After what seemed like an eternity of wet and windy weather through most of November , it was great to see the wind subside enough for us to launch one of our skiffs , a bright morning with temperature slightly above freezing saw about ten members getting the chance to get out rowing again, watched …
Monthly archives: November 2015
Marr Voyager ready to roll
Despite very strong winds and rain,too strong for rowing,a good turnout to get Marr Voyager from launch to road trailer in readiness for refurbishment at Irvine Maritime Museum workshop Monday morning. Volunteers welcome from 8.30 am and or any other mornings for the next two weeks. In the background can be seen The Pride of Preswick ,Prestwick clubs …
Ailsa Lass refurb done
Finishing touches this morning after a quick two week turnaround for Ailsa lass, many thanks and well done to the volunteers who made this happen. Next stage of the plan,is for Marr Voyager to be loaded onto the road trailer Sunday afternoon session,regardless of rowing conditions, ready for transport to Irvine, Monday morning to receive her make over, …
Looking good
Final gloss coat today and looking good for turnover Monday and start of inside scrape and re-paint. Also great to be around the Scottish Boatbuilding school and some wonderful old wooden boats being beautifully restored to there former glory by an amazing team at the school. https://www.facebook.com/scottishboatbuildingschool/
Refurbishment going well
The team hard at work in a cloud of dust. First gloss coat after two undercoats. Second gloss to apply Friday then skiff will be turned on Monday 9th, more volunteers still welcome. photo and video Harry Risk