Sloop: Restoring My Family's Wooden SailboatAn Adventure in Old-Fashioned ValuesSimon and Schuster, 2014-02-11 - 337 psl. Now in paperback, Daniel Robbs Sloop proves he is a craftsman
with words as well as with a hammer, as he constructs a charming tale that both details the technical nature of boatbuilding and captures the essence of the past, present, and future of a New England maritime community (Publishers Weekly). Interest in the environment and ecology: Daniel robb decided to restore his familys well-worn wooden sailboat in appreciation for its craftsmanship and out of respect for the environment for which it was intended. Sloops tribute to the simple life and ones environment will resonate with sailing enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship. Timeless values: robb voices an ethic in which things are valued and appreciated, especially well-designed objects that still have years of useful life in them. While die-hard sailors or woodworking fanatics will love this book, robbs skill as a writer also makes this a fascinating read for anyone. His humorous account of his on-the-job learning experience and of the eccentric characters who share his values and helped him will delight readers. Robb writes of his painstaking restoration of a rotted 12½- foot herreshoff that had floated on memory and emotion, and finally again on water. a gem. David Mehegan, The Boston Globe Whether youre an old-time boat builder, a wooden boat enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates words woven together masterfully, youll enjoy Sloop. Kathleen Szmit, Barnstable Patriot Author of Crossing the Water, Daniel Robb has been an editor of academic journals, a teacher, a political consultant on a congressional campaign, and a proprietor of a literary services business. He has also worked at sea on schooners, taught sailing, and raced in national competitions. Robb lives in Pelham, Massachusetts. |
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... Frame with George 28. One Frame 29. Harbor Ice 30. Talisker 31. March 32. April 33. May 34. June 35. June 21 36. The Planks 37. Mast Hoops 38. July : The Bulkhead Grille 39. First Thursday in July : Decks 40. Canvas Decks 41 ...
... Frame with George 28. One Frame 29. Harbor Ice 30. Talisker 31. March 32. April 33. May 34. June 35. June 21 36. The Planks 37. Mast Hoops 38. July : The Bulkhead Grille 39. First Thursday in July : Decks 40. Canvas Decks 41 ...
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... frame ( a rib ) had softened with age . I also probed carefully for rot with an old screwdriver , nudging its rectangular head into each plank in several places . As I did this , the wind moved lightly through the trees . I reckoned Mr ...
... frame ( a rib ) had softened with age . I also probed carefully for rot with an old screwdriver , nudging its rectangular head into each plank in several places . As I did this , the wind moved lightly through the trees . I reckoned Mr ...
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... frame , stood about six foot two , with sandy blond hair , most of which remained . He kept it short , allowed to arrange itself . He wore jeans and light hiking boots , a sweatshirt over a heavy canvas shirt , with a battered down vest ...
... frame , stood about six foot two , with sandy blond hair , most of which remained . He kept it short , allowed to arrange itself . He wore jeans and light hiking boots , a sweatshirt over a heavy canvas shirt , with a battered down vest ...
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... frames in her . " What's this , a forty - two ? " I asked . I knew Concordia had made boats of varying lengths , many just over forty feet long . I could tell she was a Concordia by the shape of her hull , which was long , lean ...
... frames in her . " What's this , a forty - two ? " I asked . I knew Concordia had made boats of varying lengths , many just over forty feet long . I could tell she was a Concordia by the shape of her hull , which was long , lean ...
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... frames are so much smaller , we'd usually replace the whole frame , and , what year's your boat ? " " Nineteen thirty - nine , I said . A young one ! he said . Yup , she's still probably going to need all new frames . Or most of ...
... frames are so much smaller , we'd usually replace the whole frame , and , what year's your boat ? " " Nineteen thirty - nine , I said . A young one ! he said . Yup , she's still probably going to need all new frames . Or most of ...
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