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The latest, at the shed and on the water
Congratulations to Castle to Crane CrewsIn a previous post we reported admiringly (and somewhat enviously) that the Women's Open and 50+ teams had posted times of around 53 minutes in the 8km Castle to ...
Posted by Posts Editor
Castle to Crane Home Water EditionLorrie Harrison writes:'You may have noticed 3 dedicated St Ayles crews training on the
grueling 8km course, starting at the LBT and turning at the red marker
just ...
Posted Sep 20, 2020, 1:26 AM by Posts Editor
A new committeePeter 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 with other excitements ...
Posted Sep 20, 2020, 12:59 AM by Posts Editor
Castle to Crane Five Miles From HomeThe race is THIS SATURDAY 19th. We now have 3 crews!!! I know you all want to be standing along the bank cheering loudly, taking photos and joining us for ...
Posted Sep 18, 2020, 6:37 PM by Posts Editor
Monday afternoonsThe 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 pics below. Come and ...
Posted Sep 17, 2020, 2:13 PM by Posts Editor
On the Water Program 2020As all those who have been involved know, one of the best things the Living Boat Trust does is the On the Water Program for primary school students. For many ...
Posted Sep 13, 2020, 4:01 PM by Posts Editor
Nominations for LBT 2020-21 CommitteeThe following nominations have been received.Peter Laidlaw (president); . Rod Macfarlan (treasurer); Richard Forster (secretary). General Committee:Jane Johnson; Endra O'May; Michelle Crawford; Mike Hewitt; Tom Stevens; Martin Riddle ...
Posted Sep 13, 2020, 3:33 PM by Posts Editor
Opening your computer - how not to be afraidDavid Moore writes:Like everyone I am having to reinvent how I work and make a living. To this end I am running my first workshop out of my home ...
Posted Sep 12, 2020, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor
Sept 19th: AGM and Quiz nightA reminder that the LBT AGM starts at 6pm Saturday 19th September in the Palais supper room, 3388 Huon Hwy Franklin. Lots of parking opposite around the oval. All the ...
Posted Sep 12, 2020, 2:42 AM by Posts Editor
An historic rowing destinationA few hundred metres downstream from the Egg Island canal entrance on the Cradoc side of the river is the old Rowe family farm Orchardlea. The Rowes were heavily involved ...
Posted Sep 10, 2020, 6:51 PM by Posts Editor
