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Building Beginners: Episode 8; Rebuilding the Deck

Building Beginners: Episode 8; Rebuilding the Deck

“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.” -Vincent van…
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Building Beginners: Episode 7; Swab the Deck…After you Build it.

Building Beginners: Episode 7; Swab the Deck…After you Build it.

“You can. You should. And if you are brave enough to start, you will.” -Stephen King
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Building Beginners: Episode 6; Planking, Ballast, Sand & Seal

Building Beginners: Episode 6; Planking, Ballast, Sand & Seal

“The most challenging times bring us the most empowering lessons.” -Karen Salmansohn
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Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 5; Plank until you Float.

Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 5; Plank until you Float.

“A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever [will] be.” -Aubrey de Selincourt
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Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 4; Rabbet Line/Garboard Plank

Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 4; Rabbet Line/Garboard Plank

Look lively on deck! Bust out your tools and get busy! It’s project time!
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Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 3; Transom Wings and Bow Supports

Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 3; Transom Wings and Bow Sup...

“One takes what the river offers, both good and bad. The joy of living by running water far outweighs the sorrow.” -Matthew Goldman
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Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 2; Longitudinal Stringers & Spacers

Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 2; Longitudinal Stringers & ...

“To reach a port we must set sail — Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 1; Keel and Frame

Building Beginners: Ship Build Episode 1; Keel and Frame

Ever since I was young, I’ve had a fascination with sail ships. Specifically Square Rigged ships. I’m not sure when it started, but it’s…
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