by Paul | Apr 24, 2022 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
It’s been a long “Wintah” here in Downeast Maine and after about half a year under wraps, it is time to un-tarp S/V Ooh-Rah and get back to boat building! This is the official start to the 2022 outdoor boat building season, and it promises to be a big one this year,...
by Paul | Mar 25, 2022 | Boat Building, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Re-designing the rudder for my 18′ pocket cruising sailboat after a couple of stupid mistakes and deleting numerous files. Here’s the video:
by Paul | Mar 1, 2022 | Boat Building, Contests & Giveaways, On My Mind
I’m back from hiatus, folks. Here’s a brief taste of the very beginning of the rudder build for my new 18′ pocket cruising sailboat and a lot of info about what has been going on and plans for Shoestring Shipyard Sailing 2022. Here’s the...
by Paul | Dec 18, 2021 | On My Mind, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
I think it will be obvious from the video why there is no new content of any substance for this week. I’m going on hiatus for the remainder of the year and the winter holiday season. No worries though. I’ll be back again in 2022. I wish all of you a Happy Holiday...
by Paul | Dec 9, 2021 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
This is an ongoing mini-series documenting the total refurbishment of a 1975 vintage, aluminum mast and boom. More specifically, the mast and boom featured is from the 1975 Olympic Dolphin 23 donor boat, now intended for my new 18’ pocket cruising sailboat (S/V...
