https://woodenboatshop.com.au The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:40:20 +0000 https://woodenboatshop.com.au en https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Around-Australia-Cruise-2025 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:40:20 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Around-Australia-Cruise-2025 Around Australia Cruise 2025 Episode 7 – Port Hedland to Darwin The fleet departed Port Hedland in early June with some vessels making a detour to the Rowley Shoals before regrouping in Broome. This was the last chance to take on fresh produce before six weeks of self-sufficient cruising through the Kimberley. From Broome the fleet worked north past James Price Point, Beagle Bay and Cape Leveque, before stopping at Cygnet Bay for lunch at the pearl farm. From there the coastline became more remote. We passed through Horizontal Falls, saw Montgomery Reef lift out of the sea as the tide fell, and anchored beneath Raft Point where crocodiles slid quietly through the anchorage. The days slowed into a steady rhythm. At Langgi Inlet the boats rafted together for music and dancing, while further inland crews swam in freshwater pools above Cascade Falls. On Bigge Island, we came ashore to see ancient Indigenous rock art. Wallaston Island offered oysters eaten straight from the rocks, and at Cave Beach we joined other yachts for the Kimberley Cruising Yacht Club’s annual Fourth of July gathering. At Cape Londonderry the scenery shifted again, leading us into Freshwater Bay and on to the King George River. Here sheer cliffs rose above the anchorage and twin waterfalls plunged into the sea, a highlight of the Kimberley coast. A final night was spent at Berkeley River before the fleet made landfall in Darwin in mid-July. Cruising the Kimberley in your own boat, at your own pace, among friends and family is an experience like no other. It’s a rare privilege to explore such a vast and rugged coastline on your own terms, with the freedom to linger, share meals, and make memories in one of the most extraordinary cruising grounds in the world. Episode 6 – Perth to Port Hedland Departing Fremantle in mid-April, the fleet headed north, tracing Western Australia’s Coral Coast. A brief stop in Geraldton allowed the crews to take on fresh supplies and visit the town’s moving tribute to the HMAS Sydney II before setting course for the offshore Abrolhos Islands. At the Abrolhos, the fleet spent a week exploring in the company of local guide Mark Jackman. Known for their rich fishing grounds and the infamous Batavia shipwreck, these low-lying coral islands offered a mix of natural beauty and sobering maritime history. North Island provided a peaceful anchorage, with sandy tracks and sea-eagles circling overhead, before the fleet made way for Shark Bay. Here, the crews visited Dirk Hartog Island—site of the first recorded European landing in Australia in 1616—before continuing on to Tantabiddi, where they swam alongside whale sharks off Ningaloo Reef. In Exmouth, the crews paused to re-provision and enjoy a walk through the dry creek beds of Cape Range National Park, before heading back offshore to the Montebello Islands. Once the site of British nuclear tests, these islands now support fragile recovering ecosystems and offered excellent diving in clear, tropical waters. Further north, the fleet visited Dampier and anchored off Depuch Island, where they came ashore to see ancient Indigenous rock carvings etched into the island’s volcanic stone. The leg concluded in Port Hedland—a major working harbour where the red earth of the Pilbara meets the sea. After four weeks and more than a thousand nautical miles, Leg Three came to a close. Episode 5 – Bremer Bay to Perth After departing Bremer Bay, the fleet headed west to Albany, then navigated around the rugged West Cape Howe and on to Windy Harbour, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise sharply from the water. The journey continued with stops at Hamelin Bay, known for its friendly stingrays, and Cape Naturaliste, before reaching the sheltered anchorage of Bunker Bay. Rottnest Island provided a welcome change of pace, with its calm bays and warm weather. The crew were warmly welcomed by locals, who provided moorings at Marjorie Bay and hosted a crayfish BBQ ashore. The final leg took the fleet into the Swan River, where they arrived at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, marking the end of Leg Two of the Around-Australia Cruise 2025. Episode 4 – Port Lincoln to Bremer Bay The contingent travel from Port Lincoln to Bremer Bay, tracing the remote southern coast of Australia. The journey navigates rugged cliffs, sweeping bays, and rich marine ecosystems, offering encounters with diverse wildlife. As the voyage unfolds, shifting waters reveal the region’s maritime history and untamed natural beauty, providing a rare perspective on this wild and windswept coastline. Episode 3 – Port Lincoln to Bremer Bay The vessels travel through Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour, a remote area in Tasmania’s Southwest National Park with unique wildlife. They continue to Strahan and cruise the Gordon River, passing ancient Huon pines and learning about the region’s Indigenous and convict history. This journey offers a rare chance to explore one of Australia’s last true wilderness areas. Episode 2 – Hobart to Port Davey The vessels depart Hobart and head south toward Kettering, Recherche and Maatsuyker Island, trying their hand at some Tuna on the way. The pots deliver a few crayfish and the ever shifting weather and landscape provide a spectacular backdrop. Episode 1 – Sorrento to Hobart The consortium of Wooden Boatshop vessels leave Sorrento and head south toward Hobart. At a leisurely pace they enjoy the local sights of Bass Strait and the east coast of Tasmania. The around-Australia trip officially begins after the Wooden Boat Festival, where they have reserved berths on Victoria Dock. Follow along as we journey around Australia in the following Wooden Boatshop-built vessels Deal Island 50 Winter Cove (built 2024) Deal Island 50 Southern Rock (built 2020) Deal Island 50 Gina (built 2018) Efficient 44 Diamond Bay (built 2024) Efficient 44 Francesca (built 2022) Shearwater 38 Squally Cove (built 2017) <img width="4032" height="2268" width_o="4032" height_o="2268" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/22e320f8b5bded5f10700607577e19747245f57433f1d42aa3ef49d58355eaaf/Winter-Cove.jpg" data-mid="229245873" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/22e320f8b5bded5f10700607577e19747245f57433f1d42aa3ef49d58355eaaf/Winter-Cove.jpg" /> Winter