WBA Committee

President	Currently vacant Expressions of interest sought
Vice President	Peter Batchelor 0425 733 532 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Secretary	Andrew Padgett 0484 941 851 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Treasurer	Sharon Drinkall 0410 446 720 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Editor	Don Nicholson 0407 543 651 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website Manager	Gary Hardy 402 254 801 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Committee members	Mick Benveltzen 0417 160 705 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Gavan Black 0414 685 399 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Andrew Cohen 0408 033 573 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Kelvin Gedye 0461 270 000 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Jennifer Jaeger 0419 395 782 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Librarian)
	Chris Kelly 0438 519 033 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Bob Morgan 0418 109 383 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	David O'Dempsey 0439 388 885 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Membership)
	Graham Signorini 0425 741 016 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Boat Manager)
General enquiries:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Promotions:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
as at 3 August 2026

Join the WBA

Membership is open to all wooden boat enthusiasts. Many members own boats, others do not, but all enjoy the chance to get together and "muck about with boats". Their boats include rowing boats, putt-putts, radio controlled models, pond yachts, canoes, kayaks, steam-powered boats, sailing dinghies, dayboats and ocean-going yachts.

The Wooden Boat Association is based in Melbourne, with regular sailing days scheduled on Albert Park Lake, as well as other venues around Melbourne, and at least one weekend each year elsewhere in the state.

Especially welcome is the first-time wooden boat builder or restorer, who can expect to receive ample advice and assistance in getting their dream onto the water.

Benefits of Wooden Boat Association Membership

Become part of a friendly and sociable group of people with a common interest in wooden boats.
Receive Shavings, a monthly newsletter bringing timely news about events and activities in Victoria.
Regular meetings with a wide range of interesting speakers and activities. Our usual venue is the Albert Park Yacht Club, with visits to other venues from time to time.
Monthly sailing days, on Albert Park Lake and other locations close to Melbourne.
Use of the Association's own traditional sailing boat, Begonia.
Access to the Association's extensive library of boatbuilding and other nautical books.
Companionship with sister associations in other states

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