Comments for Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com Messing about in wooden, traditional, and tradition-inspired boats Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:52:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Hall of Lame – Wayfarer Dinghy Associations by al schonborn http://www.chineblog.com/2006/01/hall-of-lame-wayfarer-dinghy-associations/comment-page-1/#comment-6963 al schonborn Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:52:35 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/archives/13-guid.html#comment-6963 Hi, Geoff: I recall your lovely slide show from our 1981? AGM at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club with great respect. To my mind, your is the most amazing W cruise ever done. I have your log posted at http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIC/Cruise.Logs/1981.Geoff.Heath.log/Geoff.Heath.log.html and have been trying to track you down to see if those slides might still be around and available to add to the above coverage?? Best regards, Uncle Al (W3854) Hi, Geoff:

I recall your lovely slide show from our 1981? AGM at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club with great respect. To my mind, your is the most amazing W cruise ever done. I have your log posted at http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIC/Cruise.Logs/1981.Geoff.Heath.log/Geoff.Heath.log.html and have been trying to track you down to see if those slides might still be around and available to add to the above coverage?? Best regards, Uncle Al (W3854)

]]> Comment on A sad loss for the classic boat world: Dan “Danny” Sutherland, boatbuilder and teacher by CBMM http://www.chineblog.com/2012/02/a-sad-loss-for-the-classic-boat-world-dan-danny-sutherland-boatbuilder-and-teacher/comment-page-1/#comment-6962 CBMM Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:42:39 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=2031#comment-6962 A memorial service and celebration of Dan Sutherland's life will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday, March 10, at 2:00 pm. We expect the service to begin in the Small Boat Shed, and continue over at our Boat Shop, a fitting place for a memorial for Dan. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in memory of Daniel Sutherland be made to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where they will be placed in CBMM's Boat Building Apprentice Endowment Fund, CBMM, PO Box 636, St. Michaels, MD 21663 A memorial service and celebration of Dan Sutherland’s life will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday, March 10, at 2:00 pm. We expect the service to begin in the Small Boat Shed, and continue over at our Boat Shop, a fitting place for a memorial for Dan.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in memory of Daniel Sutherland be made to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where they will be placed in CBMM’s Boat Building Apprentice Endowment Fund, CBMM, PO Box 636, St. Michaels, MD 21663

]]> Comment on Welcome to two nice new blogs from Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by Tracey Munson http://www.chineblog.com/2009/02/welcome-to-two-nice-new-blogs-from-chesapeake-bay-maritime-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-6961 Tracey Munson Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:41:52 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=679#comment-6961 A memorial service and celebration of Dan Sutherland's life will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday, March 10, at 2:00 pm. We expect the service to begin in the Small Boat Shed, and continue over at our Boat Shop, a fitting place for a memorial for Dan. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in memory of Daniel Sutherland be made to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where they will be placed in CBMM's Boat Building Apprentice Endowment Fund, CBMM, PO Box 636, St. Michaels, MD 21663 A memorial service and celebration of Dan Sutherland’s life will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday, March 10, at 2:00 pm. We expect the service to begin in the Small Boat Shed, and continue over at our Boat Shop, a fitting place for a memorial for Dan.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in memory of Daniel Sutherland be made to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where they will be placed in CBMM’s Boat Building Apprentice Endowment Fund, CBMM, PO Box 636, St. Michaels, MD 21663

]]> Comment on A sad loss for the classic boat world: Dan “Danny” Sutherland, boatbuilder and teacher by Rick Lapp http://www.chineblog.com/2012/02/a-sad-loss-for-the-classic-boat-world-dan-danny-sutherland-boatbuilder-and-teacher/comment-page-1/#comment-6956 Rick Lapp Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:37:15 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=2031#comment-6956 Thanks for letting us know Bob. I first met Dan when he ran Sutherland Boat & Coach in Hammondsport and was happy to see his talents well spent at CBMM. Condolences to his family and fair winds Dan. Rick Thanks for letting us know Bob. I first met Dan when he ran Sutherland Boat & Coach in Hammondsport and was happy to see his talents well spent at CBMM. Condolences to his family and fair winds Dan. Rick