Cove <img width="2412" height="1806" width_o="2412" height_o="1806" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa9fefce0b1d89d732bffe2561beb498084f171d4654ed741f34ee9472f98bda/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-1.51.37pm.png" data-mid="226366373" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa9fefce0b1d89d732bffe2561beb498084f171d4654ed741f34ee9472f98bda/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-1.51.37pm.png" /> Southern Rock <img width="3000" height="1996" width_o="3000" height_o="1996" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f4e86a551b53371e1730b0ed0e2f384ba8a41f63c6f23efb6931ac86200e7cc/Gina.jpeg" data-mid="226366375" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f4e86a551b53371e1730b0ed0e2f384ba8a41f63c6f23efb6931ac86200e7cc/Gina.jpeg" /> Gina <img width="8256" height="6192" width_o="8256" height_o="6192" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e456270d4ab527e1ad193b932eae57c826bf7c8091bb85cfe9cf1137a0bdeae5/Diamond-Bay.jpg" data-mid="226366378" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e456270d4ab527e1ad193b932eae57c826bf7c8091bb85cfe9cf1137a0bdeae5/Diamond-Bay.jpg" /> Diamond Bay <img width="2049" height="1143" width_o="2049" height_o="1143" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b209533e7d70fc1fcd824f47b142481168891c0d1d5fe246b03859fcad592ece/Francesca.jpg" data-mid="226366381" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b209533e7d70fc1fcd824f47b142481168891c0d1d5fe246b03859fcad592ece/Francesca.jpg" /> Francesca <img width="5820" height="3872" width_o="5820" height_o="3872" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c5baf8abf26baf34fd0cde2d43b9f1e1061b6b4b8525c51e07cce77eb041c6a/Squally-Cove.jpg" data-mid="226366383" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3c5baf8abf26baf34fd0cde2d43b9f1e1061b6b4b8525c51e07cce77eb041c6a/Squally-Cove.jpg" /> Squally Cove “I’m now on a flight heading back to Melbourne and reflecting on how truly amazing these trips are. I’ve been lucky enough to have participated in Hobart to King Island on Andy’s Francesca and Port Lincoln to Albany on Deano’s Diamond Bay. Needless to say, these trips have been filled with unforgettable experiences. On one hand you have Tim and Sally who built these boats, have done these trips before, so their wealth of experience and knowledge is quite extraordinary. On the other hand you have the other boat owners who all share a love of wooden boats together with thirst for adventure, whilst enjoying the benefit of Tim and Sally’s knowledge and leadership and to top it all off they get to learn everything about their boats whilst knowing that if all else fails help is always happily very close at hand… plus they get to bring their families and their mates on various legs. It really is a wonderful environment where everyone is there for everyone, it’s difficult to describe how sensational it is. I’d say the vast majority of boat owners don’t know very much about their boats and as a consequence they don’t use them very much. I have no doubt this trip will inspire everyone involved and everyone on this chat and beyond to get out and explore much more of this wonderful country of ours. Cheers to Tim (OAM for service to sailing and wooden boat restoration just quietly) and Sally for making this happen.” DAMIEN KING Crew aboard Francesca &amp; Diamond Bay Calendar&nbsp; <img width="842" height="1065" width_o="842" height_o="1065" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/90d53c3735805009b65e539b8bcaae776a54a411bec5dff9346f0477aeea3f24/2024-WBF-Calendar-alternate.jpg" data-mid="226366393" border="0" data-scale="36" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/842/i/90d53c3735805009b65e539b8bcaae776a54a411bec5dff9346f0477aeea3f24/2024-WBF-Calendar-alternate.jpg" /> Leg One – Hobart to Port Lincoln Approximate Dates: 10th February - 20th February (10 days) Port Davey Strahan &amp; Gordon River Currie Portland Robe Kangaroo Island Port Lincoln Leg Two – Port Lincoln to Perth Approximate Dates: 6th March – 1st April (4 weeks) Port Lincoln Flinders Island Group Streaky Bay Eucla – desert experience &amp; roadhouse visit Daw Island Recherche Archipelago Esperance Bremer Bay – whale watching Albany – visit scrimshaw expert Dunsborough – offshore ocean hot water uprising Rottnest Island Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Leg Three – Perth to Port Hedland Approximate Dates: 16th April – 14th May (4 weeks) Perth Geraldton Abrolhos Islands – spending approx. one week with guide Mark Jackman North Island Shark Bay Dirk Hartog Island Tantabiddi - swimming with Whale Sharks Exmouth Montebello Islands Dampier Depuch Island Port Hedland Leg Four – Port Hedland to Darwin Approximate Dates: 4th June – 16th July (5 weeks) Rowley Shoals Broome Kimberley Coastline – 18 days Darwin &nbsp; Leg Five – Darwin to Airlie Beach Approximate Dates: 29th September – 27th October (4 weeks) Darwin Gove via Elcho Island Thursday Island Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef Cooktown Airlie Beach Leg Six – Airlie Beach to Gold Coast Approximate Dates: 10th November – 17th November (1 week) Airlie Beach Gold Coast Leg Seven – Gold Coast to Sydney Approximate Dates: 1st December – 8th December (1 week) Gold Coast Sydney Leg Eight – Sydney to Home Approximate Dates: undetermined (1 week) We will make our way home from Sydney at our own leisure. Some boats may opt to join the Sydney – Hobart fleet! &nbsp; Distances Sorrento to Hobart – 420 NM Hobart to Portland – &nbsp;486 NM Portland to Port Lincoln – 360 NM Port Lincoln to Esperance – 700 NM Esperance to Fremantle – 550 NM Fremantle to Broome – 1200 NM Broome to Wyndham – 600 NM Wyndham to Darwin – 250 NM Darwin to Gove – 430 NM Gove to Lizard Island – 730 NM Lizard Island to Mooloolaba – 850 NM Mooloolaba to Eden – 650 NM Eden to Sorrento – 320 NM We are planning for mostly day cruises, though possible overnighters include: Streaky Bay across the Bight to Daw Island – 512 NM Port Hedland to Broome – 240 NM Gove to TI – 340 NM Eden to Wilson's Prom – 220 NMA total of about 7456 NM. Or about 24 days steaming time at 12 knots. Whilst slower vessels can join us – our planning itinerary allows for this – we're not planning to wait during legs. The longest fuel leg is about 650 NM (Streaky Bay to Esperance) and