Prepare the rubrails for reapplication to the sides of the boats. These volunteers may be using razor blades and/or sharp chisels and must have a strong working knowledge of how to use these tools. Volunteers will remove the old sealant from the rubrails and from the sides of the vessel, also using Acetone to clean up the residue. Volunteers must wear nitrile gloves during the cleaning process.
A team of two will haul Mary Anna and prepare her for repainting and a compound/wax bath. The Power Squadron is used for many of our programs, including education, racing, access-ability sailing, and our outreach programs. This team of two will need to operate a power vessel and have skills in towing trailers, operating a trailer at a ramp, and using various types of Jacks.
Jared and Friends have spent a lot of time prepping the rudders for the day fleet. There is still more to do, though. Help the DSC move toward ablative paint by donning a dust mask and ear protection and sanding the rudders down to the gel-coat so we can build them back up with a barrier coat and ablative antifouling paint.
Using a high-powered orbital sander and vacuum system, this team of 2 will remove the remaining antifouling paint from the hull of one of our daysailors. Participants will need to wear a respirator, ear protection, and work-suits, and must be comfortable using power sanders and other power tools.
We are going to add side-walls to our boat canopy and fully secure the structure so we can work in a heated, well-maintained space for the winter. This project will require a substantial amount of physical labor and good teamwork skills.
