capt jake Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 I may enter. Then again, I may just go and hand out for a while. http://www.olywoodenboat.org/ Quote
wkisting Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Click the link in Jake's post, then click Wooden Boats. I like the short and sweet FAQ. Only includes one question: "What is a wooden boat?" Sorry, not trying to poke fun at the site. I just found that cute/amusing. Quote
lbrewer Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Capt. Jake, It's a little far for me to drive to see in person, but I'd certainly like to see some pictures. And don't skimp on the Devlin stuff just 'cause you get to see them all the time Larry Quote
capt jake Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 It is a rather small gathering. Non-profit organization and this is their only event for the year. Being as they don't allow 'for sale' boats; Devlin won't have a display. He does have a bunch of slips at Fiddlehead Marina, I will take some pictures there during the event. Fiddlehead is a short walk from Percival Landing. I haven't decided wether to enter or not. Sailing a Weekender for a day is one thing; but sitting in one at a dock for hours on end... :roll: Quote
lbrewer Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 But think of all that showing off you get to do in one spot. Its a mighty poor dog that won't wag his own tail! 8) Quote
Mike Pennington Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 Yepper! A lot of folks display their boats at the Katchemak Wooden Boat Festival in May, down Homer way. On shore at that, not me, I like to cruise off shore. :wink: Somebody's got to show folks what the sails are for. 8) Captain Jake, go ahead and enter, do us all proud. Mike Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted March 29, 2006 Posted March 29, 2006 Iff'n ya wanna, I could manage to show up on Sat or Sunday to give you a break unless you want to leave the dock to show off out in the bay and then you can be sure I will be there. 8) Heavens, I would even come down to help you get it there and out again. Quote
capt jake Posted April 2, 2006 Author Posted April 2, 2006 I will be there. I will have the registration filled out today as the deadline for registration is nearling. Quote
Pipefitter Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 I just looked over capt jake's kayak pages. I never remember to think to look at the "look here dummy" icons at the bottom of the member's posts. What nice work and documented process with pictures.Or maybe it's a subconscious, self preservation switch that keeps me from seeing things like this so I don't have to add to my already more projects that I can do in a lifetime list. Love that keel detail. I went to the Cortez boat festival yesterday and met up with Oyster and his wife and Jack Grebe and his. Nice people for sure. Got to see some strippers (boats) up close for the first time. This would be so hard NOT to attempt to build one even if just to look at. Got a bit of a ride in Oyster's sailboat (first time for me) and what a pretty boat he has there. First thing that caught my eye was the book matched cypress which is one of my favorite woods. You guys never cease to amaze me. Hope this isn't a hijack but as I was reading this topic is when I discovered Jake's www so I mention it here. I will pay closer attention. Quote
John Turpin Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 Capt Jake's kayak is stunning and looks great hanging from his ceiling. Now, his Weekender is a beauty too, but that kayak--wow. Quote
capt jake Posted April 2, 2006 Author Posted April 2, 2006 Now that I recently found the website files, I need to do some updating. I thought that site was lost until recently. Buiding the kayak was a lot of fun; more fun than trying to stay upright in the boat. LOL Thanks for the kind words. Quote
Guest Oyster Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 Got a hotline to the net and looked in to see no pictures, Jake. :wink: :cry: Sorry you guys missed out a week of real beauty and obsession of building many different hulls and the quality that even the Capt. would be proud of for sure. The older Albury hulls from the Abacos were a real treat, up close. One of the four generation family member is working at the Cortez meseum and is spearheading the program to revive the boats on this side of the gulf stream. I have a few shots, but will need a couple of days to further hijack this thread, though. Now back to the regular and normal schedule. And yes Capt, enter the show. 8) edited to add, spent most of the week fish watching, while sailing along the crystal emeral green waters of the west coast of florida with a boat built to match the areas for sure. Quote
capt jake Posted April 2, 2006 Author Posted April 2, 2006 Got a hotline to the net and looked in to see no pictures, Jake. Hmmm??? I see the pictures from both my computer and my wifes. Wonder what is up?? I will enter the show, as I will need a respit. Promotional exam on Wednesday, I will be glad when it is over. Even happier if I score like I think I should. Hopefully I will have to change my handle. ;) Quote
Joel Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 John, We are planing to go on Sunday. Hope to see you there! joel Quote
capt jake Posted May 13, 2006 Author Posted May 13, 2006 Had a great day sailing with Barry (as always!). Got the boat tied off and in the show on time. Met Joel this AM adn his lovely bride. Here are a few pictures of the show. Awards are going to be preesnted tomorrow. I also have to get a picture of the wooden drift/jet baot. It is finished in epoxy and epoxy ONLY! Glossy and do degradation from the UV. :? 10 years old now! He also has it on a wooden trailer! Quote
umop_apisdn Posted May 14, 2006 Posted May 14, 2006 Capt. Jake! I was there, I saw your boat, but you were no place to be seen. :-( Nice to at least meet Fire Escape in person. ;-) Jake's pictures of his boat don't do it justice, people. BTW, I like how you opened up the area under the seats for more foot space. The wooden jet boat was nice. I noticed it has a plastic bottom on it to protect it. He also used rope, glued to the side of his boat, as rub rails. I didn't care for that much, but it was still a fine looking boat. On an unrelated note, there were a lot of buskers there, which was cool. (what can I say? I like street musicians.) Noel. Quote
capt jake Posted May 14, 2006 Author Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry I missed you. We left at about 1200. Had to meet my daughter and watch my grandson. The plastic on the bottom of that boat is UHMW. It sounds pretty tough judging by some of the stories he told me. Buskers? Never heard that one before. They have a schedule of music almost all day. There is also a stage at Farmers Market that has music every weekend. Quote
umop_apisdn Posted May 14, 2006 Posted May 14, 2006 Ahhh... we got there around 12:30. Well, some other day then. RE:Buskers. Not the scheduled music, there were a number (I counted 3) people who just found some spot with some space, and started playing music. There was a girl playing a violin up on the street, another girl playing guitar over by the restrooms (she was trying to raise money for charity), and a guy playing banjo near the food vendors. BTW, "busker" comes from from the term "busk", meaning to go about seeking, as a pirate would. Maybe the wooden boats attract them. ;-) Noel Quote
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