Fundraiser: https://chuffed.org/project/keepchuffedsailing
Help us replace our rig so we can continue to sail safely and deliver free veterinary care to animals in remote communities.
We are fundraising $15,000 USD ($22,000 AUD) to keep Chuffed sailing!
Our rig is in poor condition and no longer safe to continue sailing to deliver free veterinary care. We need to replace all of our standing rigging and furling system to keep our clinic going. We also have an accumulation of maintenance items that are overdue, including replacing our shaft seal, engine parts, cutlass bearing, propeller and repairs on the rudder and keel.
Thankfully the hardware for the rigging has been donated by one of our biggest supporters (who prefers to remain anonymous), but there is still significant costs involved in replacing the rigging and doing the other repairs.
Estimated Costs:
– Marina fees: $1500 USD
– Import fees: $1600 USD
– Shipping: $1800 USD
– Professional rigger: $8000 USD (includes labor, installation of hardware, repairs on boom, repairs on mast, teaching us how to maintain and install rig)
– Boat parts and repairs: $2100 USD
= $15,000 USD in total (approx. $22,000 AUD)
Our monthly patron supporters have been instrumental in providing funding for our veterinary projects and day-to-day costs of running a sailing veterinary clinic. Last season alone we provided free treatment to over 400 animals, including spay and neuter, vaccinations, tick control products and medical treatments. Our monthly patron funding foes directly towards these important projects, and does not leave us with sufficient funds for large repair projects like this for Chuffed. So, we need your help to keep Chuffed sailing!
*Donations are in Australian Dollars – Remember to convert your currency to AUD*
Thanks to our supporters who enable us to continue our mission, we couldn’t do this without you all.
Lots of love,
Dr Sheddy and Jim
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