• Using and preserving large and small wooden boats

  • Building and maintaining wooden boats

  • Preserving heritage boats and exploring modern construction

Hello there!

Welcome to the Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania

Guild member waving from deck of wooden yacht

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

  • Clark Punt

    The Wooden Boat Guild of Tasmania Inc. has not ever been fortunate enough to have a property where it can…

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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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  • 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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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Activities scheduled for the next month

April 2023

Saturday 15th April

All Day
Bridport Boating Weekend

The April WBGT on water event will be at BRIDPORT on the weekend after Easter: primarily on the 15th and 16th of APRIL. However, as Peter and Dallas are staying on after their Easter caravanning holiday Members could arrive any time that week. It is the middle of the School Holidays so book your site or accommodation as soon as you decide to go. There is very interesting water to explore and a trip up the Brid River and Trent Water is planned. Please text me 0408 146 752 if you plan to come. – Graeme Hunt

Sunday 16th April

All Day
Bridport Boating Weekend

The April WBGT on water event will be at BRIDPORT on the weekend after Easter: primarily on the 15th and 16th of APRIL. However, as Peter and Dallas are staying on after their Easter caravanning holiday Members could arrive any time that week. It is the middle of the School Holidays so book your site or accommodation as soon as you decide to go. There is very interesting water to explore and a trip up the Brid River and Trent Water is planned. Please text me 0408 146 752 if you plan to come. – Graeme Hunt

Monday 17th April

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wooden Boat Guild general meeting

All members invited. We meet at the Battery Point Community Centre (52 Hampden Road, on the corner of Hampden Road and Francis Street.). Enjoy a shared meal beforehand at 6:30pm, BYO BBQ in summer, curries provided in winter for a nominal donation.

Recurs monthly