September 18, 2023
Retirement of Chair, Joy Phillips The success of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival is built by passionate and dedicated volunteers, including the Board Members and Chair. […]
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September 12, 2023
Mimi George – Exploring the Oceans with the Pacific Traditions Society.Marianne “Mimi” George is the Principal Investigator of Vaka Taumako Project, an avid sailor, anthropologist and […]
September 8, 2023
We suggest sitting down to read this one! Tom Robinson is currently rowing across the Pacific Ocean, in a bid to become the youngest person to […]
August 28, 2023
As the anticipation for the upcoming 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival steadily grows, we’ve embarked on a journey that spans oceans and cultures, uniting us with […]
August 21, 2023
The Tino Rawa Trust, established 16 years ago, is dedicated to preserving and restoring New Zealand’s unique classic yacht and launch heritage. Through traditional boat building […]
August 21, 2023
Maritime Mysteries and Hidden Treasure of Tasmania – In 1799 a 231 ton wooden vessel was built in Venice, Italy. The huge Barque was owned by […]
July 24, 2023
Lately, the AWBF Organisers have been reaching out across the seas to likeminded boat nerds to make friendships and share stories. Mike Tavioni, a distinguished representative […]
July 24, 2023
In mythology and folklore, an Undine refers to a water nymph or spirit, usually associated with water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and seas. Undines are […]
June 22, 2023
This story comes from another fantastic #AWBFnextgen supporter, Taylor Wilkin, owner of Huon River Cruises. ___________________________ Honestly, I haven’t always been into boats and it took even […]