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#1 ·
Ghost Ship, (why I've been away from the shop)

I've been playing a fair amount of hooky from the shop recently and these videos will stand as my excuse. Friendship and several of her adornments are LJ projects so I guess although sailing isn't a woodworking topic I can sneak them in as "how the project works" videos.

These were taken yesterday on beautiful Cowichan Bay BC upon whose shores I have the great good fortune to live. There was a 10 to 15 Kn breeze along with a few whitecaps and beautiful sunny skies. It's hard to work in the shop on a day like that. Friendship was happy to sail herself with the help of a bit of line and bungee cord so I took the time to shoot these for the sailors in the crowd here. Joe lyddon had asked for some interior shots so I did an interior one as well. She's all set up for a cruise I'll be taking in another week so excuse the rolled up bedding etc… :)

Enjoy!

Paul

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#27 ·
Ghost Ship, (why I've been away from the shop)

I've been playing a fair amount of hooky from the shop recently and these videos will stand as my excuse. Friendship and several of her adornments are LJ projects so I guess although sailing isn't a woodworking topic I can sneak them in as "how the project works" videos.

These were taken yesterday on beautiful Cowichan Bay BC upon whose shores I have the great good fortune to live. There was a 10 to 15 Kn breeze along with a few whitecaps and beautiful sunny skies. It's hard to work in the shop on a day like that. Friendship was happy to sail herself with the help of a bit of line and bungee cord so I took the time to shoot these for the sailors in the crowd here. Joe lyddon had asked for some interior shots so I did an interior one as well. She's all set up for a cruise I'll be taking in another week so excuse the rolled up bedding etc… :)

Enjoy!

Paul

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Nice sail boat Paul it makes me miss the open sea. Love the auto pilot :)
 

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#28 ·
Ghost Ship, (why I've been away from the shop)

I've been playing a fair amount of hooky from the shop recently and these videos will stand as my excuse. Friendship and several of her adornments are LJ projects so I guess although sailing isn't a woodworking topic I can sneak them in as "how the project works" videos.

These were taken yesterday on beautiful Cowichan Bay BC upon whose shores I have the great good fortune to live. There was a 10 to 15 Kn breeze along with a few whitecaps and beautiful sunny skies. It's hard to work in the shop on a day like that. Friendship was happy to sail herself with the help of a bit of line and bungee cord so I took the time to shoot these for the sailors in the crowd here. Joe lyddon had asked for some interior shots so I did an interior one as well. She's all set up for a cruise I'll be taking in another week so excuse the rolled up bedding etc… :)

Enjoy!

Paul

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Brown Wood Handle Interior design Fixture


Wonderful to see her sail.
Such joy she brings.
Amazing Work Paul.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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#29 ·
A matter of scale: Friendship vs Warrior

I had the opportunity a couple of days ago to visit the historic naval dockyards at Portsmouth and to visit some of the great British warships preserved there. For a wood boat builder, the new Mary Rose exhibit is truly amazing as is the walk through of the Victory but for sheer wow factor it's very hard to beat the Warrior.

Built in 1860, she was the biggest, fastest and most powerful battleship ever to have been built. Restored to her full glory she is truly a wonder to behold.
Water Boat Sky Cloud Watercraft


I thought it would be fun to show some comparison photos, tongue firmly in cheek, between her and my own little Friendship.

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What surprised me as I developed the idea was the number of similarities there actually were. It's really just a matter of scale.

For example, lets look at the bows. Each has some carving and a place to mount the anchor.
My anchor weighs 24 lbs. Warrior's anchor weighs 5.6 tons and is one of four that size that she carried along with several smaller ones.
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Then there are the steering and cooking facilities. The similarities are clear although the scale is somewhat different.

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Lets look up the mast at the rigging. ...... Pretty similar I'd say.

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We both have deadeyes to support our masts. ........

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....and pin rails to hang our halyards on.

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The Warrior carried 37,546 square feet of sail compared to my 360 square feet. She also carried twenty two 68 pound and four 110 pound guns. I Carry one flare pistol with six flares as I remember.

........ Soooooo …... All in all pretty similar, .... It's just a matter of scale I guess.

