TRIP TO TREKKA - Page 3
By Cleon McClain
I climbed up a ladder and took some pictures of Trekka's deck (fore and aft) as well as her tiny cockpit. However, I was not allowed to actually climb aboard Trekka.
S.A.L.T.S. took some VERY RARE pictures of the inside of Trekka for me. The first picture is of the forward cabin with canvas storage bags around the sides.
The next couple of pictures are my favorites. They are looking from the forward cabin back into the main cabin. One picture is the exact same picture found on page 133 of the book Trekka Round the World showing John Guzzwell planning his route along the east coast of Australia, almost 50 years ago
This last picture was also taken by S.A.L.T.S. about a month after our trip. It shows Trekka with new bottom paint already applied and work being done on her hull.
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia shows Trekka at special boating events and festivals. Trekka also had the honor of leading the tall ships into Victoria in June 2005. Trekka may never make another blue-water voyage but, she still has her keel in salt water. That is a far more dignified setting for a salty old girl like Trekka than being on display in a sterile museum showroom. Good luck and fair wind to you always Trekka!!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and S.A.L.T.S. for the help, understanding, pictures, and patience they have given me. Allowing me to view Trekka went beyond kindness and will never be forgotten by me. I would also like to mention again that S.A.L.T.S. is a non-profit organization that accepts donations and is very involved in sailing. I encourage all those with a love for sailing to check-out their website.
Cleon McClain
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