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November 16, 2016
Email this Video to a FriendA “soul sailor” (coined today by OCH) is a sailor who sails for the sheer pleasure of sailing. Although they may still enter races occasionally, winning is not the soul sailor’s main motive, since they scorn the commercialization of sailing. The term denotes a spirituality of sailing. (The term is borrowed from Soul Surfing, coined in the 1960’s.) We’ve found that many soul sailors appreciate the grace and practicality of small sailboats like the Caledonia Yawl.
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Jack Campbell says:
Hope you make it to the west coast of Florida for some sailing, Pine Island area is great around Cayo Costa area and Saint James City area.
Rod McLaren says:
“Soul Sailing” Right on. My last boat was called “Soul Mate” because sailing is good for the soul. And that Caledonia Yawl? I love that boat. Would sure be happy to see some of them in these parts and have them join in “The Elbow Run, our annual sailing/camping week on the Canadian prairies. It looks like a perfect boat for the event.
Dale Niemann says:
Thanks for reminding me how great sailing small boats can be.
If you come to FL be sure and check with our West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron. Google WCTSS for our schedule of events and past outings. We have a CY in our group now.
I took Geoff Kerr’s Caledonia Yawl boat building class years ago and enjoyed it and sailing his boat.
dale
Harris Bucklin says:
Thanks Dale, we will see if our dates mesh with anything going on with the Squadron while we are there. Harris
David Lee says:
What a great video! I can’t imagine a better way to be on the water.
It looks as though they’ve chosen the perfect boat, too. Has anyone ever had a bad thing to say about the Caledonia Yawl?
Scott Haley says:
That’s what it is all about! Will look for you around the Chesapeake………Scott
Harris Bucklin says:
Look forward to that Scott. Check out the Old Bay Club a TSCA Chapter
Jim Mog says:
Does Barb and Harris’s boat have a well for an outboard motor?
I’m interested in a Caledonia yawl with a outboard well for a small outboard.
Jim Mog
Steve Stone says:
Yes, it does have an engine well and engine Jim. Pretty handy. We should put a little clip of that in Nav Further so you can see it.
Peter Gottlund says:
They are the nicest pair of sailing fools you’ll ever meet! Fair winds, Barb and Harris.
Nicely done OCH (Steve).
Glenn Holland says:
What a promotion for the lifestyle and this vessel in particular. My CY is 75% done…only 80% left to finish. Thanks.
Glenn