Went to the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic this past weekend

We’ve been going for years, even to far Rockland, Maine. It’s been in Mystic for the last three years which seems just about perfect. Wandering around the Seaport while looking a beautiful yachts and honest working craft is a delight.

Here’s a link to the Flickr album.

Or the day after tomorrow but in any event some choice pics from our annual pilgrimage:


Brilliant
The Seaport catboat Breck Marshall seen through Brilliant’s rig.


Elf
Elf, the 1888 racing yacht followed us up from Philadelphia. Perhaps we’ll see the new Maid at the next WBS.


Sea Harmony
That’s Thad Danielson’s Sea Harmony in the background. I think that’s a Fish Boat on the left. Anyone know?


Aida
Aida, one of my favorite Herreshoff designs. Simple shoal draft ketch built in the 20’s?


Egret sharpie
Egret, a Commodore Munroe sharpie. She’s rigged with sprit booms on her two sails. Very handy rig.


It works!
Refreshing amongst all the varnish. An old but very functional crab skiff. It takes a lot of work to maintain that patina.


Shane and Scot
Shane and Scot Bell, WoodenBoat Forum Moderator and a very patient man.


The Clan
Photo by Steven Bauer’s camera.

Speaking of the Forum, here we are with a couple of dozen of our closest imaginary friends. This was the third time Doug and Carter hosted a party like this. Thanks all.

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