The Cape Pakarng boat yard. Dedicated to replacing all local fishing boats lost in the tsunami through volunteer efforts.
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Local workers were paid to do specific and technical tasks in boat building. This person is chaulking the boat.
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This lady is sealing all crevices between the planks to prevent leakage.
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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.
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This young man performed critical plank and rib measurements and other engineering tasks.
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Therese carves a jack fruit cutting board. These boards will be auctioned off at the first anniversary fundraiser.
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Volunteers paint the insignia of the club or person who donated the making of the boat.
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Peter performed numerous tasks during his week of volunteering. From running power saws to moving boats, Peter kept busy.
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Carrol spent many days sanding and sketching the jack fruit cutting boards
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Paul was everywhere helping out. He was always asking people how he could help. Here Paul puts on the final coat of paint.
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Therese and Carrol sell the first jack fruit cutting board to be donated to the Cape Pakarang Boat yard project.
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Gabe has volunteered many months on the project and is skilled to perform all the tasks of building with confidence.
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To build and deliver a boat takes a team effort between locals and volunteers.
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Each day was filled with numerous and rewarding tasks for the entire family.
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Scott teaches Peter and Paul how to operate a front end loader.
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