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Chesapeake Appreciation Days, formerly held at the
end of October, was a special event for the Alberg 30s who were involved
from the very beginning. At that time, they represented the modern
racing sailboat in contrast to the skipjacks, who were still a fleet
of actively working oyster dredgers.
Things change. Chesapeake Appreciation Days is no more. The Alberg
30s are considered "classic" boats. And the skipjack fleet
has fallen on hard times. With the dwindling supply of oysters in the
Chesapeake Bay, few could afford to maintain the boats, much less earn
a living. Today, there are only a handful that dredge oysters under sail.
This was an event that brought everyone out for a
race. It was exciting to sail amongst the skipjacks.
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This Old Boat
by Don Casey
Subtitled "turn a rundown fiberglass boat into a
first-class yacht on a shoestring budget," this book is the best
introduction I know boat maintenance for the new or prospective owner
of a "modern classic" sailboat. Starting with guidelines
for selecting a boat, Casey proceeds to fiberglass repairs, cabin and
deckwork, spars and rigging, boat equipment, woodwork, electrical,
plumbing, refrigeration, painting, canvas work and sails. All of this
is described in clear, simple terms perfect for the inexperienced.
This is the book that taught me fiberglass work. But don't let it
fool you; this book is appropriate for experienced boatowners, too.
I still refer to it.
Other books by Don Casey
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