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…
Meeting Sun 29th April 2012
Notes Review of project so far – Millie. Goals build and operate a working sail craft for: Low Energy Transport, Sail training, Boat-building and maintenance skills. Preserving and maintaining traditional skills through genuine work. Currently sail focuses on sport, luxury and hobby/restoraton We are aiming to shift the focus back…
Meeting Sat 17th March 2012
Andrew, Millie, Bernard Topics: what to do next, leasing. Recent Activities Meeting with Paul Hailstone Millie,Andrew and I met with Paul last Monday. Paul is a tradesman boat-builder who has taken over repair work I used to do on The Causeway. He is also a welder and steel worker, and…