The following is a Lofting journal entry made in relation to building the Clark Punt at Battery Point 2019. The lofting process could be used for the build of any small craft. E&OA. [caption id="attachment_15427" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Adrian Deane's plans for the Clark Punt[/caption] Lofting of the Clark Punt 2020 by Peter Higgs…
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Recent Posts by Peter Higgs
find attached Sema4 194 and the WBGT Covid-19 Policy
Hello The WBGT after developing a Tas Gov WorkSafe Tasmania Covid-19 Plan and drafting a WGT Covid-19 Policy, has agreed that work can recommence on the Clark Punt and Terra Linn. All members wanting to participate need to abide by the policy and are asked to advise of their intent by return email. Members wanting…
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Repairing the Mast of Terra Linna where it has delaminated.
The delamination split is a worry and yes I have seen it. I think it goes back to when T/L was caught in a strong SW blast at a Regatta Sail Past following an AWBF. We broke the boom jaws and spreaders which possibly sprung the mast. The John Leather “Gaff Rig Handbook” mentions “……
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at last the April Skeg
Due to setting up Microsoft Office Teams, including the trialling and writing of 2 "How To" guides so that the committee could continue to meet during Covid-19 this edition of the Skeg is late, apologies. However, here tis. Peter Higgs : Senior Vice President, Skeg Editor : Tel: 0419803317 Wooden Boat Guild Tasmania Inc. meets…
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Arthur Norman Swinfield (1905-2000), the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific (see April Skeg 2020)
This article relates to the Rudder article in the April Skege by Rob Nolan and Graeme Broxam. Arthur Norman Swinfield who designed the Tug, Booroowang II also designed the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific. See the article by clicking on this link; SPB9_4_Swinfield
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Tas. Gov. Health Dept. Covid-19 Roadmap to Recovery
Hello Hoping you have all kept safe and well. The Tasmanian Government Health Department has just released their "Roadmap to Recovery". This will be considered by the WBGT Inc. Committee at the next meeting on the 18th May 2020. The Stage 1 coincides with that date. However, the easing of restrictions even though covered by…
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February Skeg News Letter
Hello Apologies for the lateness of the February Skeg I have had both my back up computer and my good computer let me down during the publishing process and have had to replace them with one new computer. There is a new link to the Tasmanian Maritime Trail, courtesy of MHOoT and the maritime Museum…
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Sema4 184, Muirlands and Kettering Wooden Boat Rally 2020
Hello find attached Sema4 184. Peter Higgs : Senior Vice President, Skeg Editor : Tel: 0419803317 Wooden Boat Guild Tasmania Inc. meets 3rd Monday each month except December, Mariners Cottages, 42-44 Napoleon Street, Battery Point, Tasmania 7004. Boat Shed, Powell's Yard, Battery Point, Hoabart Tasmania. Web Address Semaphore-184-20200108.pdf
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Recent Comments by Peter Higgs
- 24th May 2020 on Repairing the Mast of Terra Linna where it has delaminated.
- 23rd May 2020 on Repairing the Mast of Terra Linna where it has delaminated.
- 11th May 2020 on Little Green Dinghy
- 4th February 2020 on 6th Kettering Wooden Boat Rally Update 1 and Sailing Instructions
- 21st November 2019 on SL August Lady
