Responses to The End of an Era
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The End of an Era
George and Dominic Zachorne’s boatshop in Wickford Rhode Island burned to the ground in the early hours of September Tenth. My sense of loss echoesContinue reading “The End of an Era”
Vessels of Escape?
Sterling Hayden was a good actor. Who can forget his mad air force general muttering about precious bodily fluids while orchestrating the end of theContinue reading “Vessels of Escape?”
In Memoriam, David Moses Bridges
I’m sorry to read of the death of David Moses Bridges. My loss has been to have never known of him while he was alive.
Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory Acts of Love Campaign
Please take a look at the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory‘s Acts of Love Fundraising Campaign.
A new school
It’s not a question of how to design a boat It’s a question of why
Avalon, a 106′ Schooner
Avalon is based on the schooners that fished the Grand Banks at the turn of the Twentieth Century. They marked the end-point of an evolutionContinue reading “Avalon, a 106′ Schooner”
Yearning for a purpose
When I wrote Designer & Client this is what I saw: So much of what we do is… required of us.… …no one is forcingContinue reading “Yearning for a purpose”
Peregrine, a 46′ Schooner
Peregrine, a pilgrim. Not the Thanksgiving type, a traveler, a wanderer. Traveling with a purpose. Bring something somewhere and finding something to take on toContinue reading “Peregrine, a 46′ Schooner”
Quoddy Light
There were two strains of peapods built downeast along the coast of Maine. The first, and arguably most common, were for inshore lobstering. A manContinue reading “Quoddy Light”
Finding Passage
Where do we start? Where we are is broken. Lies in tatters. Corrupt. We’re mired in toxic imitations of vitality. So many things are broken.Continue reading “Finding Passage”
The Schooner Actæon
In my novel, Shoal Hope a rum-runner sails a schooner named Actæon. It’s larger than this one, loosely based on McCoy’s Arethusa.
The Word Craft Is Derived from Strength
It’s taken me long enough; but I’ve finally discovered that the word craft derives from Old English and German words for strength. Forehead slap! OfContinue reading “The Word Craft Is Derived from Strength”
A 40′ Waterline Schooner
The 32’Schooner Boat is as small as we could go with this type and have it retain any practicality. At 48′ LBP, this cartoon isContinue reading “A 40′ Waterline Schooner”
Chasing after the new, the trap of innovation.
Just look around you. What we see is what collapse looks like. It’s not the dramatic plot of some Apocalyptic movie. Such flashy spectacles areContinue reading “Chasing after the new, the trap of innovation.”
Cross-Post from Fine Lines: Notes on Craft
The trouble with talking about Craft is that everyone thinks they already know what it is. Let’s take a deep breath and set all thoseContinue reading “Cross-Post from Fine Lines: Notes on Craft”
The Schooner Boat, Coming Together. Cross Post Antonio Dias Design
The Schooner Boat has reached another iteration. Check it out here.
Who Teaches Whom… and How?
…And let’s not forget,“Why?” My involvement with boats has always been intertwined with learning. I don’t think this is unique. Every interaction we have withContinue reading “Who Teaches Whom… and How?”
Craft Incorporates Values
Craft incorporates value. All Craft does. Crap Craft incorporates crap values.
Schooner Boat: deeper, fuller hull
This design has reached its next iteration. The major changes are a deeper draft, 4′ – 9″, and a more burdensome hull.
Launching all three Factory One Designs!
Last Saturday The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory had their official Factory One Design Launching. And the launched all three of the first batch of boats!Continue reading “Launching all three Factory One Designs!”
Factory One Design at The Philadelpia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory, its kids, and the first Factory One Design featured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Cross-post from Antonio Dias Design, Factory 1-d Launched!
Just got these images from Victoria Guidi, Program Director at the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory. This one says it all! The Purple Lady – theContinue reading “Cross-post from Antonio Dias Design, Factory 1-d Launched!”
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