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
Gordon was a donation to the Wooden Boat Guild from Launceston in February, 2010. The measurements are: Length: 15'1" (4.6m)…
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Terra Linna
Terra Linna circa 1880 Terra Linna, the oldest surviving yacht built in Tasmania, was restored by the Wooden Boat Guild…
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Piners’ Punts
Huon Pine is a special and fast-disappearing Tasmanian timber. Piners' punts are a unique and fast-disappearing Tasmanian style of small…
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SOME OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
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Piners Punts build and restore
5th March 2020 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts. 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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Piners Punts build and restore
12th March 2020 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts. 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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Committee meeting
16th March 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
42 Napoleon Street, Battery Point (Mariners Cottage)meeting of committee
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General meeting
16th March 2020 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
General meeting, presenter to be announced
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Tamar River expeditions
19th March 2020 - 23rd March 2020 @
tbaExploring the delightful upper reaches of the Tamar River and environs. Details tba. locations dependent on weather and tides. Bring own wooden boat or use a Guild boat. Trip leader Graeme Hunt.
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Piners Punts build and restore
19th March 2020 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts. 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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Tamar River expeditions
19th March 2020 - 23rd March 2020 @
tbaExploring the delightful upper reaches of the Tamar River and environs. Details tba. locations dependent on weather and tides. Bring own wooden boat or use a Guild boat. Trip leader Graeme Hunt.
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Tamar River expeditions
19th March 2020 - 23rd March 2020 @
tbaExploring the delightful upper reaches of the Tamar River and environs. Details tba. locations dependent on weather and tides. Bring own wooden boat or use a Guild boat. Trip leader Graeme Hunt.
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Tamar River expeditions
19th March 2020 - 23rd March 2020 @
tbaExploring the delightful upper reaches of the Tamar River and environs. Details tba. locations dependent on weather and tides. Bring own wooden boat or use a Guild boat. Trip leader Graeme Hunt.
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Bunnings BBQ
22nd March 2020
Guild's opportunity to raise funds for projects. Trip leader required as Graeme Hunt is the trip leader for a Tamar river expedition. See Graeme if you can assist. Also required are general hands to man the store to cook, sell and entertain the customers with tales about the Guild. More info to come!
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Tamar River expeditions
19th March 2020 - 23rd March 2020 @
tbaExploring the delightful upper reaches of the Tamar River and environs. Details tba. locations dependent on weather and tides. Bring own wooden boat or use a Guild boat. Trip leader Graeme Hunt.
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Piners Punts build and restore
26th March 2020 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Foreshore at Battery Point slip yards in front of the Mariners Cottages.Working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts. A notice will be given if there is to be no work proposed.
All welcome to attend and assist the project.