About the Wooden Boat Association
Note: Despite not being able to hold our regular Sailing Days, we are holding casual get-togethers monthly via Zoom, some of which feature a speaker presentation. Details and invitations to participate are emailed to members and published in Shavings.
The Wooden Boat Association was formed in 1989 for people who enjoy wooden boats and wooden boat building.
In 2019 we celebrated the Club's 30th anniversary!
Click here to listen to Founding Member Colin Hunt recall the early days of the WBA at the 30th Anniversary celebartions in July 2019.
Members appreciate wooden boats for their aesthetic qualities, the beauty of the boats and the materials from which they are constructed, and the pure romance of wooden boats.
In this age of mass production, each wooden boat is as individual as her owner.
Find out more about the club, its members and activities under the About Us tab.
Complete an online membership form to join the Wooden Boat Association today!
Why Build a Wooden Boat?
Why build a wooden boat? Maybe we all have different reasons – but I built mine because I wanted to go fishing on Port Phillip Bay, and I didn’t want to spend the money on a new boat, or take a chance on someone else’s reject
Check out "The Boatyard"
Looking for a boat? The Boatyard is the WBA's "For Sale or Wanted" section - some FREE TO GOOD HOME.
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Call for Contributions
Have you recently had a great day on the water, voyaged from A to B successfully, or completed a small project such as a locker lid or new spar? Our members would love to hear about it!.
Please send a short paragraph and a picture to the Shavings Editor, preferably by email to shavings@woodenboat.asn.au, so that we can include your account in Shavings.
We also encourage members to share their achievements and experiences at club nights. Bring along photos, drawings or examples and feel welcome to talk about these as part of the meeting.
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Coming WBA Events
| Wed Oct 21 @ 7:30PM - Club Night - Zoom - Vintage boat plans and other publications |
| Fri Oct 23 Weekend Away - Paynesville - CANCELLED |
| Sun Dec 13 @10:30AM - 05:00PM WBA Christmas Party and Sailing Day - APYC - TBC |
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