UNDINE - NOMINATED FOR RESTORATION AWARD 2025
UNDINE - D13
The Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania’s first Derwent Class restoration Undine has been shortlisted for the Classic Boat Magazine Restoration Awards for 2025! She is in the under 40’ category and you can show your appreciation and vote by following the link:
ASTRA - upcoming restoration
Sloop yacht, built in Cygnet in 1937 by Alan G. Wilson. Length: 26.6’.
Astra was a late example of the type of yacht that, at least above the waterline, took its inspiration from the American Knockabouts of the late 1900s. Built by Alan Wilson for his own use, she raced in the Cygnet cup and she won the Hope Island Race in 1952.
Astra has just been taken out of the water and restoration will start later in 2025.
MINERVA - D20 - restoration in progress
Derwent Class, built in 1954 by Neil Attrill.
Length: 24.3’, with a Huon pine hull. Constructed in the 1950s by Neil Attrill, Minerva has always been somewhat out of her element. Upon completion, it became clear that her design deviated significantly from the approved plans, which led to her exclusion from racing.
In 2023, she arrived at The Wooden Boat Centre, where she has since undergone a meticulous restoration, now fully complying with the Derwent Class specifications. She was recently relaunched and is being outfitted for the Wooden Boat Festival 2025.
PIXIE - upcoming restoration
Derwent Class, built in 1928 by Percy Coverdale. Length 24’ with Huon pine hull.
Pixie’s first race was almost 100 years ago at Port Cygnet in mid-November 1928. She has gone through some transformations, but in 2025, we hope to bring her back to her former glory.
the little blue boat - restoration in progress
The Famous Little Blue Boat is being stripped in preparation for her first paint job. With thanks to donations and the dedicated time of a team of volunteers. Read all about it—> The Little Blue Boat