The Living Boat Trust - 'Where the wooden boat festival never ends'
The latest, at the shed and on the water
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LBT members at large columnAndy Bullock writes: 'During
this southern hemisphere winter I spent seven weeks travelling in the
UK and Ireland. I attended classic boat festivals in Wivenhoe, Essex;
Falmouth, Cornwall; and Roundstone ...
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New LBT committee meetsThe following subcommittees have been established to deal with LBT business. Executive: Peter Laidlaw, Rod Macfarlan, Richard Forster; Finance Rod Macfarlan; Fleet Management and Maintenance: Paul Frost, Martin Riddle, Peter ...
Posted Oct 21, 2018, 1:20 PM by Posts Editor
Recycling opportunityWant 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 diesel? Or how ...
Posted Oct 21, 2018, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor
First Aid KitIt 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 outside the front door
Posted Oct 20, 2018, 11:26 PM by Posts Editor
Monday sailing: time for the Grebes?The forecast is mostly sunny and a gentle breeze: a good time for those who haven't tried dinghy sailing to have a go. See you down at the pontoon ...
Posted Oct 20, 2018, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor
What a lookerNancy may be laid up, but she still has that counter stern. Pic from Endra O'May
Posted Oct 20, 2018, 8:13 PM by Posts Editor
1000 litre water tank wanted by LBTThe Living Boat Trust is seeking to acquire a 1000 litre water tank suitable for holding drinking water to support our small boat expeditions such as the tawe nunnugah Raid ...
Posted Oct 20, 2018, 8:01 PM by Posts Editor
Twilight Rowing RacesStarting 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 ...
Posted Oct 18, 2018, 8:30 PM by Posts Editor
Best in showGraham 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 is starting to look ...
Posted Oct 15, 2018, 1:03 PM by Posts Editor
Monday sailing looking goodNice mild winds of around 10 knots are predicted for this afternoon (15th October), so lets get sailing: Monty, the Grebes and whatever else we can hoist a rag on ...
Posted Oct 14, 2018, 2:38 PM by Posts Editor
How things used to beJohn Walduck writes: 'We have just been to the War Memorial in Canberra, and saw this model of
the HMAS Sydney (the ship that was lost off Western Australia in ...
Posted Oct 14, 2018, 2:03 PM by Posts Editor
Charlotte Cove: the place to beOn late Friday morning a small LBT fleet caught the outgoing tide and a gentle north easterly to get down the river to meet the sea breeze at Port Huon ...
Posted Oct 14, 2018, 1:26 PM by Posts Editor
Excursion to Charlotte Cove 12th OctoberThis was advertised a while back: and now it is happening! Weather is looking good (in the 20's!), and a band of enthusiasts are organising. If you wish to ...
Posted Oct 8, 2018, 5:56 PM by Posts Editor
Tuesday evening oar makingLorrie 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 every Tuesday until completion ...
Posted Oct 8, 2018, 2:26 PM by Posts Editor
LBT Committee meeting this Wednesday 10th OctoberThere is an agenda being compiled at https://tinyurl.com/yao5jklo.
Draft minutes for the last meeting are at https://tinyurl.com/yasxzxxj
Posted Oct 7, 2018, 12:22 PM by Posts Editor
LBT at Port HuonLorrie Harrison writes: 'Our Skiff crews were well rewarded for joining in Port Huon Yacht Club Opening Day. Castle Forbes Bay in Imagine won Best Dressed Crew, while Making Waves ...
Posted Oct 8, 2018, 7:44 PM by Posts Editor
Fair breeze for sailing Monday, 8th OctoberWilly Weather is predicting that there should be a nice sea breeze coming in this afternoon (see pic below). Lets get down to the pontoon to rig up from 3pm ...
Posted Oct 7, 2018, 11:55 AM by Posts Editor
AMSA port visitsClaire 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 interact ...
Posted Oct 7, 2018, 11:43 AM by Posts Editor
A Monty on the Murray?Frank Tucker from the Riverboat Society in Mildura writes: 'Your Club was put forward to me as one which may be
able to assist in my quest for data re ...
Posted Oct 4, 2018, 2:37 PM by Posts Editor
LBT features in 'Afloat'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 (http://magazine.afloat.com.au ...
Posted Oct 4, 2018, 1:34 PM by Posts Editor
Reminder: opportunity for sail/row on Monty this Saturday 6thMonty will be going down to the Huon Yacht Club to participate in their season opening, and there is still space aboard. If you want to come submit your name ...
Posted Sep 30, 2018, 2:51 PM by Posts Editor
If you REALLY need a heartstarterThere is one over at Franklin Marine - a defibrillator that is. In an emergency anybody can use it - it literally talks you through what needs to be done - but do ...
Posted Sep 29, 2018, 6:40 AM by Posts Editor
Two broken arms? No worries.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 for putting on a practical ...
Posted Sep 28, 2018, 3:30 PM by Posts Editor
Skin on frame kayaksDay 2 of the course over at the Wooden Boat Centre sees the frames well under way.
Posted Sep 25, 2018, 3:23 PM by Posts Editor
What better way to warm up for the 2019 Australian Wooden
Boat Festival than sailing or rowing a small craft over 10 days from the edge
of Tasmania’s southwest wilderness to Hobart arriving in time to join the Parade
of Sails at the start of the festival?
Expressions of Interest for the tawe nunnugah 2019 Raid are now
open. Follow the links at: http://lbt.rforster.org/tn19