boats should allow for a 20% leeway. Each other fuel leg is a much smaller distance. While we have made great effort to create precise estimates of time frames and destinations, we are obviously reliant on weather windows and so some details may change at late notice. Cruisers are welcome to proceed ahead of the timeframe at their own discretion on any leg, and welcome to join back in when suitable. The Wooden Boatshop is not responsible for the safety of each vessel and its occupants. <img width="3967" height="5962" width_o="3967" height_o="5962" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e1f7792d9634e981e94ce5b4e0fd5fc0c4e0466a425736d1cdcb3eaad63cbeea/_DSC3080.jpg" data-mid="226367056" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e1f7792d9634e981e94ce5b4e0fd5fc0c4e0466a425736d1cdcb3eaad63cbeea/_DSC3080.jpg" /> <img width="3766" height="5660" width_o="3766" height_o="5660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5570130c73216b1c0f715929b702e116a326b820fc6b1ac81a28ef1feede4efd/_DSC2835-copy.jpg" data-mid="226367062" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5570130c73216b1c0f715929b702e116a326b820fc6b1ac81a28ef1feede4efd/_DSC2835-copy.jpg" /> Background The Wooden Boatshop, founded by Tim Phillips OAM, was built on a shared ethos of adventure, craftsmanship, and a deep love for the sea. Every vessel we create is designed not just to navigate open water but to embrace it – offering a perfect balance of seaworthiness, practicality, and pared-back minimalist design. More than just boats, they are entertainers, built for those who appreciate both performance and the joy of life on the water. Tim Phillips OAM, Director of WBS, departed Sorrento in 2011 aboard Murray Pass with his wife, Sally, to circumnavigate Australia. In 2019, he embarked on another circumnavigation, this time aboard Jane Kerr. Now, on his third circumnavigation, he is at the helm of Deal Island 50 Winter Cove. On this journey, Tim is sharing his extensive knowledge with owners of WBS-built vessels, passing down the skills, traditions, culture and philosophy that have shaped The Wooden Boatshop. Through hands-on experience and storytelling he continues to foster a community of passionate boaters who uphold the spirit of adventure and seamanship at the heart of every WBS creation. <img width="3655" height="5482" width_o="3655" height_o="5482" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f96cd3cd6c0f4fee32af80141274d21c90601f30ccf40edd344daac8499b7b84/IMG_1079.jpg" data-mid="226371193" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f96cd3cd6c0f4fee32af80141274d21c90601f30ccf40edd344daac8499b7b84/IMG_1079.jpg" /> Murray Pass <img width="3608" height="5421" width_o="3608" height_o="5421" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e623242c7b54dbb38a6fc66d672df13d24c9cf6830e696490d69950006711f4d/_DSC3241.jpg" data-mid="226370963" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e623242c7b54dbb38a6fc66d672df13d24c9cf6830e696490d69950006711f4d/_DSC3241.jpg" /> Jane Kerr&nbsp; <img width="6192" height="8256" width_o="6192" height_o="8256" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac73cac59fa688c7a7223405406db793224c7e7bfc3bd53a26f861cfa0d37f32/_DSF2140.jpg" data-mid="226371260" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ac73cac59fa688c7a7223405406db793224c7e7bfc3bd53a26f861cfa0d37f32/_DSF2140.jpg" />&nbsp;Tim at the helm of&nbsp;Winter Cove https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Home-Page Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:26:55 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Home-Page Explore the Around-Australia Cruise! Follow the journey around Australia aboard a fleet of Wooden Boatshop-built vessels, showcasing craftsmanship, adventure and the stunning coastline they were made for.︎︎︎Explore the cruise <img width="1125" height="1500" width_o="1125" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/36e8139a9e783b2ea5ffa884217eea3932c68f3c1ae019634417c29f979c5f98/_DSF8213-copy.jpg" data-mid="219510471" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/36e8139a9e783b2ea5ffa884217eea3932c68f3c1ae019634417c29f979c5f98/_DSF8213-copy.jpg" /> <img width="1125" height="1500" width_o="1125" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f27d1d327f070b6a53764e835e6c89df7f83a55347d2b985564b369f7bbee652/_DSF8308-copy.jpg" data-mid="219510514" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f27d1d327f070b6a53764e835e6c89df7f83a55347d2b985564b369f7bbee652/_DSF8308-copy.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="1125" width_o="1500" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a364263d6c7686baf36979f7c5f4e1f32069154b6dc8b6f2c25452e956a157d2/_DSF8360-copy.jpg" data-mid="220151252" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a364263d6c7686baf36979f7c5f4e1f32069154b6dc8b6f2c25452e956a157d2/_DSF8360-copy.jpg" /> Ultimate Efficiency, Unmatched Fuel Economy, Endless Adventure An ultra long-range cruising vessel, she is a masterclass in efficiency, offering exceptional fuel economy for extended cruising, or exhilarating day trips. Say goodbye to the constraints of traditional power sources – the Deal Island 50 &amp; 55 is your ticket to off-the-grid freedom, eliminating the need for nightly marina plug-ins. ︎︎︎Explore the Deal Island 50 Experience Off-the-Grid Freedom with the Deal Island 50 &amp; 55 Experience the warmth and comfort of home with next-level finishing that seamlessly blends timeless design with cutting-edge technology. Drawing inspiration from the iconic “Down East” lobster boat, this vessel boasts sleek lines and a fine entry, coupled with a moderate draft to effortlessly slice through waves while maintaining stability in varying sea conditions. Whether you’re navigating open waters or on daily coastal adventures, the Deal Island 50 &amp; 55 sets the standard for performance, style and eco-conscious exploration. ︎︎︎Explore the Deal Island 55 Explore Further, Stay Longer, Live Freer <img width="991" height="1326" width_o="991" height_o="1326" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c95f950c0d59aa446d7e6e796122c0fe5c10f5d456dec143e3d8b5031a7f4434/Efficient-44-on-Mooring.jpg" data-mid="213155071" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/991/i/c95f950c0d59aa446d7e6e796122c0fe5c10f5d456dec143e3d8b5031a7f4434/Efficient-44-on-Mooring.jpg" /> Kooyong 28: The ultimate in day boating Whether it’s a quick dash across the bay, a weekend escape, or diving for dinner, the Kooyong 28 is built to handle it all with ease and elegance. Versatile, beautifully finished, and ready for anything—we’ve got one in stock now, ready to go. ︎︎︎Explore the Kooyong 28 Walkaround︎︎︎Explore the Kooyong 28 Hardtop Launch Boat Storage Book your undercover boat storage now in our brand-new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility! Cut down on maintenance costs and enjoy peace of mind, knowing your vessel is in safe hands. We offer free EV charging for all customers.