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Rex has had a lifelong interest in ships and the Port of Hobart, particularly in photographing them, which led to publication of the book “Ships of Hobart Harbour” in 2014.
This interest also prompted him to seek employment as a Customs Officer, working on the busy Hobart waterfront during the fruit export seasons in the late 1960s.
Joining the Maritime Museum of Tasmania in 1985, he has served as Secretary, President and committee member and has been granted Life Membership. His current involvement is as a tour guide and as a regular contributor of articles and photos to its quarterly journal Maritime Times.
FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS –MARITIME MUSEUM TASMANIA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS.
Rex‘s presentation will provide an overview of the Museum’s foundation, its opening at St. George’s Church in 1974 and continual development, particularly since relocation to the Carnegie Building, Argyle St. in 2000. From a yachting perspective, the Museum proudly counts the early Sydney-Hobart race winner WESTWARD, built by Jock Muir in 1947, as the largest item in its collection –maintained as a working vessel, with greatly appreciated assistance from the RYCT.
In this session Val will share and invite personal stories supporting cruising legend, Jimmy Cornell‘s assertion that Right Attitude is an essential, and often overlooked, component of successful cruising. this is a mini version of a presentation Val offered at the 2026 Women Who Sail Australia Gathering on the Bay.
At last I have a boat again! Please come and join me and my trusty new vessel Luthier on her first CYCT cruise.
Calling out to members, new and longstanding, to rug up and meet at the Quarantine Jetty about 4pm. We‘ll light a fire, crack open the Gluhwein Thermos, and gather to share nibbles, nautical yarns and friendship CYCT style.
Please register before August 14th.
Cruise Contact: Val Nicholls
0404825310
Bass and Flinders Room, RYCT, Sandy Bay.
Annette Hesselmans will present this session, covering practical navigation skills and passage planning techniques. Annette brings strong credentials through her work with PaperSailorsRock and is expected to deliver an engaging and educational session well suited to CYCT members.