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August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
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Denis goes on the Maritime Trail

It seems like a long time ago, but just four months ago the AWBF presented the Maritime Trail across Tasmania. Not long after, dedicated ‘boatie’ Denis […]
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August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
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Introducing… Boat Builders series

We are excited to announce another series of films that we have been working on….. The Boat Builders! First up we have Wilson’s Boat Yard – […]
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August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
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Russell and Trim; The story of a little lifeboat

A Trim Centenarian; This sturdy 15 ft craft led a blessed life, spending her first half-century crisscrossing Hobart’s Derwent River then Melbourne’s Hobsons Bay but rarely […]
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July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021
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AWBF Chair Update – Joy Phillips

As Paul shared in our previous Newsletter – at the recent AGM I was elected to serve as AWBF’s Chair, ‘taking the helm’ from one of […]
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July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021
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Maritime Museum of Tasmania needs you!

AHOY THERE! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Maritime Museum of Tasmania is a much-loved Tasmanian institution. But it needs help. More volunteers are needed to assist in areas […]
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July 5, 2021
July 5, 2021
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BOAT FOLK – SAONA

Our second film to share with you features wooden sailing boat Saona and current owner Ben Marris. Saona was the last boat built by Charles Lucas in […]
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July 5, 2021
July 5, 2021
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Sharing your story: Roger and Louise

Roger reached out to us after our latest newsletter, to share his wooden boat story. Read the story of Roger and Louise below. “Hi, my name […]
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June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
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Share your story! 

Have you got a wooden boat tale? Did you cross the Coral Sea onboard one? Have you found one in a long lost relative’s backyard? Did […]
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