Ready to launch
After 10 days ashore Novara is now ready to be re-launched. It has been a busy period with the hull sanded and anti-fouled, new zincs,...
Haul Out
We have had Novara hauled out to sand the hull, renew the anti foul, replace her zinc anodes, check all thro hulls, skin fittings and...
An ill wind
I think the saying goes that it is an ill wind that brings no luck, well after a pretty trouble free refit program for Novara we...
Under Sail again
With all sails in place we have taken the opportunity over the weekend to get Novara out sailing. Unfortunately Saturday proved to be a...
Up Aloft
With most major systems now commissioned we have turned our attention to the outside of the boat and have been aloft to check the mast,...
In good company
I have mentioned previously that the Wayafarer Boatyard has a long association with the local wooden schooners but I did not know that...
Engine sea trials
In between the work program we have been taking the boat out once a week to try and get 50 hours on the new engine so that the mechanics...
Back to Maine
Phil and I have returned to Maine and have been joined by Terje, another of the NWP team. We are making good progress with the long jobs...
Is this what it is going to be like??
My flight back to Novara routed over the southern tip of Greenland, arced across the the top of Newfoundland and down through the straits...
Back in and running
The engine recon is now complete, the engine is back in the boat and initial sea trials have been successfully completed the day before...