]]> Comment on A sad loss for the classic boat world: Dan “Danny” Sutherland, boatbuilder and teacher by Tim Shaw http://www.chineblog.com/2012/02/a-sad-loss-for-the-classic-boat-world-dan-danny-sutherland-boatbuilder-and-teacher/comment-page-1/#comment-6955 Tim Shaw Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:25:01 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=2031#comment-6955 Another nice tribute: http://chesapeakejournal.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/farewell-dan/ Another nice tribute: http://chesapeakejournal.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/farewell-dan/

]]> Comment on ‘Far From Perfect’: Authenticity at the Wooden Boat Festival (via Crosscut.com) by Tim Shaw http://www.chineblog.com/2011/11/far-from-perfect-authenticity-at-the-wooden-boat-festival-via-crosscut-com/comment-page-1/#comment-6953 Tim Shaw Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:34:47 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=1887#comment-6953 Thanks, Peter, for this thoughtful comment. I fully agree with your fundamental point about recognizing the value systems at play. I would argue that traditional workboats, even if they used "primitive" materials and techniques, were actually generally well-built - remember that this was a matter of livelihood. The results may have brought scorn from outside observers, but often this was due to their narrow-mindedness as opposed to objective performance issues. The boats also tended to be well-tuned to the task and local environment at hand and not at all well-designed for broader conditions. Judging them as generic boats applying to a variety of contexts is not fair, nor is disappointment if modern interpretations fail beyond the same contexts. So, in short, we are in agreement. Thanks, Peter, for this thoughtful comment. I fully agree with your fundamental point about recognizing the value systems at play. I would argue that traditional workboats, even if they used “primitive” materials and techniques, were actually generally well-built – remember that this was a matter of livelihood. The results may have brought scorn from outside observers, but often this was due to their narrow-mindedness as opposed to objective performance issues. The boats also tended to be well-tuned to the task and local environment at hand and not at all well-designed for broader conditions. Judging them as generic boats applying to a variety of contexts is not fair, nor is disappointment if modern interpretations fail beyond the same contexts. So, in short, we are in agreement.

]]> Comment on Ideas welcome – beginning the redesign / rebuild of AL DEMANY CHIMAN’s ama by Tim Shaw http://www.chineblog.com/2011/11/ideas-welcome-beginning-the-redesign-rebuild-of-al-demany-chimans-ama/comment-page-1/#comment-6952 Tim Shaw Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:10:03 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=1891#comment-6952 Thanks for the nice ideas, Len. I was aleady down one path, but this was good stuff to think about. Thanks for the nice ideas, Len. I was aleady down one path, but this was good stuff to think about.

]]> Comment on Sweet finding at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum – Howard Chapelle’s battens! by Howard http://www.chineblog.com/2008/05/sweet-finding-at-chesapeake-bay-maritime-museum-howard-chapelles-battens/comment-page-1/#comment-6446 Howard Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:53:53 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/archives/287-guid.html#comment-6446 I have some signed ship building tools from Howard Chapell I want to sale. I have some signed ship building tools from Howard Chapell I want to sale.

]]> Comment on Ideas welcome – beginning the redesign / rebuild of AL DEMANY CHIMAN’s ama by Len Linkus http://www.chineblog.com/2011/11/ideas-welcome-beginning-the-redesign-rebuild-of-al-demany-chimans-ama/comment-page-1/#comment-6333 Len Linkus Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:32:12 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=1891#comment-6333 Adding hatches is a good idea. Another Idea is to have the top of the fabric be open and fold over like a dry bag (I have seen sof kayaks made like this - check out yostwerks.com). This allows the skin to be opened up when you are done. Another idea is to use a breathable material such as tyvek on the topside. Tim Anderson has some valid comments when he constructed his sof outrigger on the instructables website. I believe if you totally seal the wood it can create problems with rot (sealed areas that rub away) since it does not dry all the way. Adding hatches is a good idea.

Another Idea is to have the top of the fabric be open and fold over like a dry bag (I have seen sof kayaks made like this – check out yostwerks.com). This allows the skin to be opened up when you are done.

Another idea is to use a breathable material such as tyvek on the topside.

Tim Anderson has some valid comments when he constructed his sof outrigger on the instructables website. I believe if you totally seal the wood it can create problems with rot (sealed areas that rub away) since it does not dry all the way.

]]> Comment on Lovely sprit cat ketch by George http://www.chineblog.com/2011/10/lovely-sprit-cat-ketch/comment-page-1/#comment-6246 George Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:27:31 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/2011/10/lovely-sprit-cat-ketch/#comment-6246 Lovely indeed.. George Marikas <a href="http://www.edumaritime.com" rel="nofollow">Boat, Sailing & Maritime Training</a> Lovely indeed..

