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
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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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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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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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Activities scheduled for the next month
July 2020
Thursday 9th July
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Thursday Group Boat Building and Restoration Projects
The Thursday Group are currently building a Piners Punt designed by Adrian Dean and Restoring Cornelia at the Clark Shed, Battery Point. Team leaders are Graeme Hunt, Peter Dempsey and Peter Higgs, Work recommenced on 28/05/2020.
They are also working on the Mast and Spars at PoW Bay Marina Incat Shed until this work is complete.
Team leaders are Peter Dempsey and Rob Taylor.
All members are required to abide by the conditions of the WBGT Inc. Covid-19 Policy.
Whilst Covid 19 Personal Distancing applies there is insufficient room to have morning tea and lunch in the Mariners cottages so members are asked to bring food that does not require heating and a thermos for hot beverages.
For further information contact Graeme Hunt 0408146752 or Peter Higgs 0419803317.
Thursday 16th July
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Thursday Group Boat Building and Restoration Projects
The Thursday Group are currently building a Piners Punt designed by Adrian Dean and Restoring Cornelia at the Clark Shed, Battery Point. Team leaders are Graeme Hunt, Peter Dempsey and Peter Higgs, Work recommenced on 28/05/2020.
They are also working on the Mast and Spars at PoW Bay Marina Incat Shed until this work is complete.
Team leaders are Peter Dempsey and Rob Taylor.
All members are required to abide by the conditions of the WBGT Inc. Covid-19 Policy.
Whilst Covid 19 Personal Distancing applies there is insufficient room to have morning tea and lunch in the Mariners cottages so members are asked to bring food that does not require heating and a thermos for hot beverages.
For further information contact Graeme Hunt 0408146752 or Peter Higgs 0419803317.
Monday 20th July
- 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 23rd July
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Thursday Group Boat Building and Restoration Projects
The Thursday Group are currently building a Piners Punt designed by Adrian Dean and Restoring Cornelia at the Clark Shed, Battery Point. Team leaders are Graeme Hunt, Peter Dempsey and Peter Higgs, Work recommenced on 28/05/2020.
They are also working on the Mast and Spars at PoW Bay Marina Incat Shed until this work is complete.
Team leaders are Peter Dempsey and Rob Taylor.
All members are required to abide by the conditions of the WBGT Inc. Covid-19 Policy.
Whilst Covid 19 Personal Distancing applies there is insufficient room to have morning tea and lunch in the Mariners cottages so members are asked to bring food that does not require heating and a thermos for hot beverages.
For further information contact Graeme Hunt 0408146752 or Peter Higgs 0419803317.
Monday 27th July
- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Website subcommittee meeting (online)
Thursday 30th July
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Thursday Group Boat Building and Restoration Projects
The Thursday Group are currently building a Piners Punt designed by Adrian Dean and Restoring Cornelia at the Clark Shed, Battery Point. Team leaders are Graeme Hunt, Peter Dempsey and Peter Higgs, Work recommenced on 28/05/2020.
They are also working on the Mast and Spars at PoW Bay Marina Incat Shed until this work is complete.
Team leaders are Peter Dempsey and Rob Taylor.
All members are required to abide by the conditions of the WBGT Inc. Covid-19 Policy.
Whilst Covid 19 Personal Distancing applies there is insufficient room to have morning tea and lunch in the Mariners cottages so members are asked to bring food that does not require heating and a thermos for hot beverages.
For further information contact Graeme Hunt 0408146752 or Peter Higgs 0419803317.
August 2020
Thursday 6th August
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Thursday Group Boat Building and Restoration Projects
The Thursday Group are currently building a Piners Punt designed by Adrian Dean and Restoring Cornelia at the Clark Shed, Battery Point. Team leaders are Graeme Hunt, Peter Dempsey and Peter Higgs, Work recommenced on 28/05/2020.
They are also working on the Mast and Spars at PoW Bay Marina Incat Shed until this work is complete.
Team leaders are Peter Dempsey and Rob Taylor.
All members are required to abide by the conditions of the WBGT Inc. Covid-19 Policy.
Whilst Covid 19 Personal Distancing applies there is insufficient room to have morning tea and lunch in the Mariners cottages so members are asked to bring food that does not require heating and a thermos for hot beverages.
For further information contact Graeme Hunt 0408146752 or Peter Higgs 0419803317.
