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Propulsion
As it stands, the boat can now be propelled by rowing oars. We installed them (after several failed attempts) a couple of weeks ago. She’s currently at the dock, her insides being painted… more →
Wet Palate: Whetting the Appetite for Ocean Adventure
Propulsion
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wrote 1 year ago: As it stands, the boat can now be propelled by rowing oars. We installed them (after several … more →
Topside
wrote 1 year ago: We’ve been working on the deck, removing every fitting that’ll come loose (some of those … more →
Cycling, Grinding, Sanding
wrote 1 year ago: We cycled out to the boat this week, and then got to work sanding away all the chips and grime. … more →
Zygo Rhiza
wrote 1 year ago: Her name references the type of ancient whale, Zygorhiza, a designation which means “yoke-toot … more →
Marine Real Estate
wrote 1 year ago: We’ve decided to go with a sailboat. By working on this Vivacity 20, and rigging up some oars … more →
Wind Power
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They see me rowin'. They sailin'.
wrote 1 year ago: Launching the Echos. Today was rowing/sailing day (along with some pizza work in the evening). We sh … more →
Three Graduations and a Near Death
wrote 2 years ago: It was a kind of triple-graduation for us this weekend. Not only did we complete our basic rowing le … more →
Navigation classes begin, and a tour of Club Locarno
wrote 2 years ago: On Thursday we began our coastal navigation class which will outline all the basic skills of reading … more →
Rowboat Building
wrote 2 years ago: Because of the nature of our employment (student jobs in kitchens), the prospect of buying and then … more →
CYA Basic Cruising Standard Completed!
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wrote 2 years ago: Stephen at the helm. Bundled up, enjoying the wind. Working the winch. … more →
First Class
wrote 2 years ago: First sailing class, I mean. In False Creek, among the tankers. We’re all looking pretty cold … more →
Studying for Basic Cruising
wrote 2 years ago: So, it commences. Our Reading Week at University will also be a Reading Week for beginning our seama … more →
