Sloop: Restoring My Family's Wooden Sailboat—An Adventure in Old-Fashioned ValuesSimon and Schuster, 2014-02-11 - 337 psl. Now in paperback, Daniel Robb’s 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 family’s well-worn wooden sailboat in appreciation for its craftsmanship and out of respect for the environment for which it was intended. Sloop’s tribute to the simple life and one’s 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, robb’s 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 you’re an old-time boat builder, a wooden boat enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates words woven together masterfully, you’ll 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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... in August : Seats 49. Third Wednesday in August 50. Third Thursday in August : Spars 51. Third Friday in August : Paint 52. Wednesday , Fourth Week in August : Bronze 53. Thursday , Last Week in August : Caulking 54.
... in August : Seats 49. Third Wednesday in August 50. Third Thursday in August : Spars 51. Third Friday in August : Paint 52. Wednesday , Fourth Week in August : Bronze 53. Thursday , Last Week in August : Caulking 54.
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... Paint 56. Last Monday in August : Launch 57. Launch Day Cont'd .: Pumping 58. Shakedown 59. Proposal 60. October 61. November Glossary Acknowledgments About Daniel Robb Index For Alexandra Pasque Island Quicks Hole Nashawenan Island BAY 1.
... Paint 56. Last Monday in August : Launch 57. Launch Day Cont'd .: Pumping 58. Shakedown 59. Proposal 60. October 61. November Glossary Acknowledgments About Daniel Robb Index For Alexandra Pasque Island Quicks Hole Nashawenan Island BAY 1.
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... paint . Eventually the wind swirled a leaf in the drive in front of the dogs , and I came back to myself . “ Nah , ” I said softly , and , " You gotta be nuts , " and looked again to my hands and the work as the wind moved through the ...
... paint . Eventually the wind swirled a leaf in the drive in front of the dogs , and I came back to myself . “ Nah , ” I said softly , and , " You gotta be nuts , " and looked again to my hands and the work as the wind moved through the ...
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... paint . Her name was for the four children : Dorothy , Alison , Philip , and Elizabeth - my mother and her siblings . They all sailed and raced Daphie hard , through the ' 40s and into the ' 50s . The houses of those years had by now ...
... paint . Her name was for the four children : Dorothy , Alison , Philip , and Elizabeth - my mother and her siblings . They all sailed and raced Daphie hard , through the ' 40s and into the ' 50s . The houses of those years had by now ...
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... paint , gum turpentine , cedar , epoxy , pine tar , and ( strangely ) fresh bread . In the distance I could hear news on a radio . " Who's there ? " called out Bill , and I heard his feet approaching on the soft board floor . " Dan Robb ...
... paint , gum turpentine , cedar , epoxy , pine tar , and ( strangely ) fresh bread . In the distance I could hear news on a radio . " Who's there ? " called out Bill , and I heard his feet approaching on the soft board floor . " Dan Robb ...
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