
KimChow undergoes a major refit and restoration from 2003 - 2007. A sturdy wooden structure is built over the boat and covered with tightly secured tarps complete with windows and air vents which allowed work to continue in all weather conditions. |

The well built structure provided a warm, dry environment and excellent protection in even the coldest winter conditions. Winter, 2006. |

Original teak decks are removed. |

All teak was wooded and refinished with 6 coats of varnish. |

Coach house is sanded and new gel coat is applied. |

New gel coat is applied to coach house and deck. Looking forward, under cover, on the mooring, Cadboro Bay, 2007 |

New gel coat; looking aft. |

New gel coat in the cockpit; looking forward. |

All the stainless fittings were removed, polished and reinstalled. |

Perkins Diesel before the renovation circa 2002. |

The Perkins Diesel after being rebuilt |

Bilges were cleaned and painted. |

Tony Gooch lends a helping hand. Spring 2007. |

Reed lays the teak in the cockpit. |

The team from Blackline Marine led by Brent Jacobi (second from left), Ryan and Nuno who skillfully handled the standing and running rigging and stainless work. |

Marty Willock works to repair and replace sections of teak on the coach house. |

Freshly painted name port and starboard. |

After 4 years under cover, the tarps finally come off. On the hard at Canoe Cove, Spring 2007. |

KimChow gets uncovered. |

The structure is removed and KimChow is made ready to be relaunched. The mast is stepped and the boat is re-rigged.
Blackline Marine, Spring 2007. |

Ready for relaunching at Canoe Cove, Spring 2007. |

Daughter Nicola puts the finishing touches on KimChow's keel before the launch. |

KimChow on her way to being relaunched. Canoe Cove, May 2007. |

Detail of new Grip-Tex deck. July 2007 |

Detail of new Grip-Tex deck. July, 2007 |

Detail of new Grip-Tex deck and teak cockpit looking aft. |

New electrical system |

Kim Chow at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club July 2007 |

On the ways at RVYC July, 2007 |

Happy to be on board Kim Chow under sail in Cadboro Bay. August, 2007 |

Kim Chow flies her new jenniker with the "Sword through Water" logo. Cadboro Bay, September, 2007 |

Enjoying a moment of rest amidst the endless preparations for departure. |