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Good reads, recommendations by Eric Blake

Good reads, recommendations by Eric Blake

Catspaw Dinghy

Catspaw Dinghy

The Concordia Yawl Story; Another View by Llewellyn Howland III

The Concordia Yawl Story; Another View by Llewellyn Howland III

Where Should I Go To Become A Sailor?

Where Should I Go To Become A Sailor?

Dow Fiberglass Peapod

Dow Fiberglass Peapod

Wooden Boats from Tasmania, Part 1

Wooden Boats from Tasmania, Part 1

Building and Launching JIMMY D, a 32′ Cornish Gig from the “Champlain Longboats” Program

Building and Launching JIMMY D, a 32′ Cornish Gig from the “Champlain Longboats” Program

Why Attempt the Northwest Passage? One Woman’s Inspiration and Goals

Why Attempt the Northwest Passage? One Woman’s Inspiration and Goals

Houseboat Design Contest — Other Good Ideas

Houseboat Design Contest — Other Good Ideas

Tapering Molded Sheerstrake Endings, Step-By-Step

Tapering Molded Sheerstrake Endings, Step-By-Step