Recent Posts by Peter Higgs

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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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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WBGT Inc. Muirlands January 2020 Camp and Boating weekend

WBGT Inc. Muirlands January 2020 Camp and Boating weekend January 11th and 12th 2020 Muirlands, Little Swanport January Camp previously held at “Lil Swanee” in early January will be held at “Muirland Homestead” owned by Peter and Fiona, dear friends of Allister. Camping is allowed on the Muirland property, see the December Skeg for directions…
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December Skeg

Find attached your copy of the December Skeg News Letter, smaller version. Apologies for attempting to send the big version. Wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year Peter Higgs : Senior Vice President, Skeg Editor : Tel: 0419803317 Wooden Boat Guild Tasmania Inc. meets 3rd Monday each month except December, Mariners…
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