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The Moment That Makes It

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Chris Kleinfelter

A Facebook friend asked a question I have not thought about for a long time. As often happens a simple answer became a short essay, because I’m like that. Question: Been thinking a lot about the wind and I am … Continue reading →

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Bonding With Boats, Beer and Epoxy

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Chris Kleinfelter

In the hierarchy of things that constitute “simply messing about in boats” sailing is at the head of the list. Next is time spent building, restoring, painting or in any way physically advancing a boat from land-bound to seaborne. Time … Continue reading →

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2011 Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend, Washington

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

I am sending out the call to all hopelessly boat struck sailors. It is Wooden Boat Festival time once again. September 9 to 11 will see Port Townsend Washington awash in wood and the spirit of maritime history. Schooner watchers … Continue reading →

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Of Grandpas and Pirates

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

The 2010 Wooden Boat Festival did Port Townsend proud.  It had more caulked seams per square foot than any harbor within the watery boundaries of the United States of America.  A visitor could hear the boatyard cognoscenti gibbering in their … Continue reading →

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More on Dylan Winter Cruising Britain

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Back on August the 11th I wrote about Dylan Winter’s rambles around the British coast.  If you are interested in Knowing more about him check out Small Craft Advisor magazine, Sept./Oct. issue.  They have a very good interview with Dylan.  … Continue reading →

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County Fair in a Bottle

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

The sea can be a boring place to hang out on long passages.  Sailors have filled the off-watch hours with their own particular amusements for centuries.  Now a days they have television or the Internet.  not so long ago amusement … Continue reading →

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