SA Wooden Boat Festival Chairperson and General Committee Members

Share SA Wooden Boat Festival Chairperson and General Committee Members on Facebook Share SA Wooden Boat Festival Chairperson and General Committee Members on Twitter Share SA Wooden Boat Festival Chairperson and General Committee Members on Linkedin Email SA Wooden Boat Festival Chairperson and General Committee Members link

Alexandrina Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for both members and a Chairperson for the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival Committee (SAWBFC).

The SAWBFC Section 41 committee was established to plan, organise and execute the conduct of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF) in accordance with Council rules and regulations.

The Objectives of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival Committee are:

  • To plan, organise and execute the conduct of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF);
  • To promote the preservation, ownership and pleasure of wooden boats;
  • To promote the SAWBF as a major event in Australia and, in particular, engage the communities along the River Murray and its tributaries to participate and benefit from the event;
  • To promote the region and increase visitation for the best financial outcome, engaging the broader community in conjunction with the boating community;
  • To recognise the cultural significance of the Ngarrindjeri peoples and other indigenous communities along the river;
  • To foster and promote arts and culture associated with the river and its communities;
  • To advocate for and raise the profile of the SAWBF;
  • To increase networks and linkages between people, communities, businesses, groups and organisations;
  • To generate funds to fulfil the above objectives and to explore further commercial opportunities;
  • To comply with and, where appropriate, to seek clarification with respect to Council policies and processes relevant to the objectives listed above.

Please note, this is a volunteer position.

The next South Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be held 26-27 April 2025.

For further information about the upcoming event please visit South Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Goolwa (sawoodenboatfestival.com.au)

Any further queries can be directed to the Manager Economic Development on (08) 8555 7000.


How to submit feedback:

  • By Mail - please direct written submission to alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au or
    by post to Att: CEO, Alexandrina Council, PO Box 21, Goolwa SA 5214, or
  • In Person - where you can complete a hard copy survey at the Strathalbyn or Goolwa offices.

Expressions of interest wil be accepted by Council until 5 pm Friday 31 May 2024.

Alexandrina Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for both members and a Chairperson for the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival Committee (SAWBFC).

The SAWBFC Section 41 committee was established to plan, organise and execute the conduct of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF) in accordance with Council rules and regulations.

The Objectives of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival Committee are:

  • To plan, organise and execute the conduct of the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF);
  • To promote the preservation, ownership and pleasure of wooden boats;
  • To promote the SAWBF as a major event in Australia and, in particular, engage the communities along the River Murray and its tributaries to participate and benefit from the event;
  • To promote the region and increase visitation for the best financial outcome, engaging the broader community in conjunction with the boating community;
  • To recognise the cultural significance of the Ngarrindjeri peoples and other indigenous communities along the river;
  • To foster and promote arts and culture associated with the river and its communities;
  • To advocate for and raise the profile of the SAWBF;
  • To increase networks and linkages between people, communities, businesses, groups and organisations;
  • To generate funds to fulfil the above objectives and to explore further commercial opportunities;
  • To comply with and, where appropriate, to seek clarification with respect to Council policies and processes relevant to the objectives listed above.

Please note, this is a volunteer position.

The next South Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be held 26-27 April 2025.

For further information about the upcoming event please visit South Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Goolwa (sawoodenboatfestival.com.au)

Any further queries can be directed to the Manager Economic Development on (08) 8555 7000.


How to submit feedback:

  • By Mail - please direct written submission to alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au or
    by post to Att: CEO, Alexandrina Council, PO Box 21, Goolwa SA 5214, or
  • In Person - where you can complete a hard copy survey at the Strathalbyn or Goolwa offices.

Expressions of interest wil be accepted by Council until 5 pm Friday 31 May 2024.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
    Consultation has concluded
    Share Expressions of Interest - SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee on Facebook Share Expressions of Interest - SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee on Twitter Share Expressions of Interest - SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee on Linkedin Email Expressions of Interest - SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee link