Well they didn't take much persuading. Younger daughter Kitty and flatmate Brigit Ross studying for exams during springtime in Dunedin. Oh, the stresses of tertiary education.

Steve Jaquiery, head of the Otago Daily Times photographic section, just missed us, unfortunately. However he's keen to come out when we fit a long shaft outboard onto the tub and head out into Otago Harbour. Might be worth a shot - we think it will drive the tub but steering is definitely another question.