&nbsp;︎︎︎Explore our boat storage options <img width="8256" height="6192" width_o="8256" height_o="6192" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0a4d338ae22e0a4aae65226a319fbebd3bb5327b90988194f3cd732bc2bcb4ad/_DSF4888.jpg" data-mid="227607149" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0a4d338ae22e0a4aae65226a319fbebd3bb5327b90988194f3cd732bc2bcb4ad/_DSF4888.jpg" /> <img width="7939" height="5954" width_o="7939" height_o="5954" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c9098d9951b4ae5d5b9538e72cd2c5f93a7c7abfc654a434a893b280e290b002/Boat-Storage.jpg" data-mid="227607165" border="0" data-scale="58" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c9098d9951b4ae5d5b9538e72cd2c5f93a7c7abfc654a434a893b280e290b002/Boat-Storage.jpg" /> https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Landing-Video-live-your-dream Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:55:03 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Landing-Video-live-your-dream &nbsp; https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Visit-Us Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:58:08 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Visit-Us Visit Us <img width="2412" height="1808" width_o="2412" height_o="1808" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99abca573ac77d80779bb4b11ca1b7b1efd994347275ceb3e7c306142b8f432f/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-4.06.55pm.png" data-mid="205188825" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/99abca573ac77d80779bb4b11ca1b7b1efd994347275ceb3e7c306142b8f432f/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-4.06.55pm.png" /> SORRENTO ADDRESS129 Hotham RoadSorrento VIC 3943Australia 03 5984 4333 OPEN HOURSMonday - Friday: 8am - 5pmSaturday: 9am - 12pmSunday: 10am - 12pm Public Holidays: 10am - 12pm Closed Christmas Day &amp; Good Friday MAP <img width="6031" height="4013" width_o="6031" height_o="4013" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5f01dc6b292ecdaec797c8d6f1395202d18af2f8cf52af74ab1d7be562154045/_DSC8742.jpg" data-mid="146999024" border="0" data-scale="84" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5f01dc6b292ecdaec797c8d6f1395202d18af2f8cf52af74ab1d7be562154045/_DSC8742.jpg" /> We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodions of the land and waterways on which we live, work and play, the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to Ancestors&nbsp; past, present and future. We acknowledge sovereignty has never been ceded. https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Our-History Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:03:31 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Our-History Our History &nbsp; <img width="2202" height="1772" width_o="2202" height_o="1772" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8871709e365aac470a11b02a1502f7bb23e634be6333bcf5fb9513f73f8d407b/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-12.21.22-pm.png" data-mid="115689208" border="0" alt="Port Fairy Couta Boat fleet, c. 1900" data-caption="Port Fairy Couta Boat fleet, c. 1900" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8871709e365aac470a11b02a1502f7bb23e634be6333bcf5fb9513f73f8d407b/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-12.21.22-pm.png" /> Fishing boat origins On the south-eastern coast of Australia, in the late 1970s Tim Phillips OAM, along with a group of like-minded friends, begun messing around in Couta Boats. The Couta Boats had been named after the eponymous barracouta – the local fish caught off The Heads, and the most popular fish of the day in the early 1900s. <img width="675" height="178" width_o="675" height_o="178" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d0502a0584fda9c172e47671720ed3db387bfe3dfead5bf589936597c1fb5e14/Barracouta.jpeg" data-mid="115870377" border="0" data-scale="47" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/675/i/d0502a0584fda9c172e47671720ed3db387bfe3dfead5bf589936597c1fb5e14/Barracouta.jpeg" /> The Couta Boat was a fast and seaworthy craft, and there had been a slew of local boatbuilders who constructed beautiful and singular boats in the era, such as Andrew Hansen,&nbsp;Mitch Lacco and&nbsp;Peter Locke. Her lines were clean and classic, and she was practical and efficient, having proved herself in navigating under sail the treacherous waters off Pt. Lonsdale and Pt. Nepean in all manner of conditions. The Couta Boats would head out from Queenscliff before dawn, often catching their quota before racing back to port. Those first back would command the most desirable wharf position and fetch the best price for their catch. There was a competitive edge embedded into the boats even in the early days. In fact, every so often the fishermen would organise a Couta Boat regatta, usually held on New Year’s Day or over the Easter long-weekend. <img width="2394" height="1534" width_o="2394" height_o="1534" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0c8a5db0f75c43569a482e3273aca735e3c0c06bd47bcb60ae4ebfdcf2551b14/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-12.15.36-pm.png" data-mid="115688976" border="0" alt="Queenscliff fishermen's pier, 1908" data-caption="Queenscliff fishermen's pier, 1908" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0c8a5db0f75c43569a482e3273aca735e3c0c06bd47bcb60ae4ebfdcf2551b14/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-12.15.36-pm.png" /> <img width="874" height="1612" width_o="874" height_o="1612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9bca9ddbb30e3e6118a2e0ad762c4cf5862c4655c172a25f194a07342b198e8f/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-11.55.57-am.png" data-mid="115688029" border="0" alt="Couta Boats unloading at Queenscliff, c. 1920" data-caption="Couta Boats unloading at Queenscliff, c. 1920" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/874/i/9bca9ddbb30e3e6118a2e0ad762c4cf5862c4655c172a25f194a07342b198e8f/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-11.55.57-am.png" /> <img