The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
in Australia, New Zealand & The South Pacific.
Let’s Do It Ugly!
But one of the stainless bolts broke off in my hand. The original silicon bronze bolts appeared to be excellent condition and not replaced. New silicon bronze bolts replaced the old stainless steel bolts.
Whose Plans are They? S&S v Mystic Seaport
On January 15, 2021, S&S filed this lawsuit alleging that the Museum breached the 1989 Agreement by selling copies of S&S plans for use in the restoration of boats, failing to properly preserve S&S materials, and failing to maintain a log of sales for the years 2000 to 2004.
SALACIA II- Still winning in the west
SALACIA II was commissioned by Arthur William Byrne, the Australian businessman, philanthropist, and founder of B&D Roll-a-Door. The brief at the time to her designer, Olin Stephens, was to match the dominance of Syd Fischer's RAGAMUFFIN on the water
Including GRP Icons?
“…She was built at a time when people wanted adventure on the water, rather than a chilled Chardonnay tied to a pontoon.”
To Hobart aboard KIALOA II
What followed was some exciting downwind sailing. With wind speeds of up to 45 knots from behind, simple manoeuvres became all 18 hands on deck and up to 45 minutes of planning and execution just to safely gybe the 45-ton bucking bronco.
SWS IS A SURPRISING SUCCESS STORY
BUT TO CONTINUE, WE NEED YOUR HELP.
Your donation will help us to publish your weekly source of
woodenboat inspiration and grow this unique community.