posted Jul 14, 2014, 9:50 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 9, 2015, 3:36 PM by Posts Editor] As recently announced, the AGM/Quiz night will be held on August 30th.  At this stage we anticipate that it will be at the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Annual General Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Annual General Meeting posted Jul 15, 2018, 4:26 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 15, 2018, 10:37 PM] We are planning to have the AGM at the Bowls Club on the evening of Saturday 22nd September – put it in your diary with an […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An opportunity to join Tawe Nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An opportunity to join Tawe Nunnugah posted Jan 31, 2014, 3:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 1, 2014, 6:09 PM] Liz Smith is looking for a crew of two to join her on Tinderbox for our ‘Tawe Nunnugah Lite’ expedition which departs Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Announcing TN14 Ultra Lite – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Announcing TN14 Ultra Lite posted Jan 9, 2014, 4:58 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jan 9, 2014, 7:25 PM by Unknown user] The committee met on January 6th and made the decision to alter the format for this year’s Tawe Nunnugah to broaden its […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An LBT Story from Ian Moncrieff and Di Sullivan – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An LBT Story from Ian Moncrieff and Di Sullivan posted May 17, 2020, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 17, 2020, 3:17 AM] Ian writes: ‘LBT members may remember seeing Last One a skiff designed by Allan Witt at the LBT during the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anitra V – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anitra V posted Mar 16, 2017, 1:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2017, 1:53 PM] Phil from Sydney brought his boat down to participate in the Cygnet regatta, but forgot to pack his crew.  An invitation issued to the LBT Monday night […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An LBT story from Mike Dredge – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An LBT story from Mike Dredge posted May 18, 2020, 6:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 18, 2020, 6:11 PM] Last week’s tales took us to the southern ocean, this week we are in the tropics – the remotest waters off north east […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An invitation – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An invitation posted Dec 4, 2014, 11:05 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2014, 12:35 PM] Here is a chance to spend some time with the local teachers and children who have been coming down for the On the Water program.  Wednesday 10th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An Important Message from the LBT Committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An Important Message from the LBT Committee posted Jun 24, 2016, 1:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 24, 2016, 1:24 AM] One of the things members love about our organization are the varied activities we offer our members.Whether it’s a convivial chat over […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A new Port Davey book: get involved – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A new Port Davey book: get involved posted Oct 12, 2016, 9:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 25, 2016, 3:35 AM] John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum writes:  Tony Fenton is crowdfunding the publication of his book, A History of Port Davey, volume […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An historic rowing destination – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An historic rowing destination posted Sep 10, 2020, 5:30 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 10, 2020, 6:51 PM] A few hundred metres downstream from the Egg Island canal entrance on the Cradoc side of the river is the old Rowe family farm Orchardlea.  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A new roof and new ideas for ‘Nancy’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A new roof and new ideas for ‘Nancy’ posted Nov 12, 2016, 12:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 12, 2016, 3:48 PM] Peter Heading applied the final cream top coat this week and the job was done.  Big thanks to Martin and Judy […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A new guest at dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A new guest at dinner posted Oct 28, 2014, 2:59 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 28, 2014, 4:08 AM] ‘He’ (gender is not certain) was skulking around the back trying not to be noticed, but that ace snapper Graham Rankin caught him on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A new committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A new committee posted Sep 20, 2020, 12:56 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 20, 2020, 12:59 AM] Peter Laidlaw’s presidential address alone was worth the price of admission to the AGM on Saturday night,  but it was only one of the highlights.  Mixed […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An evening of Playback Theatre, September 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An evening of Playback Theatre, September 4th posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 20, 2021, 6:47 AM] Save the date of this LBT fund raising event in your diaries. Playback Theatre is ‘story telling through improvisation’.  Music from Steve […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A new boat build at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A new boat build at the LBT posted Jun 7, 2020, 4:40 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 8, 2020, 6:25 PM] It seems only a yesterday that Zoe, Daisy and Mark Adams were marking up the plywood to make a Duo Dinghy, but […]
• Sunday, October 10 : An Enormous Transparent Erection by the Blind Man – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ An Enormous Transparent Erection by the Blind Man posted Aug 10, 2016, 12:13 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 10, 2016, 12:13 AM] Roller blinds went up today in the verandah area – this will help us keep out the Tasmanian weather, while at […]
• Sunday, October 10 : And you thought we had mooring problems! Great River Race 2016 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ And you thought we had mooring problems! Great River Race 2016 posted Sep 6, 2016, 3:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 6, 2016, 3:55 PM] Three hundred and thirty boats, over two thousand competitors, and the fastest boats completing the 21 mile course […]
• Sunday, October 10 : And the winner is… – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ And the winner is… posted Nov 25, 2013, 11:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 25, 2013, 11:32 PM] Monday night’s diners turned jury to choose a picture for publicising Tawe Nunnugah 2014 on posters, flyers etc.  Thank you to all those who submitted […]
• Sunday, October 10 : And then there was one – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ And then there was one posted Aug 19, 2013, 6:03 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 19, 2013, 6:04 AM] Graham Wright recently donated a collection of black, folding beer garden chairs to the Trust.  They were particularly handy because they took up so […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A musical Skiff – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A musical Skiff posted May 5, 2013, 5:27 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 5, 2013, 5:56 AM] Not so long ago the requirements for a hippy band were bare feet, dreadlocks, a tea chest bass and a tin whistle.  If the ‘Sephira Band’ […]
• Sunday, October 10 : And then there was one – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ And then there was one posted Jun 5, 2015, 12:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2015, 12:59 AM] Last year John Walduck visited Warrnambool Maritime Village and sent a report back about the ‘Rowitta’, a sister ship of ‘Cartela’ that was then […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Anchor boulders – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Anchor boulders posted Dec 5, 2014, 4:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 5, 2014, 4:45 PM] Phil Dunning suggested these, when the (outrageous) proposition that his monster grinding wheel be used as a mooring was put to him.  Finding a boulder around Franklin […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Amsterdam Launch For Dutch Boat Project – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Amsterdam Launch For Dutch Boat Project posted Nov 4, 2016, 1:07 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 12:14 PM] Looks like it was a good party.  Read all about it on the Australian Wooden Boat Festival news blog: .  For those who […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Monty on the Murray? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Monty on the Murray? posted Oct 4, 2018, 2:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 4, 2018, 2:37 PM] Frank Tucker from the Riverboat Society in Mildura writes:  ‘Your Club was put forward to me as one which may be able to assist […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AMSA port visits – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AMSA port visits posted Oct 5, 2018, 1:52 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2018, 11:43 AM] Claire Cunningham from AMSA writes:  ‘Please find attached (https://tinyurl.com/y8r8v4b2) information regarding upcoming AMSA port visits designed to provide an update on National Law requirements, how to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Amnesty Film at Cygnet: Spear – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Amnesty Film at Cygnet: Spear posted Dec 5, 2016, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2016, 2:40 PM] Zainab Clark writes: To celebrate International Human Rights Day Amnesty’s Southern Action Group has partnered with Cygnet Arts council to bring you a special […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Most Excellent Raffle – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Most Excellent Raffle posted Jan 12, 2017, 1:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 12, 2017, 1:53 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 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AMMC Workshop on building Educational or Public programs (@Devonport) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AMMC Workshop on building Educational or Public programs (@Devonport) posted Jul 24, 2019, 6:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 24, 2019, 6:16 PM] An invite has been received from the Australian Maritime Museums Council for anyone interested in a workshop at Devenport on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Americana Evening, January 14th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Americana Evening, January 14th posted Dec 21, 2018, 5:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 21, 2018, 5:41 PM] The theme country for the Wooden Boat Festival this year is the US of A.  We in Franklin are heavily involved, with a couple of […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Americana dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Americana dinner posted Jan 15, 2019, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 15, 2019, 2:29 PM] It was just as wellthat Gretchen was out of the shed on Monday, when more than 70 people packed in to see if our American friends could […]
• Sunday, October 10 : All that lovely wood – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All that lovely wood posted Mar 12, 2016, 4:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2016, 3:15 AM] A Wooden Boat Festival should, if nothing else, feature wood, and Geelong has not disappointed.  See pics below.
• Sunday, October 10 : Alls Quiet? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Alls Quiet? posted Jun 23, 2019, 2:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 23, 2019, 2:51 AM] Well you might think all is quiet after the flurrry of foreign correspondence last week. That stream seems to have dried up as Our Man in Europe […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A load of wood (and Saint Nicholas) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A load of wood (and Saint Nicholas) posted Dec 5, 2016, 11:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 5, 2016, 12:28 PM] Dave Golding delivered a load of Celery Pine from his mill to the Wooden Boat Centre  for the Dutch boat.  Saint Nick […]
• Sunday, October 10 : All right for some – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All right for some posted Oct 18, 2020, 1:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 18, 2020, 2:14 PM] Whilst most of us wait patiently for warmer sailing weather others have taken matters into their own hands and headed north.  Hans Sipsma has just […]
• Sunday, October 10 : All shiny and new – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All shiny and new posted Nov 26, 2013, 12:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 26, 2013, 12:41 PM] The ‘Living Boat Painters’ have done Absent Friends proud:  she is almost too pretty to put back in the water.  In the picture below Peter […]
• Sunday, October 10 : All hands on deck – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All hands on deck posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 9, 2016, 4:46 PM] Latest pics of cladding the new shed walls and putting in the windows from Graham Wright below.
• Sunday, October 10 : All spaced out at Monday night dinner – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ All spaced out at Monday night dinner posted Jun 8, 2020, 6:23 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 8, 2020, 6:23 PM] Endra did the cleaning, Kate did the cooking, and the rest of us did the eating.  It was a good night.  May […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Allan’s Raider – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Allan’s Raider posted Mar 24, 2014, 6:23 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 24, 2014, 6:30 PM] On Monday night Allan Witt brought along a partially constructed Derwent Raider so that we could see the structure before the deck goes on.  It certainly helped […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A life on the ocean waves, 13-14 July – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A life on the ocean waves, 13-14 July posted Jun 17, 2021, 5:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 17, 2021, 5:13 PM] For those looking for entertainment for younger folk during the mid-year holidays John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum has inspiration. See […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘Ali’s Wedding’ at the Palais, Sunday March 4 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Ali’s Wedding’ at the Palais, Sunday March 4 posted Feb 25, 2018, 2:13 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 25, 2018, 2:14 PM] Team Movies writes:   ‘We are in a state of excitement because on Sunday March 4, we will be screening the 2017 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A life on the ocean waves – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A life on the ocean waves posted Oct 10, 2020, 10:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 10, 2020, 10:26 PM] If you had come to the garage sale on Saturday you could have purchased some of those waves and dispensed with ever having […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A job for Monday night? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A job for Monday night? posted Oct 8, 2014, 2:41 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 8, 2014, 5:29 PM] A test we have not yet performed on ‘Nancy‘ is one for stability.  The fact that she has spent nearly one hundred years on […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Aid to Navigators – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Aid to Navigators posted May 7, 2020, 1:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 7, 2020, 11:54 PM] Gary Macdonald pointed out this unexpected benefit of the current situation – see below. 
