At last the engine is running as it should, after some difficulties with the electronics. Sea trials show we can power at 6 knots into a stiff breeze, and have good steering and stopping capabilities. Having the engine means we can reliably keep to a schedule, and is an additional…
Newsletter October 2021.
We managed 17 days of sailing since New Year, for a total of 87 person-trips. 6 of us spent 3 days aboard on a voyage to the Mahurangi Regatta. We now have 9 competent crew including 2 skippers. We have compiled a draft Safe Operating Plan, and were beginning to…
Update on the Kate – Jan 2021
Reposted from our January 2021 newsletter. Our day-sail and photoshoot last July resulted in a very nice article in Boating New Zealand December edition by Alex Stone with superb photos by Leslie. Since then progress has been steady on fitting out the interior, so she is now quite liveable. Lance…
Winter Work
With money raised so far we tackled some patches of rot in the topsides. It turned out more extensive than at first apparent, as often happens! Tom and Joe did an excellent job of re-planking. They also made 5 pohutukawa frames, floor timbers and keelson ready for fitting when we…
WWS Cinema Fundraiser
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Back on the big screen 1805. One ship, 197 men, 4500 miles from home. Chasing a French ship twice her size. No retreat. Please join us for drinks and a rip roaring sail adventure movie! Friday 22nd November, 7pm reception at…