Phil - I am SO THRILLED you finally were able to log in with the last-ditch use of my login--good news just came through: the show is being extended another week so there's more time for seeing everything on this wonderful site! Equally terrific news is that they're sending ten free 'tickets' so I can give you another chance--heck, I'll send you ALL ten of them just to be sure we don't have to repeat the problems we had with the links sent before! So very, very pleased that you, especially, are able to enjoy all that is here. Yes,...
Hooray. We made it--thanks to you. Abounding thoughts came to mind when viewing familiar sailing grounds in Maine waters along with familiar wooden boats. You did an outstanding job putting together the videos and the introductory Owner's Description. The photos as I recently commented on, will raise anyone's eyebrows; especially all the detailing visible in all the shots. This show sparked imaginings of having a boat at some slip in Seattle or Santa Barbara as a pied de terre. Pierre, my son told me of a Flicka in SB for sale with mooring ball for $27000. Monthly payments: something around...
It's true, I've thought of it so many times--how gifted my sisters are and how blessed we were to have been encouraged to express ourselves so uniquely in such diverse and meaningful ways. And Yes, also to Bill's continuing presence in daily life aboard PILAR. I often find myself laughing at the 'coincidences' of things falling into place in ways better than I'd anticipated. Whatever influences might or might not be present, I'm happy and grateful for myself, yes, but the most meaningful is that PILAR also gives pleasure to others. The times we shared while building her remain vivid--including...
Debbie...I hope I can inspire all of to plan a Philippines Family Reunion when Covid allows for sharing real time with each other, again. It would be a dream I never dared to imagine could happen...until now.
Morgan, am so grateful to you for taking the time to visit this page and leave a comment! I was eager to be part of this boat show, to share my boat with others, but never imagined so much fulsome appreciation would result. COME VISIT and GO SAILING with us! You will love my workers who, after so many years of helping me on PILAR, they are way overdue for some sailing time--cruising in the Philippines is truly special, you will never regret it--and BRING YOUR MOM, TOO!
Such a beautiful boat...nostalgic for me as it looks like a sistership to the boat that introduced me to life lived on the water. Would love to know more of the history, and see some of the interior as well--is that possible?
38′ Atkin Ingrid Ketch (1975) – PILAR
Phil - I am SO THRILLED you finally were able to log in with the last-ditch use of my login--good news just came through: the show is being extended another week so there's more time for seeing everything on this wonderful site! Equally terrific news is that they're sending ten free 'tickets' so I can give you another chance--heck, I'll send you ALL ten of them just to be sure we don't have to repeat the problems we had with the links sent before! So very, very pleased that you, especially, are able to enjoy all that is here. Yes,...38′ Atkin Ingrid Ketch (1975) – PILAR
Hooray. We made it--thanks to you. Abounding thoughts came to mind when viewing familiar sailing grounds in Maine waters along with familiar wooden boats. You did an outstanding job putting together the videos and the introductory Owner's Description. The photos as I recently commented on, will raise anyone's eyebrows; especially all the detailing visible in all the shots. This show sparked imaginings of having a boat at some slip in Seattle or Santa Barbara as a pied de terre. Pierre, my son told me of a Flicka in SB for sale with mooring ball for $27000. Monthly payments: something around...38′ Atkin Ingrid Ketch (1975) – PILAR
It's true, I've thought of it so many times--how gifted my sisters are and how blessed we were to have been encouraged to express ourselves so uniquely in such diverse and meaningful ways. And Yes, also to Bill's continuing presence in daily life aboard PILAR. I often find myself laughing at the 'coincidences' of things falling into place in ways better than I'd anticipated. Whatever influences might or might not be present, I'm happy and grateful for myself, yes, but the most meaningful is that PILAR also gives pleasure to others. The times we shared while building her remain vivid--including...38′ Atkin Ingrid Ketch (1975) – PILAR
Debbie...I hope I can inspire all of to plan a Philippines Family Reunion when Covid allows for sharing real time with each other, again. It would be a dream I never dared to imagine could happen...until now.38′ Atkin Ingrid Ketch (1975) – PILAR
Morgan, am so grateful to you for taking the time to visit this page and leave a comment! I was eager to be part of this boat show, to share my boat with others, but never imagined so much fulsome appreciation would result. COME VISIT and GO SAILING with us! You will love my workers who, after so many years of helping me on PILAR, they are way overdue for some sailing time--cruising in the Philippines is truly special, you will never regret it--and BRING YOUR MOM, TOO!Arques School of Traditional Boatbuilding
You've built/restored some beautiful boats, Bob! Gorgeous...a legacy to be proud of.26′ Garden Vashon Cutter (1967) – PUFFIN
Wonderful chronicle of your boat! She's beautiful and is blessed to have you as owner. Is it possible to also see some of the interior?39′ Power Cruiser (1930) – COMRADE
Such a beautiful boat...nostalgic for me as it looks like a sistership to the boat that introduced me to life lived on the water. Would love to know more of the history, and see some of the interior as well--is that possible?40′ Cruising Cutter (2016) – UNITY
YES! Beautifully and obviously lovingly crafted. A joy to see.88′ Converted Survey Vessel (1941) – GYRFALCON
GORGEOUS! Such a thrill to see!