Our tall ship friends

Here are a couple of great boats that we work on. Passing cloud and the Duen have recently passed the latest round of Transport Canada regulations. The Owners of these vessels deserve metals for being ahead of the game.

Who's really in charge

There is someone in the shop who does not get enough credit and that is our real boss, Myrna.
Myrna is the one who takes care of everything. I hope she knows how much we love having her around!

ways upgrade

For the better of the environment and by order of environment Canada and Fisheries we have completed the upgrade necessary to comply with the new regulation set by the government. We have boarded over the ways and can collect the water used to wash the bottom of our customers boats. A difficult challenge as we are always working over the water.
We are happy with the result and I think the fish will like it too.

Updates

I realize that it has been some time that I have updated this and there is allot to catch up on.
For most of the winter we have been working on Passing Cloud, a schooner built here in B.C by Brian Walker and is now used for sail training. There were many things to do for the Transport Canada upgrades. Watertight bulkheads, doors and hatches and engine air intakes that can be shut off. The trick with this upgrade is that the boat hast to keep the original look of the interior and exterior. We came up with several effective low impact solutions. Transport Canada has given us the Green light and the vessel can now continue operating.

Also we have been working on Reliance. This a 42" motorboat from San Diego. The project is to repair everything and make the boat look as new. We have been working on the boat for 9 months to this date. The result is stunning.

There have been so many other projects. Melbia is receiving a new cockpit and the Duen is getting a new hydraulic steering system.

open boat Festival

Here are some photos taken By Chris Barret. There are may more photos at the Open Boat Festival Facebook page. Here is a link. www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=25517381103
I'm not sure if you have to be on FB to view.

The finish

Open Boat Festival

September 18-19 was the 2nd annual Open Boat festival. Many Boats showed up and enjoyed the events. There was a rowing race in the morning and a sailing race in the afternoon. The rowing race was over 1 km. The fastest time was 16 minutes and the last in was 20 minutes. That's pretty good for human power. The sailing race was exciting. The winds were gusty at 15-20 knots coming from the shore. The sailors were amazingly skillful, it was a blast to watch. Next year I'm going in the race too. Here are some videos to fill your pallet.
The evening was filled with watching old videos, awards and a BBQ. It's a great weekend to hang out with good friend. I'm already looking forward to next year.
My photos turned out very poor quality so I'm going to ask my friend Chris for copies of his photos. I'll try to create a link to his pictures for you.
Thanks to all the participants vendors supporters.
This year we were sponsored from
All Bay Marine
Waypoint Marine
Brentwood Lodge and Spa
Paynes Marine
Westwind Hardwood
Pacifica Paddle sports
and us Abernethy & Gaudin

We could not have pulled off this great day without the support of our faithful crew. Not only do our employees work hard all day but the also put in so many extra hours to make all this happen. I hope they know how much I appreciate them. Dave, Trish, Chris, Erin, Theresa, Myrna and Jean, You guys are the best!!
I would not want to forget My wife Carrie-Anne who built the website and the posters through her company Creative Gravity Graphic design and Commuinication. www.creaitvegravity.com