Maine boatbuilders show in July

[Hwyl]

Fingers crossed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3583394075084776

http://boatshow.portlandcompany.com/

[Ian McColgin]

I hope my back is healed enough that I've finished Meg and can sail in.

[Hwyl]

I look forward to seeing you there.

[Hwyl]

Are you planning on attending?

[StevenBauer]

Will it still be in March? They are saying many won’t be vaccinated until summer. Maybe a postponement?
I’ll go if I’ve had my vaccine by then.

[Thad]

July 23, 24, 25.

[Hwyl]

I think Phinny has taken some inspiration from the small craft show a couple of years ago.

[PilotCutterHesper]

HESPER is hoping/planning on being at the waterfront at PYS (normally we are at Forepoints) and the plan is to do some type of combination of day sails for show participants, and perhaps some dockside tours.

[SBrookman]

I think Phinny has taken some inspiration from the small craft show a couple of years ago.

PYS is combining the MBBS with the MSSC, both happening at their yard in July. The Downeast TSCA will not be involved with the organizing this year.

[StevenBauer]

Late July. I like it. Hopefully we’ll all be vaccinated. Plan on some sort of after party here at our house.

[Ben Fuller]

I really try to avoid passing through Wiscasset in summer. No real need to go to Portland then.

[StevenBauer]

Just come by water, Ben. That way you’d miss Wiscasset by miles. I’d bet it’s a much shorter distance, too.

[rbgarr]

FWIW, Wiscasset has more and better tuned stoplights now and the long lines, waits, interruptions, etc., have been smoothed out remarkably.

[Oldad]

Got my first shot last Thursday, hopefully wife will be eligible soon (child bride). I so look forward to that show and hope to make it this year.

[Ben Fuller]

Just come by water, Ben. That way you’d miss Wiscasset by miles. I’d bet it’s a much shorter distance, too.

Rather take a post SRR jaunt down east.

[StevenBauer]

So the Maine Boatbuilder’s Show is this coming weekend! That snuck up on me. Come on over to our house after the Show Saturday. As long as you are vaccinated, of course. We will have some beers and grill some dinner! The party will be outside in the backyard, something we could never do for the MBBS before.

[Hwyl]

Who is going?

[Oldad]

I will be there, staying up at Bailey Island for a few days. Not sure which day we'll go to Portland, Friday if it is nice. I will be one of the 50 or so old guys with a white beard and a pretty young wife. Say hello if you spot me.

[rbgarr]

I plan to get there early on Friday, just for the morning. Becky's Diner, 9 AM anyone? https://www.beckysdiner.com/

[Ocean Spray]

I'll be there for all three days, with my newest build, a Doug Hylan designed, 13'00" Peapod. I'll be on land with several other new builds in the "I built it myself" category. Stop by and say hello!
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[StevenBauer]

I'll be there for all three days, with my newest build, a Doug Hylan designed, 13'00" Peapod. I'll be on land with several other new builds in the "I built it myself" category. Stop by and say hello!

OS, I didn’t see you there yesterday, and there isn’t really an I built it myself section. Are you thinking of the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic next month?

[StevenBauer]

A couple of pics from Yesterday:


We loved this 1947 lobster boat:
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This 3-D printed boat was very cool:
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Clints Goat Island Skiff:
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Lions Whelp back in the water:
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[StevenBauer]

The mini 12 under way:


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PYS’s giant travel lift:
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A Tolman Skiff I think:
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Merganser again:
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[Reynard38]

Is it all outside this year? Nice to see it on the water regardless.

[StevenBauer]

There are inside exhibitors. Not as many as the March shows. I feel like they didn’t really do enough marketing. Still fun though. Caught up with folks we hadn’t seen since pre Covid-19 days. They’ve got some cool rebuild projects going on.

[Ian McColgin]

Wish I were there.

[StevenBauer]

The biggest news is that Prowess is for sale. She’s the amazing 47’ Eldridge-McGinnis sailboat that has been in the same family for decades.

https://rockportmarine.com/brokerage...cinnis-cutter/

[StevenBauer]

Prowess:

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[Garret]

I was totally unaware that the show was this weekend. Damn. Woulda been good to see folks!

I do like the summer show idea.

[Stu Fyfe]

I was there early Friday. I agree, it doesn't seem like it was well publicized. Still nice to get back out, see some folks and view boats. Lion's Whelp was impressive.

[Oldad]

I was there Friday. Kinda missed the old venue. Beautiful day though...

[Ocean Spray]

Steve,
You're absolutely correct, I posted on the wrong thread. Seventy three years old and rust has started forming on my brain.

[StevenBauer]

Steve,
You're absolutely correct, I posted on the wrong thread. Seventy three years old and rust has started forming on my brain.

Well I’ll be looking forward to seeing your beautiful peapod in Mystic.

[Hwyl]

I bought a few books.

We the navigators by David Lewis

The log of the Mahina by John Neale (signed)

In Shackletons wake by Arvid Fuchshs

The Cheers project by Newick, Follett et al


Topsail and Battle axe by Cunliffe



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