George Marikas
Boat, Sailing & Maritime Training

]]> Comment on Catching up on readings past – Tim Severin’s “The Sinbad Voyage” by Aaaaannnnd while we’re at it, Tim Severin’s “The Jason Voyage” » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2012/01/catching-up-on-readings-past-tim-severins-the-sinbad-voyage/comment-page-1/#comment-6233 Aaaaannnnd while we’re at it, Tim Severin’s “The Jason Voyage” » Chine bLog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:37:34 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=1971#comment-6233 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Fantastic read: Tim Severin’s “The Brendan Voyage” by Aaaaannnnd while we’re at it, Tim Severin’s “The Jason Voyage” » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2009/12/fantastic-read-tim-severins-the-brendan-voyage/comment-page-1/#comment-6231 Aaaaannnnd while we’re at it, Tim Severin’s “The Jason Voyage” » Chine bLog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:36:01 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=893#comment-6231 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Introducing myself to the Delaware Ducker – apprenticing again at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by More sparring, partner – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum “Apprentice for a Day” part II » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2008/04/introducing-myself-to-the-delaware-ducker-apprenticing-again-at-chesapeake-bay-maritime-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-6230 More sparring, partner – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum “Apprentice for a Day” part II » Chine bLog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:31:29 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/archives/273-guid.html#comment-6230 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Update on AL DEMANY CHIMAN – sail plan and leeboard by Progress on the sailing rig for the skin-on-frame outrigger canoe, AL DEMANY CHIMAN » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2011/03/update-on-al-demany-chiman-sail-plan-and-leeboard/comment-page-1/#comment-6229 Progress on the sailing rig for the skin-on-frame outrigger canoe, AL DEMANY CHIMAN » Chine bLog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:22:09 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=1677#comment-6229 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Fantastic read: Tim Severin’s “The Brendan Voyage” by Catching up on readings past – Tim Severin’s “The Sinbad Voyage” » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2009/12/fantastic-read-tim-severins-the-brendan-voyage/comment-page-1/#comment-6214 Catching up on readings past – Tim Severin’s “The Sinbad Voyage” » Chine bLog Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:38:49 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=893#comment-6214 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Thinking about a ocean voyage on a bamboo raft? Read “The China Voyage” by Catching up on readings past – Tim Severin’s “The Sinbad Voyage” » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2009/02/thinking-about-a-ocean-voyage-on-a-bamboo-raft/comment-page-1/#comment-6213 Catching up on readings past – Tim Severin’s “The Sinbad Voyage” » Chine bLog Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:36:15 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=657#comment-6213 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Thinking about a ocean voyage on a bamboo raft? Read “The China Voyage” by Fantastic read: Tim Severin’s “The Brendan Voyage” » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2009/02/thinking-about-a-ocean-voyage-on-a-bamboo-raft/comment-page-1/#comment-6212 Fantastic read: Tim Severin’s “The Brendan Voyage” » Chine bLog Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:14:30 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/?p=657#comment-6212 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Inuit skin-on-frame kayak building at ASF by Skin-on-frame boat treat – Inuit kayak and Ojibwe birch bark canoe » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2005/12/inuit-skin-on-frame-kayak-building-at-asf/comment-page-1/#comment-6209 Skin-on-frame boat treat – Inuit kayak and Ojibwe birch bark canoe » Chine bLog Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:52:27 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/archives/27-guid.html#comment-6209 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on My first boat – a Gloucester Light Dory by Memories Dept. – the check that kicked off my boatbuilding » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2005/10/my-first-boat-a-gloucester-light-dory/comment-page-1/#comment-6208 Memories Dept. – the check that kicked off my boatbuilding » Chine bLog Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:50:50 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/archives/12-guid.html#comment-6208 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on My wooden boat cred’ – I got proof! by Memories Dept. – the check that kicked off my boatbuilding » Chine bLog http://www.chineblog.com/2012/01/my-wooden-boat-cred-i-got-proof/comment-page-1/#comment-6207 Memories Dept. – the check that kicked off my boatbuilding » Chine bLog Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:48:52 +0000 http://www.chineblog.com/2012/01/my-wooden-boat-cred-i-got-proof/#comment-6207 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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