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June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
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Halvorsen’s Race To The Finish Line Across Australia for 2023

We recently put a call out for stories on restoration projects around Australia and we received an email about not one, but two Halvorsen restorations racing […]
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June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
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AWBF Community members celebrated at Queen’s Birthday Honours

Two valued members of the AWBF Community have been celebrated at this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Mr Michael Hocking, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania life member […]
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June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
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Introducing…. BOAT FOLK

We are incredibly excited to announce our latest project, the Boat Folk series. The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is delighted to introduce to you our latest project. […]
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April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
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Maritime Trail 2021 – Thank You!

Firstly;Thank you to every single person that purchased tickets.Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers that facilitated the tours.Thank you to the museums for opening […]
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January 22, 2021
West System with Norman Wright & Sons at the AWBF Maritime Marketplace.
January 22, 2021
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ATL Composites onboard for Maritime Trail 2021

ATL Composites are back onboard - sponsoring the Maritime Trail 2021
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January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
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It’s all smiles at the Wooden Boat Centre as they prepare for the Maritime Trail in April

Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin, look forward to welcoming visitors for the AWBF's Maritime Trail 2021.
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January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
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AWBF’s Parade of Sail – Are You Excited?

Join us in celebrating Tasmania’s rich maritime heritage and keep the AWBF spirit alive with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s Parade of Sail, to be held on Sunday 7th February 2021.
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January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
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Ned Trewartha comes onboard for Maritime Trail 2021

Ned Trewartha jumps onboard Maritime Trail 2021 and Peregrine School raffles a Ned Trewartha artwork.
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