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Re-launch for Outward Bound Cutter following Collision
29 June 2011
Re-launch for Outward Bound Cutter following Collision
Outward Bound is set to sail again with the re-launch of its cutter Matahorua, which was badly damaged in a collision in February.
The Matahorua will be re-launched at a special ceremony open to all the public and several invited guests. A crew of Outward Bound former students will make the short journey across to the Anakiwa-based school as it prepares for the monthly intake of several courses.
The ceremony
gets underway on:
Saturday 9 July at 2 p.m.
At Carey’s Boatyard, Westshore,
Picton
• The Matahorua is one of four
distinctive naval-class cutters owned and in active use by
Outward Bound.
• It was involved in a
collision with a commercial catamaran on 4 February 2011 in
the Marlborough Sounds. The collision destroyed the stern
and midships section. Fortunately the 12 person crew
sustained no serious injuries.
• Following an
intensive re-building program over the past 14 weeks, it has
been restored to its former glory by Boat Builders of
Waikawa.
• Outward Bound chief executive,
Trevor Taylor, will be attending the relaunch and will be
available for interviews.
• Outward Bound is
New Zealand’s leading organsiation for showing people
their true potential through the outdoors, with nearly 2000
students annually attending the Outward Bound School in
Anakiwa.
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