WHAT'S NEW IN THE WORLD OF REFIT

It’s been the start to a busy month down here on the wharf. A ship in maintenance has seen the B shed buzzing with volunteers, contractors, crew and staff seven days a week; all giving their time, effort and skills to repairing the ship that has, at some stage, played a prominent part in each of their lives. 

With five weeks down and just over three more to go the refit troops have finished, as some would say, “de-fitting” the ship and preparations for “putting the pieces back together” are underway. Progress so far has seen:

• The galley floor been repaired and being painted as you read, with all cupboards and sinks yet to be put back, lino to be laid and final ‘plumping’ to be done.

• Main mast work has been in full swing with welders aloft all week, every week, working hard to repair rusting and wear. The main mast will be soon ready for a final lick of paint.

• The water tanks in the main saloon have now been patched up with the companion way back in and ready to be bolted down. Lots of woodwork has taken place with everything wooden now sanded, varnished and looking sleek.

• A few of our cabins are currently getting a lick of paint and will be back to ship shape in no time

• The Leeuwin laundry is in the process of getting a revamp with everything having been stripped down and now ready for rust treatment.

•  Our beloved Lioness figure head has been given a well needed coat of paint and a shining and is now looking fantastic.

• In addition to all of this there has been plenty of tarring, oiling and painting all around

A big thanks to the team behind the scenes. They are doing an amazing job and will have our beautiful blue canoe, looking the goods and ready for the upcoming voyages to and from Bunbury at the end of September. We can’t wait to have her out on the ocean again and start the next sailing season fresh!