Flash shanty to mark schooner’s launch 100 years ago
The schooner Adventuress sails past downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of Sound Experience A story from Deborah Bach on ThreesheetsNW There have been flash mobs singing pop songs, performing dances and rallying around various causes. But this Friday, Port Townsend will be home to what may be the world’s first flash shanty. The nonprofit group Sound Experience is organizing the event to mark the day a century ago when the schooner Adventuress splashed in East Boothbay, Maine. Anyone who wants to join in is asked to gather at 12:30 p.m. Feb 1 at the stern of Adventuress, which is [...]
Shipwrights’ Regatta – February 23, 2013
Time to wash the green off your deck and your crew, the first event of the 2013 sailing season is right around the corner. The Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation, in conjunction with the Port Townsend Sailing Association, present the 22nd Annual Shipwright's Regatta! Door Prizes! Perpetual Awards! Chance to win a free haulout for two lucky racers! Boats of all construction & crew without boats welcome. • Skipper’s Meeting at 9 am at the NWMC • Complimentary coffee provided by Sunrise Coffee • Race starts at 12 noon on Port Townsend Bay • Awards ceremony & refreshments [...]
Seattle Boat Show, Jan 25 to Feb 3
Check with Lisa at PTSA sponsor PT Rigging who has a very limited number of tickets available.
Adding Polars to Your Cell Phone
Thanks to Jak Mang - who has an interesting electronics project of his own in the very early stages - for pointing this out. In this app, modifiable, generic polars are available to match your boat and theoretically help you sail at your optimum VMG. It seems as if the movement of high tech sailing apps from dedicated boxes to inexpensive software on widely available phones, tablets and computers will be one of the big stories of the next several years. Although it is not strictly rigging, we feel that this is something worth sharing. This is a good step [...]