Conversations with Classic Boatshttps://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:41:56 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Tom DarlingnoTom Darlingtcd4sail2@gmail.comepisodicA podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling

]]> A podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling A podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom DarlingEp 33 - The Sixes FinaleTom DarlingMon, 08 Dec 2025 12:43:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-335e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:69373a8507ebfa42c22c1fe2Episodes & Galleries RSS

The Six Metre, the oldest development keelboat design, comes back  to America for the World Championships

In September, 2025, we revive a 38 year old design, one of the first with the controversial winged keel configuration, and do battle  in Long Island Sound with the pro crews and their ultra-modern boats

The One Design Six Metre, first launched in 1935, still sailed today, seen here at Marblehead
The One Design Six Metre, first launched in 1935, still sailed today, seen here at Marblehead The start of the Classic 6 Metres at the 2025 Six Metre Worlds at Oyster Bay
The start of the Classic 6 Metres at the 2025 Six Metre Worlds at Oyster Bay The Modern Sixes on the starting line, USA 111, with the Blade Crew powering up
The Modern Sixes on the starting line, USA 111, with the Blade Crew powering up Momo. II, winner of the 2025 Worlds, skipped the last race and dominated the field
Momo. II, winner of the 2025 Worlds, skipped the last race and dominated the field Blade going downwind
Blade going downwind Bribon, winner of the Classic Division, with the former King of Spain,' El Rey', in the cockpit
Bribon, winner of the Classic Division, with the former King of Spain,' El Rey', in the cockpit Local Oyster Bay crew headed by Will Meyer and Bill Mooney work their 1928 Saleema upwind
Local Oyster Bay crew headed by Will Meyer and Bill Mooney work their 1928 Saleema upwind Even the whales come out to play when classic raceboats are about
Even the whales come out to play when classic raceboats are about From left to right: Wendy Darling Lotz, Tom Darling, Cormac Murphy
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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe Six Metre, the oldest development keelboat design, comes back to America for the World ChampionshipsIn September, 2025, we revive a 38 year old design, one of the first with the controversial winged keel configuration, and do battle in Long Island Sound with the pro crews and their ultra-modern boatsfalse62Ep 33 - The Sixes FinalefullEp 33 - The Sixes FinaleEp 32 - Riva Speedboat to the StarsTom DarlingTue, 04 Feb 2025 13:31:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-325e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:679e44bcedef1d48c1b167e1Episodes & Galleries RSS

Ever wonder what that glamorous, gleaming, mahogany-sided boat James Bond was driving on the Côte d'Azur was?

Most likely, it was a Riva Aquarama—the Italian luxury runabout built in Sarnico, Italy, for the past 62 years. Now owned by the luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group, Riva has been the choice of film stars, race car drivers, and fashion moguls. Riva is the pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style. As one owner said, "The Riva Aquarama is the most stylish boat of all time."

Ciao, Riva!

Forza Riva! Introduced at the 1962 Milan Boat Show, the Aquarama redefined cool.
Forza Riva! Introduced at the 1962 Milan Boat Show, the Aquarama redefined cool. Riva's being built in the 60's on Lake Iseo
Riva's being built in the 60's on Lake Iseo The pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style
The pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style Mr. Lamborghini, Italian car entrepreneur takes delivery of his new Riva in 1968
Mr. Lamborghini, Italian car entrepreneur takes delivery of his new Riva in 1968 With twin Lamborghini V-12s gulping aria e benzina through a dozen Weber sidedraft carburetors, Ferruccio’s Aquarama must’ve made operatic thunder.
With twin Lamborghini V-12s gulping aria e benzina through a dozen Weber sidedraft carburetors, Ferruccio’s Aquarama must’ve made operatic thunder. Britt Ekland and Peter Sellers enjoying La Dolce Riva in Monaco, 1966
Britt Ekland and Peter Sellers enjoying La Dolce Riva in Monaco, 1966 Anita Ekberg, who chose zebra-pattern upholstery for her Riva, took care of her alabaster skin in the Mediterranean sunshine.
Anita Ekberg, who chose zebra-pattern upholstery for her Riva, took care of her alabaster skin in the Mediterranean sunshine. Brigitte Bardot cruising with friends
Brigitte Bardot cruising with friends Boat of the Royal family of Monaco, sports the red & white heraldry of the Principality
Boat of the Royal family of Monaco, sports the red & white heraldry of the Principality Now owned by The Ferretti Group, Riva remains the ultimate in speedboat style.
Now owned by The Ferretti Group, Riva remains the ultimate in speedboat style.

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsEver wonder what that glamorous, gleaming, mahogany-sided boat James Bond was driving on the Côte d'Azur was?Ever wonder what that glamorous, gleaming, mahogany-sided boat James Bond was driving on the Côte d'Azur was? Most likely, it was a Riva Aquarama—the Italian luxury runabout built in Sarnico, Italy, for the past 62 years. Now owned by the luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group, Riva has been the choice of film stars, race car drivers, and fashion moguls. Riva is the pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style. As one owner said, "The Riva Aquarama is the most stylish boat of all time." Ciao, Riva!false61Ep 32 - Riva: Speedboat to the StarsfullEp 32 - Riva: Speedboat to the StarsEp 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024Tom DarlingTue, 19 Nov 2024 23:08:57 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-315e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:673d1a89f3649d3170657c48Episodes & Galleries RSS

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island was the birthplace of International Rule Six Meter boats. In 2025, the "Santa Claus of 6 Metres," a Swiss-Canadian named Rainer Muller, hopes to bring his Sixes collection to anchor the 2025 World Championship in Long Island Sound. Over 20 Six Metres, dating from 1924 to contemporary, are expected to be on the line.

Overpowered Six Meters dual downwind
Overpowered Six Meters dual downwind Madcap & Saleema, the two veterans steam upwind
Madcap & Saleema, the two veterans steam upwind Madcap Hugh Jones early 20s design holds off two moderns
Madcap Hugh Jones early 20s design holds off two moderns Saleema, like older boats, flies in the lighter winds
Saleema, like older boats, flies in the lighter winds Wildcat winner of the Pre-Worlds
Wildcat winner of the Pre-Worlds Tempest sets at the offset
Tempest sets at the offset Madcap reaches west
Madcap reaches west Saleema ready to hoist
Saleema ready to hoist Saleema reaches hard with the chute up
Saleema reaches hard with the chute up Saleema's 1928 design showing her heritage
Saleema's 1928 design showing her heritage Action downwind
Action downwind The two moderns charge up
The two moderns charge up Tight racing on the run
Tight racing on the run 15 Tons of Six jockeying at the start
15 Tons of Six jockeying at the start ...and the veteran Saleema takes it
...and the veteran Saleema takes it right to left Tempest(125) Wild Cat(94) Peter Wealicks Blade(111)
right to left Tempest(125) Wild Cat(94) Peter Wealicks Blade(111) Hugh Jones Madcap claws up-wind
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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsAnchoring the Past: The 6 Meter World Championship Comes to Long IslandSeawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island was the birthplace of International Rule Six Meter boats. In 2025, the "Santa Claus of 6 Metres," a Swiss-Canadian named Rainer Muller, hopes to bring his Sixes collection to anchor the 2025 World Championship in Long Island Sound. Over 20 Six Metres, dating from 1924 to contemporary, are expected to be on the line.false51Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Words Test Long Island Sound in September 2024fullEp 31 - Six Meter Pre-Words Test Long Island Sound in September 2024Sailors Log #3 - Stan & Sally HoneyTom DarlingFri, 12 Jul 2024 12:39:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/sailors-log-35e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:668c253e3cc37f0ae31353c4Episodes & Galleries RSS

A husband and wife team sail a revived famous 1960s offshore design, the Cal 40, to victory in America's venerable Newport to Bermuda Race. Stan and Sally Honey, along with their friend Olympian Carl Buchan, sailed the boat as it was intended—like a canoe-shaped, 15,000-pound dinghy.

