I cannot - but - if the current sails are satisfactory (just worn out) you could measure them. Any sailmaker should be able to work from that. In the case...
Duckworks (www.duckworksmagazine.com)has a great sailmaker and the prices are hard to beat. Chances are that one of their stock sails from an existing design...
Lew, Thanks, not a bad idea, their is a sail maker close to where i live, i will pop in to see him and take it from their. Chris ... [Non-text portions of this...
Check out your local guy, but then I'd still make a point of comparing prices with Duckworks and Polysail. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! On Sun, Mar...
All, Back In Black website is updated with the record of my vacation trip to Ubatuba. It was the first time I sailed on the sea. Please check it out clicking...
That is one great looking boat and beautiful waters to sail her on! Looks like you are making great progress! Best, Shawn ... [Non-text portions of this...
What is the performance of kayaks that use the system Balogh-Boss to tack the bow? Is there a specific technique? It is necessary to paddle, to pass by the bow...
Hello, I am in the United States and have recently purchased a vintage 15' 9" wooded sailing dinghy which has been quite of a mystery to identify. No history...
A few more pictures, particularly of the interior arrangement and foil shapes might be helpful. There are a heck of a lot of designs with that general shape...
Ah... my bad. I missed the link to add'l photos on Flicker. An interesting mystery... Got any pictures of the rudder? I'll keep looking. ... [Non-text...
Andy, Have you tried sending the photos and ID request to Small Craft Advisor? They have a monthly column called Mystery Boat where they publish ID requests. ...
Shawn, I have added images of the rudder and wishbone tiller to my Flickr set. The wishbone tiller appears original as it has several very worn areas and...
David, I am familiar with that feature and have followed it with interest in the past - what a GREAT magazine! I did post to the SCA Message board - but have...
Thought some may be interested in this new Trailer available in U.S. that lets dolly roll on & off trailer with boat loaded on dolly the whole time. One...
Many people here, including myself, have basically assembled a comparable rig so I would say the idea has definitely taken root here. My HF trailer with 12"...
With so many similar hulls at this length, sometimes the shape of the foils will help point to a particular designer since they often carry similar shapes from...
I removed the mast tabernacle this morning. The tabernacle is made from multiple types of wood -- oak, mahogany and what appears to be a type of pine. The...
All, Back In Black's website has been updated . Check the news clicking on "Have a Drink On Me". http://ferdinando.astrodatabase.net/bib/index.html Cheers, ...
I just discovered this guy's website today. Good stuff here! Enjoy, Shawn 5000-mile Skerry Expedition Presses On John Guider is rowing and sailing his CLC...
I don't see where he is doing anything that inherently dangerous or difficult. It's basically a long, long, long coastal cruise. Fairly simple navigation and...
To all Dinghy Cruising folk new & old: Although this was once a lively forum, I fear that the time has come to pull the plug. If you look at the home page,...
Shawn, I'm sorry it has come to this. Thank you for the considerable contribution you have made to my happiness. Mike Michael Kline Lambda Treasury Advisors,...
Amen. But so turns the circle of life. (Ready on dramatic sunset... animals in position... camera one, go wide... cue music... cue effects... camera two...
I'm sorry to hear it, I'm a very keen dinghy cruiser myself plus have an interest in designing open boats suited to cruising but in the light of the lack of...
It's something I have noticed with other groups/forums/web sites. What were very lively discussion areas ten years ago have dwindled down to a handfull of...