• Sunday, October 10 : AHOB Newsletter – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AHOB Newsletter posted Apr 27, 2017, 6:29 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2017, 12:00 AM] The Association of Heritage Boat Organisation, based at the Maritime Museum, is an umbrella for groups such as ours. See their very interesting newsletter attached: ČUpdating…ĊAHBO newsletter […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A History of Antarctica in Twenty Novels – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A History of Antarctica in Twenty Novels posted May 19, 2017, 6:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 19, 2017, 6:38 PM] John Wadsley writes to inform us of this talk to be held on Tuesday 6 June 2017, 12 noon to 1pm, Royal […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Ah Tasmania! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Ah Tasmania! posted Aug 19, 2013, 3:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2013, 5:47 AM] Last Thursday we waved goodbye to Yukon from the end of the marina jetty in the middle of a rainstorm.  Twenty minutes later LBT member  Jill Edwards […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AGM Special ! Buy one, get one free! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM Special ! Buy one, get one free! posted Sep 7, 2016, 2:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 7, 2016, 2:33 AM] Floating voter and itching to vote? We have 2 AGM’s this month.LBT – Sat 24 September –  6pm at Franklin Bowling […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AGM and Quiz Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM and Quiz Night posted Aug 31, 2014, 7:46 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 1, 2014, 3:39 PM] Speeches were given, reports accepted and the assembled masses appointed the following to the committee for the coming year: Peter Laidlaw (President); Richard Forster (Treasurer/Secretary);  […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AGM moved to Franklin Bowls Club – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM moved to Franklin Bowls Club posted Aug 9, 2014, 3:50 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 9, 2014, 3:56 AM] Due to the uncertainty with the availability of the Cartela The AGM will  now be held at the Franklin Bowls Club 3395 Huon […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AGM and quiz night coming up 6pm 22nd Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM and quiz night coming up 6pm 22nd Sept posted Sep 12, 2018, 7:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2018, 7:49 PM] The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will start at 6pm at the Franklin Bowls Club, 3395 Huon Highway, Franklin.  All documents relating […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AGM Season! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM Season! posted Aug 23, 2017, 1:07 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 23, 2017, 2:19 AM] It’s that time of year again.  The Living Boat Trust Annual General Meeting will be at 6:00pm on 23 September, at the Franklin Bowls Club.It will be […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A gleaming Swiftsure – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A gleaming Swiftsure posted Nov 29, 2015, 5:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2015, 2:02 PM] ‘Swiftsure’ has had a major refurbishment, completed just in time to compete in ‘her’ regatta.  There are new bits everywhere – thole pins, thole pads, cleats, […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Afternoon tea to remember Laurence Burgin June 30th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Afternoon tea to remember Laurence Burgin June 30th posted Jun 24, 2018, 1:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 24, 2018, 3:27 AM] Mark Burgin is organising this informal, catered event at the Shed from 3-5pm next Saturday.  More details will be provided through […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A forecast is just a forecast – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A forecast is just a forecast posted Jan 8, 2017, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 8, 2017, 1:35 PM] The blue line in the graphic below shows predicted wind speed at Dover for Sunday: up to 15 knots fresh. The black line […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Afloat in the Return Raid – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Afloat in the Return Raid posted Apr 13, 2017, 5:30 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 13, 2017, 5:31 PM] The Return Raid from Hobart to Franklin features in an article in the April edition of ‘Afloat’ magazine (), free from many outlets including […]
• Sunday, October 10 : After the flood – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ After the flood posted Oct 5, 2013, 12:22 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 5, 2013, 12:31 AM] The ‘big fresh’ has brought down tons of forest litter, branches and logs to entangle moorings, pontoons and jetties. Some of it is quite awkward to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Afghani Community visit – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Afghani Community visit posted May 28, 2015, 4:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 28, 2015, 4:32 AM] Deb Van Velzen writes:  “The Afghani Community in Hobart visited the LBT on 17th May 2015.   More than 40 people arrived in a convoy of 11 […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Advice to the LBT committee – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Advice to the LBT committee posted Nov 6, 2016, 12:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 6, 2016, 12:41 PM] There will be an informal members meeting preceding dinner on Monday 14th of November at 6pm to discuss issues currently before the committee.  Minutes […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Adrian Dean: special dinner guest December 4th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Adrian Dean: special dinner guest December 4th posted Nov 22, 2017, 1:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 22, 2017, 1:01 PM] For those who are unaware, Adrian is a very well known wooden boat builder and designer who still works over in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : AED news – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AED news posted Jul 22, 2020, 5:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 22, 2020, 6:31 PM] It was recently reported in this column that Deb van Velsen had organised for a defibrillator (AED) to be located at the LBT.  Deb writes:  ‘The LBT […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Adrian Dean on the ‘Elements of Dinghy Design’ May 20th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Adrian Dean on the ‘Elements of Dinghy Design’ May 20th posted May 4, 2019, 5:43 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 4, 2019, 4:09 PM] A year or so ago Adrian came over to an LBT dinner to describe the trading schooner he designed. […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A farewell gift from Rusich – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A farewell gift from Rusich posted Nov 23, 2013, 1:11 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 23, 2013, 1:23 AM] LBT member Jimmy West writes: ” Peter [Laidlaw] and friend have been awarded honorary membership of the Russian Viking Motor Cycle club. The photo […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Adrian Dean at the Wooden Boat Centre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Adrian Dean at the Wooden Boat Centre posted May 26, 2019, 4:17 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 26, 2019, 4:45 PM by Posts Editor] Last Monday night was a reminder of how lucky we are at the LBT to be part of community […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A day at sea aboard Yukon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A day at sea aboard Yukon posted Apr 5, 2020, 2:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2020, 7:25 PM] Attached is a story from David Nash  to entertain all of us stuck at home: https://tinyurl.com/yceuhh6w. Those Nash boys have grown – see […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A different boating fantasy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A different boating fantasy posted Aug 1, 2013, 5:43 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 1, 2013, 8:22 PM] You never know what is being built in the sheds back in them thar hills.  This is Higgledy Piggledy,  LBT memberSarah Sandford’s creation.  We hope […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A cure for cabin fever? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A cure for cabin fever? posted May 8, 2020, 2:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 9, 2020, 3:22 PM] For those who yearn for a summer sojourn in the northern hemisphere, if only in the mind, Off Center Harbor recommends ‘Scoggie’, a short […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Activities in the Workshop – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Activities in the Workshop posted Jul 25, 2015, 11:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 25, 2015, 11:37 PM] From Graham Wright:   ‘It’s getting busy in the workshop especially as the extension work is beginning. The Tuesday and Skiff groups are going to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A celebration for Laurence Burgin, Saturday 2nd of June – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A celebration for Laurence Burgin, Saturday 2nd of June posted May 27, 2018, 6:29 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 27, 2018, 6:32 AM] Mark Burgin writes  ‘Laurence has been living and working in the Huon Valley for 10 years and in that time […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A Christmas row to Huonville – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A Christmas row to Huonville posted Dec 20, 2014, 2:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 21, 2014, 2:32 AM] From Barbara Dawson:  ‘The Huon River was at its magical best on Saturday night when Swiftsure, Imagine, Rowan, Willy’s rowboat plus 3 kayaks surged […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Across the dutch – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Across the dutch posted Jan 17, 2021, 1:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2021, 1:44 PM] Maybe for we Tasmanians it is the double dutch.  A recent post from Off Center Harbor reminded us that the Kiwis have a very vibrant wooden […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A couple of changes to the LBT website – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A couple of changes to the LBT website posted Jul 26, 2014, 6:35 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Jul 26, 2014, 10:37 PM by Unknown user] The Calendar has been separated into two parts, to make it easier to find out what is going […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Accommodation wanted – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Accommodation wanted posted Nov 8, 2018, 4:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 8, 2018, 5:00 PM] The project boat for this year’s Wooden Boat Festival is a Haven 12 1/2, and a team is coming over from Port Townsend near Seattle to build […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Accommodation in Franklin wanted, starting in December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Accommodation in Franklin wanted, starting in December posted Jan 17, 2018, 10:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 17, 2018, 10:46 PM] Anne Holst (Wooden Boat Centre) and Paul Cullen (Australian Wooden Boat Festival) write:  ‘There will be a crew of US boatbuilders and […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A call to oars – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A call to oars posted Apr 12, 2015, 5:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 12, 2015, 3:31 PM] Swiftsure needs rowers for the time trials next Sunday (the 19th).  Dennis has been busy turning up a new set of thole pins, so we […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Academy Award winner at the Palais March 1st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Academy Award winner at the Palais March 1st posted Feb 16, 2020, 12:40 PM by Posts Editor We learnt this from Franklin Palais Events.  Yes, it is ‘Parasite’ which has just won the Oscar for best picture for 2019.  Read all about it on Rotten Tomatoes: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : a breezy day on the mediterranean – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ a breezy day on the mediterranean posted May 5, 2014, 11:32 PM by Unknown user   [ updated May 6, 2014, 10:51 PM] Peter Hill has this print on his wall, and thinks that he has detected the origins of the St Ayles Skiff in the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ‘A boat in the family’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘A boat in the family’ posted Jun 28, 2017, 4:47 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2017, 4:58 AM] The Off Center Harbour Crew. who make fabulous videos. have featured a boat from ‘our’ Channel in one of their latest productions.  Catch it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Abel Day at the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Abel Day at the LBT posted Sep 19, 2019, 5:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 21, 2019, 4:35 AM] On Thursday the LBT was privileged to host Chris Abel and his Barbershop Choir from the Sunshine Coast.  They are in Tasmania for a […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A big thank you to Rowing Tasmania – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A big thank you to Rowing Tasmania posted May 17, 2014, 12:51 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 17, 2014, 4:15 PM by Unknown user]  The WOW group have well advanced plans for a St Ayles Skiff Regatta for the weekend following the Australian […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A bigger hammer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A bigger hammer posted Jul 30, 2019, 8:05 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 30, 2019, 8:06 PM] LBT member Lachlan Carlson seems to have taken to heart the old adage that the solution to an intractable problem is a bigger hammer .  You […]
• Sunday, October 10 : A beachful of Skiffs – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ A beachful of Skiffs posted Jul 8, 2019, 4:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 8, 2019, 4:25 AM] Word has it that there are 700 crews partipating in the St Ayles Skiff championships in Stranrear (Scotland).  They have set up 16 lanes in […]
• Sunday, October 10 : $750k to be spent on upgrading North Franklin Foreshore – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ $750k to be spent on upgrading North Franklin Foreshore posted Sep 18, 2018, 4:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 23, 2018, 9:16 PM] $750k has been allocated by the state government to upgrade the foreshore. This project is to be administered by the […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 5 people in a car, 3 men in a boat? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 5 people in a car, 3 men in a boat? posted Sep 18, 2015, 5:54 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2015, 5:54 PM] Is this mosaic car, sitting outside the new Moonah art gallery, the sort of inspiration we need for foreshore […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 50 Shades of Grey: the awesome power of Franklin’s seniors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 50 Shades of Grey: the awesome power of Franklin’s seniors posted Aug 26, 2016, 3:53 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2016, 3:53 AM] This is the action shot you have been waiting for from last weekend’s pontoon games.
