Clearwater, first impressions
Hi everyone! I’m in Worcester right now for some days off, volunteering for Worcester World Cup, an FIFA-inspired community soccer tournament that one of my best friends spear-heads each year. I had a...
View ArticleTraditional features with a modern twist.
When I was on Windeward Bound, I had an idea to post about all of the little innovations and solutions I saw on Winde for problems or annoyances I’d experienced on other boats. Things got busy and I...
View ArticleClearwater impressions
I’m trying to get myself back into regular posting amidst a busy fall season and limited internet access, so I thought posting some random photos from the last couple of months on Clearwater would be a...
View ArticleLife Updated
Alright, it’s time for some updates. The last two and a half months on Clearwater have been incredibly full. Lots of beautiful sailing up and down the Hudson, visits to the city, a festival here and...
View ArticleTopsail, reconfigured
We had a great transit up to Beacon the other day. It was cold, wet and windy, but we made the best of it (see photos below). And to top off a fantastic sail up the river, Captain Nick walked up to me...
View ArticleHMS Bounty
A lot of you probably know already that the HMS Bounty sank off the coast of North Carolina early Monday morning. The entire tall-ship community and beyond is in mourning. I send my prayers and...
View ArticleCenterboard, pulled.
Recently in preparation for the winter, and as part of a regular maintenance schedule, we pulled Clearwater’s centerboard. For those of you who aren’t tall-ship experienced, I’ll try my best to explain...
View ArticleWhat to expect when you’re inspecting.
The term “bosun”, a sailorly contraction of the Old English “boatswain”, implies widely different roles from one vessel to another. On some ships the bosun is an officer; on others a rig specialist....
View ArticleA word on finishing brightwork.
Recently I finished editing Clearwater’s maintenance manual. The original is an amazing document that was created in the late 70′s, and has provided invaluable information to bosuns over the years. I...
View ArticleRadio silence, the care-giver.
Well wow, it’s been so long! Sorry I haven’t been writing, folks. As you will momentarily be reading, I have been at my grandmother’s since late December caring for her while she recovers from colon...
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