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
Terra Linna circa 1880 Terra Linna, the oldest surviving yacht built in Tasmania, was restored by the Wooden Boat Guild…
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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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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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SOME OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
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Gordon reconstruction project
23rd May 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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Rowing Day Meadow Bank
26th May 2019 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Meadowbank Lake, Tasmania 7140, AustraliaTrip leader Andrew Perkins, details to be advised. Boating on an inland lake with BYO shorefront lunch!
Hoping for a calm day with the sun appearing after the fog lifts!
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Gordon reconstruction project
30th May 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
6th June 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
13th June 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
17th June 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
42 Napoleon Street, Battery Point (Mariners Cottage)meeting of committee, when any final things are settled prior to the AGM
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Guild AGM
17th June 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The 2018-19 AGM. Reports on the financial year and election of office bearers for the next year.
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June General meeting
17th June 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Presentation by Peter Higgs on Tasmanian Trading Ketches
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Gordon reconstruction project
20th June 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.