The Spars – 2014

The mast and spars for the Kate were made from a stand of cypress Leylandia that grew near Enclosure Bay, being felled to make room for a house. They were skidded down the bank, floated out tyo the Flying Carpet and towed round to Putikiki Bay.

  • Spar Rolling Arrival
  • Spar Rolling Motoring
  • Spar Rolling - first

Restoration – 2013

First repairs were carried out on the beach, then in 2013 the Kate was hauled out at the boating club for a major restoration.

  • Extensive rot was removed.