Solar Panels Installed
Destiny's solar array is both stationary and mobile to allow for a total of 12 panels. Six panels are rack mounted on sliding frames to increase surface [...]
Renewable Energy
When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy. Solar and wind provide enough power to [...]
Destiny Launch
Destiny returned to the water after three years on land and the celebration was impressive. Ben set off a canon which he made from Destiny's old prop [...]
Scaffolding Stripped Away, Destiny Launches Today!
After eight months at the Shipwright's Co-op, Destiny will launch late this morning. Work will continue dockside for another few months before the schooner sails south. Here [...]
Celebrating Destiny
Last week the owners of Destiny, Dawn and Mike, threw a party in celebration of the exciting progress happening with the restoration project. Many friends and [...]
Making Blocks for Destiny
Dave and Zeke custom made a series of blocks for the rigging on Destiny. Above is the jig used for gluing up the parts. [...]
Pads for Winches
Dave Griswold made pads for the winches on Destiny.
Bow Sprit Test Fit
Raising the bow sprit on Destiny for a test fit. Leigh O'Connor assists Chris Chase with the bow sprit.
Ship Saw
Chris is swinging bevels as Leigh cuts out a piece of mahogany for the aft bulwark on Destiny. This Ship Saw is over 100 years old.
Singawing Launched
When a motoring vessel hit Singawing, the 56-foot staysail schooner, Shipwright's Coop was called to task. Chris Brignoli managed the project which included replacing the starboard cap [...]