Archive for July, 2015

Capt’n Nat’s genius, ineptly trimmed

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Who’s trimming that jib? Despite our ineptitude, she sailed better than anyone expected.

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BELLA LUNA

Friday, July 10th, 2015

We sailed Bella Luna late in the day yesterday, Just a zephyr of a dying breeze. But she made the most of it. She’s lovely, perfectly balanced, and worthy of successors. These derivatives of older designs, skillfully improved with new technology, have a long way to run.

BELLA LUNA SAILING

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ONE HAPPY BOATBUILDER

Friday, July 10th, 2015

Todd French is justifiably proud of his latest creation.

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BELLA LUNA LAUNCHED

Friday, July 10th, 2015

The long awaited launch was yesterday. She is as close to perfect as any design I have ever had a hand in. She’s much stiffer than a centerboard Alerion and sails like a dream in light airs with a feather-light helm. Thanks, Nat Herreshoff- my part in it was minor.

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BELLA LUNA EMERGES

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

French & Webb’s Herreshoff Alerion/Sadie adaptation has emerged from the shop.

She’ll be rigged today and we plan to sail her this afternoon. Exciting!

 

BELLA LUNA

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