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The latest, at the shed and on the water
Remembering Martin Krynen this Sunday Feb 25thJudy Krynen has organised an 'open shed' at the old apple evaporators (just downstream of the LBT) for Martin's friends to gather and help celebrate his life, this Sunday ...
Posted by Posts Editor
Paul Frost's model CartelaPaul'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 https://tinyurl.com/yda5ouao
Posted by Richard Forster
Funnies at Frank's Friday March 5thRachel Berger is the headline act for this International Women's Day special. For more details see the flyer below.
Posted Feb 23, 2021, 6:49 PM by Posts Editor
AWBF Parade of SailThose of us who were too distracted, by Tawe Nunnugah and other activities, to participate in the Parade of Sail can enjoy it vicariously by viewing the video: https://youtu ...
Posted Feb 23, 2021, 6:29 PM by Posts Editor
The draw knife comes outPete Laidlaw shaves the bad wood off one stub of Capricornia's broken mast in preparation for a repair.
Posted Feb 23, 2021, 4:18 PM by Posts Editor
Vale Caro McRaeCaro, friend to many in Franklin and wife of long time LBT stalwart Ali, died on Monday afternoon, peacefully and with family and friends around her. Ali writes: 'A Celebration ...
Posted Feb 23, 2021, 1:21 PM by Richard Forster
Dinghy for Sale 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 ...
Posted Feb 23, 2021, 4:46 AM by Posts Editor
Swimming in the Huon River
Jane Johnson writes:
'Friday morning at 7.45 a new swim-group has started at the town jetty
in Franklin for anyone interested. For Huon River dippers or Egg
Island ...
Posted Feb 21, 2021, 1:48 PM by Posts Editor
Lake Pedder mini-RaidExpressions 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 Pedder in ...
Posted Feb 21, 2021, 1:57 PM by Martin Riddle
Vale Martin KrynenBenefactor 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 solving a Nancy problem
Posted Feb 20, 2021, 11:28 PM by Posts Editor
