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
Terra Linna history
Terra Linna, the oldest surviving yacht built in Tasmania, was built at Sandy Bay in 1880-81 by her first owners…
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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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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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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Activities scheduled for the next month
May 2020
Thursday 21st May
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Piners Punts build and restore
[CANCELLED]
We would normally be working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts, but we have had to cancel this until further notice due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A notice will be given when we are clear to go ahead again.
At that stage, all will be welcome to attend and assist the project.
Monday 25th May
- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Website subcommittee meeting (online)
Thursday 28th May
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
-
Piners Punts build and restore
[CANCELLED]
We would normally be working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts, but we have had to cancel this until further notice due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A notice will be given when we are clear to go ahead again.
At that stage, all will be welcome to attend and assist the project.
June 2020
Thursday 4th June
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
-
Piners Punts build and restore
[CANCELLED]
We would normally be working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts, but we have had to cancel this until further notice due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A notice will be given when we are clear to go ahead again.
At that stage, all will be welcome to attend and assist the project.
Thursday 11th June
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
-
Piners Punts build and restore
[CANCELLED]
We would normally be working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts, but we have had to cancel this until further notice due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A notice will be given when we are clear to go ahead again.
At that stage, all will be welcome to attend and assist the project.
Monday 15th June
- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Committee meeting (online)
meeting of committee
- 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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General meeting
All face-to-face general meetings have been cancelled for the duration of the COVID-19 epidemic..
We would normally have had:
Special presentations from all willing Guild members on their boating activities over summer. A 5 minute slot is offered to all presenters. Bring stuff to show and tell. Please have anything for projection on USB. Boating activities includes excursions, repairs, new builds and renovations.
Thursday 18th June
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
-
Piners Punts build and restore
[CANCELLED]
We would normally be working on the reconstruction and new build of Piners Punts, but we have had to cancel this until further notice due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A notice will be given when we are clear to go ahead again.
At that stage, all will be welcome to attend and assist the project.