by Paul | Apr 9, 2021 | Promotions, Sailing & Cruising, Travel
In November of 2020, I released a video called “Port of Call – Lubec, Maine” and this video became quite popular. I have received a lot of positive feedback, so I have decided to continue with a “Port of Call” series of videos featuring Downeast Maine ports. The...
by Paul | Apr 1, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising, Travel
Along with the warming temperatures, we’ve experienced a few torrential downpours of rain this past week. As such, the ground is saturated and exceptionally soft. I took advantage of having to remain inside by working on my office/art studio makeover. I am editing...
by Paul | Mar 27, 2021 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
The weather has finally begun to moderate and warm up a bit here in Downeast Maine. As such, I have begun the process of stripping all the usable parts and hardware from my donor boat for use on my new 18’ pocket cruising sailboat, presently under construction....
by Paul | Mar 19, 2021 | Contests & Giveaways, Promotions
I’ve been working on my office/art studio renovation this past week as the weather has been too cold to work on my boat outside. It has also been too cold to work in the shop as well. AS such, I don’t have anything to post this week for Shoestring Shipyard, however I...
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...
