by fireflypt | Oct 31, 2011 | Local Boating Events
Pick up this season’s issue of Living on the Peninsula. Jan Halliday wrote a wonderful article titled “Port Townsend Boatyard”. It is a great testiment to the character of this unique place and honors the highly skilled craftsmen and women that...
by fireflypt | Sep 7, 2011 | Motor Vessels
Spirit Quest returned to PTSC for a systems overhaul during the spring. For 5 months Chris Brignoli led a team of shipwrights in the process of removing, rebuilding and installing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This immense mechanical job had the...
by fireflypt | Aug 23, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Marie Celine was moved out of the shelter and into the sun last week as the final work is completed before the launch.
by fireflypt | Aug 19, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
Destiny returned to the water after three years on land and the celebration was impressive. Ben set off a canon which he made from Destiny’s old prop shaft. Dawn tossed a watermelon against the bow. The 65 foot vessel was lowered, backed up and turned around...
by fireflypt | Aug 12, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
After eight months at the Shipwright’s Co-op, Destiny will launch late this morning. Work will continue dockside for another few months before the schooner sails south. Here Destiny bestows her handsome restored exterior while some last minute adjustments are...