Ian Johnston - Adventure at Sea

"Based around a series of extrodinary events that gave an unusual direction to the rest of my life."

Ian Johnston will bring a large model of a timber ocean voyaging craft that has its own story to tell.

Ian Johnston has held the record for solo Trans Tasman race for 28 years, the solo Trans Pacific race for 12 years and was 5 days ahead ofthe second Australian boat in the round Australia 2 handed race.
Ian is one of the 3 co-founders of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and is stll heavily involved.
Ian's book 'The Shank' has sold out its third print run. A second book is nearly finished.

Ian's timber sculptures have been sold into national buildings in Canberra and our own TMAG.

 

Wednesday 9 th July 2025 at 7pm

Non-members gold coin donation. Seating is limited so bookings are essential. To reserve a seat email secretary@channelmuseum.org.au

or phone 6267 2333 during opening times (Sun to Fri 10.00am-3.00pm)

 

Owls Galore!

Our President, Judi Castle, collects owls. Models of owls, pictures of owls,various utensils with owl motifs... lots of owls!

 

News - Mural unveiling

Our new mural on the north wall was officially unveiled on December 4th. Painted by local artist Joel Gajda, it depicts several aspects of the Channel's history. The work was funded in part by a grant from the Kingborough Council and Bunnings supplied some of the materials.