The Lockdown Piners Punt Model Building Program A few years ago, member Andrew Perkins progressed an idea to make huon pine piners punt models as a member activity in the Mariners Cottages at Battery Point. Andrew made a number of 1/16th scale jigs and we met one night a week for a number of weeks.…
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Boyer Dinghy For Sale
For sale or lease (members only) Boyer Dinghy (aka green dinghy) The Guild’s Boyer dinghy has been restored (by Rob Nolan) and is now available for a free lease to members or sale to members or secondly sale to the general public. Boyer has provenance and the dinghy’s construction is unique. She is batten seam…
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Ross Patent Slip
The following is a draft research paper regarding the Ross Patent Slip, it origins and workings in Hobart's Battery Point. This could become a virtual reality production that would enhance the experience of visitors to the Battery Point Slips area. Research article regarding the Ross Patent Slip Napoleon St Battery Point
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knee video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XvtG8E4NZg
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May 2021 Magazines from other WBAs
Hi, The May 2021 magazines from other WBAs are available at the links below: WBA NSW Scuttlebutt May 2021 WBA VIC Shavings Vol 31 No 4 May 2021 WBA QLD The Log May 2021 Don't forget that you need to be logged into the WBGT website to view these magazines. David Edwards WBGT Secretary
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Boat trailer repair business?
A new member. I have recently purchased IOLA,. a 19ft Huon pine open day sailer, built in 1918 and previously owned by my extended family. She requires a refit and this is likely to take place at the WBC, Franklin, starting late this year. She sits on gal trailer that is un-registered. Can any one…
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Other WBA Magazines
Three new WBA magazines are available for perusal below: WBASA Crow's Nest December 2020 WBA NSW Scuttlebutt December 2020 WBA NSW Scuttlebutt January 2021 David Edwards Secretary WBGT
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