Spindrift 10 Build (by a 9th Grade Girl)

[Steve W]

Weezer,

 

I am very impressed and proud of your build. I built an 11n years ago and appreciate how big a project this is. For someone as youthful as you that's even more remarkable. I hope you have as much fun on your boat as I have on mine.

 

I will warn you that this boatbuilding thing is a disease which I have a medium case of but folks like Chick and Pete McCrary are fully gone. Be careful.

 

And keep posting pictures! 

 

Take Care,

Steve

 

 

[Don Silsbe]

@Steve W— Well said!

[PadrePoint]

Ah, I finally was able to get on the water with one of my boats when helping the Weezer get her boat out onto Lake DuBay.  I’m trying to help her figure out how to take it out all by herself.  Here is a link to my little video:
 

https://youtu.be/GRnGkBJTsd8?si=qRqWfV0lwE0osFpA

[Alan Stewart]

Hey Ted, it looks shes missing battens in the sail no? Can i send you some?

[PadrePoint]

18 hours ago, Alan Stewart said:

Hey Ted, it looks shes missing battens in the sail no?

Right… she realized it just before leaving shore… we decided it wouldn’t be an issue this time… another detail to remember. All part of the learning process… learning from noticing mistakes or errors.  

There are still a couple little things she needs to do, like a bungee around the dagger board since it kind of floats up a few inches without it.