Classic Boats

Sea Scouts Challenge 1 Bay Series

Appearing in October Latitude 38 Sailing a proper course at the Belvedere Classic Regatta and Great SF Schooner Race August 10, aside 20 other classic wooden boats, was Sea Scouts whaleboat Corsair with skipper Aaron Wu. “We were doing a big reach, having just rounded...

Belvedere Classic and Great Schooner Race 1 in 3 Part Series

Belvedere Classic and Great Schooner Race in San Francisco is one event in a three-part series for classic yachts. This event was held July 15 and hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club. The non-schooner division attracted 16 entrants; four boats competed in schooner...

New Years Race for Master Mariners: Chili and (Friendly) Chiding

Chili and (friendly) chidings on New Years Day Master Mariner race 2023.

Build Small Boat Dory: Super Car Topper 12-foot Nesting Dory

Build small boat as a 12-foot nesting dory car-topper. Video included.

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Race of the Classics: Fantastic Departure Rotterdam By 7 Strong Tall Ships

Race of the Classics: Fantastic Departure Rotterdam By 7 Strong Tall Ships

Mar 16, 2017 | Classic Boats, Travel, Yachts

The Race of the Classics is one of the world’s largest sailing events for young people of the Netherlands.

How To Select Boat Varnisher for Sailboat: 12 Best Questions to Ask Marine Varnish Tradesman

How To Select Boat Varnisher for Sailboat: 12 Best Questions to Ask Marine Varnish Tradesman

Mar 9, 2017 | Yachts, Classic Boats

If you’re feeling stymied by the boat and marine varnish process, Nathan Stone of Moana Brightwork has some suggestions for hiring a tradesman.

Death of a Classic Wooden Boat: SY Escapade 1938

Death of a Classic Wooden Boat: SY Escapade 1938

Feb 11, 2017 | Classic Boats, Editorial, Yachts

SY Escapade, “Queen of the Lakes,” is in peril. A classic wooden boat with quite the pedigree, over the years she has fallen on hard times. Like a fickle lover, her once caretaker has left her jilted.

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