Category Archives: Messing about in boats

The Polish Proa Fleet

Posted on March 30, 2024 by TTG

I thought I’d change it up. Even add a little levity to our sullen and sometimes frightening world. Given that Vladimir Eremeev and his self-designed and self-built proa, Drama Queen, has now started and completed two Everglades Challenges, I think … Continue reading →

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Everglades Challenge 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by TTG

It’s that time of year when I invite the Turcopolier Committee of Correspondence to check out this year’s running of the Everglades Challenge. I discovered this event well over a decade ago. I still have dreams of participating in this … Continue reading →

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A quiet interlude

Posted on January 29, 2024 by TTG

I’m glad to see this guy, Lurch, posting Milgate duck punt videos once again. They’re very seldom exciting, but always soothing. I still like these little duck punts for their simplicity and honesty. No rudder. No centerboard. Just a hard … Continue reading →

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Three Hulls: A Sailing Outrigger for Adventures Near and Far

Posted on December 2, 2023 by TTG

I’ll let the multihull gurus fight over the question of whether this is a “trimaran” or an “outrigger.” I think of trimarans as boats that are optimized purely for sailing. An “outrigger sailing canoe,” on the other hand, is understood … Continue reading →

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A Respite

Posted on October 29, 2023 by TTG

Nothing momentous, just a brief respite from the normal news. I know I’ve talked about these West Mersea duck punts before and even shared a video. Just sit back and enjoy the simplicity of the design and the serenity of … Continue reading →

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The Gislinge Boat

Posted on October 13, 2023 by TTG

This is a plywood-epoxy replica of the 12th-century “Gislinge Boat,” built by Chesapeake Light Craft. The boat is 25’4″ (7.7m) long and 5’7″ (1.7m) wide. Fully rigged, with ballast, the boat weighs about 975lbs (442kg). In the future we will … Continue reading →

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Idle Hour

Posted on August 26, 2023 by TTG

By W. Patrick Lang Comment: I thought of this story yesterday while I was waiting for my lobster role order. Whenever the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck comes to our area I pick up a couple for SWMBO and myself. … Continue reading →

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The Voyage of the Sarimanok

Posted on August 8, 2023 by TTG

A ripping good film from 1986 about a wooden ship and a band of iron men… and one woman. Damned good stuff all around. Enjoy. TTG

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