Posts Tagged ‘Wooden Boats’
A Time-Honored Tradition: Master Mariners Regatta and Luncheon
Memorial Day brings lots of traditions. In the Bay Area. One of them is the annual Master Mariners Regatta.
Good Jibes #133: Jeff Rutherford on Wooden Boat Restoration
In this week's 'Good Jibes' we chat with Jeff Rutherford, a wooden boat restoration specialist who’s been bringing classics back to life since 1982.
Good Jibes #125: Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats
In this episode, Liz tells how she found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody can sail.
Eight Bells: Pam Rorke Levy — Sailor, Filmmaker, Caretaker of ‘Dorade’
Pam Rorke Levy and her husband Matt Brooks owned and raced the classic yawl 'Dorade,' taking her in all the ocean races the famous boat had first won in the 1930s.
What’s the Latest on Jack van Ommen and ‘Fleetwood III’?
Jack van Ommen says he's nearing the end of his third Fleetwood's repairs, and, it seems, the end of his love for the lapstrake, plywood-paneled boat.
Bear Boat #17 ‘Huck Finn’ in Need of Help
'Huck Finn' was built in 1938 and has a lot of Sausalito history behind her. Can you help revive this classic wooden Bear Boat?
Sailor (and Powerboater) Greg Goddard Picks Up Golden Prize
Greg started with small outboard powerboats before changing tack and learning about wind-powered boats.
Doing the Jessica Cup Bird Boat Dance
Bay Area sailor Sally Lee Stewart sent us these fun photos that she took during the recent Jessica Cup, hosted by St Francis Yacht Club.
Call of the Sea Crew Party With Latitude 38
Before you come along to the Crew Party, stop in at Call of Sea's dock by the Bay Model and take a guided tour of the brigantine 'Matthew Turner.'
Brigantine ‘Matthew Turner’ Featured in ‘WoodenBoat’ Magazine
The Bay Area's 'Matthew Turner' gets full coverage in 'WoodenBoat' magazine with an in-depth look at the history, inspiration and construction of Alan Olson's vision for a Bay Area educational tall ship.
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