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What kind of fools embark on a project to build their own boat?
We're just a couple of ordinary middle aged folks with a dream of enjoying life as much as
possible. The kids are all grown and on their own, the grandkids only visit every
few weeks, we both enjoy exploring new places and finding little adventures wherever we
are. So, why not build a boat to seek out our little corner of paradise.
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Richard Norman
Skipper
I learned to sail in 1972 while stationed in San Diego, California. The Navy has a
"Fleet" of Sabots, El Toros, Lido 14s and Coronado 15s for use by the troops and
a couple of 35 footers for the more adventurous. They also offered Mate and
Skipper classes. Equipped with my "Papers", I enjoyed sailing there and at
several other Naval Stations in my travels. I left the Navy in 1975 and my sailing
career lost out to such mundane pursuits as raising a family and making a living. In
1978, I helped my brother sail his new boat down the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon
to Astoria and in 1988, Mary and I took a 7 day windjammer cruise - my desire to sail was
reborn.In December, 2000, Mary and I visited our oldest son in Rhode Island and, while
there, I picked up a copy of "Wooden Boat" magazine. Inside was a full
page ad for Stevenson Projects' Weekender and I was hooked! We decided that this was
a must do project and I ordered the plans on the first of March - Now, we're building our
Weekender "OurDotCom" and hope to launch her by the 4th of July 2001. |
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Mary Norman
First Mate
Mary's sailing experience is limited to a few excursions with friends and our Windjammer
cruise - she loves the water and has taken several "Cruise Ship" cruises and is
comfortable with ships and boats. She is enthusiastic about the project and
more than ready to jump right in and get at it. She will be the compass that keeps
me on course and the motivator when things get bogged down - just like she is for
everything else in our lives. |
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