The refit You may have seen the “Kate” on the Boating Club hardstand over Christmas for the annual maintenance, scrub and antifoul. Fortunately there were no major problems, just minor repairs and a topside paint job. Young Oscar Jordan-Wise was employed part-time to help and learn, I showed him the…
Spring 2024 Newsletter
Over winter some painting has been done in the rare intervals of fine weather, and the bowsprit was removed, scraped and given 7 coats of varnish in my workshop. On 5th October we laid the Kate alongside the piles, scrubbed the bottom and replaced the zinc anodes. Then on Sunday 6th we took her…
Newsletter February 2024
The Kate has made numerous day-sails over 2023, and we now have several volunteers who are competent crew. Sailors with some experience are welcome to come and ‘learn the ropes’ with a view to eventually mentoring youth on day trips. Once again we entered the Mahurangi Regatta. We made a…
KATE NEWS – May 2023
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…
Kate Celebration Christmas Cruise in Company
Dear supporters, At last, we have the Kate’s engine running! It’s been a long process, now it’s time to celebrate. We’re planning a cruise in company like last year. On Thursday 22nd December “Kate” will leave her mooring at 0900 and sail to Motuihe, then anchor for lunch. We…