Bound to be entertaining

A BEHIND-the-scenes view of training on a permanent feature of the Hobart waterfront will be the subject of the next monthly lunchtime talk organised by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania.

The brigantine Windeward Bound, built in Hobart and launched 21 years ago, is involved with sail training and leadership courses.

The vessel is crewed by volunteers, some spending six months on board as liveaboard crew. No experience is required before joining the Windeward Bound as full training is provided.

The Windeward Bound Trust has provided scholarships to more than 40 young volunteers allowing them to gain maritime qualifications, which have led to work in the industry locally, interstate and internationally.

Next Tuesday Susie Graney will speak about her time as first mate on board the ship and its youth development, crew and scholarship programs.

Ms Graney, born and raised in Tasmania, has a long association with the sea and sailing.

She joined the Royal Australian Navy as a seaman officer and spent 18 years living and working in many states, and serving on a range of different vessels.

Next Tuesday’s talk will be in the Royal Society Room at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Davey St entrance, from 12 noon to 1pm. For more information phone the Maritime Museum on 6234 1427 or email john. wadsley@maritimetas.org