• Sunday, October 10 : 3 Men in Boat event postponed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 3 Men in Boat event postponed posted Oct 1, 2013, 10:30 PM by Unknown user This event, part of our Seniors Week program, will now run on Tuesday 15th October instead of Thursday 3rd October.  The ominous weather forecast for the latter date led to this […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 20 years worth of paperwork – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 20 years worth of paperwork posted Jun 11, 2017, 3:33 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 11, 2017, 3:34 PM] Southerly Dolling has been combing through the LBT ‘records’, discarding the junk mail and the receipts from 1999 and retaining the original planning for […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2,500 posts – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2,500 posts posted Aug 21, 2020, 3:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 3:09 PM] If you scroll to the bottom of the LBT news column you will see that we have just ticked over 2,500 posts.  What an active little place […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2018 Volunteer Service Awards – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2018 Volunteer Service Awards posted Apr 17, 2018, 12:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 17, 2018, 12:39 AM] Again, from the Franklin Progress Association….. It can be a tuff gig for Council staff to spread the news far and wide that it is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2018 Geelong Wooden Boat Festival – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2018 Geelong Wooden Boat Festival posted Nov 30, 2017, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 30, 2017, 4:19 PM] Paul Gunter writes “As most of you will all be aware the 2018 Geelong Wooden Boat Festival is conducting a larger OTB regatta after […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2019-20 Membership Dues – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2019-20 Membership Dues posted Jul 11, 2019, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 14, 2019, 5:46 PM] Whilst the secretary has been away in Europe ignoring his duties (such as sending out reminder notices),  the 2018-19 financial year has ended, meaning that it […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2020-21 Membership Dues – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2020-21 Membership Dues posted Jun 28, 2020, 2:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 28, 2020, 2:49 PM] The bad news is that LBT memberships lapse at the end of the financial year (June 30th) and that members will shortly be receiving reminders to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2017 Port Esperance Regatta – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2017 Port Esperance Regatta posted Feb 21, 2017, 12:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 21, 2017, 12:38 AM] Rebecca Hancock writes: ‘This year’s Regatta will be a three day event to be held during the Easter long weekend (Friday 14th April to Sunday 16th […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 1920’s Ball at the Palais, 20th November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 1920’s Ball at the Palais, 20th November posted Oct 16, 2019, 3:49 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 16, 2019, 3:49 AM] See the poster attached for details – https://tinyurl.com/yymrxyrn ČUpdating…ĊSingle poster flyer2019.pdf(694k)Posts Editor, Oct 16, 2019, 3:49 AMv.1ď
• Sunday, October 10 : 19th Hole on Friday Night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 19th Hole on Friday Night posted Oct 27, 2019, 3:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 28, 2019, 3:15 AM] Drinkies and nibbles after a good row around north Egg Island. Who could ask for more?  See you all at 5pm this coming Friday […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 1912 outboard motor: the Archimedes – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 1912 outboard motor: the Archimedes posted Mar 16, 2018, 2:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 16, 2018, 3:24 PM] Spotted by our roving reporter in Newcastle, here is one for the petrol heads.  According to Wikipedia the first production outboard motors came onto […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 2016 Kiwi Raid and Regatta update – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 2016 Kiwi Raid and Regatta update posted Jul 6, 2015, 3:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jul 6, 2015, 4:13 AM] New Zealand Coastal Rowing report:  ‘There’s been a lot of rowing into the wind to get to this update. Our crew have been […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 16M2 has been turned – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 16M2 has been turned posted Jan 3, 2017, 12:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 3, 2017, 12:57 PM] Those who have been following the progress of the ‘Dutch’ boat over at the Wooden Boat Centre will be interested to know that a significant […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 150th Birthday for ‘Admiral’ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 150th Birthday for ‘Admiral’ posted Aug 25, 2015, 6:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 26, 2015, 2:49 PM] Fiona Peate writes: ‘Admiral is celebrating her 150th birthday today (26 August). This Saturday Members of the Restoration Group, friends and crew are planning to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : ’12 Times he Spoke’ – Coming to Palais Theatre 21st November – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ’12 Times he Spoke’ – Coming to Palais Theatre 21st November posted Nov 9, 2018, 1:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 9, 2018, 1:46 PM] Barb Dawson writes:  ‘After a stellar premier season in the Theatre Royal Backspace in July, Tasmania Performs is […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 1200 km tawe nunnugah – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 1200 km tawe nunnugah posted Dec 16, 2016, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 16, 2016, 2:04 PM] Those who get to the end of tawe nunnagah and feel it is just a warm up could consider this:  1200 km up the west […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 16M2 Half Model under construction – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 16M2 Half Model under construction posted Dec 15, 2016, 7:58 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Dec 15, 2016, 7:58 PM] The Dutch boat builders are covering all the bases.
• Sunday, October 10 : 100% increase in St Ayles Skiffs in Tassie – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 100% increase in St Ayles Skiffs in Tassie posted Jan 30, 2014, 12:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 30, 2014, 12:48 PM] Yep, there are now two.  Congratulations to Cygnet, who put their new boat on the water for the first time last […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Latest Pictures and News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎ Latest Pictures and News Subscribe to posts LBT Committee Meeting this week (14th) posted Oct 9, 2021, 10:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2021, 10:11 PM] There is a draft agenda being worked on at https://tinyurl.com/t6mnyprx . Draft minutes for the last meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/ykr2mvksExtra business […]
• Sunday, October 10 : 1000 litre water tank wanted by LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ 1000 litre water tank wanted by LBT posted Oct 19, 2018, 3:53 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 20, 2018, 8:01 PM by Posts Editor] The Living Boat Trust is seeking to acquire a 1000 litre water tank suitable for holding drinking water to […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Notes from meeting October 4 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Notes from meeting October 4 posted Oct 9, 2021, 1:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2021, 1:13 AM] Present: Brian Marriott, Brian Pain, Barbara Sharp, Endra O’May, Mark Adams, Andy Ritchie, Martin Riddle, Steve WilsonChair and notes: Richard Forster […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Nancy News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎ Nancy News Subscribe to posts Notes from meeting October 4 posted Oct 9, 2021, 1:11 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 9, 2021, 1:13 AM] Present: Brian Marriott, Brian Pain, Barbara Sharp, Endra O’May, Mark Adams, Andy Ritchie, Martin Riddle, Steve WilsonChair and notes: […]
• Sunday, October 10 : Skiff Build News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎ Skiff Build News Subscribe to posts Day 74 posted Jun 21, 2015, 6:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2015, 6:25 AM] Launch and Naming Day!  The ‘Bendigo’ Skiff becomes ‘Billie’.  For all the details see http://bit.ly/1dWHjIo Day 73 posted Jun […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 news – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ tn19 news Subscribe to posts tn21 – Information on how to book posted Dec 8, 2020, 4:16 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 8, 2020, 4:17 PM] You previously joined the tn19 mailing list indicating you were interested in doing the 2019 tawe […]
• Friday, October 8 : Wooden Boat Festival registration – password now needed – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Wooden Boat Festival registration – password now needed posted Nov 23, 2018, 4:31 PM by Martin Riddle Wooden boats doing the Raid can still register to be afloat with the rest of the tn19 Raid fleet in Watermans Dock during the AWBF.  […]
• Friday, October 8 : Where have all me mates gorn? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Where have all me mates gorn? posted Mar 21, 2019, 9:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 21, 2019, 9:35 PM] There is a poor lonely paddle at the LBT shed wondering what has happened to its half dozen siblings.  […]
• Friday, October 8 : What to bring and what to leave behind – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ What to bring and what to leave behind posted Jan 5, 2019, 6:26 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 5, 2019, 6:27 PM] If you are camping ashore during the Raid your personal gear be travelling from site to site […]
• Friday, October 8 : We need to ask you a few questions…. – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ We need to ask you a few questions…. posted Nov 22, 2018, 11:37 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 22, 2018, 11:37 PM] We try to keep things as simple as possible for everyone inthe lead up to the Raid […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 ‘Welcome to Hobart’ on again at Hope and Anchor – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 ‘Welcome to Hobart’ on again at Hope and Anchor posted Jan 18, 2019, 12:18 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 18, 2019, 1:52 AM] The tawe nunnugah ‘Welcome to Hobart’ event upstairs at theHope and Anchor has become a […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn21 – Information on how to book – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – Information on how to book posted Dec 8, 2020, 4:16 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 8, 2020, 4:17 PM] You previously joined the tn19 mailing list indicating you were interested in doing the 2019 tawe nunnuagah Raid […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 web-site and Calendar of Events released – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 web-site and Calendar of Events released posted Apr 3, 2018, 1:26 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 3, 2018, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor] Preparations for tawe nunnugah 2019 are gearing up – follow the progress on our web-site […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 up-date 30/01 – self-organised Raid has kicked off in Snug – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 up-date 30/01 – self-organised Raid has kicked off in Snug posted Jan 30, 2019, 7:24 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 30, 2019, 5:40 PM by Posts Editor] Tents, people and boats are gathering near the Snug oval and […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Refunds – LBT Committee decision – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Refunds – LBT Committee decision posted Feb 25, 2019, 5:44 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 25, 2019, 5:50 PM] The LBT Committee met on Thursday 21 February and considered the matter of refunds for the tn19 Raid that […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Safety Equipment on Privateers – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Safety Equipment on Privateers posted Oct 27, 2018, 7:02 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 28, 2018, 3:43 AM] If you are bringing your own boat on the Raid now is a good time to be checking your safety […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Up-date – PLEASE READ – tn19 called off – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Up-date – PLEASE READ – tn19 called off posted Jan 27, 2019, 3:38 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 27, 2019, 3:46 PM] The tn19 contingency planning group met at 10am this morning and agreed the following: Yesterday the […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 up-date 29/01 – Self-organised Raid at Snug – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 up-date 29/01 – Self-organised Raid at Snug posted Jan 28, 2019, 7:03 PM by Martin Riddle Franklin is still on an Emergency Alert, the fire to the west of us is defined by Tas Fire as ‘uncontrollable’ and the wind forecast […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Privateers – we need a photograph of your boat – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Privateers – we need a photograph of your boat posted Nov 21, 2018, 5:33 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 15, 2018, 2:26 AM by Richard Forster] For safety reasons it’s important that we can quickly identify all boats […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 full but tn21 mailing list is open for sign-up – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 full but tn21 mailing list is open for sign-up posted Jan 2, 2019, 5:41 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 2, 2019, 5:41 PM] The 2019 tawe nunnugah Raid is now full tocapacity and we are no longer accepting […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 On-line booking system now open – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 On-line booking system now open posted Aug 24, 2018, 3:32 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Aug 24, 2018, 3:50 PM] The on-line booking system for the 2019 tawe nunnugah Raid is now open. If you have submitted your EOI […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Info Exchange launched – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Info Exchange launched posted Dec 15, 2018, 2:51 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 15, 2018, 2:54 PM] We have created the ‘tn19 Info Exchange‘ to allow participants to request help from other participants and to offer help where […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 places on St Ayles skiffs and whaleboats – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 places on St Ayles skiffs and whaleboats posted Sep 14, 2018, 8:26 PM by Martin Riddle We are in the slightly awkward situation thatthe EOIs to participate in tn19 on a St Ayles skiff or a whaleboat currentlyexceeds our capacity. On […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 filling up quickly – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 filling up quickly posted Aug 1, 2018, 9:34 PM by Martin Riddle The response to our call for Expressions of Interest has been excellent including EOIs for 15 private vessels (the ‘Privateers’) promising an interesting and diverse fleet. If everyone confirms, […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 and Return Raid still available but filling quickly – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 and Return Raid still available but filling quickly posted Oct 14, 2018, 9:16 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 9:16 PM] Spots on both the 10-day tn19 Raid and the 4-day Return Raid are limited and filling […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 Accompanying yachts – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 Accompanying yachts posted Aug 24, 2018, 5:35 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Aug 24, 2018, 5:39 PM] We get many enquiries from people wanting toparticipate in the tawe nunnugah Raid on larger yachts. The Raid is principallya small open […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 and RR19 clothes and hats – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 and RR19 clothes and hats posted Feb 8, 2019, 9:05 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 8, 2019, 9:06 PM] We’ve been asked about tn19 badged clothes, hats etc. In the past we’ve done them in advance, over-estimated the […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 – Due Dates for payment – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 – Due Dates for payment posted Aug 24, 2018, 3:47 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Aug 24, 2018, 3:51 PM] The tn19 booking system has a Due Date for paymentof 14 days from the time of booking. The reason […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 – Return Raid still on (for now at least) – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 – Return Raid still on (for now at least) posted Feb 1, 2019, 2:25 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 1, 2019, 3:01 AM] The tn19 adhoc contingency planning brains trust met as usual at 10am at the LBT […]
• Friday, October 8 : Southern Tasmania bushfires PLEASE READ – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Southern Tasmania bushfires PLEASE READ posted Jan 21, 2019, 10:15 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 21, 2019, 10:15 PM] Last week a lightning storm moved across Tasmaniafrom west to east in line with Franklin and started a number of […]
• Friday, October 8 : tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) mailing list is now open – the countdown has begun. – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) mailing list is now open – the countdown has begun. posted Apr 2, 2018, 12:54 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 2, 2018, 12:54 AM] If you are interested in the 2019 tawe nunnugah Raid or […]
• Friday, October 8 : tn19 – Refunds will be equitable – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ tn19 – Refunds will be equitable posted Feb 3, 2019, 4:41 PM by Martin Riddle The LBT Committee has not had the opportunity to meet and consider refunds in detail but can assure everyone that it intends to be reasonable and equitable. […]
• Friday, October 8 : Timetable for tawe nunnagah refunds – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Timetable for tawe nunnagah refunds posted Mar 14, 2019, 7:26 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 14, 2019, 7:27 PM] Thank you to everyone who has supplied their bank account details for the refund.  We have over 150 invoices to […]
• Friday, October 8 : Some thoughts on anchors – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Some thoughts on anchors posted Jan 5, 2019, 10:01 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 5, 2019, 10:54 PM] In the past we’ve found that some very experienced small boat sailors have never needed to anchor their boats until they […]
• Friday, October 8 : Should LBT buy Capricornia? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Should LBT buy Capricornia? posted Apr 7, 2019, 5:56 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 7, 2019, 6:52 PM by Posts Editor] Capricornia is currently being offered for sale by her owner. She is familiar to many members, having participated […]
• Friday, October 8 : Raid Route Maps and Itineraries on-line now – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Raid Route Maps and Itineraries on-line now posted Dec 22, 2018, 3:04 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 22, 2018, 3:06 AM] Route maps and itineraries for the tn19 Raid and the Return Raid are available on-line. Links to download […]
• Friday, October 8 : Return Raid – Hobart bag drop and planned departure – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Return Raid – Hobart bag drop and planned departure posted Feb 8, 2019, 8:57 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 8, 2019, 8:57 PM] If you are on the Return Raid and have bags in Hobart that you want taken […]
• Friday, October 8 : Return Raid is on!! – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Return Raid is on!! posted Feb 5, 2019, 3:29 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 5, 2019, 3:30 AM] Despite all the disruption of the recent bush fires, the Return Raid is expected to run more or less as originally […]
• Friday, October 8 : Registrations for the AWBF still possible – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Registrations for the AWBF still possible posted Oct 27, 2018, 3:08 AM by Martin Riddle If you are doing the Raid on a wooden boat it’s not too lateto register for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. The organisers of the AWBFreserve Watermans […]
• Friday, October 8 : Pre-departure Safety Check for all Raid boats – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Pre-departure Safety Check for all Raid boats posted Jan 5, 2019, 8:13 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 5, 2019, 10:51 PM] All Raid skippers – please read the following and then complete our ‘Pre-departure Safety Check for all tn19 […]
• Friday, October 8 : Pre-departure Safety Check – Clarification – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Pre-departure Safety Check – Clarification posted Jan 6, 2019, 3:30 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 6, 2019, 3:30 PM] The requirement for a pre-departure check applies to the Raid boats in the tn19 fleet – not the larger accompanying […]
• Friday, October 8 : Privateers – don’t forget to register for AWBF – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Privateers – don’t forget to register for AWBF posted Oct 14, 2018, 8:42 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 8:43 PM] If you are bringing your own wooden boat on the Raid and want the convenience of leaving […]
• Friday, October 8 : Please bring your Life Jackets and advice on taking a PFD on an airline – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Please bring your Life Jackets and advice on taking a PFD on an airline posted Dec 15, 2018, 4:13 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 15, 2018, 6:38 PM] Everyone participating in the Raid on a small boat is required […]
• Friday, October 8 : Planning to bring a boat on tn19 and display at AWBF? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Planning to bring a boat on tn19 and display at AWBF? posted Jun 23, 2018, 8:35 PM by Martin Riddle The 10-day tawe nunnugah Raid is a great way to arrive at the 2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart but it […]
• Friday, October 8 : More Raid places on St Ayles skiffs available – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ More Raid places on St Ayles skiffs available posted Oct 14, 2018, 9:29 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 14, 2018, 9:30 PM] Robert Ayliffe from StrayDog BoatWorks has long been a friend and supporter of the Living Boat Trust […]
• Friday, October 8 : More on Life Jackets – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ More on Life Jackets posted Jan 5, 2019, 9:09 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 5, 2019, 9:09 PM] Please bring your own life jacket if you have one – we don’t have enough for everyone. In our experience, rowers […]
• Friday, October 8 : Places for Privateers on tn19 and Return Raid still available – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Places for Privateers on tn19 and Return Raid still available posted Sep 16, 2018, 4:08 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Sep 17, 2018, 5:29 AM] There are still plenty of places for people wanting to bring their own small boat […]
• Friday, October 8 : Mooring plans for boat festival – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Mooring plans for boat festival posted Jan 15, 2019, 4:02 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 15, 2019, 4:11 AM] Boats registered for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival should have received a Boat Owners Manual and a mooring plan for […]
• Friday, October 8 : Meeting for Camp Support volunteers – 5pm 26 Nov LBT Shed – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Meeting for Camp Support volunteers – 5pm 26 Nov LBT Shed posted Nov 17, 2018, 5:08 PM by Martin Riddle With just over two months to go before the start of the 2019 tawe nunnugah Raid it’s time to get down to […]
• Friday, October 8 : Make sure you have booked for the Welcome Dinner – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Make sure you have booked for the Welcome Dinner posted Jan 12, 2019, 1:01 AM by Martin Riddle More than 50 people have already bookedand paid for the Welcome Dinner in Franklin on 29 January but we know a lot more areplanning […]
• Friday, October 8 : Lament of the Montagu whaler and Reprise – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Lament of the Montagu whaler and Reprise posted Feb 8, 2019, 9:22 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 8, 2019, 9:22 PM] I’ve been asked to post the words to the Reprise to the Lament of the Montagu whaler. You […]
• Friday, October 8 : Hope and Anchor tn19 Welcome still on – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Hope and Anchor tn19 Welcome still on posted Feb 1, 2019, 2:45 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 1, 2019, 2:47 AM] The Hope and Anchor pub is still expecting us for the Welcome to Hobart event from 3.15pm on […]
• Friday, October 8 : Frequently Asked Questions – tn19 FAQs – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Frequently Asked Questions – tn19 FAQs posted Dec 14, 2018, 11:49 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 15, 2018, 12:15 AM] In the next few weeks in the lead up to the Raid we will post information on the tn19 […]
• Friday, October 8 : Hold on, I’m coming! – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Hold on, I’m coming! posted Mar 21, 2018, 3:33 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Mar 22, 2018, 2:47 PM] Website under construction  To get a taste of what Tawe Nunnugah is all about see https://goo.gl/Xht91y .  If you just want […]
• Friday, October 8 : Have you provided your participant details? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Have you provided your participant details? posted Dec 21, 2018, 11:48 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 21, 2018, 11:58 PM] So far we have received 67 responses to our Participant Details questionnaire. The questionnaire isn’t long but it includes […]
• Friday, October 8 : Fire Extinguishers – clarification – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Fire Extinguishers – clarification posted Jan 7, 2019, 6:29 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 14, 2019, 9:59 PM] This advice has now been superseded – a further call to MAST has confirmed that no fire equipment is required on […]
• Friday, October 8 : Expression of Interest for tn19 now open – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Expression of Interest for tn19 now open posted Jun 13, 2018, 10:12 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jun 14, 2018, 4:43 PM] Planning for the Living Boat Trust’s next big adventures in small-boats, the 10-day tawe nunnugah Raid and the […]
• Friday, October 8 : FAQ – What transport is available at start and end of the Raid? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ FAQ – What transport is available at start and end of the Raid? posted Dec 22, 2018, 4:24 PM by Martin Riddle We have just launched a FAQ on transport available at the start and end of the Raid. It includes information […]
