Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the world’s finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, Tassie has a rich heritage of boat building which began in the early years of colonisation and survives to this day. According to the state government, the wooden boat building industry […]
READ MOREA 32-foot Cayzer motor yacht built in 1976 is poised to return to the water as a one-of-a-kind gentleman’s cruiser, thanks to the vision of its owner, the talents of the restoration team at Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co. and WEST SYSTEM Epoxy products. Originally called “Osprey”, the impeccably designed and built wooden boat was chosen […]
READ MORESuspended in a cradle at the former Creese’s yard, Battery Point, a 40-year-old 40-foot timber yacht is being brought back to its original form with the aim of competing in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart. The yacht is owned by experienced sailor, Rob Gough, who with John Saul aboard the Akilaria RC2 “Sidewinder” etched their place in […]
READ MOREUndine, a Derwent Class sailing yacht, is considered a true gem of maritime history that embodies the spirit of racing excellence. More than just a boat, Undine is a piece of living history and she is now for sale. Restored by the skilled craftspeople at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin, the magnificent, 24-foot Undine is the Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s […]
READ MOREUndine, a Derwent Class sailing yacht, is considered a true gem of maritime history that embodies the spirit of racing excellence. More than just a boat, Undine is a piece of living history and she is now for sale. Restored by the skilled craftspeople at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin, the magnificent, 24-foot Undine is the Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s […]
READ MOREPeak boating season ‘down under’ is now in full swing. Get your boat in top condition with the WEST SYSTEM range of epoxy products which suit all kinds of vessels and maintenance projects involving aluminium, fibreglass, reinforcing fabrics, plastic, wood or composites. Developed specifically for the marine industry, WEST SYSTEM is an industry standard, and […]
READ MOREThe 61st Melbourne Boat Show, running 26 to 29 October at Docklands, will for the first time include a Heritage and Wooden Boat precinct, featuring classic timber vessels, restored boats and small craft. Among the businesses and craftspeople on display is The Victorian Wooden Boat Centre, a 1,400-square metre workshop that happens to be located at […]
READ MOREAn iconic Derwent Class yacht called “Undine” is undergoing restoration in the hands of the talented team at The Wooden Boat Centre, Tasmania, destined for the racing circuit in time for the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally in February 2024. According to Cody Horgan, Head Shipwright and Manager of the Wooden Boat Centre (WBC) – Australia’s […]
READ MOREWith her sporty, classic profile, the Franklin 29 brought to life by students at The Wooden Boat Centre in Tasmania was a genuine showstopper at the 2023 Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Cody Horgan, Lead Shipwright-Manager at the Australian Wooden Boat School, and former student of the Wooden Boat Centre was thrilled with the response to […]
READ MOREExhibitor and sponsor, ATL Composites enjoyed a warm reception at this year’s Australian Wooden Boat Festival, promoting the WEST SYSTEM range of products and introducing Epifanes yacht coatings to the Australian market. This year’s Australia Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart, 10 to 13 February 2023, was embraced by more than 90,000 visitors, most of them […]
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