Thanks for looking, I hope I made you smile.

Paul
 

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#30 ·
A matter of scale: Friendship vs Warrior

I had the opportunity a couple of days ago to visit the historic naval dockyards at Portsmouth and to visit some of the great British warships preserved there. For a wood boat builder, the new Mary Rose exhibit is truly amazing as is the walk through of the Victory but for sheer wow factor it's very hard to beat the Warrior.

Built in 1860, she was the biggest, fastest and most powerful battleship ever to have been built. Restored to her full glory she is truly a wonder to behold.
Water Boat Sky Cloud Watercraft


I thought it would be fun to show some comparison photos, tongue firmly in cheek, between her and my own little Friendship.

Water Sky Boat Watercraft Vehicle


What surprised me as I developed the idea was the number of similarities there actually were. It's really just a matter of scale.

For example, lets look at the bows. Each has some carving and a place to mount the anchor.
My anchor weighs 24 lbs. Warrior's anchor weighs 5.6 tons and is one of four that size that she carried along with several smaller ones.
Plant Wood String instrument Vehicle Automotive exterior


Water Sky Boat Cloud Watercraft


Naval architecture Watercraft Vehicle Window Motor vehicle


Then there are the steering and cooking facilities. The similarities are clear although the scale is somewhat different.

Blue Table Water Tableware Cup


Wheel Crankset Automotive tire Bicycle tire Boat


Wood Kitchen Gas Hardwood Living room


Lets look up the mast at the rigging. ...... Pretty similar I'd say.

Sky Boat Cloud Naval architecture Mast


Sky Cloud Watercraft Boat Mast


We both have deadeyes to support our masts. ........

Water Boat Lifebuoy Sky Light


Smile Wood Plant Tree People in nature


....and pin rails to hang our halyards on.

Water Boat Sky Watercraft Naval architecture


Sky Boat Naval architecture Watercraft Wood


The Warrior carried 37,546 square feet of sail compared to my 360 square feet. She also carried twenty two 68 pound and four 110 pound guns. I Carry one flare pistol with six flares as I remember.

........ Soooooo …... All in all pretty similar, .... It's just a matter of scale I guess.

Thanks for looking, I hope I made you smile.

Paul
Gotta confess that I far prefer your carving and scrollwork to that big ol' tacky figurehead…

And 4 ship's wheels? That's kinda like adding extra chrome pipes on to the back of your jacked-up pickup truck, no?
 

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#66 ·
A Quiet Moment

I've been almost invisible here for a couple of weeks but I have an excuse. There hasn't been much woodworking going on in the shop. (Click photo for video)

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I've posted more thrilling rides in the past but there are moments like this one that are just as amazing. I am so lucky to have this at my doorstep.

Thanks for looking

Paul
 

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#67 ·
A Quiet Moment

I've been almost invisible here for a couple of weeks but I have an excuse. There hasn't been much woodworking going on in the shop. (Click photo for video)

Water Boat Naval architecture Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Watercraft


I've posted more thrilling rides in the past but there are moments like this one that are just as amazing. I am so lucky to have this at my doorstep.

Thanks for looking

Paul
Yes you are lucky!!
 

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#87 ·
Time For an Adventure

I'm going to be away from LJs for about three weeks if things go as planned. For several months now a few of my friends and I have been planning a cruise about 100 miles north (from Cowichan Bay, my home) to Desolation Sound. The plan is to leave here on Sat the 21st, take about three weeks and end at the annual Sucia Island small boat rendezvous in the San Juan Islands in mid July.

Two of the participants started early having sailed up this far from Oregon. One came up from Astoria through Puget Sound and the other came up the open Pacific coast. They arrive here tomorrow.

What makes this an adventure is that we are all sailing small boats and oh yes, there are no actual youngsters among us, just a bunch of old farts working on their bucket lists.

(Before you ask, yes they are all wooden boats.)

The participants will be:

Chuck in his 26' Bristol Channel Cutter, Baggywrinkle (the "big boat").

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Michael in Belle Starr, a 23' Stone Horse design.

