I picked up my plans while i lived in New Brunswick, but since moved back to Newfoundland. I'm building (trying) a Vacationer as well. As you Andya, boats around here are built for the gales of the north atlantic. it can get quite nasty quickly. But as many occasional sailers, i'll be going out fairweather sailing and never too far from shore. At least this boat will have over 3ft of extra length from my previous boat that i sailed out here.
As long as my first mate can bail out the cockpit faster than can be washed in i'll be happy.
Youre located on the fundy coastline Andya?
Winnipeg. I don't know of any, but i'll keep my eyes open.