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The latest, at the shed and on the water
Steaming the gunwhalesIt was all hands on deck at the Wooden Boat Centre on Wednesday when the new gunwhales were steamed and fitted to the couta boat that is being restored.
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Billie back in the waterLizzie and Karen have had Billie in the shed for her pre-season service, and gave her a bit of a makeover whilst they were at it. She's back ...
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Treasurer's Report for the AGM 22nd SeptemberThis report has been put in the AGM folder at https://tinyurl.com/y8g29adh. Come along to discuss it with Rod Macfarlan (the treasurer) on the night (after 6pm), and ...
Posted Sep 18, 2018, 5:52 PM by Posts Editor
$750k to be spent on upgrading North Franklin Foreshore$750k has been allocated by the state government to upgrade the foreshore. This project is to be administered by the Huon Valley Council. The council organised an initial planning meeting ...
Posted Sep 18, 2018, 4:44 PM by Posts Editor
The Crew CardLorrie Harrison writes: 'We encourage the use of the LBT boats by our LBT members. We do have a lot of sailing boats, row boats and rowing and sailing boats ...
Posted Sep 16, 2018, 2:36 PM by Posts Editor
Huon Yacht Club, Season Opener, 6 OctoberThe Monty isn't the only boat that should be going down to Port Huon for their opener. Lorrie Harrison writes:'This is an opportunity to dress up a boat ...
Posted Sep 16, 2018, 2:57 PM by Posts Editor
Warrnambool 2-3 March 2019 South West RegattaLorrie Harrison writes: 'The Warnambool rowing community put on a day of skiff racing on the Saturday and a day of whale boat racing on the Sunday. The LBT have ...
Posted Sep 16, 2018, 12:53 AM by Posts Editor
Servicing your inflatable life jacketIan Kuhl from Franklin Marine reminds us that we should check our life jackets each year, and get them professionally checked every couple of years. For details see attached: https ...
Posted Sep 14, 2018, 2:58 PM by Posts Editor
Season Opener for Monty October 6thFor those of us on common or garden boats the arrival of the Monty at last year's Huon Yacht Club season opener was a highlight. The club has been ...
Posted Sep 14, 2018, 4:42 AM by Posts Editor
What's in that goodies bag?Roger Sly has been ferreting around at the back of the Navy Cadets shed, and has come up with all sorts of treasures. Chief amongst them is a set of ...
Posted Sep 14, 2018, 3:41 AM by Posts Editor
