We have received the following message from the Cartela Trust. ‘After a successful refloating by Hurricane Marine and Elliott’s Cranes, some are asking about the next steps for Cartela. Firstly, the salvage contractors have patched the leaks which caused the…
First there was a little jiggle. Then some more. And finally all the way up. Great to see all the slings removed this evening, and seemingly just a trickle coming from the bilge pump (prostate problems?).
Nell has sent some pics of our rowers and old friends who have been wending their way through this very scenic part of Victoria.
There are all sorts with their noses jammed up against the safety fence watching the work proceeding on Cartela. Bob Frost spotted this unusual observer. Must have gorged itself on all the salmon being chucked out and come up for…
Thanks to Zainab Clark for supplying these. Find many more >>here<<. If you want pictures of John see >>here<<.
Marguerite and Lorrie write: The Port Cygnet Sailing Club held a regatta during the long weekend. Activities included a St Ayles Skiff 5K Rowing Challenge. Living Boat Trust crews participated and won two of the categories: Line Honours for the…
We are coming to the end of daylight saving, so let’s make the most of it and have a BBQ. Bring something for hot plate, a dish to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. After 6pm.
There has been all sorts of activity putting piles in on the foreshore next to Cartela so that a crane can safely operate there. The plan try to roll Cartela and get her upright next week Monday – Wednesday, which…
Everybody loves a curry. Bring your favourite one to share and demonstrate why, as well as something to drink and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm.
A reminder that the funeral for John is at the Living Boat Trust Shed, Friday 14th March at 2pm. If you can’t make it then you should be able to view it online >>here<<. The pic below is of John…