The new Illusion, originally an all-black vessel, showcases her West Coast surfing style prowess in the Atlantic.
The new Illusion, originally an all-black vessel, showcases her West Coast surfing style prowess in the Atlantic. An ace navigator and a top sailmaker team up as a couple to win the St. David's Trophy in the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race.
An ace navigator and a top sailmaker team up as a couple to win the St. David's Trophy in the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race. Stan Honey, navigator to the stars, and Sally Lindsay Honey, an expert in offshore and dinghy sails, take corrected time honors in the "Thrash to the Onion Patch."
Stan Honey, navigator to the stars, and Sally Lindsay Honey, an expert in offshore and dinghy sails, take corrected time honors in the "Thrash to the Onion Patch."

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]]>Conversations with Classic Boats A husband and wife team sail a revived famous 1960s offshore design, the Cal 40, to victory in America's venerable Newport to Bermuda Race. Stan and Sally Honey, along with their friend Olympian Carl Buchan, sailed the boat as it was intended—like a canoe-shaped, 15,000-pound dinghy.false52Sailors Log #3 - Stan & Sally HoneyfullSailors Log #3 - Stan & Sally HoneyA husband and wife team sail a revived famous 1960s offshore design, the Cal 40, to victory in America's venerable Newport to Bermuda Race. Stan and Sally Honey, along with their friend Olympian Carl Buchan, sailed the boat as it was intended—like a canoe-shaped, 15,000-pound dinghy.Ep 30 - Two Curators Have a GamTom DarlingMon, 06 May 2024 14:44:51 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-305e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6635a3c81c36421f12c1de06Episodes & Galleries RSS

Click to visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s Website

Christina Brophy, Senior VP of Mystic Seaport Museum and Evelyn Ansel, Curator of the Herreshoff Marine Museum, and herself a Mystic native, join in a gam to explore how a marine museum curator comes to be. The two outline an exciting 2024 exhibition season. Go visit MSM and HMM this summer- and mention Conversations with Classic Boats!

Click to visit Mystic Seaport Museum’s Website

The powerful image from the "Entwined" exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum( MSM) - exploring maritime history through the perspective of black and indigenous peoples
The powerful image from the "Entwined" exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum( MSM) - exploring maritime history through the perspective of black and indigenous peoples "Spineless" show at Mystic, a glass invertebrate model from a collection of Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology and Boston Museum of Science objects
"Spineless" show at Mystic, a glass invertebrate model from a collection of Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology and Boston Museum of Science objects Herreshoff Marine Museum(HMM). Showing models of the original schooner- the yacht and the Cup that took its name
Herreshoff Marine Museum(HMM). Showing models of the original schooner- the yacht and the Cup that took its name Floor level at HMM, Capt' Nat's classic keelboats; the 1870s multihull ,Amaryllis, first of its kind in America, hangs from the ceiling
Floor level at HMM, Capt' Nat's classic keelboats; the 1870s multihull ,Amaryllis, first of its kind in America, hangs from the ceiling Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Director of Museum Galleries at MSM, Christina Connett Brophy, PhD is a lifelong sailor who loves riding the breeze on both water and land.
Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Director of Museum Galleries at MSM, Christina Connett Brophy, PhD is a lifelong sailor who loves riding the breeze on both water and land. A third generation boatbuilder and Curator at the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, Rhode Island, Evelyn Ansel is preserving maritime history and loving her work.
A third generation boatbuilder and Curator at the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, Rhode Island, Evelyn Ansel is preserving maritime history and loving her work.

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsSetting Sail: Behind the Scenes with Marine Museum CuratorsChristina Brophy, Senior VP of Mystic Seaport Museum and Evelyn Ansel, Curator of the Herreshoff Marine Museum, and herself a Mystic native, join in a gam to explore how a marine museum curator comes to be. The two outline an exciting 2024 exhibition season. Go visit MSM and HMM this summer- and mention Conversations with Classic Boats!false51Ep 30 - Two Curators Have a GamfullEp 30 - Two Curators Have a GamEp 29 - College Sailing Goes Offshore—1928 to 2023Tom DarlingThu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-295e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:65d68f93480c2c55a32f3083Episodes & Galleries RSS

In the late 1920s, competitive college sailing took root in keelboats, setting the stage for iconic events like the McMillan Cup and an array of college offshore regattas nationwide. Sailors from expert to novice revel in the camaraderie and thrill of sailing big boats through these long-standing competitions. In October 2023, the Princeton Offshore Team triumphed in its class amid a weekend of wild weather at the Storm Trysail Club's Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta.

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The collegiate crew pushing downwind in their purple chute
The collegiate crew pushing downwind in their purple chute The offshore college team has to adjust to unfamiliar and demanding conditions
The offshore college team has to adjust to unfamiliar and demanding conditions Princeton's afterguard puts the hammer down in a freshening breeze
Princeton's afterguard puts the hammer down in a freshening breeze The authors legacy, trophies from the Corinthians and college big boat's grandaddy, the McMillan Cup
The authors legacy, trophies from the Corinthians and college big boat's grandaddy, the McMillan Cup Safety officer Gary Myer and Magic helmsman Jasper Walkman on a break between race days
Safety officer Gary Myer and Magic helmsman Jasper Walkman on a break between race days

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsA history of competitive college sailing from 1928 to 2023.In the late 1920s, competitive college sailing originated in keelboats. Through long-running events like the McMillan Cup and a range of college offshore regattas across the country, college sailors, from expert to novice, are enjoying the camaraderie and fun of sailing big boats. October 2023 saw the Princeton Offshore Team win its class during a weekend of wild weather at the Storm Trysail Club's Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta.false45Ep 29 - College Sailing Goes Offshore— 1928 to 2023fullEp 29 - College Sailing Goes Offshore— 1928 to 2023Ep 28 - Trailblazers and Triumphs in Women's Competitive SailingTom DarlingThu, 07 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-285e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:656fb4656bbbf5209aa943b1Episodes & Galleries RSS

A five women team makes women’s sailing history. In September 1985, mastering an international fleet and Hurricane Gloria to take the inaugural Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Regatta and pointing to the inclusion of Women’s Sailing in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

A tough week of sailing in Newport , RI, a hurricane, all taken in stride by Team Softsail, winner of the first Rolex International Womens Keelboat Regatta, aka "The Womens Worlds"
A tough week of sailing in Newport , RI, a hurricane, all taken in stride by Team Softsail, winner of the first Rolex International Womens Keelboat Regatta, aka "The Womens Worlds" Alison, Sertl, Shore, Pitchie and Lotz, aka Team Softsail
Alison, Sertl, Shore, Pitchie and Lotz, aka Team Softsail 38 years after the first Womens World win,Betsy Alison overcomes all odds to win the gold medal in singlehanded sailing in the August 2023 World Para Athletic games... always a champion
38 years after the first Womens World win,Betsy Alison overcomes all odds to win the gold medal in singlehanded sailing in the August 2023 World Para Athletic games... always a champion

August 2023

The first Womens Worlds attracted rare media attention to this groundbreaking regatta.
The first Womens Worlds attracted rare media attention to this groundbreaking regatta.

