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My argument for sailing around the world on a wooden gaffer

1/14/2017

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More than once it has been implied that Tiffany and I were a little nuts to take an old wooden boat with a gaff rig offshore -- not to mention around the world. And it is true that I can't think of anyone in the last twenty years that has done so aside from some larger sail training ships. Here is my argument as to why a traditionally built, gaff rigged boat is not only the obvious romantic choice but also the most logical and practical choice for offshore sailing. (As published in the September issue of Classic Boat)
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John mitton
1/14/2017 01:59:58 pm

I can't seem to bring up your story. My reception here is often poor.

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Captain to be
1/29/2017 01:24:48 pm

Can you advise how much this trip cost, what are you doing now that you have returned?

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Peter A, Sweeney
5/14/2017 01:04:16 pm

Thank you my wife and I are buying a 34 foot windward. Plan on living aboard and sailing around the wrold. Danielle was concerns about it but reading your story helps.

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Alix Kreder link
8/31/2018 12:21:18 pm

Cheers Bruce and Tiffany!
It seems like over a year has passed since you've posted here so maybe you won't see this but wanted to say thank you.
My best friend, Steve, and I are building an Atkin Ingrid from scratch. Or rather the Stormy Petrel as her gaff design is called.
We plan to build her and sail her round the world (well, we have to learn to sail once she's finished first...). We are actually funding the build via youtube video documentation (getting on social media to disappear from it... ironic).
Anyways, I wanted to say thank you as your journey (via Nicole's short film) was and still is a big inspiration.
Best,
Alix Kreder

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Bruce
9/5/2018 08:19:19 am

Hi Alix, Sounds like an interesting project. Tiffany and I have thought that if we ever did get a slightly larger boat it would be an Ingrid. Good luck and send me a link to your videos if you have time.
Bruce

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Alix Kreder link
9/5/2018 10:36:10 am

Hi Bruce!
Great to hear from you and thanks! As the hull comes together (we'll be framing at the end of the month) we are more and more excited about our choice.
Here are the links as requested:
website: www.acorntoarabella.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/acorntoarabella

We are also on facebook and instagram (necessary evils of the game) for more up to date posts on the build.

Hope you are all well!
Alix




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    Bruce Halabisky is a wooden boat builder and sailor. He and Tiffany Loney are the owners of Vixen.

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