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Jamie in the smallest boat, a twenty foot Chebacco named Wayward Lass

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And of course me and my beloved 21' Friendship Sloop, Friendship

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I'm quite eager to get started and anticipate a great time. I just hope my old bones are up to it. This will be by far the longest period I have spent aboard at one time.

Wish me luck and I'll catch up with everyone when I get back.

Paul
 

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#88 ·
Time For an Adventure

I'm going to be away from LJs for about three weeks if things go as planned. For several months now a few of my friends and I have been planning a cruise about 100 miles north (from Cowichan Bay, my home) to Desolation Sound. The plan is to leave here on Sat the 21st, take about three weeks and end at the annual Sucia Island small boat rendezvous in the San Juan Islands in mid July.

Two of the participants started early having sailed up this far from Oregon. One came up from Astoria through Puget Sound and the other came up the open Pacific coast. They arrive here tomorrow.

What makes this an adventure is that we are all sailing small boats and oh yes, there are no actual youngsters among us, just a bunch of old farts working on their bucket lists.

(Before you ask, yes they are all wooden boats.)

The participants will be:

Chuck in his 26' Bristol Channel Cutter, Baggywrinkle (the "big boat").

Boat Water Watercraft Mast Sky


Michael in Belle Starr, a 23' Stone Horse design.

Water Boat Sky Cloud Sailing


Jamie in the smallest boat, a twenty foot Chebacco named Wayward Lass

Water Boat Watercraft Sky Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


And of course me and my beloved 21' Friendship Sloop, Friendship

Water Boat Sky Cloud Watercraft


I'm quite eager to get started and anticipate a great time. I just hope my old bones are up to it. This will be by far the longest period I have spent aboard at one time.

Wish me luck and I'll catch up with everyone when I get back.

Paul
Enjoy Paul and be safe out there.
 

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#131 ·
I'm Ba-aaack. Part one: The Desolation Sound leg

The trip to Desolation Sound actually took only eighteen days, due largely to good weather and some scheduling requirements but was an amazing success. Most nights were spent at peaceful anchorages and most days were spent sailing although the motors were used when necessary and marinas were welcomed occasionally for showers and laundry. (and oh yes, ice cream)
Here is the route for the trip. If anyone knows how to post this as an active Google Earth file, it has all my photos geo-tagged on it.

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I was planning to run this leg right into the annual Sucia Island Small Boat Rendezvous but had to drop back home for my passport. I was home for a day and then off to Sucia for another six. I'm home now and catching up on what stacked up during almost a month of playing hookey. I'll be back in the shop soon.

Anyway here a few photos to show what the attraction of a trip to Desolation Sound is.

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And a farewell shot of the company on our last day in Montague Harbour on Galiano Island.

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Chuck, his crew Suzie Jo, Me (really bad shot), Michael's crew Heather, and Michael.

I have to apologize for losing the photos from the first half of the trip. That's why there are no shots of Jamie or Wayward Lass. He left earlier on the day that I accidentally deleted all my photos. :-(

A few short videos:

Self steering in Malaspina Strait





Drifting up to Prideaux Haven





Malaspina Strait again. Baggywrinkle powering through the swell. Friendship is keeping up under sail.





If you still haven't had enough, there are more photos here.

I'll post the last (Sucia) leg when I get the photos sorted.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 

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#132 ·
I'm Ba-aaack. Part one: The Desolation Sound leg

The trip to Desolation Sound actually took only eighteen days, due largely to good weather and some scheduling requirements but was an amazing success. Most nights were spent at peaceful anchorages and most days were spent sailing although the motors were used when necessary and marinas were welcomed occasionally for showers and laundry. (and oh yes, ice cream)
Here is the route for the trip. If anyone knows how to post this as an active Google Earth file, it has all my photos geo-tagged on it.

Map Terrestrial plant Slope Screenshot


I was planning to run this leg right into the annual Sucia Island Small Boat Rendezvous but had to drop back home for my passport. I was home for a day and then off to Sucia for another six. I'm home now and catching up on what stacked up during almost a month of playing hookey. I'll be back in the shop soon.

Anyway here a few photos to show what the attraction of a trip to Desolation Sound is.

