Sailing photos

[Kristian]

Finally got pictures of Carina sailing. Here we are at Green Lake. The weather was typical. Variable cloud cover and winds from 2kts - 12kts within minutes. A pay-attention sailing lake.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p2891e223463165db52472cd518f0e466/fd64a1a6.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p28ce4f676cbbefd6129241709fbc8685/fd64a1a5.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p6d5059fc6c09843590fdfb1b0aa8d26d/fd64a1a2.jpg

[Hugh Paterson]

Nice, is that a chainsaw I see in the bottom of the boat? Could be you were only out scouting trees for your next project! ;)
Shug.

[casem]

Very nice. Is that a Shearwater?

[Paul Scheuer]

Uphill sailing ? Where is this lake and how do they keep it full ? ;)

Nice boat, Good Job. Post some close ups, inside etc.

[Wild Dingo]

Beautiful Kristian... that third photo is very inspiring... "a man and the lake"... |storm clouds coming"... "heading home before the tempest"... that sort of thing :cool:

Well... now for the info?? :rolleyes:

Take it easy
Shane

[Paul Jeffrey]

Nice looking boat, looks like a nice day of sailing.

Paul it's easy to keep lakes full out here in the greater northwest. It's called rain and plenty of it. ;) Most all the lakes out here are natural lakes and river feed from snow in the mountians too. Yes there is still snow in the mountians even in August. Glaicers too.

Paul J

[Bpolk]

. A pay-attention sailing lake.

Sure glad I learned to sail on lakes, I think I'm a better sailor for it.
(Lake Michigan especially).

Old Sailor Bob

[Kristian]

Yep that's Joel's Shearwater.
Over here in BC it rains so much water runs uphill and rivers have two lanes. (and yes I have seen it)

Comparatively we have very few dam hydro lakes, they're mostly natural. As a side note, when the WAC Bennett Dam was built (this is where some of California's power comes from) they didn't log the valley properly, so once in a while a tree would (and will) dislodge from the mud and come shooting up from a hundred feet below water! :eek:

Shane, that picture wasn't coming home from the tempest, it was going into it; and it was a very interesting ride. :eek:

Most and the best pictures are on slides that we will send to WoodenBoat for the launchings. After they have their pick, we will let you in on the good boat porn.

[ 08-18-2002, 01:37 AM: Message edited by: Kristian ]

[jeff pierce]

very nice smile.gif

[htom]

Even among all of this boat porn, she's an eye-catcher.

[gert]

To other Shearwater builders:
Her main halyard is currently belayed at the mast partner; I am considering running same thru a pully at this point and then aft, belaying it at the aft end of the center board trunk just above the floor. This would make it quicker to lower the spar in a panic.
I also have a clam cleat for the main sheet at the top aft end of the CB trunk cap; this does not in the slightest interfere with rowing and is a very convenient location. Does any one know if these are available in bronze,as this is the only "plastic" on her?
And thank-you all; this could never have been without ya.

To build a boat and then to sail her is a wonderfull thing for the soul.

[Todd Bradshaw]

Gert, as far as I know Clamcleats are only built in aluminum and plastic. To my eye, the aluminum ones don't really look any better and the finish (which looks a lot like silver paint) tends to chip. If you know anybody who is familiar with lost wax casting, you could possibly have them invest a plastic one, burn it out and cast one in bronze.

[Bayboat]

Bpolk: You're so right about Lake Michigan. I've sailed all up and down the west coast between Seattle and San Diego and raced and cruised between the coast and Hawaii, but the closest I ever came to losing a boat was when we were hit by a microburst on Lake Michigan.

[Steve Paskey]

To other Shearwater builders:
I also have a clam cleat for the main sheet at the top aft end of the CB trunk cap; this does not in the slightest interfere with rowing and is a very convenient location. Does any one know if these are available in bronze,as this is the only "plastic" on her?
And thank-you all; this could never have been without ya.

To build a boat and then to sail her is a wonderfull thing for the soul.
Bump. This is an old thread, and I don't know if it's still an issue, but Bristol Bronze in Tiverton, RI sells several sizes of bronze cam cleats (for 3/8 or 1/2 inch line). They're expensive ($100 each, I think) but could make a nice gift for the boater who has everything. Catalog and price list can be downloaded here: http://www.bristolbronze.com/

[brian.cunningham]

Nice boat, nice pictures.


Gert, as far as I know Clamcleats are only built in aluminum and plastic. To my eye, the aluminum ones don't really look any better and the finish (which looks a lot like silver paint) tends to chip. If you know anybody who is familiar with lost wax casting, you could possibly have them invest a plastic one, burn it out and cast one in bronze.

There's a neat idea.

[Thorne]

Yeoch! $170 for a swivel camcleat and block in bronze. Next time I see on on eBay I shall pounce...