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The power of making mistakes May 31, 2021

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You know when you build boats you make a lot of mistakes. I would say that any boatbuilder who says he's built a boat without making any mistakes he's lying, for sure, haha!

But ma...

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Introduction to the Fiddlehead double paddle canoe May 30, 2021

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"Walking you are bounded by every sea and river, and in a common sailing-boat you are bounded by every shallow and shore; whereas, I was in a canoe, which could be paddled or sailed...

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Why use wood for a boat? May 29, 2021

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So the reason I use wood is ... You know there are several reasons.

So if you're purely into the technical aspects, wood is probably the best material for a boat in terms of streng...

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Don't let machines steal good work May 28, 2021

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I'm really not against progress, but sometimes I think progress can actually hit us right in the butt.

It's like, machinery: Working with machinery and making stuff automatically a...

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Taking your time May 28, 2021

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Taking time to do something slowly can sometimes be kind of hard, I think.

You know, when I'm in the boat shop sometimes I rush it too much. I want to be done, I want to complete ...

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Why I sail small, wooden boats May 27, 2021

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Most harbors these days are filled with floating fiberglass summer houses, so why would you want to sail in something small and wooden? The big boats have features and comforts that...

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Why I build boats May 20, 2021

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Well, I think everybody who loves boats knows what I mean: They're just amazing to look at, and they're a perfect example of when form follows function.

So it's a beautiful shape, ...

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