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Guide Posts are written articles with accompanying still photos and/or video clips, usually written by our team of expert Guides and Founders, who each have many decades of experience.

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Sherpa Dinghy

Sherpa Dinghy

Charter VELA in Maine This Summer

Charter VELA in Maine This Summer

Notes on Boat Design, Part 1 — The Case for Going Slower

Notes on Boat Design, Part 1 — The Case for Going Slower

Elegant Details on Wooden Boats – Floorboards, Seats, and Backrests, by Maynard Bray

Elegant Details on Wooden Boats – Floorboards, Seats, and Backrests, by Maynard Bray

SHELDRAKE, A Charming Little Keel Sloop Designed by OCH Guide Nat Benjamin

SHELDRAKE, A Charming Little Keel Sloop Designed by OCH Guide Nat Benjamin

Boat Photos from Maynard Bray, Part 1

Boat Photos from Maynard Bray, Part 1

Portland Pudgy Dinghy

Portland Pudgy Dinghy

Ladybug Wheelbarrow Boat

Ladybug Wheelbarrow Boat

The Influence of Colleen and John: My Mentors

The Influence of Colleen and John: My Mentors

Why Choose A Traditionally Built Boat?

Why Choose A Traditionally Built Boat?