• Friday, October 8 : FAQ – What accommodation/camping is available in Franklin? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ FAQ – What accommodation/camping is available in Franklin? posted Dec 22, 2018, 4:58 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 22, 2018, 4:58 PM] Information on where to stay in Franklin is now available. Follow the link to the FAQ – […]
• Friday, October 8 : Everyone on the Raid MUST be an LBT member – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Everyone on the Raid MUST be an LBT member posted Jan 9, 2019, 11:07 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 9, 2019, 11:09 PM] You must be a member of the LBT to participate in the Raid whether you are […]
• Friday, October 8 : Dinner at Hope and Anchor after Welcome Event – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Dinner at Hope and Anchor after Welcome Event posted Jan 18, 2019, 1:50 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 18, 2019, 1:54 PM] Hobart on the first evening of the AWBF is mayhem, but as we take our ‘Duty of Care’ […]
• Friday, October 8 : Diet and health issues – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Diet and health issues posted Jan 23, 2019, 6:12 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 23, 2019, 6:12 PM] Some people have still not completed the on-line “Participant Details form” to tell us about any diet requirements or health issues. […]
• Friday, October 8 : DIY Raid – see, you don’t need us – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ DIY Raid – see, you don’t need us posted Feb 1, 2019, 12:38 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Feb 1, 2019, 12:38 AM] Great to hear that the do-it-yourself Raid is getting in to full swing – just don’t wait for […]
• Friday, October 8 : Bushfires up-date – Wednesday 23/01/19 – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Bushfires up-date – Wednesday 23/01/19 posted Jan 22, 2019, 1:44 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 22, 2019, 1:44 PM] Franklin woke to cool, clear air after a wind change and alittle rain overnight. Whether we depart as planned next […]
• Friday, October 8 : Beat the rush for tn19 – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Beat the rush for tn19 posted Sep 4, 2018, 11:33 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Sep 4, 2018, 11:38 PM] Publicity for the 2019 tawe nunnugah small boat expedition tn19has just ramped up significantly with a story on the front […]
• Friday, October 8 : Booked and not paid? We will hold your place only until 31 November. – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn19 news‎ > ‎ Booked and not paid? We will hold your place only until 31 November. posted Nov 12, 2018, 2:45 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 12, 2018, 2:45 PM] We are coming to the pointy-end of the booking stage of tn19 […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn19 and Return Raid19 Itinerary – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ tn19 and Return Raid19 Itinerary tn19 Raid and Return Raid Itinerary tn19 Raid and Return Raid Itinerary: 
• Thursday, October 7 : What is typical Raid day like? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ What is typical Raid day like? A typical day sees us getting up for breakfast at about 8am then breaking camp and being on the water between 9 and 10am. We probably sail for 4 to 5 hours depending on the distance for the day […]
• Thursday, October 7 : TN19 Info Exchange – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ TN19 Info Exchange If you have information you want to share, can provide assistance to other tn19 or Return Raid participants, or need help with something to do with the Raids please complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/yd4klv7y  .  Your response will appear in the table […]
• Thursday, October 7 : What is the tawe nunnugah Raid all about? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ What is the tawe nunnugah Raid all about? Since 2007 the Living Boat Trust, a community organisation in the township of Franklin, has been organising small-boat expeditions (Raids) allowing participants to experience the outstanding coastal scenery of southern Tasmania by open boat. The expeditions are […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Terms and Conditions of Participation in tn19 – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ Terms and Conditions of Participation in tn19 Selection File type icon File name Description Size Revision Time User Ċ tn19 Raid Terms and Conditions.pdfViewDownload   431k v. 1 Aug 28, 2018, 8:52 PM Martin Riddle
• Thursday, October 7 : FAQ – What accommodation/camping is available in Franklin? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ FAQ – What accommodation/camping is available in Franklin? Our neighbours Martin and Judy have very kindly agreed that we may use their land behind the Franklin Evaporators shed for camping in the lead-up to the Raid. They will also make their on-site shower and toilet […]
• Thursday, October 7 : How do I join the Raid? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ How do I join the Raid? Step 1 – Sign on to our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/dncOgn – when you are on the mailing list you will be sent tn19 news up-dates and information on the tn19 Raid and Return Raid as they are posted on the […]
• Thursday, October 7 : FAQ – What transport is available? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ FAQ – What transport is available? We will organise the following buses at the start and end of the tn19 Raid: Wednesday 30st January – we will organise two bus runs from the LBT Shed in Franklin to Moss Glen, Recherche Bay. All personal gear, […]
• Thursday, October 7 : FAQ – What gear should I bring? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ FAQ – What gear should I bring? There is no single right answer to this. However, the following lists are based on previous experience and will be helpful if you are standing surrounded by a pile of ball gowns, overalls, croquet sets, shorts and dinner […]
• Thursday, October 7 : FAQ – Why aren’t I getting tn19 updates by email? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ FAQ – Why aren’t I getting tn19 updates by email? All tn19 and Return Raid information up-dates are sent out by email to people who have joined the mailing list. Click here to join the Mailing List. If you have only recently joined the Mailing […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Do I have to be super fit? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ Do I have to be super fit? The short answer is no – there are opportunities for people with a wide range of abilities to participate in the Raid. If you want to row every inch of the way then obviously you need to be a […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Boats suitable for the Raid – lbt

  tawe nunnugah 2019 (tn19) – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎ Boats suitable for the Raid The Raid is principally a small boat sailing/rowing expedition. The fleet consists of small craft supported by larger vessels and fast safety boats. Sailing craft must be seaworthy and capable – slow and steady is more suitable than a sprightly, […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Welcome Dinner – are you coming? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Welcome Dinner – are you coming? posted Jan 23, 2021, 2:51 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 23, 2021, 2:52 AM] We need toknow how many to cater for – if you […]
• Thursday, October 7 : We can’t control the weather – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ We can’t control the weather posted Jan 23, 2021, 2:57 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 23, 2021, 2:58 AM] The current forecast for the second half of next week is for […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 Raid planning – COVID-19 – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 Raid planning – COVID-19 posted Apr 15, 2020, 10:25 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Apr 15, 2020, 10:59 PM] The thought of enjoying a 10-day small boat expedition with a fleet […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 Raid – Itinerary and route – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 Raid – Itinerary and route posted Nov 7, 2020, 9:40 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 8, 2020, 2:35 PM] Land owners have confirmed they are happy for us to spend […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 Whatsapp – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 Whatsapp posted Jan 23, 2021, 3:36 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 23, 2021, 3:37 PM] In tn19 we found ‘Whatsapp’ was an efficient way of providing information up-dates during the […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 update – less time putting up tents, more time relaxing – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 update – less time putting up tents, more time relaxing posted Oct 25, 2020, 3:39 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 3:39 AM] It’s been a while since our […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 dates will remain as originally advised – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 dates will remain as originally advised posted Oct 31, 2020, 4:55 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 31, 2020, 4:57 AM] Thanks to everyone who completed the feedback form. Theresponse to […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 booking system is now open – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 booking system is now open posted Nov 12, 2020, 3:32 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 12, 2020, 3:33 AM] Thanks for your patience. The LBT Committee met this eveningand approved […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – Are you likely to do the Raid? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – Are you likely to do the Raid? posted Dec 18, 2020, 4:30 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 18, 2020, 4:33 PM] As the tn21 Raid approaches we need a […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – What gear should I bring? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – What gear should I bring? posted Dec 22, 2020, 8:47 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 22, 2020, 8:47 PM] We have posted an article on what gear to bring […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – countdown to the start – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – countdown to the start posted Jan 21, 2021, 2:55 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 21, 2021, 2:56 AM] The LBTshed is a hive of activity in the lead up […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – should we run a Return Raid? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – should we run a Return Raid? posted Oct 25, 2020, 4:08 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 4:09 AM] You’re probably thinking that tn21 up-dates arelike Bristol buses […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – Expression of Interest opens – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – Expression of Interest opens posted Aug 23, 2020, 12:59 AM by Martin Riddle If you would like tobe part of our small boat expedition in Tasmania in late summer 2021, followthe link […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – should we move the Raid a week earlier? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – should we move the Raid a week earlier? posted Oct 25, 2020, 4:47 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Oct 25, 2020, 4:47 AM] As we don’t have to be in […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – how to book your place – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – how to book your place posted Dec 8, 2020, 3:44 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Dec 8, 2020, 3:44 PM] Booking for the tn21 Raid is easy but involves several […]
• Thursday, October 7 : tn21 – Return Raid up-date – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ tn21 – Return Raid up-date posted Nov 12, 2020, 6:53 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Nov 12, 2020, 6:54 PM] The Return Raid is not included on our booking site because we […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Thinking of joining us from interstate? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Thinking of joining us from interstate? posted Aug 30, 2020, 1:52 AM by Martin Riddle None of us know what travel restrictions may be in place in February 2021 but if you want to […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Safety equipment on boats – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Safety equipment on boats posted Jan 21, 2021, 3:41 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 21, 2021, 4:02 AM] If you are bringing your own boat on the Raid you must make […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Photos from the Raid – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Photos from the Raid posted Feb 10, 2021, 3:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 10, 2021, 3:17 PM] It is good to have a repository of photos for us all to […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Things we may have forgotten to tell you…. – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Things we may have forgotten to tell you…. posted Jan 25, 2021, 3:34 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 25, 2021, 3:39 AM] You will need something to put your lunch in […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Planning for tn21 continues – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Planning for tn21 continues posted Jun 13, 2020, 9:48 PM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jun 14, 2020, 5:29 PM] Thank-you for joining the tn21 Raid mailing list. Although you haven’t heard from […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Need a Raid boat? – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Need a Raid boat? posted May 27, 2020, 4:04 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2020, 7:29 AM] Rob Blackburn suggests this Ness Yawl might do the trick:  https://tinyurl.com/y6w78wnk. 
