All week long I have found myself stopping to look at the cover of the current issue of Small Craft Advisor. That's a new design by John C. Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft. Just beautiful.
I had the pleasure of meeting John as I sailed into Langford Creek last fall. From across the creek he recognized the SPARTINA as a Welsford design, motored over to say hello. He wanted to know the boat's name so he could tell John Welsford we had crossed paths.
Visiting the CLC site I see that the Guider was designed for John Guider to use in the Race to Alaska, a 750 mile race from Port Townsend, Washington to Alaska, no motors, no support. Wow. (Seems like it would an excellent boat for the Everglades Challenge!)
Guider has a lot of features I like. Flat sleeping areas for two people, 6' 6" long, lots of positive floatation with 12 watertight compartments, a simple rig and a seat for rowing. That bow-mounted anchor is a plus.
Looks light a great boat for camper cruising. CLC site says the boat will be available at some point as either plans or a kit. And there will be a yawl version too, gotta love that. Nice boat, John.
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Saw that article too, that's a good looking boat with purpose. I like how John worked with John to develop the design. Once we get moved we are looking forward to visiting the CLC shop in Annapolis.
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