Water Boat Plant Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Sky


Water Sky Plant Fluvial landforms of streams Natural landscape


Cloud Water Sky Mountain Boat


Water Boat Water resources Watercraft Sky


Cloud Water Sky Atmosphere Water resources


Water Cloud Sky Boat Naval architecture


Water Cloud Sky Boat Watercraft


Water Sky Boat Watercraft Sailing


And a farewell shot of the company on our last day in Montague Harbour on Galiano Island.

Smile Water Jeans Sky Shorts


Chuck, his crew Suzie Jo, Me (really bad shot), Michael's crew Heather, and Michael.

I have to apologize for losing the photos from the first half of the trip. That's why there are no shots of Jamie or Wayward Lass. He left earlier on the day that I accidentally deleted all my photos. :-(

A few short videos:

Self steering in Malaspina Strait





Drifting up to Prideaux Haven





Malaspina Strait again. Baggywrinkle powering through the swell. Friendship is keeping up under sail.





If you still haven't had enough, there are more photos here.

I'll post the last (Sucia) leg when I get the photos sorted.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
I wish I was there!
 

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#166 ·
Art that Floats: Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2014

Fine woodworking is not all about beautiful boxes and handsome furniture. Some of my favourite examples of fine woodworking float and transport their owners to far away places to boot. Last weekend I had the pleasure to take part in the annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.

Here are a few of my photos.

This is an overview of about a quarter of the festival area. ......... tens of thousands of fine fits and joints out there.

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Thousands of them right here.

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A small part of the sailpast which involved around three hundred classic wooden boats.

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At this point I must apologize for not getting a lot of great detail shots. I am most grateful to have the problem of having more good friends than cockpit space…....... so I spent a lot of time entertaining. :)

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This one was taken the night before the festival and I include it as an "arty photo" because I don't think I've ever taken a picture with such a perfect reflection …....... not a ripple.

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Here are some of the beauties that I encountered at the wooden boat rendezvous at Deer Harbor on Orcas Island on my way down to Port Townsend. Many of the boats that attend there are, like me, on their way to the festival.

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If any of you want to see more photos of my trip, you can find them here.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 

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#167 ·
Art that Floats: Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2014

Fine woodworking is not all about beautiful boxes and handsome furniture. Some of my favourite examples of fine woodworking float and transport their owners to far away places to boot. Last weekend I had the pleasure to take part in the annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.

Here are a few of my photos.

This is an overview of about a quarter of the festival area. ......... tens of thousands of fine fits and joints out there.

Water Boat Sky Watercraft Mast


Thousands of them right here.

Water Sky Boat Vehicle Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


A small part of the sailpast which involved around three hundred classic wooden boats.

Water Sky Boat Watercraft Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


At this point I must apologize for not getting a lot of great detail shots. I am most grateful to have the problem of having more good friends than cockpit space…....... so I spent a lot of time entertaining. :)

Water Boat Watercraft Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Vehicle


This one was taken the night before the festival and I include it as an "arty photo" because I don't think I've ever taken a picture with such a perfect reflection …....... not a ripple.

Water Boat Sky Watercraft Naval architecture


Here are some of the beauties that I encountered at the wooden boat rendezvous at Deer Harbor on Orcas Island on my way down to Port Townsend. Many of the boats that attend there are, like me, on their way to the festival.

Water Sky Boat Watercraft Mast


Water Sky Boat Watercraft Naval architecture


Water Sky Cloud Boat Watercraft


Boat Water Sky Watercraft Vehicle


Boat Water Watercraft Wood Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


If any of you want to see more photos of my trip, you can find them here.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
I love Sailboats.
 

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#194 ·
Cowichan Bay Regatta from My Deck

(That is the front deck of the house not my boat.)

Every year on BC Day weekend we are treated to a major sailing event that we can watch from our front deck. The Cow Bay Regatta as it is known draws hundreds of sailors on seventy to a hundred boats. They come from all around southern BC and northern Wa. There is constant action to watch with a new race starting every few minutes on Saturday and Sunday.

Here are a few shots I took this afternoon.

