I grew up sailing wooden boats. From a gaff, clinker, single sail rowing/sailing dingy as a boy. I was told the she had been made as a motor yacht tender at Dickies of Tarbert. Through a Folkboat and a Honeybee (a Scottish Twister) to my first GRP yacht, a Contessa 26. Then it all went a bit French mass produced and ended with a First501. I am now retired and am seriously considering a small traditional boat for pottering, mainly daysailing with the occassional overnight. I might even go full circle and end up with a Folkboat if I can find a good one. I do like Tara though 😀.
I grew up sailing wooden boats. From a gaff, clinker, single sail rowing/sailing dingy as a boy. I was told the she had been made as a motor yacht tender at Dickies of Tarbert. Through a Folkboat and a Honeybee (a Scottish Twister) to my first GRP yacht, a Contessa 26. Then it all went a bit French mass produced and ended with a First501. I am now retired and am seriously considering a small traditional boat for pottering, mainly daysailing with the occassional overnight. I might even go full circle and end up with a Folkboat if I can find a good one. I do like Tara though 😀.
Can't go wrong with a Folkboat!
Pretty sweet ride indeed. Love that steering apparatus. So direct/no sheaves or cables. 👍👍