And,, we're back.
For the past three weeks, I've been offline, reflecting and recharging by focusing somewhere else. In this case, a journey back out west, thru Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, visiting old family spots and doing some sports shooting on the family land in Beckham County, OK. I'll let you google that one if you're curious.
I'm returning to find that not much has changed regarding Spirit of South Carolina. A Coast Guard inspection team was on board last month, and provided it's own to-do list-no surprises there. Shipwrights that are both qualified and available have been identified The final estimates of work, just to make her floatable again (not yet evaluated the work required for her rig.) has been nailed down and is being, or will be shortly presented to Mr. Baker. So, actual work has not yet begun.
Volunteers do have access to the ship for on-deck projects. As shipwrights begin their work, there is, in my experience, always need for additional hands to help out, and in that process, useful skills to be acquired. As I learn more about the project plan as it unfolds, I'll be able to share more details.
Meanwhile there's still a To-Do List here:
The Dock's Yokohama Fenders must be realigned and secured. It will require five hands, a power boat, and about 2 hours to fix. Look for an email, or SignUP Genius with proposed dates and times, Saturdays.
The Schooner Denis Sullivan will be docking here beginning Sunday 24 October for possibly a week, before proceeding south for the winter. Her presence promises some help opportunities for volunteers.
Our Dory has been neglected.. To remedy that issue, we'll organize two or three orientations sessions at the dock for no more than two hours, on rigging, launching and safely sailing her as well as rudimentary maintenance. She's accessible for recreational/training use by any Volunteers who will have completed an orientation session described above.
Field Trips to Shipyard: I'll be driving down to Stephen's Towing where Spirit of South Carolina is "on the hard." We'll be taking off small amounts of gear/items best stored elsewhere, or for training use. Anyone interested in tagging along may contact me thru a SignUp Genius slot as I set up a trip.