width="2486" height="1570" width_o="2486" height_o="1570" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f4929a67769b55f650f564af688b5fd2efb9d8b8b6a11050959a419fb661e5dd/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-2.24.40-pm.png" data-mid="115693992" border="0" alt="Couta Boat regatta, Portland, 1934" data-caption="Couta Boat regatta, Portland, 1934" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f4929a67769b55f650f564af688b5fd2efb9d8b8b6a11050959a419fb661e5dd/Screen-Shot-2021-08-09-at-2.24.40-pm.png" /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The demand was steep for Couta Boats, and right up until the Second World War there was a shortage. With about 15 new boat builds a year, and an abundance of barracouta, the Couta Boats were thriving. However, the boom years did not last. Barracouta eventually became scarce due to overfishing, and the rise of gummy shark as a popular eating fish saw the gradual decline of the Couta Boat fleet. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="3104" height="2072" width_o="3104" height_o="2072" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7712d471fc6d006d90ed432255d266d7ada434af9c25e2d1421119a498a94ac6/Queenscliff-fishermen-c1980.-Frank-Ferrier..jpg" data-mid="116255553" border="0" alt="Queenscliff fishermen, c. 1980" data-caption="Queenscliff fishermen, c. 1980" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7712d471fc6d006d90ed432255d266d7ada434af9c25e2d1421119a498a94ac6/Queenscliff-fishermen-c1980.-Frank-Ferrier..jpg" /> Humble beginnings&nbsp; By the 1960s and early 1970s many Couta Boats were rotated out of use and sat dilapidated in garages and backyards. Years later, Tim and his friends begun to take an interest in these craft and set about restoring their own Couta Boats. Thus, The Wooden Boatshop was born, and its early origins exemplify our ongoing commitment to maintaining and preserving important and often long-forgotten aspects of maritime history. In the early days The Wooden Boatshop was operated out of Tim’s carport in Delgany Avenue, Portsea. Already a master carpenter, Tim undertook an informal boatbuilding apprenticeship with Jack Norling, restoring Couta Boat Wattle and building 28’ Sally alongside Ken Lacco. As a local Couta Boat fleet begun to emerge Tim and his mates started the Portsea Fishing Boat Regatta (now The Portsea Cup). As the fleet kept growing, so too did The Wooden Boatshop. We now occupy 3-acres of land in the heart of Sorrento, where we service and build hundreds of boats throughout the local area. <img width="1278" height="894" width_o="1278" height_o="894" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/09b872ebde5c008d45b6a9d3ae8a8f44dfe18838c7276402f3c46c4f164d0199/Untitled13.jpg" data-mid="74808266" border="0" data-scale="81" alt="Early Portsea Cup, c. 1980" data-caption="Early Portsea Cup, c. 1980" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/09b872ebde5c008d45b6a9d3ae8a8f44dfe18838c7276402f3c46c4f164d0199/Untitled13.jpg" /> Committment to craft Our yard comprises a sail making loft, mechanical workshop, multiple marine engineering factories, a well-stocked boat chandlery, boat storage, flagpole construction, bronze castings, boat painting, antifouling, boat design and manufacture. We are passionate boaters and master craftsmen, placing quality and function above all else! An incredible boat range Over the last 30 years we have developed our boat range, which was born out of a love for cruising both near and afar. Our range consists of smaller craft such as the Wyuna Launch, modelled from the early Pilot Boats at Queenscliff, responsible for safely guiding ships through the perilous Heads, to 50’ Launches capable of circumnavigation and outfitted with all the modern amenities such as wood fires, full galley set-ups and futuristic navigation software. We pride ourselves on building boats capable of practical seafaring, and the foundation of our ethos travels back to the early tales of the Couta Boat. Working boats are reliable, having proved themselves in the hard years spent fishing and working local grounds. Our boat range reimagines traditional working boats and offers those dreaming of a seafaring lifestyle the ideal vessels for exploration. <img width="5403" height="3595" width_o="5403" height_o="3595" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ae828332bbcd0df1842d8f3183f07a0cd5839d6f590d4de042184685abb88302/_DSC6820.jpg" data-mid="144107967" border="0" alt="Efficient 44 " data-caption="Efficient 44 " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ae828332bbcd0df1842d8f3183f07a0cd5839d6f590d4de042184685abb88302/_DSC6820.jpg" /> Constant refinement To date we have built over 130 boats and have dedicated a lifetime to developing a boat range suitable to any number of purposes. Whether it’s cruising down to Tasmania and exploring the Kent Group Islands, cray-potting, snorkelling, and sailing around Australia, taking a Clinker Dinghy for an afternoon cruise, or racing a Couta Boat off Sorrento, we are a one-stop-shop able to cater to any seafaring itch! Speak to us about ordering your boat today! <img width="745" height="551" width_o="745" height_o="551" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/81ce93420ea183e49e38e7b13890a69a711a4593e89746a85744fb0100d285da/18.JPG" data-mid="74816383" border="0" data-scale="74" alt="Andy Johansson, the original owner of Muriel, and Tim Phillips OAM at Melbourne Museum, 1985" data-caption="Andy Johansson, the original owner of Muriel, and Tim Phillips OAM at Melbourne Museum, 1985" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/745/i/81ce93420ea183e49e38e7b13890a69a711a4593e89746a85744fb0100d285da/18.JPG" /> https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Vision-Statement Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:45:28 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Vision-Statement Vision Statement A well lived, uniquely Australian life! We see boating and an affinity with the sea as an intrinsic aspect to the fabric of Australian lifestyle and envision a future where its joys and pleasures are widespread, ubiquitous, and sustainable. Our new boat storage facility in Sorrento supports The Wooden Boatshop’s vision of boating made simple and easy. Over his lifetime Tim Phillips OAM has built a rich culture of boating on the Southern Mornington Peninsula, and we aim to continue to support its growth into the future. Enhancing beauty &amp; style in Sorrento Our boat