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsA five women team makes women’s sailing history.A five women team makes women’s sailing history. In September 1985, mastering an international fleet and Hurricane Gloria to take the inaugural Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Regatta and pointing to the inclusion of Women’s Sailing in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.false44Ep 28 - Trailblazers and Triumphs in Women's Competitive SailingfullEp 28 - Trailblazers and Triumphs in Women's Competitive SailingSailors Log #2 - Bob JohnstoneTom DarlingMon, 14 Aug 2023 14:16:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/sailors-log-25e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:64d790656679b5107936dba9Episodes & Galleries RSS

Welcome to the second edition of the Classic Conversations Sailors Log, featuring Bob Johnstone.

Bob Johnstone, Co-founder with his brother Rod of JBoats, founder of MJM Yachts at the age of 68. He holds a profound appreciation for boats, ranging from the 3-foot DF-95 to the 50-plus J Boat designs developed over the past 46 years. Now, as an author of Marketing Maverick, he continues to make waves in the industry.

A "half model" of the original J-24. Newport. Museum of Sailing
A "half model" of the original J-24. Newport. Museum of Sailing Half a J-24 at Newport Sailing Museum
Half a J-24 at Newport Sailing Museum Bob is an innovator in the smallest -his ride a DF-95 RC craft
Bob is an innovator in the smallest -his ride a DF-95 RC craft Bobs favorite JBoat, the J111
Bobs favorite JBoat, the J111

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsBob Johnstone, Co-founder with his brother Rod of JBoats, founder of MJM Yachts at the age of 68. He holds a profound appreciation for boats, ranging from the 3-foot DF-95 to the 50-plus J Boat designs developed over the past 46 years. Now, as an author of Marketing Maverick, he continues to make waBob Johnstone, Co-founder with his brother Rod of JBoats, founder of MJM Yachts at the age of 68. He holds a profound appreciation for boats, ranging from the 3-foot DF-95 to the 50-plus J Boat designs developed over the past 46 years. Now, as an author of Marketing Maverick, he continues to make waves in the industry.false45Sailors Log Ep. 2 - Bob JohnstonefullSailors Log Ep. 2 - Bob JohnstoneEp 27 - Sixes in Seattle: The Search for the Lost FleetTom DarlingWed, 03 May 2023 13:20:12 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-275e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:644edc72e22fd95fbe0cc4e9Episodes & Galleries RSS

We go cross-country in search of the iconic Six Metres of the 1930s. We find the crème de la crème, Goose and Llanoria, in the boatyard of this design's dedicated collector, Peter Hofmann, at Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, across the sound from Seattle. Photos from Peter Taylor tell the story of these beautiful keelboats.

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Sixes in the Solent
Sixes in the Solent The Six Metre bar area. Seawanhaka Corinthian YC. Oyster Bay
The Six Metre bar area. Seawanhaka Corinthian YC. Oyster Bay French model builders version of Goose
French model builders version of Goose Djinn. Another magical S&S Six of 1938
Djinn. Another magical S&S Six of 1938 Saga in the 1930s. off Bermuda
Saga in the 1930s. off Bermuda Saga slumbering in Seattle
Saga slumbering in Seattle Bob Bavier sailing his family IOD on Long Island Sound
Bob Bavier sailing his family IOD on Long Island Sound Bevier with the Stephen's Brothers Rod (left) Olin (right)
Bevier with the Stephen's Brothers Rod (left) Olin (right) Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, Seattle
Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, Seattle Goose in the shed being painted
Goose in the shed being painted Transom of Goose
Transom of Goose Goose up on the lift
Goose up on the lift Goose and Llanaria nesting on the Hofmann yard.
Goose and Llanaria nesting on the Hofmann yard.

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe Search for the Lost FleetWe go cross-country in search of the iconic Six Metres of the 1930s. We find the crème de la crème, Goose and Llanoria, in the boatyard of this design's dedicated collector, Peter Hofmann, at Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, across the sound from Seattle. Photos from Peter Taylor tell the story of these beautiful keelboats.false43Ep 27 - Sixes in Seattle: The Search for the Lost FleetfullEp 27 - Sixes in Seattle: The Search for the Lost FleetSailors Log #1 - Dave PerryTom DarlingFri, 24 Mar 2023 14:15:05 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/sailors-log-15e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:641db069e9932c07cb17665dEpisodes & Galleries RSS

Welcome to the first edition of the Sailors Log.

We debut our Classic Conversations, The Sailors Log, talking to match racer, rules guru and overall great sailing guy Dave Perry.

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsWe debut our Classic Conversations , The Sailors Log, talking to match racer, rules guru and overall great sailing guy Dave. PerryWe debut our Classic Conversations , The Sailors Log, talking to match racer, rules guru and overall great sailing guy Dave. Perryfalse43Sailors Log Ep. 1 - Dave PerryfullSailors Log Ep. 1 - Dave PerryEp 26 - Uffa Fox, Bruce Kirby: The Flying 14s and the Modern Planing DinghyTom DarlingMon, 13 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-265e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:63e8133c82a3a1049bd91d58Episodes & Galleries RSS

From England to Canada to America, Uffa Fox and Bruce Kirby are the 20th century pioneers of the planing dinghy. This episode features an exclusive interview with Nathaniel Philbrick, an American author and historian, winner of the National Book Award, and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

For more information about Philbrick, visit his website here: https://www.nathanielphilbrick.com/

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A model of a 1950s Thistle, #1079, Nautigal, the Darling boat
A model of a 1950s Thistle, #1079, Nautigal, the Darling boat The Flying Fox, Uffa Fpx. godfather of the modern high performance
The Flying Fox, Uffa Fpx. godfather of the modern high performance The lines of Avenger, Uffa Fox's breakthrough design
The lines of Avenger, Uffa Fox's breakthrough design The Uffa Fox International 14- the breakthrough to the planing dinghy
The Uffa Fox International 14- the breakthrough to the planing dinghy Ottawa River, International 14, wild and windy
Ottawa River, International 14, wild and windy Launching Torch, the Orange Mark I that started it all
Launching Torch, the Orange Mark I that started it all Torch, KC 205, classic
Torch, KC 205, classic Bruce Kirby goes racing in Torch, his breakthrough Kirby 1
Bruce Kirby goes racing in Torch, his breakthrough Kirby 1 The lines of the Kirby Mark IV International 14
The lines of the Kirby Mark IV International 14 The Gold Standard of the International 14. Kirby IV
The Gold Standard of the International 14. Kirby IV The RC Laser ready to frostbite
The RC Laser ready to frostbite Its a beautiful day sailing RCs at 10 degrees F
Its a beautiful day sailing RCs at 10 degrees F Hundreds of thousands of Lasers, thousands of RC Lasers like these, raced year round by Bruce Kirby fans
Hundreds of thousands of Lasers, thousands of RC Lasers like these, raced year round by Bruce Kirby fans

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsFrom England to Canada to America, Uffa Fox and Bruce Kirby are the 20th century pioneers of the planing dinghy. From England to Canada to America, Uffa Fox and Bruce Kirby are the 20th century pioneers of the planing dinghy. This episode features an exclusive interview with Nat Philbrick, an American author and historian, winner of the National Book Award, and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.false42Ep 26 - Uffa Fox, Bruce Kirby: A Century of Planing PioneersfullEp 26 - Uffa Fox, Bruce Kirby: A Century of Planing PioneersEp 25 - Solo Sailors - Clay BurkhalterTom DarlingWed, 21 Dec 2022 17:31:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-255e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:63a2666cc3f0d52d7aa58a78Episodes & Galleries RSS

Our featured long distance solo sailor - Clay Burkhalter, tells the tale of his 2007 Transat Race in Acadia, his J Boats designed 21 foot offshore boat.

