Preview: The River Home — A Reflection on the Last Two Years

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We thought we’d take a moment a look back at some of the places we’ve been, boats we’ve seen, and people we’ve met. What a beautiful world it is, and we feel lucky to be bringing all this to you.

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45 Responses So Far to “The River Home — A Reflection on the Last Two Years”

  • Jonathan Lewis

    Jonathan Lewis says:

    That “Surprise Me” link really works! What a pleasant jolt of happiness. Thanks.

  • George Fitzgerald says:

    Really enjoyed that, as I do just about everything OCH offers. Thank you all.
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  • Alexander McKendrick says:

    Great round-up for a wet afternoon!

  • Joseph Wl Haley III says:

    Thanks for giving me these 8 weeks. I’m.80 and sold my NS built 16′ FG sloop just a few months ago. Sailed all kinds, up to a 120″ schooner. In the house for the duration of this crud !! So you will be my sailing entertainment. Starboard Tack !!!

  • ROBERT ROESCH says:

    This was so beautiful.
    During these times when I can’t even get to my sailboat.
    You ease the pain.
    Your website is always a sweet place to go.
    Thanks Off Center Harbor for all your good work..

    • Floyd Graves says:

      WOW! This is Awesome!! What a great collection and diversity of boats and boat building. Thank you!! Keep up the good work. I saw a few boats in there I’d like to get more information on and hopefully I can research back and find that info.

      Thanks again …. love’n it … keep’m coming!

  • John Risler says:

    As a river sailor on the “mighty” St Johns River in northeast Florida I felt a mighty kinship to the song and the watercraft of all kinds. In these uncertain times It brought a bit of joy to my heart. I have been able to venture out into the river while remaining isolated from others. It has been a real joy. Thank you.

  • mike osborne says:

    Awesome video and really liked the song. Who was that? :)

  • Thomas Ireland says:

    What is the daysailer which sails behind MAGIC at about 1:30?

  • Kevin Ellard says:

    Love it, thanks for that. So nice to see Hobart included.

  • Kaci Cronkhite says:

    Your gratitude and our gratitude are together like the ocean we all call home… where all our hearts are buoyed. I had to bookmark this one… for every moment I or someone I love needs a heart LIFT! Thank you Steve, Maynard, Ben, Eric, and all involved with the filming, editing, MUSIC<3. Thanks, too, to all those boat owners, parents, boatbuilders, teachers whose work in and on boats brings pure joy to so many. Ahhhh… what a way to start the day!

  • Fred Green says:

    Perfectly timed gentlemen! We launch tomorrow and your recap of the last two years has provided a huge burst of adrenaline.
    We have been OCH members for two years and have enjoyed every moment you have shared with the entire membership.
    Cheers to great sailing in 2018.

  • Richard Whiting says:

    Thanks so much guys!
    Perhaps you could make a visit to Sausalito, CA at some point. We have a long standing history for wooden boats and a wonderful dedicated boat yard that still maintains traditional values; SPAULDING BOAT YARD. Could be worth a few videos that may be of interest.
    Cheers mates, keep up the good work!

  • Peter Hendrickson says:

    That’s it. Rocket box is coming off the car and kayak racks going back on.

  • Bud Short says:

    I have a complaint. I don’t get much work done when your videos show up. Couldn’t be time better spent though. Thanks.

  • Neil Thompson says:

    So very very stunning, it brought a tear to my eye. Thanks.

  • edward mcmahon says:

    Great Piece! Makes me want to leave work this Thursday morning to go to the boat for the weekend now. I also can’t wait to see the video on the leeboard ketch! Thanks.

  • John Wujack says:

    A great way to start my day. As always, with deep appreciation for what you do. John

  • Frank Larkin says:

    Great job, guys! Sure do appreciate everything you do.

  • Joe Cullen says:

    Eric , Maynard , & Steve !

    Off center is the best !!! Always a great way to start the day!! Keep up all the great work!!

  • Warren Peluso says:

    I love your website and your videos. Your team is doing a superb job displaying the world of boating and boat building, and the wonderful people involved. Keep up the good work.

  • David Braun says:

    Great recap of your two year journey. Those youngsters climbing into the boat they built was fantastic. Love your site.

  • Clay Ford says:

    What a great decision I first made to sign up for the Off Center site. I’ve been inspired and up lifted. I’ve learned so much. You guys are the best!

  • Anthony Croome says:

    Thank you OCH,,, that video and the music says ‘it’ all !

  • Steve Jones says:

    Eric, Maynard, Steve, what you do is special. I’m sat outside my country house in Cumbria, England and you have again transported me around the world to meet, always, the nicest people. There’s hope for the world yet.

  • Henrique van Deursen says:

    With a wide smile from the first second till the end! Congratulations.

  • Michael Vaughan says:

    Eximious! Wonderful to see y’all in Tassie. Do come back now!!

  • William Hammond says:

    “Any time spent messin’ with boats…..”

    Thank you!!

  • Baxter Evans says:

    What a beautifully relaxing video and awesome tune, loved it.

  • Jim Cummings says:

    What video features the sailboat with leeboards that is the third boat shown?

    • Steve Stone

      Steve Stone says:

      Hi Jim. She’s TERN in New Zealand — design #107 of L. Francis Herreshoff — “Leeboard Ketch”. The design is in his book Sensible Cruising Designs. The video is still to come, but we couldn’t resist slipping that shot in there (partly to tease the hell out of everyone).

      • Chris Noto says:

        Yeah, you got me, too! I thought, “Meadowlark?” but it didn’t feel right? Any idea how long we will be waiting for the video? All the best to you all!

      • Thomad Nance says:

        Hi Steve. Dont keep us hanging too long, I’m interested to see more of TERN too.

      • David Irland says:

        It’s like I spotted the holy grail out of the corner of my eye. Holy cow.

      • Philip McLean says:

        SO GLAD someone else asked about this boat. I’m in social isolation needing more of OCH!! (taps crook of elbow repeatedly to make vein swell)

  • Scot Copeland says:

    Like the other OCH videos, I didn’t want this one to end. Nice!

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