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14 back on board for the first time in 2026. With all the rain we have been having expectations were high that we would find our Tug with a belly full of water. No. The hard work of our volunteers once again has paid dividends.![]()
The First day back a time to renew friendships, to check up on ourselves and to enjoy a meal together. Plus quite a bit of work was done
Volunteering on a Thursday, some may have missed the fantastic sunset over the harbour Sunday last. Whakaraupō no better place to be
Where you looking to do something very special with your morning today?![]()
This is what the volunteers on the Tug Lyttelton got up to![]()
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"Hi All,![]()
A very warm day on Tug Lyttelton on Wednesday this week with 12 volunteers on board.![]()
Dave M, John S, Keith and Peter successfully removed the 2nd large nut and both the very long bolts that went right through the towing bollard, that Joerg needed removed, so that he can rebuild the forward steel framework. A great result and not an easy task.![]()
Captain Dave, John T, Bruce and Kevin carried on shaping and fitting the replacement wooden railings. Bruce also brought along several lengths of hardwood that will be perfect as replacement railings when required. Kevin was also busy in the galley.![]()
Judy carried on cataloguing the museum exhibits.![]()
Alf was busy as usual with the paint brush.![]()
Godfrey continued sorting out the boiler feed pumps down in the engine room.![]()
I gave Captain Dave's daughter and family, who are visiting from England, a guided tour of the Tug. They were impressed with the work that the volunteers are doing , and the Tug itself. We could have some new recruits if they come back here to live,![]()
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Next Thursday the 18th will be our last for the year. There will be plenty of food and refreshments, so it would be great to see a good crowd on board. Come along and check out what we have been up to over the last year.![]()
See you there,![]()
Carl. "