Clay Burkhalter of Stonington, CT, sails a JBoat Transat design for the France to Brazil MiniTransat
Clay Burkhalter of Stonington, CT, sails a JBoat Transat design for the France to Brazil MiniTransat Deck of Acadia, CT built Mini-Transat race boat. 21 feet of racing machine
Deck of Acadia, CT built Mini-Transat race boat. 21 feet of racing machine Clay and Uncle Rod Johnstone-designer- testing Acadia in Southeast CT
Clay and Uncle Rod Johnstone-designer- testing Acadia in Southeast CT Acadia waiting on the hard before the start in France
Acadia waiting on the hard before the start in France

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsClay Burkhalter tells the tale of his 2007 Transat Race in Acadia, his J Boats designed 21 foot offshore boatOur featured long distance solo sailor- Clay Burkhalter, tells the tale of his 2007 Transat Race in Acadia, his J Boats designed 21 foot offshore boat.false00:46:5041Ep 25 - Solo Sailors - Clay BurkhalterfullEp 25 - Solo Sailors - Clay BurkhalterEp 24 - Collecting the Classics at the 50th Opera House Cup in NantucketTom DarlingTue, 16 Aug 2022 13:52:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-245e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:62fa50fe3a50381aec668cccEpisodes & Galleries RSS

The 50th running of Nantucket's Opera House Cup attracts the elite classic boats to race and be seen at the Classic Yacht Exhibition

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The replica of the privateer Lynx. Gunboat for the Opera House Cup
The replica of the privateer Lynx. Gunboat for the Opera House Cup Something old, Something new
Something old, Something new Dolphin 1916
Dolphin 1916 Weatherly after the OHC
Weatherly after the OHC A Rainbow Parade
A Rainbow Parade Spirit of Tradition Outlier waits to race
Spirit of Tradition Outlier waits to race Dolphin a Newport 29 waits to race
Dolphin a Newport 29 waits to race Weatherly. 1962 Americas Cup 60 years ago
Weatherly. 1962 Americas Cup 60 years ago Spartan NY 50
Spartan NY 50 The Alerion Trophy for Opera House Cup
The Alerion Trophy for Opera House Cup The winner gets the custom quarterboard
The winner gets the custom quarterboard Herreshoffs. New York 50 come to the Opera House
Herreshoffs. New York 50 come to the Opera House

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]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe 50th running of Nantucket's Opera House Cup attracts the elite classic boats to race and be seen at the Classic Yacht  ExhibitionThe 50th running of Nantucket's Opera House Cup attracts the elite classic boats to race and be seen at the Classic Yacht  Exhibitionfalse00:29:4539Ep 24 - Collecting the Classics at the 50th Opera House CupfullEp 24 - Collecting the Classics at the 50th Opera House CupEp 23 - Signature Boats: A Senior Classic Goes to the Onion PatchTom DarlingMon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-235e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:62a719c25186d84bbf45ddc7Episodes & Galleries RSS

Jesse Terry prepares his Alden classic, Abigail for the Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race, the iconic American offshore contest.

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Abigail prepping for the Big Race.
Abigail prepping for the Big Race. Getting the interior ready to race.
Getting the interior ready to race. Abigail going upwind in a breeze.
Abigail going upwind in a breeze. Alden's designs dominated the early history of the Bermuda Race.
Alden's designs dominated the early history of the Bermuda Race. Abigail on her way to winning the 2018 Opera House Cup
Abigail on her way to winning the 2018 Opera House Cup

Courtesy of classicyachts.org

Abigail at anchor in a quiet cove
Abigail at anchor in a quiet cove The drone gives us an eagle in the sky view of a classic boat.
The drone gives us an eagle in the sky view of a classic boat. Bermuda Race trivia; who has gone the most times?
Bermuda Race trivia; who has gone the most times? A bench in the fog awaits the start on June 17th.
A bench in the fog awaits the start on June 17th.

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsJesse Terry prepares his Alden classic, Abigail for the Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race, the iconic American offshore contest.Jesse Terry prepares his Alden classic, Abigail for the Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race, the iconic American offshore contest.false00:19:4038Ep 23 - Signature Boats: A Senior Classic Goes to the Onion PatchfullEp 23 - Signature Boats: A Senior Classic Goes to the Onion PatchEp 22 - Story Boats: The Tales They Tell Pt.1Tom DarlingFri, 13 May 2022 14:02:53 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-225e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6273da348cd9376c1b26a39dEpisodes & Galleries RSS

Mystic Seaport Museum presents "Story Boats: The Tales They Tell", a fascinating collection of historic watercraft and the tales that go with them. From May 28 to August 14, the show presents 18 boats and the people behind them. The Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies, sponsors the podcast and the Conversations Gallery.

The exhibit's lead sponsor, Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies, is one of the nation's leading yacht insurance agencies and is Mystic Seaport's longtime insurance partner.

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1880s River life- Shellfishing in white pine dugout canoes
1880s River life- Shellfishing in white pine dugout canoes

Mystic Seaport Watercraft Guide

Story Boats: Watercraft tales teach us classic boat history.
Story Boats: Watercraft tales teach us classic boat history.

Mystic Seaport Watercraft Guide

The Boat Shop takes on the smallest watercraft.
The Boat Shop takes on the smallest watercraft. "Mystic Built" was the watchword of the 19th century shipwright.
"Mystic Built" was the watchword of the 19th century shipwright. The Mystic Shipyard, headed 29 years by Quentin Snediker, tackles historic refits.
The Mystic Shipyard, headed 29 years by Quentin Snediker, tackles historic refits. Mystic refloated the pride of Plymouth. Mayflower II.
Mystic refloated the pride of Plymouth. Mayflower II.

Courtesy of Mystic Seaport Museum

The Boat Livery, brainchild of John Gardiner, "take out a boat".
The Boat Livery, brainchild of John Gardiner, "take out a boat". Dyer Dhow sailing on the Mystic River is waiting for visitors.
Dyer Dhow sailing on the Mystic River is waiting for visitors. A rack full of frostbite dinghy history, the Dyer Dhow on top
A rack full of frostbite dinghy history, the Dyer Dhow on top

Mystic Seaport Museum- Rossie Building

The story of Americas' "Unsinkable" runabout, the Boston Whaler.
The story of Americas' "Unsinkable" runabout, the Boston Whaler. The 13 foot Whaler in the flesh next to the sawn in "Half Whaler" from Life Magazine, 1961
The 13 foot Whaler in the flesh next to the sawn in "Half Whaler" from Life Magazine, 1961

Mystic Seaport Museum- Rossie Building

L Francis Herreshoff was a canoe enthusiast, here his treatment of an elegant kayak
L Francis Herreshoff was a canoe enthusiast, here his treatment of an elegant kayak

Mystic Seaport Watercraft Guide

LF's modern wooden kayak updates a Native American design
LF's modern wooden kayak updates a Native American design

Mystic Seaport Watercraft Guide

Laser designer Bruce Kirby will have his #0 flying high in the Thompson Exhibition Building.
Laser designer Bruce Kirby will have his #0 flying high in the Thompson Exhibition Building. Clay Burkhalter offshore in the Transat. 2007
Clay Burkhalter offshore in the Transat. 2007

Courtesy of Clay Burkhalter

Dories await visitors for "Story Boats"
Dories await visitors for "Story Boats"

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic Boatsfalse00:30:0037Ep 22 - Storyboats: The Tales They Tell (Pt I)fullEp 22 - Storyboats: The Tales They Tell (Pt I)Mystic Seaport Museum presents "Story Boats: The Tales They Tell", a fascinating collection of historic watercraft and the tales that go with them. From May 28 to August 14, the show presents eighteen boats & the intimate stories and adventures of the people behind them.Mystic Seaport Museum presents "Story Boats: The Tales They Tell", a fascinating collection of historic watercraft and the tales that go with them. From May 28 to August 14, the show presents eighteen boats & the intimate stories and adventures of the people behind them.Ep 21 - Carleton Mitchell and the Chesapeake Bay Log CanoeTom DarlingThu, 24 Mar 2022 14:30:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-20-ddd7a5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:623b240861da8e385ac4e895Episodes & Galleries RSS

Carleton Mitchell, blue water racer, writer, photographer, loved to portray the native designs of the Americas. One of his favorites, the sailing log canoe, is iconic to his home waters of the Chesapeake.