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In the last photo a small boat class is on the return leg (sailing right to left) and is passing through a class of larger boats (sailing left to right). It gets pretty hectic out there sometimes and you can hear the shouts of "Starboard!" often on the deck.

Thanks for looking

Paul
 

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#195 ·
Cowichan Bay Regatta from My Deck

(That is the front deck of the house not my boat.)

Every year on BC Day weekend we are treated to a major sailing event that we can watch from our front deck. The Cow Bay Regatta as it is known draws hundreds of sailors on seventy to a hundred boats. They come from all around southern BC and northern Wa. There is constant action to watch with a new race starting every few minutes on Saturday and Sunday.

Here are a few shots I took this afternoon.

Water Sky Boat Plant Watercraft


Water Plant Cloud Sky Azure


Water Sky Plant Cloud Boat


In the last photo a small boat class is on the return leg (sailing right to left) and is passing through a class of larger boats (sailing left to right). It gets pretty hectic out there sometimes and you can hear the shouts of "Starboard!" often on the deck.

Thanks for looking

Paul
Great shots Paul,It would have been great to be there to see it all.
 

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#210 ·
Shipwreck

Last Saturday we had a huge wind storm around the BC / Washington coast. BC hydro had more people without power than ever in history. ..... and sadly one of the the boats that made the voyage to Desolation Sound with Friendship last year was driven onto the beach at Port Townsend.

Belle Starr anchored with Friendship in Blind Bay last year, a happier time.

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Here she was Saturday afternoon as salvage crews dragged her out to deeper water where she sank to await calmer seas the next day.

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After spending the night on the bottom in about 35' of water, she was raised on Sunday and the damage could be seen.

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I caught the ferry down yesterday and Michael and I got into some repair prep. The plan was to cut back to good wood with a skilsaw set at 45 degrees and splice in new plywood panels. This is something I have had a fair bit of experience with so it wasn't too hard. This is where we got yesterday in just a couple of hours. The topside panel is cut back and just the bottom panel remains to be done.

Cloud Boat Sky Naval architecture Motor vehicle


And this is where we were when I had to head back today. All the broken plywood is gone and the edges are ready to receive the new panels. Michael will get the clean-up finished and assemble materials while I run my first marquetry course here and then I'll go back down in October and we'll get her buttoned up nice and snug before the bad weather sets in. I'll post the repair process then.

Vehicle Sky Tire Boat Wheel


Thanks for looking in

Paul
 

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#211 ·
Shipwreck

Last Saturday we had a huge wind storm around the BC / Washington coast. BC hydro had more people without power than ever in history. ..... and sadly one of the the boats that made the voyage to Desolation Sound with Friendship last year was driven onto the beach at Port Townsend.

Belle Starr anchored with Friendship in Blind Bay last year, a happier time.

Water Boat Sky Plant Watercraft


Water Boat Watercraft Plant Sky


Here she was Saturday afternoon as salvage crews dragged her out to deeper water where she sank to await calmer seas the next day.

Water Sky Cloud Watercraft Font


After spending the night on the bottom in about 35' of water, she was raised on Sunday and the damage could be seen.

Water Vehicle Naval architecture Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Lake


Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood


I caught the ferry down yesterday and Michael and I got into some repair prep. The plan was to cut back to good wood with a skilsaw set at 45 degrees and splice in new plywood panels. This is something I have had a fair bit of experience with so it wasn't too hard. This is where we got yesterday in just a couple of hours. The topside panel is cut back and just the bottom panel remains to be done.

Cloud Boat Sky Naval architecture Motor vehicle


And this is where we were when I had to head back today. All the broken plywood is gone and the edges are ready to receive the new panels. Michael will get the clean-up finished and assemble materials while I run my first marquetry course here and then I'll go back down in October and we'll get her buttoned up nice and snug before the bad weather sets in. I'll post the repair process then.

Vehicle Sky Tire Boat Wheel


Thanks for looking in

Paul
Well it sure looks like you have quite a job ahead of you, but your skill and experience are exactly what the Ship's Doctor ordered. I guess that fitting those replacement sections is going to be a bit like mega-marquetry, so the update will be interesting. All joking aside, that sure is a heartbreaking sight to see with a beautiful boat like that.
I hope that all goes better than expected.
 

