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June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022
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Spirit of Tasmania backs iconic AWBF events

The AWBF is excited to announce a new partnership with Spirit of Tasmania to transport classic wooden Restricted 21s from across Australia to the Hobart waterfront […]
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May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022
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Soren Larsen joins the 2023 fleet

It will be four years since the Tall Ships graced the waters of the River Derwent, but they’re coming back! The AWBF is ecstatic to announce […]
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May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
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Get yourself a stall at the 2023 AWBF!

Do you want access to thousands of boat owners and nautical lovers? Why not have a stall at one of the best boat festivals in the […]
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April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022
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Boat Registrations Open for 2023

Big boats, little boats, sail boats, rowing boats, come one, come all. Boats ashore & afloat EOI registrations for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2023 are […]
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April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
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Boat Registrations Opening Soon

While we are on the topic of boats, guess what? Planning for the 2023 Festival is full steam ahead. BOAT REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON – that’s right, […]
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April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
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Boat Builders film series; Matt & Iefke onboard Tarkine, A Boat By The River

The reason we do what we do, and why we love wooden boats! If you went to the Maritime Trail in 2021 or 2022, you know […]
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April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
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Maritime Trail Wraps Up

Sailors, steamers, paddlers, and land lubbers – thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Maritime Trail was a huge success once again. Thank you […]
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February 9, 2022
February 9, 2022
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Maritime Trail 2022 – Your official invitation

After the success of the first ever Maritime Trail in April 2021, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival team are presenting the event again, on 9th & […]
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