When two great events happen at the same time, it can be hard to decide which way to go. But then, a busy summer schedule often trumps, which was the case for Doryman last weekend.
The closest event was a gathering of Coots on Fern Ridge Reservoir, in the beautiful Willamette Valley, near Eugene Oregon. So, I dropped by just in time Saturday to visit as the boats returned to the docks from a day on the water. This is my home team, so youve seen some of these boats before.
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First up is Bob Larken in his Wavewatcher, a Bolger designed Birdwatcher. Bob is an electronics and computer wizard and his boat is tricked out with amazing stuff. He recently installed a remote controlled tiller pilot so he can steer from any location on the boat.
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This is John Kohnens Redwing, Lazy Jack. He bought this boat recently from a fellow Coot and I think hes happy as a man can be.
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Dennis McComber just finished this little runabout from a batteau.com plan. His son started the build and abandoned it. Dennis picked up where he left off and did a great job.
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Cal Drake designed and built this Garvey and its the powerhouse of the group. I dont know how much horsepower it has, but its a lot. You might have noticed, some of the Coots are moving toward being a power squadron!
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Not entirely. Hal Colvin brought his Pacific Pelican, Retta Ann. Ive sailed with Hal before in this boat. A very capable craft.
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And Lou Brochetti came with his newly refurbished Devlin Egret. So new, she doesnt have a name yet.
Lou likes to tinker with a design as much as I do. He says the sail rig is a bit small and too far forward. Were looking for the upgrade soon Lou!
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This is the beauty that caught my eye. The new caretakers of Richardson State Park and the custodians of these docks, own this boat.
Shes a Sam Rabl Picaroon and the story is, she was built in 1954 by Sam himself. Obviously the boat has undergone some extensive refitting and Id like to know more.
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A planked Picaroon is rare. The examples Ive seen were all made from plywood.
A proper little yacht.
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Speaking of proper yachts, north of here a few hundred miles was the first ever Pocket Yacht Palooza, in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington State. This new event was organized by the Port Townsend Pocket Yachters, co-sponsored by the Small Craft Skills Academy and Northwest Maritime Center, and held May 19 at the NWMC.
Marty Loken worked hard to make this inaugural event a success. Give the man a hand!
Photos can be found on the Packet Yachters website and additional information is provided by Joel Bergen on his Navigator site.
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Watch for this one next year.
Heres a teaser from last Saturday, sent in by our friend Brandon.......
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Pocket Yacht Palooza 2012
Photos by Brandon Ford
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