A wild concoction of wood and canvas, the log canoe has skimmed across the Bay for almost 150 years.

Photos and original art capture the grace and power of this Mid Atlantic classic.

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Carlton Michell learned his sailing in New Orleans on Lake Ponchatrain
Carlton Michell learned his sailing in New Orleans on Lake Ponchatrain Carlton Michell's Finisterre famous blue water racer gets her name
Carlton Michell's Finisterre famous blue water racer gets her name

Mystic Seaport Museum

The Classic Log canoe circa 1948
The Classic Log canoe circa 1948

Mystic Seaport Museum

Carleton Mitchell photo of 1960s log canoe
Carleton Mitchell photo of 1960s log canoe

Mystic Seaport Museum

In 1931, Jay Dee exemplifies the modern log canoe. Built by John B Harrison
In 1931, Jay Dee exemplifies the modern log canoe. Built by John B Harrison

The American Sailboat, Gregory Jones

Flying cloud on a screaming reach
Flying cloud on a screaming reach The Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe in light air on the Bay
The Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe in light air on the Bay

Modern Log Canoe - T Darling

Uffa Fox sails his decked canoe, East Anglican, 1933
Uffa Fox sails his decked canoe, East Anglican, 1933 Charles Raskob Robinson depicts modern log canoe racing on Chesapeake Bay.
Charles Raskob Robinson depicts modern log canoe racing on Chesapeake Bay.

Dance on the Silver 34x4 by Charles Raskob Robinson

Michell admired the native boats of the Caribbean
Michell admired the native boats of the Caribbean

Native Boat - Chris Freeman, MSM Presentation

Native work boats in Nassau
Native work boats in Nassau

Mystic Seaport Museum

In the 60s, Mitchell photographed the Bermuda fitted dinghy
In the 60s, Mitchell photographed the Bermuda fitted dinghy

Mystic Seaport Museum

Caribee Carlton Michell's Rhodes-designed yawl
Caribee Carlton Michell's Rhodes-designed yawl

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsCarleton Mitchell, blue water racer, writer, photographer, loved to portray the native designs of the Americas. One of his favorites, the sailing log canoe, is iconic to his home waters of the Chesapeake.Carleton Mitchell, blue water racer, writer, photographer, loved to portray the native designs of the Americas. One of his favorites, the sailing log canoe, is iconic to his home waters of the Chesapeake. A wild concoction of wood and canvas, the log canoe has skimmed across the Bay for almost 150 years.false00:22:5036Ep 21 -Carleton Mitchell and the Chesapeake Bay Log CanoefullEp 21 -Carleton Mitchell and the Chesapeake Bay Log CanoeEp 20: Model Classic 2.0- Radiosailing Goes FrostbitingTom DarlingFri, 25 Feb 2022 17:01:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-205e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:621665d2e1181e0ace6251b7Episodes & Galleries RSS

We visit three radiosailing racing venues to answer the question: "Who frostbites model yachts in NJ?

Out of the bag and ready to sail in 15 minutes
Out of the bag and ready to sail in 15 minutes Fully rigged and ready to sail
Fully rigged and ready to sail Launching style off the dock- simple!
Launching style off the dock- simple! Fully rigged and ready to go
Fully rigged and ready to go Looks like a Laser, sails like a Laser. Hike!!
Looks like a Laser, sails like a Laser. Hike!! Waiting for the starting horn
Waiting for the starting horn Lining up a start in. 20 knots plus
Lining up a start in. 20 knots plus Light air at the windward mark shuffles the fleet
Light air at the windward mark shuffles the fleet The long run east to the bottom gate marks
The long run east to the bottom gate marks Headed back to the finish, shifty and puffy it is
Headed back to the finish, shifty and puffy it is Fleet Captain Mark D has his gear , his radio and his coffee, that's a great winter radiosailing day
Fleet Captain Mark D has his gear , his radio and his coffee, that's a great winter radiosailing day

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsWe visit three radiosailing racing venues to answer the question: "Who frostbites model yachts in NJ?We visit three radiosailing racing venues to answer the question:" Who frostbites model yachts in NJ?false00:41:0035Ep 20: Model Classic 2.0- Radiosailing Goes FrostbitingfullEp 20: Model Classic 2.0- Radiosailing Goes FrostbitingEp 19 IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YC (Pt II)Tom DarlingFri, 04 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-195e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:61f96ecdd78bac20982465deEpisodes & Galleries RSS

Larchmont Winter Sailing has brought out the best in frostbiting for generations: It's an Ulmer family affair in 2022

Starting is tight with 32 boats on the line.
Starting is tight with 32 boats on the line. IC. #702 charges upwind
IC. #702 charges upwind Finding the lane downwind is the key
Finding the lane downwind is the key Windward heel is the style for ex-collegians
Windward heel is the style for ex-collegians A yellow boat amid a sea of white fiberglass
A yellow boat amid a sea of white fiberglass Tight finishes downwind, hold your breath
Tight finishes downwind, hold your breath Chrissie Klingler in the Ulmer grey boat headed for the starting line....
Chrissie Klingler in the Ulmer grey boat headed for the starting line.... Start 'em early, tell them nothing...
Start 'em early, tell them nothing... A beautiful end to a great frostbiting day
A beautiful end to a great frostbiting day

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

Watch Peter Taylor’s video slideshow on our Media page!

Visit the Media section ]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsPart 2: Larchmont Winter Sailing has brought out the best in frostbiting for generations: It's an Ulmer family affair in 2022Larchmont Winter Sailing has brought out the best in frostbiting for generations. This episode features two exclusive interviews from Crissie Klingler and Butch Ulmer who talk about their history frostbiting in Larchmontfalse00:40:0034Ep 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YC Pt. IIfullEp 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YC Pt. IIEp 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YCTom DarlingThu, 20 Jan 2022 14:15:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-185e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:61e6f9e8864df66b968cd5bfEpisodes & Galleries RSS

Winter sailing pioneer and author of Race Your Boat Right, Arthur Knapp, led the way for modern frostbiting at Larchmont YC. A new kind of racing-cold!

The Larchmont. YC Burgee
The Larchmont. YC Burgee The boat that launched Race Your Boat. Right, Arthur Knapps's Agony
The boat that launched Race Your Boat. Right, Arthur Knapps's Agony Winter Sailing Chairman Nick Langone checks the forecast
Winter Sailing Chairman Nick Langone checks the forecast A new wood stove for the Little Scorpion Club keeps the RC happy
A new wood stove for the Little Scorpion Club keeps the RC happy Ever wonder how the RC boat gets to the starting line?
Ever wonder how the RC boat gets to the starting line? The action is close and competitive
The action is close and competitive Starting 32 boats can be tricky...
Starting 32 boats can be tricky... Up Up Up!
Up Up Up! "Imp" charges up wind
"Imp" charges up wind Crossing tracks downwind
Crossing tracks downwind "Anybody see a gate mark here anywhere?"
"Anybody see a gate mark here anywhere?" Things don't always go as planned
Things don't always go as planned

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Things don't always go as planned
Things don't always go as planned

2/2

The Little Scorpion Trophy 1992- ancient frostbiting history
The Little Scorpion Trophy 1992- ancient frostbiting history

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

See Peter Taylors slideshow video on our media page!