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#242 ·
Repairing Belle Starr

When Belle Starr was driven onto the beach in a fierce storm last month many would have written her off and in the current used boat market they should have been right. Repairs as extensive as these could easily run far beyond the sale value of the boat. ...... but her owner, my good friend Michael, is a clever boat builder and with a little help from his friends has her well on her way to a full recovery.

This is where we left her after I helped him for a couple of days last month.

Vehicle Sky Tire Boat Wheel


Since then Michael and Heather have cleaned her up substantially and Michael has repaired the broken corners of the bulkheads. I went home and ran my first marquetry school class. With these distractions out of the way and a small break in the weather I went back down to Port Townsend last weekend to get her "boarded up".

We started by screwing one of the scarfed pieces that Michael had prepared over the opening in the topside. While it was so fastened we marked out the required piece from inside the boat.

Boat Watercraft Sky Plant Cloud


..... and cut it out at 45 degrees with a skilsaw.
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We fastened it in place and checked for fit. Then we unscrewed one half at a time, applied epoxy, and re-fastened.

Plant Wood Tree Wheel Automotive exterior


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Plant Vehicle


Another boat builder friend, Lynn showed up to help with the awkward parts.

Tire Wheel Boat Sky Vehicle


Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Vehicle Tree


I arrived at about one thirty and by four thirty we had the topside piece glued on and cleaned up. We called it a day to let the glue cure before trimming the bottom of the new piece the next morning.

Sky Tree Boat Wood House


Wood Hood Boat Window Motor vehicle


Brown Rectangle Wood Paint Tints and shades


Here it is trimmed and ready for the same process on the bottom plank.

Boat Plant Vehicle Motor vehicle Watercraft


The bottom plank was a little trickier as we had to fit the chine angle "in situ". We did that by cutting the piece a little oversize and then running the skilsaw through the assembled joint a few times, splitting the angle. It worked pretty well.

Plant Wood Wheel Asphalt Vehicle


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Yet another boat builder friend, Martin dropped by Sunday afternoon to help with the bottom plank. (We tend to swarm a little when one of us needs help).

Sky Boat Plant Tree Watercraft


Plant Cloud Shorts Tree Wood


That's about as far as we got before I had to leave to catch my ferry back to Vancouver Island but I felt she was well on her way to good health and knew that the remaining repairs were well within Michael's abilities without further help. I fully expect to be cruising along side Belle Star again next summer and no one will ever guess that she was almost a write off a few short months before.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 

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#243 ·
Repairing Belle Starr

When Belle Starr was driven onto the beach in a fierce storm last month many would have written her off and in the current used boat market they should have been right. Repairs as extensive as these could easily run far beyond the sale value of the boat. ...... but her owner, my good friend Michael, is a clever boat builder and with a little help from his friends has her well on her way to a full recovery.

This is where we left her after I helped him for a couple of days last month.

Vehicle Sky Tire Boat Wheel


Since then Michael and Heather have cleaned her up substantially and Michael has repaired the broken corners of the bulkheads. I went home and ran my first marquetry school class. With these distractions out of the way and a small break in the weather I went back down to Port Townsend last weekend to get her "boarded up".

We started by screwing one of the scarfed pieces that Michael had prepared over the opening in the topside. While it was so fastened we marked out the required piece from inside the boat.

Boat Watercraft Sky Plant Cloud


..... and cut it out at 45 degrees with a skilsaw.
Wood Flooring Floor Felidae Carnivore


We fastened it in place and checked for fit. Then we unscrewed one half at a time, applied epoxy, and re-fastened.

Plant Wood Tree Wheel Automotive exterior


Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Plant Vehicle


Another boat builder friend, Lynn showed up to help with the awkward parts.

Tire Wheel Boat Sky Vehicle


Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Vehicle Tree


I arrived at about one thirty and by four thirty we had the topside piece glued on and cleaned up. We called it a day to let the glue cure before trimming the bottom of the new piece the next morning.

Sky Tree Boat Wood House


Wood Hood Boat Window Motor vehicle


Brown Rectangle Wood Paint Tints and shades


Here it is trimmed and ready for the same process on the bottom plank.

