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  • Rewritten: Southport 061 Researches Australia 5 on 23-02-03

    23-02-03 AUS 5 - Recherche to Southport 061

    The day started off with perfect weather for an ocean voyage, with sunny skies and a projected following breeze and 2 metres of swell. The goal was to travel to Southport, a distance of around 12 nautical miles. Breakfast was eaten quickly, lunches were packed, and the group received a briefing before heading to the boats. The team also made sure to pack up all of their camping gear before setting off.

    The journey they were embarking on was the Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2023, which involved ten days of sailing a distance of 100 nautical miles in the Southern Ocean – from Recherché Bay to Hobart. The final destination was the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, where they planned to exhibit their boats.

    Posted by Dale Simonson on 2023-03-15 23:00:52

  • 020 – Hobart to Franklin on January 31, 2023 (AUS 2)

    23-01-31 AUS 2 - Hobart to Franklin 020

    Swiftsure II is a traditional Tasmanian bay-whaler built by the Living Boat Trust, Tasmania. She is the flagship of the Living Boat Trust’s fleet and represents an important aspect of Tasmania’s maritime heritage. Her design is such that she is optimized for rowing offshore, chasing whales by oar and sail. Swiftsure II is different from most whaleboats as she is designed to be launched from the beach in Recherché Bay, long and narrow.

    Swiftsure II was built in 2004 by the Living Boat Trust Inc. under the supervision of various people, including Peter Laidlaw, Arnus the Dane from Lune river, Adrian Phillips, and founder John Young. The boat was built using Huon Pine, the traditional wood of Tasmania.

    The idea to build Swiftsure II came about when the Living Boat Trust Inc. wanted to organize a “Southern Ocean Challenge” to balance the French/American “Atlantic Challenge” pioneered by the Apprenticeshop in Maine, USA. To begin with, they needed a Tasmanian vessel and discovered that the only surviving vessel was the languishing Swiftsure in the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand.

    Swiftsure was built in 1860 by Liardet in Hobart and was used to harvest the Southern Right Whale in the Derwent estuary. She went to the Tory channel in 1863, retired, and donated to the museum in 1915. Grant Wilson, one of the boatbuilding students, went over to Christchurch and did detailed drawings of her thole pins, loggerhead, and special features, and the trust built a pretty accurate replica.

    The project to build Swiftsure II began in 1998 before the Living Boat Trust Inc. had a shed to build her in. The boat was initially built in a temporary shed in the car park of the Wooden Boat Centre by some students from Geeveston High school. When STEPS bought the school from the Trust, they put the boat on a truck and managed to find a safe place in the building in Geeveston opposite Huon FM.

    In 2003, the Living Boat Trust finished its shed, and Swiftsure II returned to Franklin, and they began to continue building under the supervision of various people. After completion, Swiftsure II raided 100 nautical miles of Southern Ocean from Recherché Bay to Hobart and then exhibited at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

    Posted by Dale Simonson on 2023-03-14 02:35:28

  • 01-23-30 Tasmania bound: AUS 1 to reach Hobart 014

    23-01-30 AUS 1 - to Hobart Tasmania 014

    The article discusses the next stage of the Tawe Nunnugah event, which entails raiding 100 nautical miles of Southern Ocean from Recherché Bay to Hobart and exhibiting boats in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. The event is organized by the Living Boat Trust of Franklin, Tasmania.

    The article highlights the planning process for the event, with organizers being wary of the expenses involved. As such, the group has tried to minimize costs by seeking sponsorships and donations from well-wishers. They have also introduced a “penny count” initiative, where every participant is expected to save a penny a day towards the event.

    The article provides insights into the Tawe Nunnugah event, which is a reenactment of the historical journey undertaken by the indigenous people of Tasmania. The event aims at celebrating the traditional wooden boats that were used by the indigenous people for transportation, fishing, and trade.

    The article highlights the significance of the Living Boat Trust, which is responsible for preserving the traditional wooden boats and promoting the boat-building industry in Tasmania. The Trust has various programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging people of all ages to learn about boat-building and maritime history.

    The article concludes by encouraging readers to participate in the Tawe Nunnugah event either as crew members, boat builders, or sponsors. The event promises to be a unique and insightful experience for anyone interested in maritime history or wooden boat making.

    Posted by Dale Simonson on 2023-03-14 02:32:50

  • “On February 23, 2006, Traveling from Dover to Simpsons Point 137 in Australia (AUS 8)”

    23-02-06 AUS 8 - Dover to Simpsons Point 137

    The writer begins their content with a statement of excitement and enthusiasm, claiming that their recent experience has been the best ride ever. They note that despite the brisk conditions, the fleet did well with only one capsize, which was quickly handled by the safety boat. The writer then mentions Martin’s comment at the next briefing about the capsize being expected and considered normal.

    The writer admits that they came close to danger once or twice during the ride. Gybing was particularly challenging due to the presence of stays on their vessel, which they were not accustomed to.

    Finally, the writer reveals plans for Tawe Nunnugah Raid 2023. The raid will involve 10 days of travel over 100 nautical miles of Southern Ocean, starting from Recherché Bay and ending in Hobart. After the raid, the boats will be displayed at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

    Posted by Dale Simonson on 2023-03-19 06:10:33

  • On February 23, 2008, AUS 10 sailed from Simpsons Point to Quarantine Bay 177.

    23-02-08 AUS 10 - Simpsons Point to Quarantine Bay 177

    Bart Witte, the boat owner, designer James Wharram, and builder of the Tiki 21 catamaran, Double Dutch 2, chose this design to sail in the area of Coles Bay, Schouten Island, and the Freycinet National Park in Tasmania. The design is equipped to handle the changing weather conditions in the area, with smooth waters in the mornings and rough waves later in the day. The Tiki 21 design is perfect for crossing the bar at the entrance to the Swan River, visiting coves and beaches, and has no center board, making it ideal for running aground.

    To ensure an all-weather boat, Bart made several changes to the original plans inspired by ideas from the James Wharram members magazine, Sea People. He raised the deck by 100 mm to produce larger cabins and a more comfortable deck area. He redesigned the windows and the beams to create the look of a Tiki 26, and installed a central winch. After 10 years of planning and hard work, Bart launched Double Dutch 2 on his 60th birthday and has since enjoyed many exhilarating trips along the coast.

    Double Dutch 2 has a length of 21 feet, is made of plywood, and was built in 2008. Bart plans to participate in the Tasmanian Living History and the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. He will race the boat in the Tawe Nunnagah Raid 2023, a ten-day raid event involving 100 nautical miles of the Southern Ocean, from Recherche Bay to Hobart, before exhibiting his boat at the festival.

    Posted by Dale Simonson on 2023-03-23 17:51:14