Ashburton Courier: August 13, 2020

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NEWS 8 Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Catamaran project almost there MICK.JENSEN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz It’s been alabour of love and a 20year journey, but next month Mitch McIntosh will take his handbuilt 40 foot (12.2m) catamaran from apaddock in Ashburton and into theocean at Timaru. Theimpressive craft has been named Mackatac, but the builder was seriously contemplatingcalling it ‘perseverance’. Thecatamaran project was a pipe dream hatched over 30 years ago, but was it expected to take five years to complete rather than two decades. It has been built from scratch in Mitch’s workshop, which has grown to accommodate it. First one hull was crafted meticulously from strip planking and thenfibreglassed. Asecondhull followed. Thetwo hulls eventually came together as one. Thesame Western Redcedar planking was usedfor theboom, forebeam and15m mast. Themast andforebeam were also carbon fibred. Mitch designed theboomso that it can collect water and the mast alone took months to build. ‘‘I’ve always wanted to builda boat, it’s just taken quite abit Mitch McIntosh on his handbuilt 40 foot catamaran that will soon be moved to the water. longer than Ienvisioned. ‘‘I’ve fitted the project in around different work commitments overthe years and I’ve bought materials and parts as Icould afford them.’’ Mitch said good progresshad been made over the last five years andhewas proud of what he had achieved. He had gone into theproject with good woodworking skills, but along the building journey had learnt many others skills, including fibreglassing and welding. Theinternet had come in handy at times, he said. Mitch, who is 71,was born and raised in Hinds andhas a farming background. He worked in Western Australia for anumber of years and is currently amilk tanker driver. After he has completed the current milk season he intends sailing offinto the sunset. His retirement plans include living on the boat full time and sailing it. First, however, he needs to learn tosail it. He hasnonautical backgroundorsailing skills, but is unfazed and can’t wait to start learning. ‘‘I reckon it will takemetwo to three monthstolearn, with plentyofpractical involved. ‘‘I’llhavetosit the coast guard’s maritimecourse as well.’’ The sails forthe catamaran are not expected for another three months, butthe craft’s two engines will allow Mitch to cruise at between six and 10 knots. The seven tonne catamaran is spaciousand totally selfcontained and will be ahome from home for its builder. It has agalley, two toilets, shower,sleeping for eightand a high tech wheel house. It features two large andsix smaller solar panels,wind generatorand amast camera to see the front of the big boat. Electrical and gas surveys have been signed offand another will follow for insurance purposes. Mitch reckons the project has cost him between $200,000 and $250,000. There are stillafew small jobs to complete before the catamaran is shifted from the paddock andtaken to its temporary mooring in Timaru. Sign writing on the side of the boat with featurethe boat’s name, aScotsman in akilt wavingasword, and afern. MEET THE CANDIDATES TheRotaryClub of Ashburtoninvites the public to attend a Rangitata Electorate candidatesevening Wednesday, 26 August,7pm AshburtonEvent Centre, 211A Wills Street,Ashburton Doorsopen6.30pm Therewill be individual candidate introductions followedbyanopenquestion and answer session Allthose interested arewelcome to attend 2302791 Council wants feedback on priorities for district Whatdoyou think shouldbe top priorities for the AshburtonDistrict Council in the nextthree years ... roading? The environment? Has covidchanged your priorities? Council is preparing to update its longtermplan and is asking residents to share the ideas andissuesthey thinkare most important. MayorNeilBrown saidthe yearhad beenchallenging andunsettling,right across the country. ‘‘And we’ve feltthe effects in our community too. This survey is also achance to let the council knowhow things are goingfor you. ‘‘We want to make sure we are making wellinformed decisions for ourfuture that reflecthow residentsare faring.’’ The 2018 It's Our Place campaign gatheredmore than2324responses from residents for the 201828 Long TermPlan.Top prioritiesthen were roading, communitysafety, environment, towncentre development, second bridge, business development, EA Networks Centre development andnew entertainmentcentres. Now councilisstarting to prepare its202131longterm planand hasanonline surveyopenuntil September 18,via its website. ‘‘Three years ago,weasked our communitywhattheir top priorities were andthis influenced our decision making for the current longterm plan. Now, it's time to build our nextplanand we wanttoassess if thoseissues are still as important to residents, or if they think our districtshould be focused on otherpriorities.’’ Allfeedback will be considered by council. The surveywill close at 5pm on September18. AUGUST WINTER SAVINGS More specials in-store and online! Useyour outdoor living areas all year round 60s NOW $24 72 WAS $30.90 120s NOW $39 92 WAS $49.90 theCream Men or Face 50ml NOW $59each WAS $69 each theCream Facial Serum 30ml NOW $69 WAS $79 • Warm &dry in winter • Stylish &permanent • UV protection forsummer • 5year warranty CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE 2303039 2265438 Call your local installer BrentPatterson based in Geraldine MID &SOUTH CANTERBURY Freephone 0800 777 855 l www.archgola.co.nz 2128195
NEWS Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020 9 WHITEBAITERS WEEK One week old twin lambs keep within aclose distance to their mother on the microfarm of Hipi Cheese owners Jacy and Allan Ramsay. Lambsarrive Early lambingisunderway for HipiCheese owner/operators Jacyand Allan Ramsay. The couple, who have amix of East Friesian milking ewes, Dairymead geneticswith adash of Awassi, have amicrofarm block on the edge of Ashburton township. Of their 24 ewes,eight have already lambed producing 17 lambssince early last week. They have include two sets of triplets andsometwins, with one lamb death. While afew ewesare still to lamb, most of the mob will lamb in September.Other newborns have been spotted around the district. Paperdeliverer celebrates 90th The country’s oldest newspaper delivery‘boy’has turned 90. Derek Prebble has delivered the Ashburton Courierfor the last 12 months and his run includes theCatherwood Avenue/BeltRoad/Woods Street area of Allenton. Forhim the run is ‘‘a social thing.’’ He delivers156 papers in agolf cart and it takes between twoto three hours, depending how people he stops to have achat with along the way. Mr Prebble was excused his deliveryduties last Thursday because of aplannedbirthday trip to Wellingtontosee family. He donates his paperrun money to worthy causes like the Westpac Helicopter and Canterbury Charity Hospital. Mr Prebble is very active for his ageand still plays badminton and golf. He is amemberofthe Central Friendship Club,plays bridge and has beenavolunteer at Mid Derek Prebble with asweet birthday treat. CanterburyCancer Society since 2002. The former Coldstream crop farmer has been married to Jeanette for nearly61years. Prestigious Nuffield scholarships open Applications forthe Nuffield NewZealand Farming Scholarships are nowopen. There arefive $40,000 scholarships available. ANuffield Farming Scholarship is one of New Zealand’s most valued and prestigious awards in the primary industrysector and part of aglobal agrifoodnetwork promotingglobal vision, leadership andinnovation. If you are an emerging leader with adesire to help shape and lead the future of thePrimary Industrythen why not apply. Becomeanexpert in your chosen field of study and lead the conversations on the issues the agrifood sector facestoday. Applicationscan be made via ruralleaders.co.nzand close August 23, 2020. PamsFries 1kg $ 2 99 ea EtaRipple Cut Chips 150g ANY 2FOR $ 3 49 aW WIN $50 Fabulous Nectarines BE IN TO GIFT CARD 600g Prepack ProductofUSA $ 5 99 pk PamsFinestCookies 300g Speight s GoldMedalAle 12 Pack 330ml Bottles $ 3 69 ea $ 19 99 ea ht’s $ 19 9 Fresh NZSkinless Chicken Breast Fillets www.foursquare.co.nz $ 12 99 kg facebook.com/FourSquareNZ Specials availableSouthIslandonly from Monday10th August untilSunday 23rd August 2020 or while stockslast.Wineand beer available at stores withanoff licence.Wineand beer purchases restricted to personsaged 18 years old and over.
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