THE DECK TAKES SHAPE             12 th August 2015

Another  busy day from the office window.What a view !



Discussions began with Tony Mead and shipwright Dave with a view to sorting out the internal bulkheads (walls ) and fittings.

The half beams support the deck up to the sides of the cockpit which crew stand in.

Apprentice Dave works on fitting half beams to the opposite side of the cockpit.(this is probably not the right word )

The half beams are painted and in place.They are made from 3"x 3" oak beams.
She is built to last !

Then we all did a bit of team bonding, racing Tony's boat in the first race of the river festival.
Wednesday Phil was sent to the pointy bit to photograph the hard working scene while holding up the jenny boom.
We came second after a lot of shouting from Capt. Tony and beer !

Meanwhile volunteer Duncan practices the skills he has learnt on Helen II to fit gunwales (upper edge of boat's side ) to an 18 foot hull in need of repair.


THERE WILL BE AN OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY THE 22 nd AUGUST  ON QUAY DAY.
This will be a chance to see the work in progress.Come and view........for free !