Restoration of the Kate

Progress Things are looking up on board the Kate. Since finally getting a mooring licence in a workable location progress has been steady, converting the once-bare interior into accommodation for six trainees, a master and mate for 5-day voyages. Floorboards, bulkheads, knees, water tanks, settees and bunks are happening. The…

Newsletter October 2015

Kate Restoration Newsletter Since our re-launch last February the main emphasis has been on fund-raising.        Waiheke Rotary came up with a generous $5,000, and this we put to good use finishing some re-framing work, strengthening joints in the deck, fibreglassing it and installing the porthole glasses. Altex Paints have…