I’ve been asked to design a larger Small. I’ve wanted to update the design for a while. The result is shaping up. Have a look:
Tag Archives: Sail
Harrier Plans Available
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Schooner Actæon
In my novel, Shoal Hope a rum-runner sails a schooner named Actæon. It’s larger than this one, loosely based on McCoy’s Arethusa.
Scenes at the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
April, 21, 2021, In checking links on updating this site I’ve discovered that The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory website is down. I encourage you to check out what they are up to. The program, run by Brett Hart, hosts inner city youth, working under boatbuilding instructor, Victoria Guidi. It has been a privilege working withContinue reading “Scenes at the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory”
Dabbler to make Sails for Factory One Design
Stuart K. Hopkins’ sail loft will be making three sets. One for each of the three Factory One Designs now being built at the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory.
A Lateener for the Channel Islands
This is just a teaser for a project that’s beginning to come together, a 24′ lateener that will be sailed in the waters around Southern California’s Channel Islands.
Boats I’d Like to Design: Canoe Yawl
Photo of Rozinante Courtesy of Rozinante.org One of the first designs I fell in love with was L. Francis Herresshoff’s Rozinante. There was one being built at the “Boat School” in Lubec in 1973. Reading L. Francis’ Compleat Cruiser fleshed out the story behind this wonderful craft. It’s fitting that coming to writing about designsContinue reading “Boats I’d Like to Design: Canoe Yawl”
Boats I’d like to design
This was the title to a post on my home site. It evolved into Boats for Difficult Times. Its original impulse deserves an airing.
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Beach Cruisers Beach Cruisers are more substantial than Dayboats. A Beach Cruiser is an open boat capable of handling some rough water. Intended for daysailing and longer coastal adventures. Harrier Harrier Project
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Dayboats Dayboats are sailing dinghies with the rough edges worn off. A boat that sails well and can be rowed. Not limited to daysailing. Ideal for sailing adventures in protected waters. Small Project Page