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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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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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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Committee meeting
21st October 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
42 Napoleon Street, Battery Point (Mariners Cottage)meeting of committee
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General meeting
21st October 2019 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
General meeting, presenter to be announced.
It is now summer time so BYO food and drink for BBQ from 6.30pm
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Gordon reconstruction project
24th October 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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Clarence Seafarers Festival
27th October 2019
Boardwalk fronting Kangaroo Bay BelleriveThe Guild once again will be having a stall at the festival. Guild goodies and raffle plus the opportunity to promote the Guild.
It is planned to have an official launch of the Gordon at the festival. There is the potential to come by boat with small boats launched at Rosny and rowed across. An opportunity to get all the Piners Punts on the water!
Trip leader Graeme Broxam. Further details tba. Guild members are invited (required) to help with the stall. It can be a fund (fun also) day.
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Gordon reconstruction project
31st October 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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Guild President's Dinner
6th November 2019
RYCT Marieville Esp Sandy BayThe annual Guild dinner. A chance to get a bit dressy (no paining clothes or sou'westers). Trip leader Julie. At RYCT, all inclusive seating by round table format as per last year. Full bistro menu available (i.e. no alternate drops).
Details to be advised, but save the date.
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Gordon reconstruction project
7th November 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
14th November 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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Committee meeting
18th November 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
42 Napoleon Street, Battery Point (Mariners Cottage)meeting of committee
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General meeting
18th November 2019 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
General meeting, presenter to be announced