Boat Plant Vehicle Motor vehicle Watercraft


The bottom plank was a little trickier as we had to fit the chine angle "in situ". We did that by cutting the piece a little oversize and then running the skilsaw through the assembled joint a few times, splitting the angle. It worked pretty well.

Plant Wood Wheel Asphalt Vehicle


Plant Boat Vehicle Motor vehicle Tree


Boat Watercraft Naval architecture Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Wheel


Yet another boat builder friend, Martin dropped by Sunday afternoon to help with the bottom plank. (We tend to swarm a little when one of us needs help).

Sky Boat Plant Tree Watercraft


Plant Cloud Shorts Tree Wood


That's about as far as we got before I had to leave to catch my ferry back to Vancouver Island but I felt she was well on her way to good health and knew that the remaining repairs were well within Michael's abilities without further help. I fully expect to be cruising along side Belle Star again next summer and no one will ever guess that she was almost a write off a few short months before.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Paul,

Nice to have friends who can work together for a great cause! Thanks for sharing the journey!
 

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#272 ·
Belle Starr Update, Progress on the Repairs

Winter is not the best time to be repairing a shipwrecked sailboat in the Pacific Northwest but my sailing buddy and fellow boatbuilder Michael has been plugging away whenever the weather and his other commitments would allow.
When I last checked in we had got the big hull damage closed up and there were just a few small holes left.

September

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October

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January

I am pleased to report that she is now all sealed up and pretty much ready for paint both inside and out. The paint, on the outside at least, will have to wait for better weather in the spring but with a heater inside there is a chance to make a little more progress there. The pictures show the outside of the hull "boarded up" and mostly 'glassed except for a few keel areas that need to dry out a little more. The last photo shows the inside with all the broken accomodation elements restored to their former (structural at least) glory.

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A little paint and she will be as good as new and as I have said before that was very good indeed to enable her to survive this disaster.

Congratulations Michael and Heather on all your successful hard work. I look forward to sailing with you in the spring.

Thanks for looking in,

Paul
 

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#273 ·
Belle Starr Update, Progress on the Repairs

Winter is not the best time to be repairing a shipwrecked sailboat in the Pacific Northwest but my sailing buddy and fellow boatbuilder Michael has been plugging away whenever the weather and his other commitments would allow.
When I last checked in we had got the big hull damage closed up and there were just a few small holes left.

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I am pleased to report that she is now all sealed up and pretty much ready for paint both inside and out. The paint, on the outside at least, will have to wait for better weather in the spring but with a heater inside there is a chance to make a little more progress there. The pictures show the outside of the hull "boarded up" and mostly 'glassed except for a few keel areas that need to dry out a little more. The last photo shows the inside with all the broken accomodation elements restored to their former (structural at least) glory.









A little paint and she will be as good as new and as I have said before that was very good indeed to enable her to survive this disaster.

Congratulations Michael and Heather on all your successful hard work. I look forward to sailing with you in the spring.

Thanks for looking in,

Paul
Skilled indeed
 

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#295 ·
Belle Starr repairs ... Update

The weather has been good in th e Pacific Northwest and Micheal has been able to get all the rest of the little dings and scrapes repaired and the interior completely rebuilt. The biggest part of the remaining work is the exterior painting now. He says he hopes to make it to our small boat rendezvous in Montague Harbour in May. It will be good to see her on the water again.
Here are some photos of the repaired interior that Michael just sent me along with a couple to remind you of how it looked last fall.

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Thanks for looking in

Paul
 

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#296 ·
Belle Starr repairs ... Update

The weather has been good in th e Pacific Northwest and Micheal has been able to get all the rest of the little dings and scrapes repaired and the interior completely rebuilt. The biggest part of the remaining work is the exterior painting now. He says he hopes to make it to our small boat rendezvous in Montague Harbour in May. It will be good to see her on the water again.
Here are some photos of the repaired interior that Michael just sent me along with a couple to remind you of how it looked last fall.

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Cloud Sky Tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Cabinetry Wood Kitchen appliance Kitchen Gas


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Thanks for looking in

Paul
Awesome work. Any pics of the outside as is now prior to painting?
 

