Thanks to several generous donations we are now able to install the engine and propeller. The old ship has been hauled out and water-blasted, with a month’s free hardstand courtesy of the Waiheke Boating Club. The interior framework has been prepared to take the engine, a new 30hp Beta, and…
To Mahurangi on the Kate
The essential maintenance was done, and Covid red meant we could go sailing if we all tested negative, so the Mahurangi Regatta became our target – fortunately not cancelled, but without the usual prizegiving, barbecue, marquee, dance band and other shore activities. Our departure was delayed for a day due…
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…
The KATE update 16/03/20
Check out our latest video.. https://vimeo.com/398121337 The Kate is sailing! Actually we’ve been out twice with the mainsail. The first time was forecast wind E. 15 – 20 knots, so we put a reef in as a precaution. As well we did, it blew up to 25 kn plus! We pushed her hard,…
Fundraiser for the Kate
Here’s a link to the Auction & Raffle items: Auction & Raffle items 372 Restaurant, Onetangi (rear garden courtyard entrance) See you there tomorrow! Photo courtesy Peter Rees Photography