• Thursday, October 7 : Lake Pedder mini-Raid – 5-8 April – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ 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 you might […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Getting from Franklin to Recherche Bay on Wednesday – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Getting from Franklin to Recherche Bay on Wednesday posted Jan 24, 2021, 2:57 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 24, 2021, 2:57 AM] OnWednesday we need to get everyone to Recherche Bay […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Charging phones on the Raid – lbt

  tawe nunnugah – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tawe nunnugah 2021 – tn21 – the Tasmanian Raid‎ > ‎tn21 news‎ > ‎ Charging phones on the Raid posted Jan 21, 2021, 3:06 AM by Martin Riddle   [ updated Jan 21, 2021, 3:06 AM] During tn21 there will be a lot of people on site every […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Women on the Water to the Rescue – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Women on the Water to the Rescue posted May 6, 2013, 6:47 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated May 11, 2013, 10:18 PM] Syrah, another beautiful double ender named after the grape that makes Shiraz wine, and designed by Iain Oughtred,  who designed Imagine, was […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Swiftsure Regatta 6th December – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Swiftsure Regatta 6th December posted Nov 14, 2020, 3:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 14, 2020, 3:54 PM] It is coming up!  9.30 am                Roger Harwood dinghy row; 9-10.30 am           Whaleboat time trials; 10.30 – 12noon      St Ayles […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Shed Warming – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Shed Warming posted Nov 2, 2017, 4:41 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 4, 2017, 12:35 AM] Peter Laidlaw gave the speech, the pink ribbon was cut, and it was done: the new workshop was officially warmed.  Of course that was only the culmination […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Gretchen is on the water! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Gretchen is on the water! posted Jan 22, 2019, 1:15 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 22, 2019, 1:15 PM] Pip Stevenson has provided a picture of the moment.  After a ten year, stop start project involving many people Gretchen is ready to sail […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Cadets in the Monty – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Cadets in the Monty posted Jun 17, 2017, 12:37 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 19, 2017, 3:26 PM] Our Montagu Whaler spent most of her life as a training vessel for cadets learning seamanship, and it was great to see her again being […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Using Nancy – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Using Nancy posted Nov 9, 2017, 1:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Nov 9, 2017, 1:23 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 […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Seniors Week 2020 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week 2020 posted Sep 23, 2020, 9:44 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Sep 23, 2020, 9:44 PM] This is the biggy for Nancy.  The advertisement in the COTA Newsletter reads as follows.‘Cruise the Huon river aboard the historic motor launch […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Seniors Week Helpers – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week Helpers posted Oct 1, 2020, 3:22 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 8, 2020, 3:13 AM by Posts Editor] Thanks to everybody who has put their name forward. So far (Friday Oct 2) we have bookings for Monday, Thursday, […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Seniors Week crews needed: Mon 11-17 Oct – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week crews needed: Mon 11-17 Oct posted Sep 30, 2021, 3:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 30, 2021, 3:01 PM] We are booked out for several of these days and expect passengers on all of them.  We need a […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Seniors Week almost upon us – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Seniors Week almost upon us posted Oct 8, 2020, 3:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 8, 2020, 3:14 AM] The good news is that we are almost fully booked up and the weather is looking ok.  We have crew and […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Removing hazards – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Removing hazards posted Oct 20, 2019, 5:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 20, 2019, 5:03 PM] Endra O’May brought her big tinny down to help us remove a dangerous snag from the canal.  After a bit of faffing around mission […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy laid up with electrical fault – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy laid up with electrical fault posted Oct 4, 2018, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 4, 2018, 9:49 PM] Brian Marriott put in several afternoons trying to diagnose the problem and Rod Dilkes phoned in from Western Australia to […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy going on the slip Tuesday 11th Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy going on the slip Tuesday 11th Sept posted Sep 5, 2018, 7:03 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 5, 2018, 7:03 PM] If you’d like a trip to or from Port Huon, or if you would like to help contact […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting Monday August 26th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting Monday August 26th posted Aug 19, 2019, 6:59 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 19, 2019, 6:59 PM] The Tuesday Group have been taking good care of Nancy, and she  is ready to be a big part of […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday 4th Oct 5pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday 4th Oct 5pm posted Oct 1, 2021, 3:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 1, 2021, 3:53 PM] There are a number of issues to be considered: Nancy’s role in Seniors Week (starting Monday 11th); getting Nancy […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Tour Procedures – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy Tour Procedures posted Mar 18, 2020, 5:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 18, 2020, 6:02 PM] LBT Treasurer Rod Macfarlan has organised a special credit card ‘pad’ for the Wooden Boat Centre, so that payments can simply be ‘swiped’ […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Minutes from Nancy Fanciers Meeting 9th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Minutes from Nancy Fanciers Meeting 9th October posted Oct 9, 2017, 2:17 PM by Richard Forster   [ updated Oct 9, 2017, 2:17 PM] See
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting Meeting 5pm Monday 6th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting Meeting 5pm Monday 6th posted Sep 2, 2021, 11:59 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 2, 2021, 12:02 PM] The recent inspection of Nancy down at the slip revealed a number of problems: paint getting shabby, sheathing coming […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting Monday 3rd October, 6pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting Monday 3rd October, 6pm posted Oct 7, 2017, 2:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2017, 2:44 PM] There is a meeting to discuss all things ‘Nancy’ at the shed on Monday 9th October at 6pm.  For […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Minutes from Nancy Fanciers Meeting – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Minutes from Nancy Fanciers Meeting posted Sep 6, 2021, 1:22 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 30, 2021, 2:44 PM] At the Shed, 6th September 5pm Present: BrianPain, Martin Riddle, Andy Ritchie, Paul Frost, Glynn Shevels, BrianMarriott Minutes: Richard Forster What […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Crew for Seniors Week (October 15-21) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Crew for Seniors Week (October 15-21) posted Sep 17, 2018, 3:20 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 4, 2018, 9:48 PM] It has very quickly become a tradition that Seniors Week is the busiest time of the year for Nancy.  And […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Battery Issues – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Battery Issues posted Feb 20, 2021, 1:47 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Feb 20, 2021, 1:50 PM] Meeting to discuss Nancy battery issues 18/2/21 Notes: RichardForster Present: TomStevens, Brian Marriott, Paul Frost, Brian Pain Background At the OpenDay Nancy suddenly and […]
• Thursday, October 7 : CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EV POWERPAK BATTERIES. – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EV POWERPAK BATTERIES. posted Mar 2, 2021, 2:58 PM by Posts Editor In response to a query about how we should be looking after our batteries our supplier Rod Dilkes sent the following information.  STORING BATTERIES.  Generally speaking Lithium […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Australia Day 2018 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Australia Day 2018 posted Jan 16, 2018, 12:49 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jan 16, 2018, 12:52 PM] For the last couple of years Nancy has been a big part of Australia Day, delivering the ‘ambassador’ and taking people out of […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Agenda for meeting Monday 4th October – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Nancy Fanciers‎ > ‎Nancy News‎ > ‎ Agenda for meeting Monday 4th October posted Oct 3, 2021, 2:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2021, 2:50 PM] (If you are reading this in email see properly formatted version at https://tinyurl.com/39s4h8we Time: 5pm, Place: LBT Shed.  1. Seniors […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Day 57 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 57 posted Apr 9, 2015, 5:39 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 1, 2021, 9:46 PM by Richard Forster] From Graham Rankin: ‘A quiet day today, more sanding, it’s amazing how many times you can go over […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Day 50 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 50 posted Mar 5, 2015, 1:27 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 5, 2015, 2:51 PM by Richard Forster] From Graham Rankin: ‘It’s funny how the closer you get to the end of the project, the longer […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Day 44 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 44 posted Jan 21, 2015, 4:02 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 21, 2015, 4:03 AM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘Another day of good progress on the slow and careful stuff.  The oar blocks were glued to the […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Day 28 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 28 posted Nov 6, 2014, 11:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 6, 2014, 11:38 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘A short  but momentous day with the keel and outer stems glued in place, our supervisor kept muttering […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Day 16 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 16 posted Sep 20, 2014, 4:48 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 25, 2014, 4:19 PM] From Pete Heading: ‘A quiet day in the shed – a group of five of us mostly playing with oars. All […]
• Thursday, October 7 : The Island Project – dementia prevention – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ The Island Project – dementia prevention posted Oct 7, 2021, 12:20 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 7, 2021, 12:20 AM] We recently attended a Men’s Shed gathering where the main presentation concerned this topic.  It was the right demographic.  From the Project home […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Sea-Gals – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Sea-Gals posted Oct 6, 2021, 11:43 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2021, 11:44 PM] James Arkle from Huon Yacht Club writes:  ‘One of the fun initiatives that we are starting this year is Sea-Gals. They are holding their first get together on Monday […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Rowing News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Rowing News posted Oct 3, 2021, 4:57 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2021, 4:58 AM] Jane Johnson writes: Maintenance – Freyja is back on the river and in new-found glory was taken down to Dover for an adventurous row/exploration, timed well with […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Richard Flanagan at Cygnet Town Hall Sept 18 11am – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Richard Flanagan at Cygnet Town Hall Sept 18 11am posted Sep 12, 2021, 2:48 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2021, 2:54 PM] Richard has been garnering a fair bit of attention with his book  about the salmon industry ‘Toxic’ .  As users […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday 4th Oct 5pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers meeting Monday 4th Oct 5pm posted Oct 3, 2021, 5:21 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2021, 5:52 AM] There are a number of issues to be considered:  Nancy’s role in Seniors Week (starting Monday 11th); getting Nancy out of the […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Migrating our website – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Migrating our website posted Oct 3, 2021, 5:48 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2021, 5:48 AM] The LBT website is hosted by Google Classic Sites, which is scheduled to disappear in December.  A recent failed attempt to edit the Nancy homepage indicates […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Monday night BBQ – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Monday night BBQ posted Sep 26, 2021, 5:51 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 2, 2021, 3:40 PM] Last Monday of the month has come around again (can you believe it?), so it is time to oil the hotplate and check the gas bottle.  […]
• Thursday, October 7 : ‘Going down another lane’ book review – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Going down another lane’ book review posted Oct 6, 2021, 11:12 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 6, 2021, 11:12 PM] From the review of John Young’s autobiography in ‘Afloat’ magazine:  ‘Over the past 85+ years Dr John Young (BA, MA Auckland, MA Oxford, […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Huon Yacht Club Open Day Saturday October 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Open Day Saturday October 2nd posted Sep 26, 2021, 5:38 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 26, 2021, 5:52 AM] James Arkle (the commodore) has sent the program. 11.30 preparations start in the clubhouse. If you could bring along a plate […]