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#328 ·
Best Belle Starr Update Yet!

Don't need many words here.

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Lots of hard work by my friend Michael.

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Congratulations on a job well done Micheal!

The next update will be the last and will feature a photo of Friendship and Belle Starr anchoring together once again, just like this little series started.

BTW if anyone is interested in rowing, sailing, or building small boats, check out Michael's excellent blog at http://dory-man.blogspot.ca it is a wonderful assembly of information about all the aspects of small boat lore.

Thanks for looking in

Paul
 

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#329 ·
Best Belle Starr Update Yet!

Don't need many words here.

September

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Lots of hard work by my friend Michael.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


Congratulations on a job well done Micheal!

The next update will be the last and will feature a photo of Friendship and Belle Starr anchoring together once again, just like this little series started.

BTW if anyone is interested in rowing, sailing, or building small boats, check out Michael's excellent blog at http://dory-man.blogspot.ca it is a wonderful assembly of information about all the aspects of small boat lore.

Thanks for looking in

Paul
Thanks! Hope to see her in the water soon.
 

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#349 ·
Final Update: Friendship and Belle Starr together again at anchor

No words required here….. just smiles.

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One more of the beautiful area I get to sail in …. Trincomali Channel from Wallace Island, Canadian Gulf Islands, B.C.

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That's a wrap on the Belle Starr shipwreck story. Everybody loves a happy ending.

Thanks for looking in,

Paul
 

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#350 ·
Final Update: Friendship and Belle Starr together again at anchor

No words required here….. just smiles.

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Water Boat Water resources Plant Plant community


One more of the beautiful area I get to sail in …. Trincomali Channel from Wallace Island, Canadian Gulf Islands, B.C.

Water Sky Cloud Plant Natural landscape


That's a wrap on the Belle Starr shipwreck story. Everybody loves a happy ending.

Thanks for looking in,

Paul
It is a happy ending ,thanks for sharing.
 

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#384 ·
Small Boat Rendezvous at Montague Harbour

I started going to this rendezvous in 2010 and this year's was the best turnout I've seen. Lots of sun, friends, food, a small amount of wine, and several small boats.
I arrived Thursday after a decent sail from Cowichan Bay. The big day was Saturday culminating with a night at the Hummingbird pub. Sunday we went our various ways, four of us spending the night in the beautiful and peaceful Annette Inlet on Prevost Island.
The sail home on Monday was marked by big wind (~20 kn) for the first hour and a half followed by less and less wind, dead calm, and then light the rest of the way, ..... not at all uncommon in the Gulf Islands.

Friendship's cockpit with its awning deployed was a popular gathering spot.
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Thanks for looking in ….....

Paul
 

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#385 ·
Small Boat Rendezvous at Montague Harbour

I started going to this rendezvous in 2010 and this year's was the best turnout I've seen. Lots of sun, friends, food, a small amount of wine, and several small boats.
I arrived Thursday after a decent sail from Cowichan Bay. The big day was Saturday culminating with a night at the Hummingbird pub. Sunday we went our various ways, four of us spending the night in the beautiful and peaceful Annette Inlet on Prevost Island.
The sail home on Monday was marked by big wind (~20 kn) for the first hour and a half followed by less and less wind, dead calm, and then light the rest of the way, ..... not at all uncommon in the Gulf Islands.

Friendship's cockpit with its awning deployed was a popular gathering spot.
Water Boat Sky Watercraft Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


Orkney Lass
Water Sky Boat Watercraft Mast


Just Enuf
Water Sky Boat Naval architecture Watercraft


Clover
Boat Water Watercraft Naval architecture Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies


Northwave
Boat Water Sky Sailing Naval architecture


Toucan
Boat Sky Water Watercraft Vehicle


Oyster
Water Boat Sky Watercraft Mast


Sally Forth
Boat Water Watercraft Naval architecture Sailing


Sunset at Annette Inlet video.
Water World Natural landscape Atmospheric phenomenon Lake


Thanks for looking in ….....

Paul
Paul,
Looks like a great weekend with friends!! Smooth water and good friends,how do you beat that.
 

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