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Boat Shows I have Known, Wooden and Otherwise

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

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

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

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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All in the Family, A Well Loved Schooner

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

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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Small Schooners, Good Things in Wooden Packages

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I just want to take a moment to boldly state that there is nothing more beautiful on the water than a schooner.  I will brook no arguments.  It is simply the truth.  Fortune has smiled on me by allowing opportunities to take … Continue reading →

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Going in Circles to Get a Blast From the Past

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Today I got a blast from the past.  While cruising the WoodenBoat forum over at the Woodenboat Magazine website I came upon a post from a guy who is building what he called a Stevenson’s Lake Scow. I started building … Continue reading →

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