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Splice the Mainbrace (a covid shutdown article from Jim)Jim Stockton is caught up in the joys of the Melbourne lockdown and has been using his down time productively - here is a tale redolent of hemp and stockholm tar ...
Posted by Posts Editor
Vale Graham WrightSad 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 both as scribe and ...
Posted Jul 22, 2021, 11:49 PM by Posts Editor
Public’s views sought on Huon Highway corridor studyThe following call and opportunity to comment has been appearing in the local papers and Facebook - worth considering!"The Huon Highway Corridor Study, Kingston to Southport, is part of ...
Posted Jul 22, 2021, 9:34 PM by Posts Editor
MAST correspondence re CapricorniaMAST 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 is
required. They do ...
Posted Jul 17, 2021, 2:30 PM by Posts Editor
Rowing NewsProgress 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 bow seat ...
Posted Jul 16, 2021, 10:49 PM by Posts Editor
Rowing NewsThe 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 to ensure a ...
Posted Jul 16, 2021, 9:00 PM by Posts Editor
Building a replica of the 1803 Schooner 'Independence'As Endra and Richard continue their mainland adventures, they have taken time to send us titbits of their boaty discoveries. It seems that down at The Wharf, Tangara Drive, American ...
Posted Jul 3, 2021, 2:46 AM by Posts Editor
Rowing News: Progress on Freya and more!Progress on Freyja as a bittern figurehead evolves. There is also a request that people who take Swiftsure out remove the Thole pins after use. On February 20 2022 the ...
Posted Jun 30, 2021, 4:49 PM by Posts Editor
We all love a project!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 Paul Fisher " regretfully up for ...
Posted Jun 29, 2021, 3:00 AM by Posts Editor
ElandraA 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.
Posted Jun 27, 2021, 5:52 AM by Posts Editor
Decorative knotsBarbara 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 to run some ...
Posted Jun 27, 2021, 5:18 AM by Posts Editor
Film night 'Scattered People' Friday June 25 at 6pm at the PalaisThis is a Huon Refugee Support Group fundraiser. Entry by donation, bar and food for sale on the night. For more details see the flyer below, and the trailer at ...
Posted Jun 22, 2021, 3:56 PM by Posts Editor
New paint job for YukonYukon came home to Franklin at the weekend, dressed in her new livery. What do we think? See below.
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 7:00 AM by Posts Editor
Progress on Freyja's maintenanceJane Johnson writes: 'There is plenty of incentive to join in with skiff maintenance – Freyja Tim-tams. Paint stripping is 90% complete, to be followed by sanding and Cetol. There ...
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:54 AM by Posts Editor
An evening of Playback Theatre, September 4thSave the date of this LBT fund raising event in your diaries. Playback Theatre is 'story telling through improvisation'. Music from Steve and Marjorie Gadd and friends, and from Terry ...
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:47 AM by Posts Editor
Responses to Capricornia capsizeA debrief session was held with the crew of Capricornia after the recent capsize to get their reactions and suggestions for improvement. Minutes are attached - see https://tinyurl.com/4bve6erh ...
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:36 AM by Posts Editor
Satisfaction SurveyWe 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 considering such issues ...
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 6:17 AM by Posts Editor
Stay Chatty at Huon Rowing Club, 7th JulyLisa Cooper writes: 'The Huon Rowing Club will be hosting a Stay Chatty presentation at our Clubrooms from 5:30pm on wednesday 7th July. The presentation will be by the ...
Posted Jun 20, 2021, 5:54 AM by Posts Editor
Pay your membership for 2021-22LBT 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 the same as for ...
Posted Jun 17, 2021, 8:23 PM by Posts Editor
A life on the ocean waves, 13-14 JulyFor those looking for entertainment for younger folk during the mid-year holidays John Wadsley from the Maritime Museum has inspiration. See the flyer below for details.
Posted Jun 17, 2021, 5:13 PM by Posts Editor
Treasurer's Report 20th April - 19th MayHere is the report presented to the last committee meeting. Opening balance: $25,001; Closing balance: $24,920; Term deposit opening balance: $42,098; Term deposit closing balance: $42,098 ...
Posted Jun 17, 2021, 6:58 AM by Posts Editor
Technicolor TangleNew 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 base of ...
Posted Jun 15, 2021, 2:25 PM by Posts Editor
Summer DaysIf 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 in a ...
Posted Jun 14, 2021, 5:11 PM by Posts Editor
