Author: coffeeadmin
Getting Ready for Sailing Season
Saturday. A couple of weeks ago, I inflated the Bombard, cleaned her up and put a coat of bottom paint on. Yesterday I pulled “Slough Coot” to the nearby boat ramp and rigged her. Today we launch!! It’s summer time!!
Backyard Ospreys
Here are more photos of our Osprey couple. My next door neighbor took the close up in flight photo. She has her camera set up on a step ladder. She obviously has a nice camera!! We should have chicks by mid-May. Stay tuned.
Boats and Birds
Today I re-rigged our Cape Henry 21 “Slough Coot”. I added two new furled headsails, a large Genoa and a staysail. This will allow me to easily single handedly sail this vessel without leaving the safety of the cockpit. She’s back in storage and will be launched next month. Here are a few picks of…
TSCA Skiff – To the Barn
Today one our member took the skiff out of my shop and put it back to the storage barn, where she will be safe till we launch her this spring.
TSCA Skiff – Finishing Maintenance
This afternoon I put in a few hours and finished up the yearly maintenance of our local Traditional Small Craft Association’s work skiff. Today I painted the waterline bottom paint and applied a coat of varnish to her brightwork. She’s now ready for another fun season!!
TSCA Skiff – Topside Paint
Today I faired the epoxy fairing compound. Sanding the hull smooth and fair. Then gave her a fresh coat of Pettit EZPoxy Jade Green topside paint.
Traditional Small Craft Association Skiff
Today I started the yearly maintenance on our local Traditional Small Craft Association work skiff. Last year we completely repaired and rebuilt her. She is a wonderful boat for our local TSCA. For her to remain as of service, it’s imperative for the next three years to diligently maintain her.
Salt Bay Skiff – Mast, Boom and Sprit Pole Complete
Today the mast, boom and sprit pole are complete and ready for the sail.
Salt Bay Skiff – Douglas Fir Milled
Yesterday a couple guys from our local Traditional Small Craft Association came by and took the boat out of my shop. Jody wanted to see the finished product so today we drove up the road to take a look. She took this picture of yours truly and the skiff of course. This morning I took…