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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL TALL SHIP FESTIVAL 2013

18  Jun  2013  woodenboat

The Tall Ships are coming. Friday, 6th September to Saturday, 14th September Almost a half kilometre of tall ships, gathering in Williamstown.
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LONG MEMORIES AND THE GLORY OF WOODEN BOATS

7  Mar  2013  Geoff Heriot

Author Geoff Heriot encountered more than he expected following the launch of his book at the recent Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart. But where else would you expect such encounters than at a four-day gathering of almost 600 wooden boats and 200,000 spectators?
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Dos Amigos - A Unique Piece of Cornish Maritime History

20  Jan  2013 

A unique piece of Cornish Maritime History has been saved from a watery grave this week.

Dos Amigos, believed to be St Ives sole surviving Carvel Gig, was craned out of Looe Harbour on Monday, and transported to the safe haven of Treeve Boatyard in Hayle.
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Powerhouse Discovery Centre Castle Hill celebrates ships and boats in the Museum Collection for its November public open day

25  Oct  2012  Christopher Snelling

Ships ahoy! Join us for an open day that delves into the history of ship building, the science of steam and life and death on the high seas! Our program includes informative behind-the-scenes tours to view a selection of rare ship models, a demonstration showing the intricacies of model ship making and talks on the SS Orsova and the Triple Expansion Steam Engine. We are excited to be hosting a fascinating lecture on the sinking of the RMS Titanic by UNSW Senior Lecturer, Sarah Gregson, and international best-selling author, Kathryn Fox, gives an insight into researching disappearances on cruise liners for her latest crime fiction novel, Cold Grave. Our younger visitors will enjoy learning about nautical knots and getting crafty with our popular marine-themed make-and-do activities.
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Images From The 2012 Des Moines Classic Car & Wooden Boat Show

27  Jul  2012  Des Monies Classic Car & Wooden Boat Show

It was an action-packed Saturday in Des Moines with a full day’s worth of exciting and entertainment events!
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Photo by Michael Brunk
 
 

Claudon's boatworks business runs like clockwork

26  Jul  2012  Addison County Independent

WEYBRIDGE, USA –– Michael Claudon managed to combine three of his passions –– antique clocks, economics and wooden boats –– into one successful business venture.
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MICHAEL CLAUDON, STANDING next to a restored 1959 Cutter Jet deVille Independent photo/Trent Campbell
 
 

Lycamobile announces partnership with the Tall Ships Races 2012

18  Jul  2012  Capitalize

Lycamobile, the largest global provider of low cost international mobile calls, today announces a new partnership with The Tall Ships Races, the longstanding initiative to encourage international friendship and training for young people through sail training. The deal will see Lycamobile become an Official Event Partner to the iconic events across Europe throughout the summer.

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A lifetime of passion for Yellow Jacket boats

28  Jun  2012  The Surbanite

Here is a quick history lesson on the historical significance of Yellow Jacket boats.
First a little history of the company, Yellow Jacket boats founded in 1949 by Richard McDerby, or “Mac” was in business for 10 years. The boats made of molded plywood were known for their speed and durability. Mac entered his Yellow Jackets boats in countless races in the early ’50s capturing the attention of western movie star, Roy Rogers, who also was into boat racing at that time.
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Jeff Scott's boats at Antique & Classic Boat Show June 30
 
 

Sailing into the future

28  Jun  2012  The Mecury

It is hoped a $3 million wooden boat will sail a Huon Valley community into the future.

Franklin locals have come up with a plan to build a 23m topsail schooner, which they hope will become a unique adventure tourism experience, carting local produce, craft items and tourists between the southern town and Hobart.
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ABOARD: Franklin Working Waterfront Association chairman Greg Guy. Picture: KIM EISZELE
 
 

Mystic Seaport to welcome boat enthusiasts for three-day show

28  Jun  2012  ctpost.com

Mystic, Conn USA
The days when bustling shipyards lined the Mystic River may long be gone, but organizers of an annual boating event say a love of wooden boatbuilding has endured.
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Wooden boats and the people who love them are expected to visit Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn
 
 
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