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SHIPWRIGHTS VILLAGE

At the heart of the Festival’s Working Boats theme, the Shipwrights Village brings together the skills, materials and practical knowledge that keep wooden boats working. Traditional boatbuilding sits alongside contemporary marine engineering, with demonstrations, hands-on craft and working traditions from Tasmania and around the world.

INFORMATION

Morrison St Car Park

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concrete ground surface
  • Under cover
  • Toilets PW1
  • All access toilets PW1
  • Assistance animals welcome

PROGRAM PARTNER

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Supported by The Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania, Wisdom Through Wood, RECOLAB, Project Interrupt, Waubs Harbour Whisky.

BROWSE ACTIVITIES

Dates
Times
Entry
  • Free Entry (7)
  • Paid Ticket (1)
Free Entry
Watch

Sailcloth Reuse in Action

Watch discarded sailcloth and marine debris take on a new life as RECOLAB and Project Interrupt transform waste into bags, sails and inventive new forms.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Daily 10am-4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays
Free Entry
Watch

The Craft of Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding

Watch caulking, steam bending, oar making, net making, half-model carving and mast shaping as traditional boatbuilding skills come to life. Presented by the Wooden Boat Centre.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Daily 10am-4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays
Free Entry
Watch

From Marine Debris to Model Boats

Watch Project Interrupt founder and HEART creator Samuel McLennan transform marine debris from Tasmania’s coastline into model boats using improvisation, resourcefulness and creativity.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Daily 10am-4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays
Free Entry
Watch, Take Part

Traditional Rope Making

Step back in time with Graeme “Critter” Creighton and discover traditional rope-making using hemp, jute and hand-built wooden machinery, then lend a hand in these interactive demonstrations.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Daily 10am-4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays, Hands-On Activities
Free Entry
Watch

Parafang: Amis Bamboo Sailing Raft

Encounter Parafang, a full-sized Amis bamboo sailing raft from Taiwan, with traditional construction, binding and sailing techniques brought to life.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Mon Parade: 11:30am & Launch at Constitution Dock: 12pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays
Free Entry
Watch

Coopering: Barrels of Maritime Trade

Watch Waubs Harbour Whisky cooper Laurie Schmeider shape timber into traditional wooden barrels using time-honoured tools and techniques. Once vital to ships carrying spirits, food and other goods, wooden casks were an essential part of maritime trade.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Daily 10am-4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays
Paid Ticket
Take Part

Whisky Tasting: Casks, Craft & Maritime Trade

Discover the art of maritime whisky with Waubs Harbour and master cooper Laurie Schmeider. Explore how timber, traditional coopering techniques and oceanside maturation shape Tasmania’s distinctive whisky flavours, with four tastings including a special AWBF limited release.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Fri-Sun 4pm
Morrison St Car Park
Demonstrations & Displays, Food & Drink, Talks & Presentations
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Free Entry
Watch

Parafang: Parade & Launch

Follow Parafang, a full-sized Amis bamboo sailing raft from Taiwan, as it makes its way from Shipwrights Village to Constitution Dock before being launched on the water. See traditional construction, binding and sailing techniques brought to life in this special festival moment.
Muir Anchoring Systems
Shipwrights Village
Mon Parade from Shipwrights Village: 11:30am Launch at Consitution Dock: 12pm
Constitution Dock, Morrison St Car Park
Ceremonies, Parades & Launches, On the Water