Win a dinghy
Each year, the Wooden Boat Centre raffle gives you the chance to take home a piece of maritime craftsmanship, and our 2026 students are in full progress building this years Raffle Dinghy:
A beautiful handcrafted Foster 10
Made from scratch, from lofting to mast from traditional Tasmanian timbers including Huon pine, King Billy pine and Celery Top pine. Over six weeks the students have been busy building this fine craft and she will be fully rigged and ready to sail when they are finished.with sails donated by Jimmy’s Sails and Canvas and the materials generously donated by the Harry Tyrrell Trust.
Why enter?
By purchasing a ticket, you are directly supporting the work of the Wooden Boat Centre, helping us train apprentices, run courses, and keep traditional wooden boatbuilding skills alive for future generations.
Every ticket contributes to:
Training the next generation of boatbuilders
Maintaining our workshops and facilities
Buying those most important tools
Supporting community programs and volunteers
How to get your tickets
Tickets are not available online, but can be purchased:
In person at the Wooden Boat Centre
By contacting us on the contact form below.
Ticket price: $10
Draw date: Wednesday the 30th of June 2027.
Winner to collect their dinghy from The Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin Tasmania.
The fine print
The Draw is Wednesday the 30 June 2027 at The Wooden Boat Centre, 3333 Huon Highway, Franklin and the results published in the Huon News on Wednesday the 7th of July 2027.
Winner will be notified using details supplied. Winner to collect from The Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin.
Total number of tickets to be included in the draw: 4,000
Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission permit No. 104032
Permit Holder: The Wooden Boat Centre - Tasmania Inc., 3333 Huon Highway, Franklin TAS 7113
No third party is reciving remuneration to conduct or promote the raffle.