The Living Boat Trust - 'Where the wooden boat festival never ends'
The latest, at the shed and on the water
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BBQ MondayIt'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 culinary dexterity. Fortunately the ...
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Renewable Energy and you at the PalaisBarbara Dawson writes: 'I thought that quite a few people from this area might be interested in coming along to the following session' Renewable Energy and You 2-4pm Sunday ...
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Deploying pontoonsSee the sketch plans below and the attached application to Parks (http://bit.ly/2wESC1n) for the latest iteration in the plans to get the pontoons deployed.
Posted Sep 19, 2017, 11:46 PM by Richard Forster
Dinghy TuesdayGraham 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 this boat restoration ...
Posted Sep 19, 2017, 2:04 PM by Posts Editor
LBT AGM and Quiz night 23rd Sept: get involvedThe date for this event is fast approaching - next Saturday evening. See the flyer below for details. Quiz Master David Pittaway is seeking HELPERS for the evening, and PRIZES: speak ...
Posted Sep 17, 2017, 4:34 AM by Posts Editor
Huon sustainable house toursLisa Plohl from Huon Council writes: 'Are you interested in Sustainable Housing? Visit 5 sustainable houses around the Huon Valley in Cygnet, Lucaston and Ranelagh. Inspect
first hand, houses that ...
Posted Sep 13, 2017, 2:24 PM by Posts Editor
Nancy idea: roof deck rails?We suspect we would have difficulties getting this past MAST. For the full story see http://ab.co/2wZhaFI Pic from abc.net.au
Posted Sep 12, 2017, 2:15 PM by Posts Editor
St Ayles Skiff wins Great River RaceBarb Dawson and David Budd report: 'Taking place on the Thames last weekend - through London, from
Millwall to Richmond, this 21 mile race had over 300 boats taking part.
Boats ...
Posted Sep 11, 2017, 5:18 AM by Posts Editor
There be dragonsPeter 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 to the figurehead.
Posted Sep 10, 2017, 7:11 AM by Posts Editor
Nominations for the Living Boat Trust committeeFind a nomination form attached (http://bit.ly/2whHebx), print it out and dob yourself in. Alternatively, if due to modesty you can't bring yourself to do this, dob ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 4:49 PM by Posts Editor
Change of venue for AGM: now at the PalaisWe had planned to have the AGM at the Bowls Club, but they have suffered a broken hot water tank, which has soaked their carpets and which means the premises ...
Posted Sep 9, 2017, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor
Mysteries of the Monty (rigging)An order to 'brail the mainsail' is not something you would hear too often (or ever) on a modern yacht, but was common enough and perfectly sensible on boats such ...
Posted Sep 8, 2017, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor
Touring the auld Skiff countryHere is a second report from Deb and Martin Van Riddle on their 'Skiff tour' of Scotland.'What was interesting was that many boats, both well used and currently being ...
Posted Sep 5, 2017, 2:01 AM by Posts Editor
Schools on the Water ProgramOne of the many good things LBT has done over the years is to get the local kids out on the water learning about boats. Good for them and good ...
Posted Sep 4, 2017, 9:47 PM by Posts Editor
LBT AGM and Quiz Night, 23rd SeptemberSee attached flyer for details. It was good last year, and the year before and ... - so we aren't changing anything much. The Special General Meeting at 5.45 is ...
Posted Sep 3, 2017, 6:03 AM by Posts Editor
New raincoat for the MontyHuon Council provided funding for a cover for the Montigu Whaler, and John from Franklin Canvas has done the deed. Looks very smart. Thanks to the Council, and to the ...
Posted Sep 2, 2017, 5:17 PM by Posts Editor
Of cabes, humbly bands, rowlocks and thole pins Rob Ayliffe at Stray Dog has decided that the tholl pin, oar plate combination is the best solution for securing oars in the Skiffs, and can supply pins (and a ...
Posted Sep 2, 2017, 6:18 PM by Posts Editor
North Franklin boat harbour?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 of moored dinghies below show ...
Posted Sep 1, 2017, 3:49 PM by Richard Forster
What's in that shed?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 to launch it on the ...
Posted Sep 1, 2017, 3:31 PM by Richard Forster
AGM Season!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 ...
Posted Aug 23, 2017, 2:19 AM by Posts Editor
Funnies at Frank's - Double HeadlinerThurs 21st of September - Damian Callinan & Rusty BertherDon't dally, half the tickets sold already!
Damian Callinan
has visited Franklin several times and we love him. Damian is a ...
Posted Aug 23, 2017, 2:20 AM by Posts Editor
Warrnambool RegattaPatrick 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 ...
Posted Aug 22, 2017, 1:11 AM by Posts Editor
Franklin Working Waterfront NewsletterOur neighbours across the way have sent us their latest newsletter hot off the press...Click here to download it http://bit.ly/2uWmlqy
Posted Aug 20, 2017, 9:32 PM by Posts Editor
Classic Movie Night at the PalaisDeb Combes sends the following invitation...Sunday Sept 3 we are screening the 2016 award winning, audience favourite, French film, Rosalie Blum.Doors open at 6.30pm, admission $5 and ...
Posted Aug 20, 2017, 5:31 PM by Posts Editor
LBT Members Standing Out in the CrowdIt is time to be noticed! All the old blue LBT
t-shirts have been sold. It’s time for a new brighter, sharper image. Here is our new LBT ...
Posted Aug 20, 2017, 3:26 PM by Posts Editor
