Monthly Archives: August 2010

Boat Shows I have Known, Wooden and Otherwise

Ever since I began sailing I have enjoyed attending boat shows.  They have fed my fantasies and drained my pockets.  I have sampled there varied themes and locations: sailboat, powerboat, small boat, wooden, metal, kayaks, used, indoor, outdoor.  In fair … Continue reading

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Wooden Boat Festival 2010 Preparing to Weigh Anchor

Prepare to be dazzled by Port Townsend, Washington’s 34th annual Wooden Boat Festival.  This show is a feast for wooden boat lovers. I had not been able to attend the show for several years.  In 2009 I was able to … Continue reading

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Sailing Around Britain. Left, Now Left… Now Left Again

Many sailor’s have their own private dream of a particular voyage.  It can be anything from a cruise around the lake to circumnavigating the word.  Circular voyages have a special place in our imaginations and aspirations.  They lack the practical … Continue reading

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All in the Family, A Well Loved Schooner

The pinky schooner Robert L, designed in 1948 by William Garden, is a testament to one family’s persistence.  Building was begun by Robert Anderson in 1970 becoming a family project for several decades.  It was a dream of one man … Continue reading

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