Nice Row-Sail Rig on the Road
August 11, 2010 - We passed this rig yesterday along the road (M37) while driving south from TC.
I don't know what it is, except versatile.
It's like the Cape Dory 14 I've seen around here, but bigger. And what's more, it has side-seating. The Dory just has a small side-seat at the back then 2 thwart-boards further up, mostly for rowing.
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Wouldn't it be neat to see Working Sail?
August 07, 2010 - I'd like to see the return of Working Sail.
...Boats being used for something other than recreation.
Whenever I get out on the water I wish I could be doing something rather than just going back'n'forth.
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King Sunfish
August 04, 2010 - While sailing in light zephyrs with a pal in a small O'Day, a Sunfish caught up to us bearing a middle-aged couple, the trim lady posed on the foredeck, as if she were on a yacht. It was cute and I said something funny. They knew my captain and we chatted. They soon tacked past our stern and were off elsewhere. My pal said "That's... > Read
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RIP Phil Bolger: coolest small boat designer
August 02, 2010 - This is old news for small boat people (last year even), but we no longer have the best small boat designer with us anymore. Phil Bolger was a tough old bird and he did things his way all the way to the end, and including the end.
He designed 650+ boats and changed the way we look at small boats.
His most recent effort is... > Read
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Biggest Canoe Race: Game On for the AuSable!
July 25, 2010 - I've been remiss in not letting you know about the AuSable Canoe Marathon.
It's happening RIGHT NOW!
It's easy to watch it online, so you have until about 1pm to enjoy the action.
...Or, just pretend that it didn't start yesterday and scroll through the results-updates whenever you like and watch the race unfold.
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AuSable Marathon YouTube Videos (and other races, too)
July 25, 2010 - I'm lamely behind the ball on this sports reporting stuff this year for the Marathon. It's already over! But here are a few nifty YouTube videos to check out for some reverse inspiration...
*This one offers a bow-cam point of view of the start. Pure mayhem! Feel the fever... Watch the wipeouts...
