All the OCC boats got right to it today making repairs and improvements to the PAYS pavilion and dock. There was a really nice cooperation going on between cruisers and islanders – all messing in to help.

• The PAYS dock is now fully functional
• The kitchen area has its foundation poured – and it’s planned to be ready for Christmas Eve’s bash!
• Moorings have been located for repair

Ardys and Helen cutting wood for forms…

Helen and Laurie cutting re-bar for the footing

Helen (Alembic) levels the concrete footing

Sinking a footing for the dock’s on-ramp

On comes the covering

The finished ramp

The end of the dock is installed

Tomorrow: More of the same!

It would be really helpful if any boats coming to Portsmouth to assist could look at bringing some ¾” mooring chain for the moorings that they are working on.

There are no doubt a bunch of OCC members arriving with the ARC in St. Lucia – perhaps some will feel inclined to join the effort in Portsmouth.

On Friday we’ll be distributing the aid that various boats have brought with them – to schools, medical centers, PAYS and individuals in need…