• Thursday, October 7 : Family fun day Sunday October 31st – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Family fun day Sunday October 31st posted Oct 3, 2021, 4:12 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Oct 3, 2021, 5:53 AM] Come along and enjoy:   Paul Frost’s model boats (see pics below); sausage Sizzle and salad;  scones jam and cream; music with Terry Mead […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Skiff Build News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎ Skiff Build News Subscribe to posts Day 74 posted Jun 21, 2015, 6:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2015, 6:25 AM] Launch and Naming Day!  The ‘Bendigo’ Skiff becomes ‘Billie’.  For all the details see http://bit.ly/1dWHjIo Day 73 posted Jun […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 32 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 32 posted Nov 21, 2014, 2:20 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 21, 2014, 7:10 PM] From Peter Heading    Heads down, bums up sanding and bogging the interior  with our local Dalek supervising . Photos from Pete, […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Skiff build news day 4 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Skiff build news day 4 posted Aug 9, 2014, 1:53 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 9, 2014, 1:54 AM] Graham Rankin writes:  ‘Another busy (and crowded) day in the workshop on Friday, with both the skiff build […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Too cold to be anywhere but hard at work – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Too cold to be anywhere but hard at work posted Aug 1, 2014, 4:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 6, 2014, 6:14 PM] Graham Rankin writes:  ” Day two of the Bendigo community skiff build has seen […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Skiff Build Day 3 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Skiff Build Day 3 posted Aug 6, 2014, 5:45 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 6, 2014, 6:12 PM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘Another great day’s effort on day three, we must remember not to peak to early!  Excess […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Days 23 and 24 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Days 23 and 24 posted Oct 17, 2014, 4:26 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 17, 2014, 3:36 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Pete may be sunning himself in Queensland, but he has left us some homework to carry […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Pics from Skiff build day 6 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Pics from Skiff build day 6 posted Aug 15, 2014, 4:06 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 18, 2014, 3:37 PM] Lots of activity.  The LBT is lucky to have boat builders like Peter Heading around for projects […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Days 33 and 34 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Days 33 and 34 posted Dec 1, 2014, 1:13 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 1, 2014, 1:15 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Steady as she goes while Pete is on the slip at Cygnet. The crew sanded the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Expression of Interest: Bendigo Bank Community Skiff Build – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Expression of Interest: Bendigo Bank Community Skiff Build posted Jul 4, 2014, 3:12 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 4, 2014, 3:20 AM] Tess Hallinan writes:‘Are you interested in taking part in a community boat building project? The […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Days 19 and 20 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Days 19 and 20 posted Oct 6, 2014, 3:25 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 6, 2014, 3:40 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Day 19 of the skiff build had us scratching our heads, when we positioned the fifth […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Pics from 30th July work day – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Pics from 30th July work day posted Jul 30, 2014, 5:05 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 30, 2014, 10:17 PM] The FUN begins! First day of the build saw good progress, with the four frames cut out […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 9 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 9 posted Aug 27, 2014, 4:48 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 27, 2014, 4:52 AM] From Peter Heading: ‘A good workout for the bandsaw cutting out the four oregon oar blanks ready for gluing on the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 72 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 72 posted Jun 10, 2015, 5:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 10, 2015, 5:28 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Oh so close! Thanks to the Monday nighters for helping turn the skiff the right way up.  The […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 8 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 8 posted Aug 22, 2014, 2:51 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 22, 2014, 2:52 PM] From Peter Heading: ‘ A day of carefully shaping the backbone to accept the first plank , marking out the oars […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 74 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 74 posted Jun 21, 2015, 6:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 21, 2015, 6:25 AM] Launch and Naming Day!  The ‘Bendigo’ Skiff becomes ‘Billie’.  For all the details see
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 73 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 73 posted Jun 12, 2015, 4:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 12, 2015, 4:56 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘That’s it! We are done! Last coat of clear finish applied, colour coded steering lines in place,light weight […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 71 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 71 posted Jun 5, 2015, 4:54 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 5, 2015, 5:02 AM] From Graham Rankin:‘A cold morning in the shed today, got to admire those dedicated WOW girls, though.  While waiting for the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 70 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 70 posted Jun 3, 2015, 4:00 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 3, 2015, 4:13 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Today saw the final topcoats applied to the hull and doesn’t she look smart. After the paint had […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 69 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 69 posted May 30, 2015, 10:08 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 30, 2015, 10:08 PM] From Graham Rankin: Another two coats of Off White top coat were applied after a light sanding. With this polyurethane system […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 68 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 68 posted May 27, 2015, 1:00 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 27, 2015, 1:02 AM] Painting, painting, painting.
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 7 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 7 posted Aug 20, 2014, 5:17 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 2:52 PM] From Peter Heading:  ‘A day of good progress with a dozen people beavering away.  A boat building  milestone was achieved today […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 67 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 67 posted May 21, 2015, 11:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 21, 2015, 11:11 PM] Antifoul finished, and time to put the skirt on.
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 61 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 61 posted Apr 29, 2015, 3:45 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 29, 2015, 3:45 PM] From Graham Rankin:      Time to take a deep breath and apply the first coat to the inside of the hull. […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 65 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 65 posted May 13, 2015, 10:34 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 13, 2015, 10:35 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Just a bit too cold today to start painting the antifoul, so we thought we’d hang the rudder […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 64 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 64 posted May 8, 2015, 9:35 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 8, 2015, 9:49 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘Today saw the last coat of paint to the skiff’s interior, and doesn’t she look great! Prior to […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 66 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 66 posted May 15, 2015, 1:34 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 15, 2015, 1:34 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘We kept our fingers crossed and the sun shone. With the help of the WOW ladies (thank you […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 60 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 60 posted Apr 29, 2015, 3:40 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 29, 2015, 3:41 PM] From Graham Rankin: A third coat of clear polyurethane to the bright work, looking great, and leathering the oars.   Pic from […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 59 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 59 posted Apr 23, 2015, 4:50 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 23, 2015, 4:51 AM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘After a light sand, and a dust down we adjourned from our heavy labours for a coffee, Anzac […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 58 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 58 posted Apr 15, 2015, 1:42 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 15, 2015, 1:43 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Another milestone day today! The first clear coat of brightwork has been applied to the gun whales, sheer […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 56 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 56 posted Apr 3, 2015, 10:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Apr 9, 2015, 5:34 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Having decided to forgo our penalty rates for hot cross buns and Easter eggs we pressed on regardless […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 55 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 55 posted Apr 2, 2015, 12:42 AM by Richard Forster   [ updated Apr 2, 2015, 2:11 AM by Posts Editor] From Graham Rankin:  ‘After the flurry of day 54, we seem to have found our mojo (or perhaps […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 49 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 49 posted Mar 1, 2015, 3:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 1, 2015, 3:21 PM] From Graham Rankin:   ‘The usual group of suspects gathered, lovingly stroked the gunwhales, admired the lines and decided a cuppa […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 54 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 54 posted Mar 25, 2015, 3:39 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Mar 25, 2015, 3:40 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘A flurry of activity today. An symphony of sanding, planing,thicknessing,routing and bandsawing saw the the stretchers coming closer […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 51 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 51 posted Mar 6, 2015, 2:09 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Mar 6, 2015, 2:24 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘Getting closer! Today we sanded Wednesday’s fillets. Willis took to the stern stem with the Japanese saw and […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 48 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 48 posted Feb 26, 2015, 3:23 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 26, 2015, 3:33 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘The faithful gathered for another day of sanding and fairing the thwart fillets, Willis made a slight alteration […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 47 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 47 posted Feb 20, 2015, 3:58 PM by Unknown user From Graham Rankin: ‘A day punctuated with many visitors dropping in to see what we do, mostly people who had come for the Festival and have stayed around, happy […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 43 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 43 posted Jan 17, 2015, 4:14 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 17, 2015, 4:14 PM] Everyone who comes into the shed, visitors and regulars alike all say the same thing “isn’t she beautiful!” and she is. […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 46 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 46 posted Feb 18, 2015, 3:46 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Feb 18, 2015, 3:46 PM] From Graham Rankin:  ‘Not sure what happened to day 45, a bit of blur after the excitement of the Wooden Boat […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 42 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 42 posted Jan 13, 2015, 10:38 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 10:48 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘The edges of the gunwhales and inwhales were rounded over with the trimmer before sanding (saving a hell […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 38 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 38 posted Dec 17, 2014, 8:03 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 17, 2014, 8:05 PM by Richard Forster] Flipped the boat, then sanding, sanding sanding.  Ready for another ‘boatcote’ now. Thanks to Abe Weinstock for the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 40 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 40 posted Jan 7, 2015, 12:42 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 7, 2015, 12:44 AM] From Pete Heading: Best wishes for 2015 to all those involved in the St Ayles Skiff build. We have about three […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 41 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 41 posted Jan 9, 2015, 1:34 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jan 9, 2015, 1:35 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Today saw the the innels and breasthooks glued into place. With a little head scratching and some deft […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 39 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 39 posted Dec 18, 2014, 10:05 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 18, 2014, 10:05 PM] From Graham Rankin:‘Thanks to all the extra helpers who helped out sanding the hull yesterday. Today work continued on sanding the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 37 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 37 posted Dec 17, 2014, 1:28 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 17, 2014, 2:42 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Today our faithful crew (or is that faithful few) scraped and planed the outer wales and prepared the […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 35 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 35 posted Dec 3, 2014, 1:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 3, 2014, 1:33 PM] From Peter Heading: ‘Whatever happened to the “work boat finish ” of the good ole days – this sanding business seems […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 31 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 31 posted Nov 19, 2014, 1:20 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 19, 2014, 1:23 PM] After all the excitement of the ” turning of the hull ‘ it was was back to more mundane tasks today  […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 30 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 30 posted Nov 19, 2014, 1:18 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 19, 2014, 1:23 PM] Getting ready to turn the hull (see pic of hull turning below)
