'Viking II'
I'm sure you're all very impressed with the fantastic progress made so far in transforming 'Viking II' into the new WSC committee boat. Don Cutler has been working tirelessly from down 'til dusk tackling the myriad of tasks. I wouldn't be surprised to find a bed in the cabin with the amount of time he spends on the boat !
Fortunately the weather has improved from the Arctic conditions we experienced a few weeks ago which has allowed some important milestones to be completed. Particularly fitting of the windlass and near completion of the hull paintwork.
Don can be found aboard most days. Pop along and wonder at the jobs completed so far, offer encouragement, or better still, offer an hour or so of your time - there's still plenty to do !
Club members voted to continue the name of 'Viking' for the new committee boat at the Commodore's Christmas Pimms Party on Saturday evening 13 December. Don Cutler (photographed) and a team of volunteer helpers have already been busy getting the boat ready for next season's sailing. The boat with its larger engine has a bigger working area and a small cabin, and the GPR hull will lessen the annual maintenance.