See Peter’s Slideshow ]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsPart 1: Winter sailing pioneer Arthur Knapp led the way for modern frostbiting at Larchmont YC.Winter sailing pioneer and author of Race Your Boat Right, Arthur Knapp, led the way for modern frostbiting at Larchmont YC. A new kind of racing-cold!false00:37:0633Ep 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YCfullEp 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YCEp 17: Chasing Roosters (Part II)Tom DarlingFri, 17 Dec 2021 22:34:59 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-175e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:61bd0052d6ad836007463a72Episodes & Galleries RSS

EScows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats. Part 2 of 2.

Barnegat Bay and the sailing haven of Mantoloking are our sites for exploring the home-grown Bay classes, Sneakboxes and Duckboats, timeless designs from the 19th century brought forward to the modern running of the Duckboat World Championships

Oil paintings courtesy of Charles Raskob Robinson.

Runnie on raft. "1920s"
Runnie on raft. "1920s" Emily Wesson pilots La Derrierre, Sneakbox #23
Emily Wesson pilots La Derrierre, Sneakbox #23 Sneakbox action in the Toms River, 1930s
Sneakbox action in the Toms River, 1930s John Wesson on his way to the Duckboat Worlds
John Wesson on his way to the Duckboat Worlds The Wesson family Duck, "Buccaaneer"
The Wesson family Duck, "Buccaaneer" To the starting line, World Ducks.
To the starting line, World Ducks. The all important rooster flag(Chasing Roosters)
The all important rooster flag(Chasing Roosters) Tom's Barnegat Bay flag
Tom's Barnegat Bay flag Charles Raskob Robinson captures the A Cats in oil painting
Charles Raskob Robinson captures the A Cats in oil painting A Cats before the wind (Oil painting)
A Cats before the wind (Oil painting)

Courtesy of Charles Raskob Robinson

Sneakbox on Barnegat Bay
Sneakbox on Barnegat Bay

Courtesy of Charles Raskob Robinson

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsEscows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats. Part 2 of 2.Barnegat Bay and the sailing haven of Mantoloking are our sites for exploring the home-grown Bay classes, Sneakboxes and Duckboats, timeless designs from the 19th century brought forward to the modern running of the Duckboat World Championshipsfalse00:33:1832Ep 17: Chasing Roosters Part 2fullEp 17: Chasing Roosters Part 2Ep 16: Chasing Roosters (Part 1)Tom DarlingThu, 02 Dec 2021 16:12:51 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-165e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:61a8dbebbc6fbd1efe09baa6Episodes & Galleries RSS

EScows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats. Part 1 of 2.

This episode, we go down south to the Jersey Shore, where watermen have plied Barnegat Bay since the European-invasion of the 16th Century. These episodes show a all star cast of the boats that Tom fell in love with: The EBoat or EScow, A Cat, Sneakbox and the Duckboat.

Doctor Britton Chance Escow Zero
Doctor Britton Chance Escow Zero

Courtesy of John Wesson

Mantoloking Zero Downwind in light air
Mantoloking Zero Downwind in light air

Courtesy of John Wesson

Hall of Fame Mantoloking sailor Runnie Colie on the Bay with his sister in the 1920s
Hall of Fame Mantoloking sailor Runnie Colie on the Bay with his sister in the 1920s

Source: Chasing Roosters

Sam Merrick, an E Scow Bay legend, in the 1930s
Sam Merrick, an E Scow Bay legend, in the 1930s

Source: Chasing Roosters

The modern EScow
The modern EScow

Source: Chasing Roosters

The "turboed" EScow with asymmetrical chute spinnake
The "turboed" EScow with asymmetrical chute spinnake

Source: Chasing Roosters

The modern EScow takes flight
The modern EScow takes flight

Source: Chasing Roosters

E Scow Seaside Park #1 at 20 knots plus
E Scow Seaside Park #1 at 20 knots plus

Source: Chasing Roosters

Godfather of the A Cat, Roy Wilkins, drives Spy
Godfather of the A Cat, Roy Wilkins, drives Spy

Source: Chasing Roosters

A Cats Raven and Witch battle in 20 knots
A Cats Raven and Witch battle in 20 knots

Source: Chasing Roosters

Where was Gary Jobson in 1966? The Penguin International Junior Championships
Where was Gary Jobson in 1966? The Penguin International Junior Championships

Source: Chasing Roosters

The Rooster, emblem of Barnegat Bay Racing
The Rooster, emblem of Barnegat Bay Racing

Source: Chasing Roosters

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

Pictures courtesy of Gary Jobson from the book “Chasing Roosters”, published by Nomad Press. Visit the book page here.

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsEscows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats. Part 1 of 2.This episode, we go down south to the Jersey Shore, where watermen have plied Barnegat Bay since the European-invasion of the 16th Century. These episodes show a all star cast of the boats that Tom fell in love with: The EBoat or EScow, A Cat, Sneakbox and the Duckboat.false00:55:0831Chasing Roosters: EScows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats (Pt. 1)fullChasing Roosters: EScows, A Cats, Sneakboxes and Duckboats (Pt. 1)Ep 15: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American Runabout (Pt. II)Tom DarlingThu, 28 Oct 2021 20:01:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-155e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6179e9fb777d4c4d0cd559aeEpisodes & Galleries RSS

A 1914 design, the Hickman Sea Sled, re-emerges in 1957 via the hand of C Raymond Hunt, as America's iconic runabout.

It is the Boston Whaler, 13 footer.

The Thirteen footer sawed in half
The Thirteen footer sawed in half

Founder Richard Fisher was so confident in his fail-safe boat that he tested it publicly.

The Thirteen footer sawed in half
The Thirteen footer sawed in half

Courtesy of Mystic seaport museum

The Thirteen footer sawed in half
The Thirteen footer sawed in half

Courtesy of Mystic seaport museum

13 Footer in Mint condition
13 Footer in Mint condition Sea Sled Mahogany with Oak ribs
Sea Sled Mahogany with Oak ribs

Hickman Sea Sled courtesy of Mystic seaport museum

Patented in 1914 the first tunnel hull
Patented in 1914 the first tunnel hull

Pictures courtesy of Mystic seaport museum

Granddaddy of the 20th century American runabout
Granddaddy of the 20th century American runabout

Pictures courtesy of Mystic seaport museum

The Curves of the 17 Footer Whaler
The Curves of the 17 Footer Whaler Ray hunt's deep V on the whaler
Ray hunt's deep V on the whaler

17 Foot whaler in Marion, Massachusetts

Bow view of the 17 footer, Modern art?
Bow view of the 17 footer, Modern art? A classic thirteen foot whaler
A classic thirteen foot whaler Dan Cooney, Whaler aficionado
Dan Cooney, Whaler aficionado John Steinbeck's 17ft Montauk preserved by The Lew Family
John Steinbeck's 17ft Montauk preserved by The Lew Family

Donated to mystic sea port museum

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsA 1914 design, the Hickman Sea Sled, re-emerges in 1957 via the hand of C Raymond Hunt, as America's iconic runabout.A 1914 design, the Hickman Sea Sled, re-emerges in 1957 via the hand of C Raymond Hunt, as America's iconic runabout. It is the Boston Whaler, 13 footer.false00:34:01210Ep 15: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American Runabout (Pt 2)fullEp 15: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American Runabout (Pt 2)Ep 14: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American RunaboutTom DarlingMon, 20 Sep 2021 20:06:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-145e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6148c51b6f19c12fab4c047fEpisodes & Galleries RSS

HHH. Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt.