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 36 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 36 posted Dec 10, 2014, 1:44 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Dec 10, 2014, 1:47 PM] From Peter Heading:  ‘A boatbuilder never has too many clamps- we used anything that looked like it would hold two bits […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 29 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 29 posted Nov 12, 2014, 2:32 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 12, 2014, 2:32 AM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Another hard day at the office. Lots of sanding, a dust off with the vacuum, then a first […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 25 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 25 posted Oct 22, 2014, 7:07 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 22, 2014, 7:11 PM] From Graham Rankin: ‘Work continued on the outer stems, with extra laminations on the outer stems and the two keel pieces […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 26 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 26 posted Oct 28, 2014, 1:51 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 28, 2014, 1:52 AM] From Graham Rankin: “Slow and steady today! Lots of fiddling and fairing, a lot of the laminations added on Wednesday were […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 27 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 27 posted Nov 5, 2014, 11:51 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Nov 5, 2014, 11:51 AM] From Peter Heading:  “Many thanks to Graham R for keeping the skiff build ticking along while I’ve been away.   A deadline […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 22 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 22 posted Oct 10, 2014, 3:08 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 10, 2014, 5:05 AM] From Pete Heading: ‘A major landmark passed today – the sheerplanks are now glued in place with appropriare celebrations afterwards  -photos […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 17 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 17 posted Sep 24, 2014, 1:22 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 24, 2014, 1:26 AM] From Graham Rankin: “Day 17 of the Skiff build saw seven of the faithful soldiering on while Pete was in Cygnet […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 18 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 18 posted Sep 25, 2014, 10:10 PM by Unknown user All got a bit lovey dovey.  Hope they got some work done too.  Pics from Graham Rankin. Comments
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 21 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 21 posted Oct 8, 2014, 5:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Oct 8, 2014, 6:00 AM] From Pete Heading: ‘Old projects drawing to close and new ones starting up . Our dedicated oar makers have pretty well […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 15 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 15 posted Sep 17, 2014, 2:58 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 17, 2014, 2:59 AM] From Peter Heading: ‘As promised, it was a day of sticky fingers, at least for  some of us.  The third pair […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 13 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 13 posted Sep 10, 2014, 2:52 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 12, 2014, 5:43 AM] From Pete Heading: ‘Mostly an oar day today. The handles are shaped and sanded, the blades sawn out and ready for […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 14 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 14 posted Sep 12, 2014, 5:41 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 12, 2014, 5:42 AM] From Peter Heading:  ‘I’ll admit I sneaked in an hour or so early today ,marked out the trench for the keel […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 11 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 11 posted Sep 2, 2014, 11:47 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 4, 2014, 3:03 AM] From Peter Heading.  Wednesdays are the most popular day for skiff building volunteers – eleven enthusiastic souls rolled up for a […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Cutting the ribbon – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Cutting the ribbon posted Jul 26, 2014, 4:19 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 26, 2014, 4:20 PM] On Friday morning Janet Storan and Colleen Shield from the Bendigo Bank cut the ribbon on the St Ayles Skiff […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 10 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 10 posted Aug 29, 2014, 12:30 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Aug 31, 2014, 6:29 AM] From Peter Heading. ‘Nice to have three ladies on the Friday workshop.  Another mini -milestone achieved today – the first planks […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Day 12 – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Day 12 posted Sep 5, 2014, 5:26 PM by Unknown user   [ updated Sep 5, 2014, 6:49 PM] From Peter Heading:‘In traditional boatbuilding today would have been a rivetting affair but for us it was sticky fingers!  The second […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Breaking news: the ‘Bendigo’ trailer – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Breaking news: the ‘Bendigo’ trailer posted May 12, 2015, 4:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated May 12, 2015, 4:25 PM] The Bendigo Huon Valley Community Bank have agreed to sponsor a trailer for the new skiff:  see for […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Bendigo Grant – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Grant posted Jul 4, 2014, 3:06 AM by Unknown user   [ updated Jul 4, 2014, 3:13 AM] Graham Rankin writes: ‘As some members may already know, the LBT has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Huon […]
• Sunday, September 26 : Bendigo Skiff web site and mailing List – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Boats‎ > ‎Billie (the Bendigo Skiff)‎ > ‎Skiff Build News‎ > ‎ Bendigo Skiff web site and mailing List posted Jul 6, 2014, 6:10 AM by Unknown user This web site has been set up to support the Bendigo Skiff build.  A newsletter is automatically generated from the associated news page, in […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Wilson’s Boat Yard – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Wilson’s Boat Yard posted Aug 30, 2021, 4:42 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2021, 4:43 PM] The Wooden Boat Festival have just released a video about this yard (at Cygnet) which is well worth viewing – see https://youtu.be/slRdaS3Zj4c. 
• Saturday, September 25 : Our Shed – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎ Our Shed The hub of our activities is our shed, donated by the Forestry Department, and since improved with the addition of a verandah, kitchen, bathroom, toilet and changing room.  In the picture below our shed is the one in the foreground, with a collection of boats scattered artistically on our […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Nancy: vote of thanks to Judy Krynen – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy: vote of thanks to Judy Krynen posted Sep 18, 2021, 5:24 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2021, 2:58 PM] Nancy is in many ways our flagship, our ‘whole of community boat’, taking numerous excursion groups around the Egg Islands, transporting dignitaries […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Save the bittern! – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Save the bittern! posted Sep 5, 2021, 3:53 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 5, 2021, 3:53 PM] It has its head stuck in a block of wood (see pic below).  Fortunately it has Mary-Lou Conway on hand to help it emerge, after which […]
• Saturday, September 25 : 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 […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Thank you to our sponsors – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Thank you to our sponsors posted Sep 7, 2021, 6:22 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2021, 2:37 AM] Our raffle at the Saturday night event could not have gone ahead without the great prizes that were donated.  Thank you to: shop@Franklin – […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Please get your committee nominations in – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Please get your committee nominations in posted Aug 29, 2021, 2:16 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 30, 2021, 4:37 PM] The LBT constitution tells us that nominations  ‘shall be delivered to the public officer of the Association at least 10 days before the […]
• Saturday, September 25 : One week to Playback Theatre Event, Sat 4th, Palais Theatre – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ One week to Playback Theatre Event, Sat 4th, Palais Theatre posted Aug 28, 2021, 6:17 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2021, 2:26 PM] Doors, along with the bar, will open at 5.30pm.  There will be some  entertainment starting at the same time.  […]
• Saturday, September 25 : ‘Playback’: yet another great LBT event – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ ‘Playback’: yet another great LBT event posted Sep 5, 2021, 3:14 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 5, 2021, 3:29 PM] On Sunday morning, after an epic cleanup, the only evidence of what had been a special night was this soon to be erased […]
• Saturday, September 25 : New Franklin township map – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New Franklin township map posted Sep 8, 2021, 6:37 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 9, 2021, 5:56 AM] Supplied by David Moore: thanks David.  Get the full size version at https://tinyurl.com/84wv9vrw
• Saturday, September 25 : New committee for the LBT – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ New committee for the LBT posted Sep 18, 2021, 2:38 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2021, 2:46 PM] As advertised the AGM was held at the Bowls Club on Saturday afternoon.  The old committee was dismissed and a new one elected.  It […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Launching Billie (‘Dark BOFO’) – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Launching Billie (‘Dark BOFO’) posted Jun 20, 2015, 9:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Jun 22, 2015, 12:32 AM] Saturday the 20th June began with a congregation of well wishers gathered to see the new St Ayles Skiff named and launched, and ended late […]
• Saturday, September 25 : More from Jim Stockton: solar boat design – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ More from Jim Stockton: solar boat design posted Aug 22, 2021, 1:55 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2021, 2:04 PM] Jim has not only been writing whilst in lockdown in Melbourne: he has been doing his sums.  See the results in the […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Nancy Fanciers Meeting tonight (Sept 6) 5pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Nancy Fanciers Meeting tonight (Sept 6) 5pm posted Sep 5, 2021, 2:11 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 5, 2021, 5:12 PM] The recent inspection of Nancy down at the slip revealed a number of problems: paint getting shabby, sheathing coming away below the […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Late invitation: Men’s Shed gathering 30th Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Late invitation: Men’s Shed gathering 30th Sept posted Sep 19, 2021, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2021, 3:56 PM] We are looking for one more delegate to send to this meeting at Margate.  Details attached: https://tinyurl.com/mhpbskue .  Despite the name it […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Knotting course recommencing 13th Sept – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Knotting course recommencing 13th Sept posted Aug 29, 2021, 1:32 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2021, 1:32 AM] Barbara Frankel writes:  The Decorative Knotting Course will recommence in September as follows:    Monday 13 Sept 4:30 – 6 pm – Recap and coaster/place […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Knots – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Knots posted Sep 15, 2021, 3:01 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2021, 3:09 PM] One of the great things about the LBT is the opportunity to learn new stuff, a very good example being the decorative knots class being conducted by Barbara […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Huon Yacht Club season opening day Oct 2nd – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club season opening day Oct 2nd posted Sep 1, 2021, 6:09 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 1, 2021, 6:12 PM] Here is a chance to get on the water in warmer weather: they are keen for us to be involved. Good […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Huon Yacht Club Working Bee 25th September – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Huon Yacht Club Working Bee 25th September posted Sep 12, 2021, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2021, 2:27 PM] If you want to help out our neighbours and friends down at Shipwrights Point show up down at the club rooms at […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Farewell to Graham Wright – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Farewell to Graham Wright posted Aug 22, 2021, 3:24 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 22, 2021, 3:24 PM] Graham’s friends and former colleagues gathered at the Shed on Friday for a wake and to scatter his ashes from Nancy.  Thanks to David Coldrick […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Draft minutes for the LBT 2021 AGM – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Draft minutes for the LBT 2021 AGM posted Sep 18, 2021, 5:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 18, 2021, 5:44 PM] Get them at https://tinyurl.com/ue85acsc
• Saturday, September 25 : AGM this coming Saturday (18th) 3pm – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ AGM this coming Saturday (18th) 3pm posted Sep 12, 2021, 7:23 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 12, 2021, 2:52 PM] In the past we have held these meetings in the evening and kept them fairly brief with a social afterwards.  The afternoon start […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Do you know ‘Royal’? – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Do you know ‘Royal’? posted Aug 26, 2021, 7:44 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 28, 2021, 6:18 PM] Colin Grazules writes: ‘The story that has been passed down with the boat is that ROYAL was built by Peter Locke sometime in the late […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Barbeque night – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Barbeque night posted Aug 29, 2021, 1:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Aug 29, 2021, 2:08 PM] Yes, it is the last Monday of the month and so we get the opportunity to show off our culinary skills down at the Shed.  Come with […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Committee meeting coming up Sept 9th – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎Latest Pictures and News‎ > ‎ Committee meeting coming up Sept 9th posted Sep 2, 2021, 4:58 AM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 5, 2021, 7:11 PM] Note date: not as previously reported on the 16th. An agenda is being compiled at  https://tinyurl.com/8w2zr6nc.  See the minutes for the August meeting […]
• Saturday, September 25 : Latest Pictures and News – lbt

  About Us‎ > ‎ Latest Pictures and News Subscribe to posts Late invitation: Men’s Shed gathering 30th Sept posted Sep 19, 2021, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor   [ updated Sep 19, 2021, 3:56 PM] We are looking for one more delegate to send to this meeting at Margate.  Details attached: https://tinyurl.com/mhpbskue .  Despite the […]
• Saturday, September 18 : Sailing 2
• Saturday, September 18 : Sailing 1
• Tuesday, May 25 : Weekend rowing

  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 half and is intended particularly for people who can’t get to the LBT during the week.  It is hoped that this will include some budding young rowers and […]
• Tuesday, May 25 : Lake Pedder Raid

  Andy Bullock writes:  A contingent from the LBT recently undertook a raid on Lake Pedder, enjoying a halcyon three days between a wind-swept Dover regatta and the cold, rainy weather that subsequently prevailed. Lake Pedder is a truly magnificent and beautiful cruising area; the lake is ringed by rugged, jagged mountains while the extensive waterway […]