Much of the success of the project relies on the volunteer and financial support of the community. To that end, 'Spirit' Caps and T-Shirts are now available. All proceeds will support the 'Spirit' project. In additional to financial support, contributions of labor and in-kind services, office supplies and professional services are also needed. The group is also desires to recycle live oak and yellow pine lumber from which to build the schooner.
Ping has considerable experience in woodworking, wooden boat building and lumber milling.
He is focusing on collecting permitted live oak trees that we are recycling for use as frames, knees, and other ship components. D.E. Briggs, Larry Finney, Bobby Clair, and Jim Roe are leading the effort. The phone number is 722-1030. Inc. All Rights Reserved.