Sunday, March 24th was an overcast and cold day to be out on the water. Russell was not deterred. Paul Bieker's new design (the Riptide 41;"BLUE") was in the water and Russell was invited to check it out. "BLUE" is one of the most innovative racing sailboats around and sailed almost 23 knots on her ...continue reading A Rendezvous in Seattle

This article was written a while ago and somehow lost on my computer. When a recent wooden boat discussion showed up about flotation in boats, an intense search prompted by Russell's certainty that I had written on the subject, turned up the 'untitled', and thus, 'lost', document. So here it is. The USCG’s “Pool of ...continue reading USCG’s ‘Pool of Truth’

A shipment is headed for Australia and there is still time to get your kit onboard. Shared shipping cost is a benefit to all. The gentleman ordering is offering a super fair deal to share shipping costs, clear the shipment into Adelaide and hold the kit for fowarding or pick up. You can even work ...continue reading Last Call AUSTRALIA!!

Hello All,.. I am back at work after 3 weeks out of the country. I was visiting family and snowed in up in the black mountains of southern France... far from boats...but I also spent time investigating the logistics of making our kits easily available to our European followers.  I am a little bit closer ...continue reading Back to work

Well!!...we are recovering from a super weekend at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat  Festival. We want to thank all of you who came by to see us. We were surrounded the entire time and absolutely loved it. The positive feedback was overwhelming and we thank you all.  Also, being in the tent with WEST SYSTEM ...continue reading A great time at the festival