“The crate was something else. We attacked it with pry bars and hammers and had it taken apart in twenty minutes. There wasn’t a mark on the hull or brightwork.”

“The quality of the craftsmanship on the entire craft was outstanding. I have friends with boats over thirty feet worth thousands more, but the fit and finish of those boats can’t compare to what your crew produces.”

To our amazement a few weeks later we received a package containing a number of Roger’s immaculate drawings, all of classic lapstrake boats including the famous “Bounty”, along with this letter.

The launch was delayed for several weeks thanks to Mother Nature. Finally on April 15th after three weeks of rain, wind, cold and snow it slide into the bay. Launching and recovery in onshore winds at 25 KM per hour wasn’t a problem - much to my surprise.

I recommend my new Gill Amara Regatta Gloves. They are perfect for rowing, especially early in the season.

My crew!

“So far it hasn’t taken a drop of water over the bow. A cabin cruiser went by me the other day and sent out walls of water that could have been used in “The Perfect Storm.” There were four waves in the series. The pitching increased with each one, but the boat handled them with no trouble. As the water temperature is only 10 C, I gave thanks that you’ve designed a boat that I feel safer in than boats twice her size.”

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