storage facility is an incredible structure, and a much-needed update to our site of 40 years. Critically acclaimed architect March Studio have envisaged a virtuosic building. The façade is made of Coreten steel, specifically designed to elevate the aesthetic and feel of our beautiful local coastline and its material elements. A trajectory toward sustainability In demonstrating our respect and awe for the environment, our focus on creating a sustainable business practice is well on its way. The Wooden Boatshop is now completely self-sufficient in its energy requirements. A small business with big ambitions <img width="7939" height="5954" width_o="7939" height_o="5954" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfe3fec1e2f9b9972129bfde2433814c188acca75f98ca31e3f670f83b625fb9/Boat-Stacker.jpg" data-mid="189778220" border="0" data-scale="75" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfe3fec1e2f9b9972129bfde2433814c188acca75f98ca31e3f670f83b625fb9/Boat-Stacker.jpg" /> <img width="7367" height="5526" width_o="7367" height_o="5526" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c851353e835614581a477c218a2a7c058234c99cd35f61a1a80bff0ab7fd907/_DSF0668-copybw.jpg" data-mid="189786169" border="0" data-scale="75" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3c851353e835614581a477c218a2a7c058234c99cd35f61a1a80bff0ab7fd907/_DSF0668-copybw.jpg" /> Accomplished Solar ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; 39kw solar system with 73 panels, each at 540W ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; SOLAREDGE – an optimized inverter technology that analyses &amp; maximises individual panel output &amp; provides real-time data on energy collection Draining &amp; runoff ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Flood mitigation system &amp; on-site soaker pit, meaning all runoff is filtered Electric vehicles &amp; charging ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Wiggins E-Bull electric fork, the first of its kind in Australia ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Jungheinrich electric fork ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; 5x EV Zappi charging stations that utilize excess solar only, meaning our fleet is charged 100%&nbsp; by The Wooden Boatshop green power ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; Provide customers &amp; staff with free EV charging of company and privately-owned vehicles Later Phases – TBC Solar Expand solar collection to all buildings – eventually 160-200k of onsite collectionEnergy swap with our other sites through POWERLEDGER’S blockchain driven energy trading, ensuring we’re self sufficient for all energy across all sites Electrification of all heating &amp; hot water systems to run on solar Electric vehicles &amp; chargingExpand The Wooden Boatshop vehicle fleet to become completely electric – partially accomplished with four vehicles purchased as of 2025 Increase EV charging capacity to 20+ vehicles Electric work boats https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Our-Values Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:23:18 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Our-Values Our Values <img width="5886" height="3917" width_o="5886" height_o="3917" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/84f64cef0fb7a64f8578d28cebefa7caa59b63ccccfad2e33c640765e09dc3cf/_DSC1579-copy.jpg" data-mid="156997351" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/84f64cef0fb7a64f8578d28cebefa7caa59b63ccccfad2e33c640765e09dc3cf/_DSC1579-copy.jpg" /> Striving for perfection We are highly skilled speciality tradesmen passionate about crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind boats. Every single aspect of our boat range is quality controlled from our factories in Sorrento and Queenscliff. Our boat range has emerged from a rigorous process of refinement, and through an artistic sensibility honed and polished through a lifetime commitment to wooden boat building. 100% Australian Unlike the vast majority of contemporary boatbuilders, our boats are 100% Australian. They are built by locals who are expert in their knowledge and skill. When you purchase a boat from our range, you are assured to have the best in the world. We are unlike any other boatbuilders on the market. The boats we offer are efficient, practical, and safe, and are built by hand from beginning to end. &nbsp; <img width="3606" height="5209" width_o="3606" height_o="5209" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33404b1bb8c531e79c26d1af400a1669b85e4902afae91393445fa94f7524465/DSC_4537.JPG" data-mid="114206956" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/33404b1bb8c531e79c26d1af400a1669b85e4902afae91393445fa94f7524465/DSC_4537.JPG" /> <img width="2880" height="4032" width_o="2880" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0ebe121d347b9078b2db1e6c0e2188a7c7fdf9576211c2c63e2e1ddf5b12e2c/IMG_5898.jpg" data-mid="114126271" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0ebe121d347b9078b2db1e6c0e2188a7c7fdf9576211c2c63e2e1ddf5b12e2c/IMG_5898.jpg" /> Sustainability &amp; commitment to materials&nbsp; We are committed to ensuring our business model utilises sustainable and ethically sourced timbers and does all that is possible to reduce its carbon footprint. We utilise Cedrela, a plantation grown timber endemic to Africa and whose fragrant aroma is resistant to insects and termites. Cedrela is a wonderful boatbuilding timber, due to its strength-to-weight capacity. It was first used by Joshua Slocum on his boat Liberdade, built in Brazil. Cedrela saws, sands, and bores well, is easy to glue and nail, produces an excellent finish and has a high impact resistance. Likewise, we also use Iroko and Makore, both timbers are endemic to Africa, and commonly used for boatbuilding purposes. Iroko is known to be an extremely durable timber. American White Oak, an excellent all-round timber commonly used in high-grade furniture and boatbuilding, is utilised for steam bending and much of the finer details on our boats. Our importer upholds the strictest standards of due diligence and ensures timber products are regulated and traced using licencing, records of audits, log delivery documentation and forest concession licences. Built to last The foundation of The Wooden Boatshop rests on that of the historic fishing vessel, the Couta Boat. We envision boats as being built to last well beyond the lifetime of those individuals who construct them. We apply our ethos of long-term