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The Cape Pakarng boat yard. Dedicated to replacing all local fishing boats lost in the tsunami through volunteer efforts.
The Cape Pakarng boat yard. Dedicated to replacing all local fishing boats lost in the tsunami through volunteer efforts.
Local workers were paid to do specific and technical tasks in boat building. This person is chaulking the boat.
Local workers were paid to do specific and technical tasks in boat building. This person is chaulking the boat.
This lady is sealing all crevices between the planks to prevent leakage.
This lady is sealing all crevices between the planks to prevent leakage.
Scott, the dynamic director of the project, has already dedicated one year without pay. This project has had amazing results. 47 new longtail boats built.
Scott, the dynamic director of the project, has already dedicated one year without pay. This project has had amazing results. 47 new longtail boats built.
This young man performed critical plank and rib measurements and other engineering tasks.
This young man performed critical plank and rib measurements and other engineering tasks.
Therese carves a jack fruit cutting board. These boards will be auctioned off at the first anniversary fundraiser.
Therese carves a jack fruit cutting board. These boards will be auctioned off at the first anniversary fundraiser.
Volunteers paint the insignia of the club or person who donated the making of the boat.
Volunteers paint the insignia of the club or person who donated the making of the boat.
Peter performed numerous tasks during his week of volunteering. From running power saws to moving boats, Peter kept busy.
Peter performed numerous tasks during his week of volunteering. From running power saws to moving boats, Peter kept busy.
Carrol spent many days sanding and sketching the jack fruit cutting boards
Carrol spent many days sanding and sketching the jack fruit cutting boards
Paul was everywhere helping out. He was always asking people how he could help. Here Paul puts on the final coat of paint.
Paul was everywhere helping out. He was always asking people how he could help. Here Paul puts on the final coat of paint.
Therese and Carrol sell the first jack fruit cutting board to be donated to the Cape Pakarang Boat yard project.
Therese and Carrol sell the first jack fruit cutting board to be donated to the Cape Pakarang Boat yard project.
Gabe has volunteered many months on the project and is skilled to perform all the tasks of building with confidence.
Gabe has volunteered many months on the project and is skilled to perform all the tasks of building with confidence.
To build and deliver a boat takes a team effort between locals and volunteers.
To build and deliver a boat takes a team effort between locals and volunteers.
Each day was filled with numerous and rewarding tasks for the entire family.
Each day was filled with numerous and rewarding tasks for the entire family.
Scott teaches Peter and Paul how to operate a front end loader.
Scott teaches Peter and Paul how to operate a front end loader.