100 years of the American personal powerboat: the launch, the American runabout, the American speedboat

Herreshoff started with steam.
Herreshoff started with steam. New England Innovation ran on The Engine
New England Innovation ran on The Engine Herreshoff Powerplant 1880s
Herreshoff Powerplant 1880s Complexity grows with bigger craft... needing more power
Complexity grows with bigger craft... needing more power The elegance of the 19th century Herrshoff Steam Launch
The elegance of the 19th century Herrshoff Steam Launch The Model Room
The Model Room

Located on the 2nd floor, Herreshoff Museum, in Bristol, RI

Sail and Power Mixed on the Wall
Sail and Power Mixed on the Wall

Located on the 2nd floor, Herreshoff Museum, in Bristol, RI

Corsair, the JP Morgan moniker
Corsair, the JP Morgan moniker AUTOMOBILE-OF-THE-SEA.png
Herreshoff Steam Launches at the Turn of the Century
Herreshoff Steam Launches at the Turn of the Century The Auto on Water- Hickman Sea Sled described in 1914
The Auto on Water- Hickman Sea Sled described in 1914 The patented "Bat Wing" shape of the Sea Sled from Albert Hickman
The patented "Bat Wing" shape of the Sea Sled from Albert Hickman Product of the Hickman Sea Sled Company, Boston
Product of the Hickman Sea Sled Company, Boston Product of the Hickman Sea Sled Company, Boston
Product of the Hickman Sea Sled Company, Boston The Sea Sled test model
The Sea Sled test model Hickman Runabouts on the water
Hickman Runabouts on the water Hickman Runabouts on the water
Hickman Runabouts on the water

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsHHH. Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt. 100 years of the American personal powerboat: the launch, the American runabout, the American speedboatHHH. Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt. 100 years of the American personal powerboat: the launch, the American runabout, the American speedboatfalse00:36:0129Episode 14: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American Runabout (Pt 1)fullEpisode 14: Herreshoff, Hickman, Hunt: 100 Years of the American Runabout (Pt 1)Episode 13: Clem and Jim’s IOD Adventure Pt IITom DarlingThu, 15 Jul 2021 14:30:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-135e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:60da09e4271b38455f1b6c6aEpisodes & Galleries RSS

IOD reborn. The new redone Etesian takes her maiden sail, Newport to Stonington.

Newly painted in the JT Jr shed
Newly painted in the JT Jr shed The route, Newport to Stonington
The route, Newport to Stonington Its Newport or Bust
Its Newport or Bust An original IOD bow, Norweigan bronze
An original IOD bow, Norweigan bronze Getting rigged for the 35 mile trip
Getting rigged for the 35 mile trip Longest day of the year, ready to go.
Longest day of the year, ready to go. Homeport Stonington on Fishers Island Sound
Homeport Stonington on Fishers Island Sound On way to Watch Hill
On way to Watch Hill On the way to Watch Hill
On the way to Watch Hill Dont mind the bumper, we're protecting that new paint from errant launches
Dont mind the bumper, we're protecting that new paint from errant launches To Watch Hill
To Watch Hill The RI Coast
The RI Coast Sneaking up on Pt Judith
Sneaking up on Pt Judith Golf, soon to be Etesian, at the mooring in Stonington
Golf, soon to be Etesian, at the mooring in Stonington

Audio & Gallery management by Griffin Bengraff

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsIOD reborn. The new redone Etesian takes her maiden sail, Newport to Stonington.IOD reborn. The new redone Etesian takes her maiden sail, Newport to Stonington.false00:30:1428Episode 13: Clem and Jim’s IOD Adventure Pt IIfullEpisode 13: Clem and Jim’s IOD Adventure Pt IIEpisode 12: Clem and Jim’s IOD Adventure International Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingSat, 15 May 2021 01:21:22 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode12-clem-and-jims-adventure5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:609f1ec672e9b6743e6b07c3We help a good friend in his quest for the perfect wooden International One Design (IOD)

]]>We help a good friend in his quest for the perfect wooden International One Design (IOD)

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsWe help a good friend in his quest for the perfect wooden International One Design (IOD)We help a good friend in his quest for the perfect wooden International One Design (IOD)false00:43:3327Episode 12: Clem and Jim's IOD AdventurefullEpisode 12: Clem and Jim's IOD AdventureInternational Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 11: J Boats Speaks (Part II)International Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingThu, 06 May 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode11-j-boats-speaks-part25e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6092b97d892b0753523af6ebIn 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.

]]>In 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsIn 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.false00:37:4726Episode 11: J Boats Speaks (Part II)fullEpisode 11: J Boats Speaks (Part II)In 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.International Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 10: J Boats SpeaksInternational Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingThu, 15 Apr 2021 17:49:42 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode10-j-boats-speaks5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6078774b5fb49c51a080b5d3In 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.

]]>In 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsIn 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.false00:47:5925Episode 10: J Boats SpeaksfullEpisode 10: J Boats SpeaksIn 1977, two brothers channeled Nat Herreshoff and started a boating phenomenon that produced a string of iconic modern keelboats. Bob and Rod Johnstone tell the creation story of JBoats.International Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 09: Golden Age of the Sixes (Part II)International Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingWed, 24 Mar 2021 15:25:14 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-09-golden-age-of-the-sixes-part25e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:605b572b39776a0fdffbde53The International Six Metre reaches its design peak with S & S designs like Fun, Goose, Djinn and Llanoria as fear of European conflict postpones international competition until 1947's Seawanhaka Cup

]]>The International Six Metre reaches its design peak with S & S designs like Fun, Goose, Djinn and Llanoria as fear of European conflict postpones international competition until 1947's Seawanhaka Cup

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe International Six Metre reaches its design peak with S & S designs like Fun, Goose, Djinn and Llanoria as fear of European conflict postpones international competition until 1947's Seawanhaka Cup false00:33:18 24Episode 09: Golden Age of the Sixes (Part II)fullEpisode 09: Golden Age of the Sixes (Part II)The International Six Metre reaches its design peak with S & S designs like Fun, Goose, Djinn and Llanoria as fear of European conflict postpones international competition until 1947's Seawanhaka CupInternational Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 08: Golden Age of the SixesInternational Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingThu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-08-golden-age-of-the-sixes5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:604904e6e4d13467423a4ec7In the Golden Age of the Sixes, designers, builders, owners, and skippers strive for the winning package as Seawanhaka becomes the epicenter of international Sixes competition

]]>In the Golden Age of the Sixes, designers, builders, owners, and skippers strive for the winning package as Seawanhaka becomes the epicenter of international Sixes competition

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsIn the first part of the Golden Age of 1930s Six Metres, designers, builders, owners and skippers strive for the winning package as Seawanhaka Corinthian YC becomes the epicenter of international Sixes competitionfalse00:32:3323Episode 08: Golden Age of the SixesfullEpisode 08: Golden Age of the SixesIn the Golden Age of the Sixes, designers, builders, owners, and skippers strive for the winning package as Seawanhaka becomes the epicenter of international Sixes competitionInternational Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 07: Day of the SixesClassic boatsInternational Six MetreSix MetreTom DarlingThu, 25 Feb 2021 00:23:05 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-07-day-of-the-sixes5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:6036eb940ba7235be0483f40The Second International Rule and the British American Cup ignites international competition between designers and sailors alike in the Six Metre. Class. Designers like Olin J Stephens arrive on the scene.

