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Ladrone on the Huon

August 7, 2011

Local hero “MV Ladrone” heading home to Herriot’s Point Vinyard anchorage. for a drop of fine Pinot! This classic charter boat is available for fine wine and food cruises.

Local Fishing Legend Larry Paul with Huon River Brown Trout

August 6, 2011

Larry Paul local Trout Guru caught these fine Brown Sea Runner Trout below the Huonville Bridge this morning. You can book Larry for a guided fishing trip through Franklin Marine, and get your bait, tackle and soft plastic lure supplies from our store. Sea Runners spend much of their life in salt water – and […]

Bass Straight Dawning, Southern Ocean Calling

August 1, 2011

Heading South crossing Bass Straight in 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht race on “Arctos”, looks like some wind ahead.

Fresh Tasmanian Brook Trout from Huon River

July 29, 2011

Using Berkley soft plastic fishing lures in the Huon River can give you a result like this! This one is for dinner, fresh with local-grown organic vegies!

Boatswains Call or Whistle

July 22, 2011

Boatswains Call or Whistle used to send commands aloft. They date back to ancient Greek times where a flute was used. The current design came into use in the Royal Navy after the Norman conquest. Available from Franklin Marine $29.70.

Boatswains Tools: Awl, Palm and Fids

July 22, 2011

Some of the weapons in a boatswains arsenal: Various Swedish fids for different size rope splicing A sailor’s palm for pushing large needles through multiple layers of heavy (usually wet) sailcloth An awl for all occasions, which speeds up the process A sharp French Opinel knife, this one with olive wood handle All available from […]

Belle – A Wooden Boat Classic built in Franklin Tasmania

July 18, 2011

Renowned Sydney restaurateur Tetsuya, commissioned “Belle’ to be built at the world-famous Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin. Launched with much fanfare in June 2011, she is now undergoing final fitout. Almost ready for a celebratory on-board feast!

Rocky Bay Winter Anchorage

July 13, 2011

Local Cray boat anchored off Cockle Creek in Rocky Bay, next to Reserche Bay. Former stop-over for round the Horn Tall-Ships and Whalers, now a favorite camping spot for locals and yachts anchoring. History Note: In 1792/93 Frenchman, Bruni D’Entrecasteaux visits Van Diemen’s Land, charting the Derwent River, which he names Riviere du Nord. The party […]