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The latest, at the shed and on the water
Sailing Monday 17th FebHans says that the day is looking ideal for learning how to deal with light winds in Capricornia. See you at noon at the shed. Pic from Garry Macdonald
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Careful with that fuel lockerRecently enough fuel siphoned out of a tank and into the bottom of the locker to have caused quite a bang if a match had been applied. Attention smokers!
Posted Feb 12, 2020, 4:39 AM by Posts Editor
Excursion to KetteringAs everybody knows, we live on the best sheltered waterway in Australia and last weekend a small LBT fleet was able to take full advantage of it. First night was ...
Posted Feb 11, 2020, 7:38 PM by Posts Editor
Office on the move againOver the years the LBT office has been shunted around the shed as needs dictated, and Richard Page recently had his big crane in operation to move it back to ...
Posted Feb 10, 2020, 2:27 PM by Posts Editor
Rowers and sailors wantedJane Johnson writes: 'There are many times available to row the St Ayles Skiffs during the week. If you enjoy being up early, ready to “carpe diem” or “seize the ...
Posted Feb 3, 2020, 1:44 PM by Posts Editor
Skiff launch in Western AustraliaJane Johnson passed on the following:
'Thanks for your email & interest in our skiffs. We are in the early planning stages of the launching celebrations
other than to say the ...
Posted Feb 2, 2020, 2:48 PM by Posts Editor
Franklin History on the radioDeb van Velsen alerted us to this very nice item on the ABC Joel Rheinberger show: https://tinyurl.com/wlhqeez
Posted Feb 2, 2020, 1:38 PM by Posts Editor
No sailing Monday Feb 3rdThat fair weather skipper Hans Sipsma says the forecast is looking too glum to take Capricornia out.
Posted Feb 2, 2020, 1:24 PM by Posts Editor
Charlotte Cove expedition planningMartin Riddle writes: Final Details Planning Meeting At the LBT shed on Monday at 5.30pm before the dinner. LBT boats Hans
will skipper Capricornia, and with 8 people wanting ...
Posted Feb 2, 2020, 12:43 PM by Posts Editor
Sailing Monday 27th JanuaryHans Sipsma writes: 'Light winds from the north, possible landing party to raid the Kermandie pub on the not so holy day. Starting at 12 noon.'
Posted Jan 26, 2020, 2:38 AM by Posts Editor
