Building Optimists - 2006/7 project
As the old Optimist sailing dinghies were showing their age after years of hard service at the Savusavu Junior Sailing Club, it was obvious to all that it was time to replace them. The club was fortunate to receive Optimist plans and six new rigs from IODA International (read more here) free of charge - thank you IODA! – as long as the club supplied the hulls. The kids of the Savusavu Junior Sailing Club were keen to get involved, and during school holidays we all got busy. Here's what it looked like:
First, we lofted the boat plans on the plywood. Then cut the pieces ever so carefully.
There were plenty of hands to hold everything together for gluing and putting the screws in place.
Making sure she’s good and strong… … and won’t spring any leaks.
She’s really looking like a boat now! We want a nice, smooth hull.
Almost ready for painting. Nice paint job, girls!
Proud sailors on launching day – Racing toward the finish line.
Savusavu Yacht Club.
