Anouncements! Anouncements!

1. Paint the Boat! This coming weekend Friday Oct 17th and Saturday Oct 18th, Megan is going to be painting Friend's Good Will. Please join in! The weather prediction is good if on that morningit looks like rain, give the museum a call to check on rescheduling.

2. October 25th: Maintenance Committee Meeting starting 9:00 am

Work Session -Prep the Boat for Holland starting 10:00 am

At the meeting we will be discussing winter projects and the final preparation of the boat for winter. Directly following the meeting will be preparation for our last away voyage- the trip to Holland. This trip is completely weather dependent but roughly scheduled for the last week of October. We will be hauling her out for the 5 year inspection, and applying fresh bottom paint. Hands are encouraged to participate, keep an eye on the blog for updates concerning the trip.

3. Wednesday Evening Work Sessions: These are scheduled to begin the first Wednesday after the boat returns from Holland (Tentatively the 5th of November). We look forward to these productive and enjoyable times. Stay posted concerning the official starting date.

4. Heading South? Grab a Baggy Wrinkle Kit! Hanging in the Boat Shed are kits for making the much needed chafe gear known as baggy wrinkle. A great way to stay involved but remain out of Michigan's cold winters is to bring one of these blue bags with you. The bagged kits are complete with the needed materials and instructions. So impress your friends and have fun making traditional, nautical chafe gear! NOTE: The distribution of the kits is not limited to volunteers heading south; people heading to other states or remaining in Michigan are welcomed to take one and bring it back completed in the spring.