Couta Boat Association Function in Hobart 2007

Carmen Bell, Sunday, 18 February 2007

Steeped in history and full of maritime artefacts, the Hope & Anchor Tavern was a most suitable venue

Within walking distance of Constitution Dock, Victoria Dock and the Kings Pier Marina, we found a lovely old pub to hold an Association function for members who attended the 2007 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

The Hope & Anchor Tavern was established in 1807 and has traded as a pub ever since. It certainly seemed like traveling in time when you stepped into the foyer and made your way up the stairs to the function room - a room full of antiques and lots of atmosphere. A group of just under 100 people gathered to exchange stories, find old friends not seen for a while or make new ones. Lovely fresh Tasmanian seafood and an open bar were enjoyed by all.

It was also a good opportunity to acknowledge publicly exceptional contributions to the Couta Boat Association by two prior Committee Members, namely its first President, John Ross, and its long-time Treasurer (and Slave), George Kimpton