Hull Yacht Club

The Hull Yacht Club hosted a sweltering, sold-out show of the short documentary The Last Islander. The event raised more than $3000 for the Hull Yacht Club youth sailing program. A good time was had by all.

John Dietenhofer the launch driver has crafted a beautiful hatch cover for the club whaler named Moby. He chose Starboard for its durability and maintenance free characteristic. John is a gem. His work is of the highest quality. The final Whaler mahogany seat back is rescued from demise by a just-in-time restoration by Joe Berkeley. The Blessed Boat Committee is looking for talented craftsmen and women to assist in the maintenance of the club fleet. The goal is to treat each club boat as if it is our own. We are hopeful that approach will inspire users to take good care of club property.

Ahab is the gnarliest Whaler in the HYC fleet. The Blessed Boat Committee crafted a new anchor well cover from PVC.

Nemo, HYC 17 foot Boston Whaler Montauk restoration by the Blessed Boat Committee. More work than forecast. Thanks to Fitz for a piece of oak to replace the rotten-as-a-peach piece of mahogany in the bottom of the seat back. Cut the bevels, fit the piece, new holes, new screws, new Sikkens finish, new hope. Amen.

The Blessed Boat Committee has commenced work upon the whaler named Nemo. During a restoration project, the judge, jury, and executioner is the shop vac. When a rotten part of the boat goes up the shop vac hose, there is no turning back. Plans are in the works to refresh Nemo such that she is a serviceable boat ready to go to work on behalf of the club. One coat of Sikkens Cetol is applied. One more to go. Plans to replace the rotten wood with new are in the works.

The Blessed Boat Committee is pleased to introduce the newest Whaler to the fleet, Ishmael. The Executive Committee approved the purchase. Mike Broomhead located a sweet 17 foot Montauk with good bones. In a moment of divine inspiration, the Blessed Boat Committee refinished seat and anchor cover with Sikkens Cetol, the official coating of Hull Yacht Club brightwork. A good sanding with the Festool dustless sander prepared the original mahogany to receive the nourishing elixir. Ishmael is motivated by a low-hour Yamaha engine that is in good shape. Her trailer even boasts a spare. Tannermatic shall fenderize her in the days ahead. We treat club boats as if they were our own.

Chris Hanks and the dream team on the job.

Launch driver Ted Richardson has been elected Captain of the UNH Sailing Team. It is a terrific honor. Congrats to Ted. From all of his fans at the Hull Yacht Club.

On November the second, the Hull Yacht Club declares the end of summer. Volunteers rally around Commodore James. Docks are on the hard. Windows are covered.