thinking to the restoration of historic vessels, and are devoted to ensuring that the materials we so greatly value do not ever go to waste. <img width="3885" height="5839" width_o="3885" height_o="5839" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/21f5da832d0d979507e916148cdc4807a683adafebbca779bd83efdbbbe9247a/_DSC6309.jpg" data-mid="156997644" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/21f5da832d0d979507e916148cdc4807a683adafebbca779bd83efdbbbe9247a/_DSC6309.jpg" /> <img width="3931" height="5908" width_o="3931" height_o="5908" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8bfec450647660031263017a77aa80a42096224b4b6b2b28d95b065d334822ed/_DSC6302.jpg" data-mid="156997616" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8bfec450647660031263017a77aa80a42096224b4b6b2b28d95b065d334822ed/_DSC6302.jpg" /> &nbsp; Achieving net zero While we take great pleasure and enjoyment from the natural environment, we acknowledge Global Warming and Climate Change presents a litany of major threats toward future generations of seafarers and land-lovers alike. We pledge to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. This will be accomplished through a combination of solar energy and the transformation of our fleet of vehicles and forklifts to electric power. We plan to install car charging stations at The Wooden Boatshop premisis in Sorrento in the coming years. A safer, cleaner environment for all! https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Meet-Our-Team Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:33:15 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Meet-Our-Team Meet Our Team We’re proud of our team, we’re specialists in what we do. We are committed to Australian manufacturing and the preservation of traditional boatbuilding skills.&nbsp; When you support us, you support local families and Australian manufacturing. <img width="3500" height="2800" width_o="3500" height_o="2800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99b395bb6497f2ec0a8bbb9a6a945f49865e44f909159e3aee36f21c789059dd/Team-Photo.jpg" data-mid="221745020" border="0" data-scale="63" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/99b395bb6497f2ec0a8bbb9a6a945f49865e44f909159e3aee36f21c789059dd/Team-Photo.jpg" /> <img width="1507" height="1507" width_o="1507" height_o="1507" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5c73c90079923ae77d7532b654f76c860e8a1c6ac4c47ee548425aa5f1a02912/Staff-Photo-Tim.P.jpg" data-mid="212821196" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5c73c90079923ae77d7532b654f76c860e8a1c6ac4c47ee548425aa5f1a02912/Staff-Photo-Tim.P.jpg" /> TIM PHILLIPS OAMDirector <img width="1400" height="1400" width_o="1400" height_o="1400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc57a465a2bd700d966421ee195e944bf9898d97a4ca97c919d0b51296951325/Staff-Photo-Wayne.jpg" data-mid="212822947" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc57a465a2bd700d966421ee195e944bf9898d97a4ca97c919d0b51296951325/Staff-Photo-Wayne.jpg" /> WAYNE General Manager &amp; Boatbuilder <img width="1470" height="1470" width_o="1470" height_o="1470" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b53961ef9cce9d441d9e51982b717fbaec5992034f11565b6685ee29c991c516/Staff-Photo-Sally.jpg" data-mid="212820595" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b53961ef9cce9d441d9e51982b717fbaec5992034f11565b6685ee29c991c516/Staff-Photo-Sally.jpg" />SALLY Finance Manager <img width="1511" height="1510" width_o="1511" height_o="1510" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a2243b9a5d6eb90db6d91fad04a2570482991152601a766d5f46edf19fc1c923/Staff-Photo-Will.jpg" 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&amp; Communications <img width="1406" height="1405" width_o="1406" height_o="1405" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/075a602a2f98d1d733e0eabe4729a64ff8b6fd40e8f27d3553e93a1a57eb46ad/Staff-Photo-Tracey.jpg" data-mid="212820842" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/075a602a2f98d1d733e0eabe4729a64ff8b6fd40e8f27d3553e93a1a57eb46ad/Staff-Photo-Tracey.jpg" />TRACEY Administrator <img width="1426" height="1425" width_o="1426" height_o="1425" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f08782dcf23db983461582b4450f801c9fbb70b3ce1acb7dd35469869b90ff3/Staff-Photo-Janet.jpg" data-mid="212821700" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2f08782dcf23db983461582b4450f801c9fbb70b3ce1acb7dd35469869b90ff3/Staff-Photo-Janet.jpg" /> JANETAdministrator <img width="1387" height="1387" width_o="1387" height_o="1387" 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height_o="1401" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bed9a6386fcd9ba442837ecc8fdd95b82373dbd6c19ed0850e51c31c23b2d0cd/Staff-Photo-Geoff.jpg" data-mid="212819416" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bed9a6386fcd9ba442837ecc8fdd95b82373dbd6c19ed0850e51c31c23b2d0cd/Staff-Photo-Geoff.jpg" />GEOFF Sailmaker <img width="5130" height="5130" width_o="5130" height_o="5130" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/085dbf4e2398cfd9b521346caf0209b278ec8f27c141ec1891dfc17dee2b0561/_DSF1331.JPG" data-mid="221671982" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/085dbf4e2398cfd9b521346caf0209b278ec8f27c141ec1891dfc17dee2b0561/_DSF1331.JPG" /> ANDREA Apprentice Sailmaker https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Purchase-Process Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:27:21 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Purchase-Process &nbsp; &nbsp; Purchase Process <img width="3856" height="5795" width_o="3856" height_o="5795" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de0891974f9fea1959693ef86ccaf5543be67028446a82b74cb58c1a4141ac11/_DSC5639-copy.jpg" data-mid="122191148" border="0" data-scale="71" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de0891974f9fea1959693ef86ccaf5543be67028446a82b74cb58c1a4141ac11/_DSC5639-copy.jpg" /> Hand crafted by us, in Australia… purchase direct from our factory! Purchasing a boat from us is easy and straightforward, but more than that, buyers find it to be a highly rewarding and enriching experience. The journey toward owning a Wooden Boatshop build is highly unique. Unlike the dealership model, clients are purchasing direct from our factory in Australia, where quality, service and craftmanship is of the utmost importance. Our builds are completely custom and bespoke – hand crafted from the beginning through to the finer details. Clients often work