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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WBAQ The Log May 2020
WBAQ The Log May 2020
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Other Wooden Boat Association Magazines
These are the May 2020 issues of the WBA NSW Scuttlebutt and the WBA VIC Shavings. WBA NSW Scuttlebutt May 2020 WBA VIC Shavings No 30 Vol 4 May 2020 David Edwards WBGT Secretary
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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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WBAQ The Log March 2020
Hi, Here is some more reading for while you are in COVID-19 lockdown: WBAQ The Log March 2020 David Edwards WBGT Secretary
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