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March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
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Two men, a boat and a conversation

Sue Nettlefold, President of the Maritime Museum in Spring Bay shares with us the museum’s latest exciting building project, featuring Bernard Wilson, Bob Hunt and a […]
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March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
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Boat expressions of interest to open in April 2024

Do you have a wooden boat? Interested in showing it off at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025? Read on below! The Australian Wooden Boat Festival, […]
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February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
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Undine – officially relaunched

Now we know you’re probably sick of hearing about our little yacht, BUT, she’s back in the water and fully restored! Read all about this historic […]
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January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024
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Nearing the Completion

The Undine Restoration Project Sets Sail into History In the world of maritime heritage, the Undine, is on the verge of completing a remarkable journey of […]
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November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023
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MAST Summer Update

This month we caught Peter Hopkins from Marine & Safety Tasmania, to chat about what to expect this Summer on the water. The Boatwise Spring edition […]
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October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023
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HMB Endeavour Sets Sail Again

Sail into adventure with the Australian National Maritime Museum Aboard HMB Endeavour in February 2024. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. Ship specifications The HMB […]
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October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023
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Sean Koomen back in town for AWBF 2025

We are pleased to announce the return of master boat builder, Sean Koomen, from the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building (NWSWB) in Washington, who will […]
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October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023
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The Undine Debate

“Shells sink, dreams float, life is good on our boat!” – Well, that’s what Jimmy Buffett said! As we come to the pointy end of the […]
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