with us multiple times over, loving the experience of observing their dreams come to life that they commission multiple projects over the years. A highly enriching experience Once you decide you’re interested in purchasing a boat from The Wooden Boatshop, we’ll give an indication of pricing and options that may be suitable for your boating requirements and budget. We’ll take you for a sea trial and offer inspections from our range so you’re able to make the best, most informed decision of your life. Bespoke, from beginning to end Once you’ve settled on a decision, we’ll give you a lead time of the exciting new build. Our shipwright &amp; naval architect will discuss the various options available in terms of final styling, upholstery, optional mechanical systems and so on. Every part of the building process is completely bespoke, hand tailored to suit your desires. The journey is just as great as the destination Watching the boat take form is an incredible process to observe. Client’s love popping into our factory in Sorrento to watch their boats take shape, and chat with our craftsmen about the technical aspects. Afterall, we are a highly unique and specialised service. Watching the dream take shape is half the fun. Realising the dream! Upon completion of your craft, we’ll celebrate the launch (at Sorrento or elsewhere) and undertake a handover period where our specialists run you through the systems and show you how to manoeuvre and drive the vessel. We’ll make sure you’re feeling competent and then we hand over the keys! <img width="5576" height="3710" width_o="5576" height_o="3710" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fcbcc92ac0f17daa45880e253f56271dd887f31619344f1d5627a583ea01e79f/_DSC6270.jpg" data-mid="147548882" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fcbcc92ac0f17daa45880e253f56271dd887f31619344f1d5627a583ea01e79f/_DSC6270.jpg" /> https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Boat-Registry Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:26:06 +0000 The Wooden Boatshop Sorrento Australia https://woodenboatshop.com.au/Boat-Registry &nbsp;Boat Registry A list of every boat we’ve built since 1983. <img width="3521" height="2343" width_o="3521" height_o="2343" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6c5a35584bf26a298743d0cf13d1f6250d476eb4ade5258301a7a487dc83902b/_DSC1232.jpg" data-mid="118155687" border="0" alt="Wyuna Launch under construction" data-caption="Wyuna Launch under construction" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6c5a35584bf26a298743d0cf13d1f6250d476eb4ade5258301a7a487dc83902b/_DSC1232.jpg" /> Boat # Boat Type Year Boat Name 01020304050607080910 11121314151617181920212223242526 272829303132333435363738394041 42 4344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071 72737475767778798081828384858687888990 919293949596979899100101102103104105106107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122123 124 125 126 127 Couta Boat 28Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 27Couta Boat 26 Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 31Clinker Dinghy 14Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker Dinghy 12Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker&nbsp;Dinghy 10Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker&nbsp;Dinghy 10Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Clinker&nbsp;Dinghy 12Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 27Nepean Launch 27Nepean Launch 27Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 28Nepean Launch 28Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Lonsdale 24Nepean Launch 28Couta Boat 26Clinker&nbsp;Dinghy 12Clinker Dinghy 14Wyuna LaunchNepean Launch 28Nepean Launch 27Cheviot 32Clinker Dinghy 10Nepean Launch 28Nepean Launch 28Nepean Launch 28Cheviot 32Couta Boat 20Cheviot 32Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 30Nepean Launch 30Tideways Launch&nbsp; 37Clinker&nbsp;Dinghy 12Nepean Launch 30Nepean Launch 30Nepean Launch 30Cheviot 32Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 30Clinker Dinghy 12Cheviot 32Cheviot 32Cheviot 32Cheviot 32Efficient 44Nepean Launch 30Cheviot 32Cheviot 32 Wyuna LaunchWhitecliffsClinker&nbsp;Dinghy 10Nepean Launch 30Cheviot 32Cheviot 32JaneCouta Boat 20Clinker Dinghy 10Clinker Dinghy 12Couta Boat 26Couta Boat 26Nepean Launch 30Couta Boat 26Shearwater 38Couta Boat 26Kooyong 28Shearwater 38Deal Island 50Efficient 44 Deal Island 50 Wyuna Launch Clinker Dinghy 10Tideways Launch Kooyong 28 Efficient 44 Efficient 44 Deal Island 50 Kooyong 28 Deal Island 50 Kooyong 28 Kooyong 28 Couta Boat Efficient 44Deal Island 50 Kooyong 28 Kooyong 28 Clinker Dinghy 10 Deal Island 50 Deal Island 50 Kooyong 28 198219831984198519861986198719871987198819881989198919881990199019901990/91 19911991n.d.n.d.n.d.n.d. n.d.n.d. 19971997/981998/99 1999n.d.n.d.n.d. 2000200020002001n.d. 2001 20022001200120012002200120012002/03200320022003200320032003/04n.d. 20042004 200420042004/05 2005 2005200520052005/0620052006/072006200620062006/0720072007200720072007/08200820082008200920092009200920092008/092010201020102008201120112011/122011/122011/122011201220122013201420152015201620162017201720182018/19 2020 2020 2021 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23 2022/23 2023/242023/24 2024 2024/25 2024/25 2024 2025 2025 2025/26 2025/26 2025 Sally KateAjaxTiconderogaRipWagtailJessieMerlinCheviotPhoenixKathleen MarySylviaJane LouiseChristaJenniferWhisperEmma LouiseBaillieu DinghyLisaArmadaleYoung DinghyHendo DinghyStrickland DinghyJohnson DinghyExhibition DinghyMarriner DinghyC97BeauRhapsodyMadelaineC97 DinghyZitch DinghyHannah DinghySorrentoCariadMarybelleCamilla Rose Gjerga DinghyMatilda LeewinNuvola NeraLolomaSea GraceGemfishMarie Louise IVGigiMontaltoVivien-RomyMystifyDarneyFantaseaCarp DiemTenacityTender Cliff CrestWyunaTivoli Sul MareGannetRough UpStorm Bay DinghyNancy Mary Little IshieSamuel J IISaranzoClaireJo JoZephyrPhoenixJudy AnneTidewaysTenderLady SusanJennifer KateUlmarraThe KathleensSoutherlySandpiperMrs Wilson’s&nbsp;AlouetteKiss &amp; FlyBerryMiss MatonEfficientCraigie LeeMurray PassWingadelWyunaWhitecliffsGillyAnnabelleVolunteerChevimaidJaneMoon PearlCooeeHelen MSistersJocelyn AmelieGeorgiaShearwaterBellaSali Kooyong Squally Cove Gina Green MoonSouthern RockWingadelSaunders Dinghy MaggieBurgess Kooyong Francesca Diamond Bay Winter Cove PohutukawaSquirrel Heine KooyongChiodo Kooyong Betty&nbsp; &nbsp; Susannah Tommy Ruff Kooyong Kooyong Arthur Prudence M Prudence Rhumb Line