Yet another sail

And another designer signs on board. Paul Gartside of Nova Scotia has expressed interest in doing a version of Sjogin. Rod Brink has been in touch with him and it seems he may be able to have a design done by the Fall. Here’s a bit from Rod’s post on the WoodenBoat Thread:

“I talked with Paul Gartside just this morning and he agreed to develop plans for a close version of Sjogin for $2000. His plans would also include a couple of extra sheets for building an original Sjogin traditionally. Sailplan … gaff sloop most likely. Obviously the quality of Mr Gartside’s plans are well known along with the superb detail he provides.”

Here’s an example of Mr. Gartside’s work; a day boat with lots of strings to pull:

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He will certainly do justice to Sjogin. I can see a copy of his sail plan framed on our wall next to the one from Francios Vivier. What joy. Let a thousand Sjogin’s bloom.

Here’s a link to a delightful announcement of Mr. Gartside’s 2009 wedding and how he met his wife at WoodenBoat.

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Ghosting home. Took off Friday to practice non-weekend sails. Nice, fairly empty Bay.

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Sailing as slow……. Could have used a bit more breeze.

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Just cool enough for a fire and a cup of coffee. Read another chapter of The Voyage of the Seven Sisters. A book about a 1950’s raft voyage from Peru to Samoa by William Willis. Grueling to say the least but a good read.

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I changed Sjogin to her Summer position today. Tempted to go out, but it’s porch season and we need to get the screens up. No bugs on us now.

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The Barn Swallows have returned. They love Beaton’s with many many nesting spots. This one seems to be saying “You looking at me”?

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Speaking of birds, I found this perfect nest with three pending Robins while taking down some winter damaged limbs from our soon to be gone Dogwood.

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Money plants in all their glory.

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Variegated Solomon’s seal. Very happy in our shade garden. More garden pics to follow.