Our Fleet
Boats of all kinds Many of our members have boats, from small canoes and punts to large yachts and working boats. But you don't have to own a boat to be a member — the Guild owns boats which members can use!
Our Activities
Messing around with boats Building new wooden boats, restoring old ones. Learning new techniques and practicing old ones. Or just using wooden boats. It's all part of the joy of it.
Benefits
People with common interests Meetings with guest speakers; days on the water; information and assistance. We have social activities and hands-on projects. And we're friends...
Hello there!
Welcome to the Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania
Using and supporting wooden boat heritage and craft in Tasmania.
The Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania Incorporated was formed in 1994 by a group wishing to keep and support wooden boat heritage and craft in Tasmania. Members of the Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania see their role as being one of nurturing and educating in the art of wooden boat building and restoration.
Tasmania is home to one of the world's finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, so it's not surprising that it is also home to some of Australia's finest wooden boats. As well as being the destination for one of the world's premier off-shore yacht races, Hobart is also host to Australia's premier wooden boat festival.
SOME OF OUR FLEET AND PROJECTS
Piners’ Punt Gordon
Piners' Punt Gordon Gordon was a donation to the Wooden Boat Guild from Launceston in February, 2010. The measurements are:…
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Damar
'Tamar' class dinghies were common in Tasmania in the mid 20th century. In 1947 the Tamar Yacht Club (TYC) established…
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Teepookana
Teepookana is a replica of a traditional Tasmanian Piners' Punt. These punts were used by timber harvesters to carry goods…
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SOME OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
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Slipping of Terra Linna
18th January 2019 - 21st January 2019 @
Lindisfarne Boat Yard or tbaAnnual slipping of Terra Linna DEFERRED
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Slipping of Terra Linna
18th January 2019 - 21st January 2019 @
Lindisfarne Boat Yard or tbaAnnual slipping of Terra Linna DEFERRED
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Slipping of Terra Linna
18th January 2019 - 21st January 2019 @
Lindisfarne Boat Yard or tbaAnnual slipping of Terra Linna DEFERRED
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Slipping of Terra Linna
18th January 2019 - 21st January 2019 @
Lindisfarne Boat Yard or tbaAnnual slipping of Terra Linna DEFERRED
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Committee meeting
21st January 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
42 Napoleon Street, Battery Point (Mariners Cottage)meeting of committee
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January general meeting
21st January 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mariners Cottages Battery PointBBQ from 18:30. General meeting at 19:30. Final plans and roster for the AWBF. Presentation from Sean Kooman and American Boat Building Team
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Gordon reconstruction project
24th January 2019 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Compound on the foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction of the Piners Punt 'Gordon'. A notice will be given if there is to be no work proposed.
All welcome to attend and assist the project.
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Gordon reconstruction project
31st January 2019 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Compound on the foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction of the Piners Punt 'Gordon'. A notice will be given if there is to be no work proposed.
All welcome to attend and assist the project.
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Skeg submissions
1st February 2019
Time to get your experiences with wooden boats on paper in the Guild's bi-monthly publication. With the AWBF the due date for articles for the February edition is 25 Feb 2019.
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Finalise merchandise and pricing
6th February 2019
Cottages of tbafinalise requirements for AWBF. Stall, merchandise, pricing, promotion
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BBQ for visiting WBAs
7th February 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mariners cottages and adjoining parkGuild's BBQ for members of Australian Wooden Boat Associations and others attending the AWBF.
Set-up 15.30 for 16.30 start.
Approval from Council for use of the park and liquor licence required.
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AWBF
8th February 2019 - 11th February 2019 @
Guild marque at festivalStall open 10:00 - 18:00 Friday to Sunday.
Stall open Monday 10.00 - 15:00
Terra Linna roster -
set-up of Guild presence at AWBF
8th February 2019 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Mariners CottagesTransfer stock from cottages to Guild's Festival marque.
deliver Teepookana, Gordon and DAMAR to Guild's site
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AWBF
8th February 2019 - 11th February 2019 @
Guild marque at festivalStall open 10:00 - 18:00 Friday to Sunday.
Stall open Monday 10.00 - 15:00
Terra Linna roster
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AWBF
8th February 2019 - 11th February 2019 @
Guild marque at festivalStall open 10:00 - 18:00 Friday to Sunday.
Stall open Monday 10.00 - 15:00
Terra Linna roster
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AWBF
8th February 2019 - 11th February 2019 @
Guild marque at festivalStall open 10:00 - 18:00 Friday to Sunday.
Stall open Monday 10.00 - 15:00
Terra Linna roster
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Gordon reconstruction project
14th February 2019 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Compound on the foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction of the Piners Punt 'Gordon'. A notice will be given if there is to be no work proposed.
All welcome to attend and assist the project.