]]>The Second International Rule and the British American Cup ignites international competition between designers and sailors alike in the Six Metre. Class. Designers like Olin J Stephens arrive on the scene.

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe Second International Rule and the British American Cup ignites international competition between designers and sailors alike in the Six Metre. Class. Designers like Olin J Stephens arrive on the scene.false00:50:0822Episode 07: Day of the SixesfullEpisode 07: Day of the SixesThe Second International Rule and the British American Cup ignites international competition between designers and sailors alike in the Six Metre. Class. Designers like Olin J Stephens arrive on the scene.Classic boats, International Six Metre, Six MetreEpisode 06: Dawn of the Sixes: Seawanhaka and the International Six MeterInternational Six MetreSix MetreSeawanhaka YCTom DarlingFri, 05 Feb 2021 03:05:05 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-06-dawn-of-the-sixes5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:601c62bf6eaff538f38f1aadThe International Six Meter, with its rich history of match and team racing, traces its roots back to America's oldest yacht club, founded 1871, Seawanhaka Corinthian in Oyster Bay, New York

]]>The International Six Meter, with its rich history of match and team racing, traces its roots back to America's oldest yacht club, founded 1871, Seawanhaka Corinthian in Oyster Bay, New York

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe International Six Meter, with its rich history of match and team racing, traces its roots back to America's oldest yacht club, founded 1871, Seawanhaka Corinthian in Oyster Bay, New Yorkfalse00:36:1621Episode 06: Dawn of the Sixes: Seawanhaka and the International Six MeterfullEpisode 06: Dawn of the Sixes: Seawanhaka and the International Six MeterThe International Six Meter, with its rich history of match and team racing, traces its roots back to America's oldest yacht club, founded 1871, Seawanhaka Corinthian in Oyster Bay, New YorkInternational Six Metre, Six Metre, Seawanhaka YCEpisode 05: S & S Twins: Finisterre and FidelioCarleton MitchellSparkman & StephensFidelioTom DarlingFri, 04 Dec 2020 18:24:33 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-05-s-and-s-twins5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:5e95ea83bf791f4fb837f437The story of Finisterre, the famous three-time winner of the Bermuda Race under legendary yachtsman Carleton Mitchell, pioneer of cruising the West Indies and her twin design, Fidelio, built two years later, a gem of a classic design, winner from Block Island to Maine

]]>The story of Finisterre, the famous three-time winner of the Bermuda Race under legendary yachtsman Carleton Mitchell, pioneer of cruising the West Indies and her twin design, Fidelio, built two years later, a gem of a classic design, winner from Block Island to Maine

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe story of Finisterre, the famous three-time winner of the Bermuda Race under legendary yachtsman Carleton Mitchell, pioneer of cruising the West Indies and her twin design, Fidelio, built two years later, a gem of a classic design, winner from Block Island to Mainefalse01:01:21105Episode 05: S & S Twins: Finisterre and FideliofullEpisode 05: S & S Twins: Finisterre and FidelioThe story of Finisterre, the famous three-time winner of the Bermuda Race under legendary yachtsman Carleton Mitchell, pioneer of cruising the West Indies and her twin design, Fidelio, built two years later, a gem of a classic design, winner from Block Island to MaineCarleton Mitchell, Sparkman & Stephens, FidelioEpisode 04: Man and Their DinghiesDyerDyer DhowDinghyTom DarlingThu, 29 Oct 2020 16:31:47 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-04-man-and-their-dinghies5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:5e95eb9a10c89d70898da93bWe go throughout New England in search of the perfect little boat. Featuring a talk with the people behind the most famous dinghy brand of all time, Dyer Boats.

]]>We go throughout New England in search of the perfect little boat. Featuring a talk with the people behind the most famous dinghy brand of all time, Dyer Boats.

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsWe go throughout New England in search of the perfect little boat. Featuring interviews with the people behind the most famous dinghy brand of all time, Dyer Boats.false00:53:0314Episode 04: Man and their DinghiesfullEpisode 04: Man and their DinghiesWe go throughout New England in search of the perfect little boat. Featuring a talk with the people behind the most famous dinghy brand of all time, Dyer Boats.Dyer, Dyer Dhow, DinghyEpisode 03: Model Classic Instant ClassicDragonfliteDF-95Model boatTom DarlingTue, 01 Sep 2020 02:14:06 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-03-model-classic-instant-classic5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:5e95e7d3dff73c4863295cadModel boats have captivated serious sailors for centuries.

From the 1920s to today, model yachting in vintage wooden craft has become the fast growing field of radiosailing with high tech, carbon fiber sparred performance miniature yachts. We capture the latest multi-colored DF-95 model yacht in the inaugural Nantucket Regatta


]]>Model boats have captivated serious sailors for centuries.

From the 1920s to today, model yachting in vintage wooden craft has become the fast growing field of radiosailing with high tech, carbon fiber sparred performance miniature yachts. We capture the latest multi-colored DF-95 model yacht in the inaugural Nantucket Regatta


]]>Conversations with Classic boatsModel boats have captivated serious sailors for centuries. From the 1920s to today, model yachting in vintage wooden craft has become the fast growing field of radiosailing with high tech, carbon fiber sparred performance miniature yachts. We capture the latest multi-colored DF-95 model yacht in the inaugural Nantucket Regatta false1:14:4413Episode 03: Model Classic Instant ClassicfullEpisode 03: Model Classic Instant ClassicModel boats have captivated serious sailors for centuries.From the 1920s to today, model yachting in vintage wooden craft has become the fast growing field of radiosailing with high tech, carbon fiber sparred performance miniature yachts. We capture the latest multi-colored DF-95 model yacht in the inaugural Nantucket RegattaDragonflite, DF-95, Model boatEpisode 02: Alerion Past, Present, Future Perfect HerreshoffNat HerreshoffAlerionTom DarlingTue, 30 Jun 2020 20:23:55 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-02-the-alerion5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:5e95e482ef14e243e5a122fbThe personal boat of Captain Nat Herreshoff has taken on many identities over more than 100 years. That includes being the design of choice for the largest classic wooden keelboat fleet in America

]]>The personal boat of Captain Nat Herreshoff has taken on many identities over more than 100 years. That includes being the design of choice for the largest classic wooden keelboat fleet in America

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe personal boat of Captain Nat Herreshoff has taken on many identities over more than 100 years. That includes being the design of choice for the largest classic wooden keelboat fleet in Americafalse00:51:3212Episode 02 - Alerion Past, Present, Future PerfectfullEpisode 02 - Alerion Past, Present, Future PerfectThe personal boat of Captain Nat Herreshoff has taken on many identities over more than 100 years. That includes being the design of choice for the largest classic wooden keelboat fleet in AmericaHerreshoff, Nat Herreshoff, AlerionEpisode 01: DolphinHerreshoffNat HerreshoffOpera House CupTom DarlingFri, 08 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000https://www.conversationswithclassicboats.com/episodes/episode-01-dolphin5e8a0fc6db812e1e7ce57646:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ed3:5e8a14c868e1057e9c339ee9Dolphin, the winningest boat in American history, has a history of colorful owners since its 1914 birth . Her skippers tell the tale of this Newport 29 and its siblings alive today

]]>Dolphin, the winningest boat in American history, has a history of colorful owners since its 1914 birth . Her skippers tell the tale of this Newport 29 and its siblings alive today

]]>Conversations with Classic BoatsThe winningest boat in American history?Dolphin, the winningest boat in American history, has a history of colorful owners since its 1914 birth . Her skippers tell the tale of this Newport 29 and its siblings alive todayfalse00:28:2311Episode 01: DolphinfullEpisode 01: DolphinHerreshoff, Nat Herreshoff, Opera House Cup