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 […]
June 15, 2023
Article thanks to Julie Porter. Operators of Hobart’s oldest and smallest operating tall ship, SV Rhona H, Heritage Sailing Tasmania have sought to give an experience […]
May 2, 2023
A story from one of our wooden boat owners, Richard Gibson. Have you got a story to share? Please email us at office@awbf.org.au __________________________ I was […]
May 1, 2023
Although we like to keep the festival community based, sponsors and partners are a huge part of that ‘community’. Without these organisations and companies we cannot […]
December 16, 2022
The Dennison Star was built for use on the Gordon River, on the West Coast of Tasmania as a cruise boat, after the Morrison Family realised […]