by Paul | Mar 10, 2021 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
It’s still “Wintah” here in Downeast Maine, but I was fortunate to catch a day with sun, no wind, and a few degrees above freezing. I took advantage of that by starting in on the big job of refurbishing the aluminum spars from my donor boat in preparation for...
by Paul | Feb 12, 2021 | Boat Building, Contests & Giveaways, Sailing & Cruising
The Shoestring Shipyard YouTube channel has surpassed the 300-subscriber milestone, so it is time to celebrate with another giveaway drawing! The details are explained in the video. Here’s the video:
by Paul | Feb 4, 2021 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
Note: The video is best viewed in “full screen” mode. Around 30 years ago and way before I started recording videos, I built this 30’ double ended cutter. This was when I lived on Cape Cod, and before I had my (then) new wooden boat shop built, so this...
by Paul | Jan 27, 2021 | Sailing & Cruising, Travel
Herby & Maddie Benavent of YouTube Channel: Rigging Doctor graciously consented to a visit via “Zoom” for a chat about their sailing adventures. They have been crossing oceans and traveling to overseas ports, all the while sharing their experiences. Their boat,...
by Paul | Jan 21, 2021 | Promotions, Sailing & Cruising, Travel
I took the opportunity to chat with Captain Jim Beaudry of S/V Black Dog and YouTube Channel: Black Dog Sailing this week. We decided to videotape the conversation and I thought this was a good chance to introduce Black Dog Sailing to my viewers. Jim is developing his...
by Paul | Dec 31, 2020 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
I wish all of you Patrons, Subscribers, and other Viewers a Happy New Year! Many of you are unaware I am a retired naval architect and marine engineer. I was an active member in the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME – New England Section),...
