Jute, bamboo and scrap.

Taratari, Mastoris and Sampans. Capucine, pure gold, second post. Several years ago I was ‘between boats’ having sold one and … More

Or some progress ?

Oar-some progress perhaps. Blog time, Pathfinder progress report, end of March 2023. Progress has slowed down again after my hard … More

Even smaller….even simpler.

The joy of small boats, sixth post, the two most important ‘rules’. The rule , reason or principle for small … More

Lash it down, light it up and give it a pull.

Pathfinder project post, finishing the trailer……hopefully ! Blog time, late March 2023 : with any luck this will be the … More

Lightly go……

Ghosting and light weather sailing. We were at anchor in my Frances 26 on the western side of the Carrick … More

The Frances 26 side story.

The joy of smaller boats …..how much boat do I need. So we arrived in Brittany…..a bit on the tired … More

The large and simple small boat !

The joy of small boats, post 2 : simplicity. In my first post of this new thread I laid some … More

Small, smaller-er, smaller-est.

The joy of…….smaller boats. Good morning everyone it’s nice to have you aboard. This is going to be the introductory … More

The racing problem.

Part 2 of my recent post ‘Don’t throw it all away’. Original post : https://dirtywetdog.co.uk/2022/11/21/dont-throw-it-all-away/ In my original post I … More

Heavy weather thinking.

Pathfinder project build, Autumn work 2022. Title photograph : Capucine Trochet and TaraTari ( Capucine Trochet photograph) For a bit … More