Viking II
I'm sure you're all very impressed with the fantastic progress made in transforming 'Viking II' into the new WSC committee boat. Don Cutler has been working tirelessly from dawn '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 been kind to the team which has allowed some important milestones to be completed - particularly fitting of the windlass and completion of the hull paintwork and finally she is ready for launch.
Viking II will be launched down the slipway on Monday 6 April followed by Don at the helm for an important sea trial. A naming ceremony and thank-you to the helpers will be held in the Club yard on Sunday 5 April at 15.00 hours.
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 GRP hull will lessen the annual maintenance.
