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Point Comfort 18

Designer

Doug Hylan

Here is another little skiff inspired by a Chesapeake Bay working craft.

Oar / Paddle

Wood Duck 10 Hybrid

Designer

Eric Schade

The Wood Duck 10 Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.

Sailboats - Cruising

28' Canoe Yawl, Rozinante

Designer

L.F. Herreshoff / Modifications by Doug Hylan

This hypnotically striking canoe yawl ranks among the most admired designs of our time.

Construction: Carvel-planked over steam-bent frames

Alternative construction: Cold-molded

Lofting is required

Plans include 9 sheets

Sailboats - Cruising

DP 14'

Designer

Paolo Lodigiani

The main priorities which lie at the base of the DP 14' design are: simplicity of construction, user friendliness (for single or double crew) and good performance - all of this with reasonable costs.

Oar / Paddle

Okwata 15-26

A 15' x 26" recreational/light touring kayak.

Sailboats - Daysailers

22' Fox Island Class

Designer

Joel White

This double-ended sloop combines genuine tradition and modern performance.

Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood over laminated frames.

Lofting is required.

Plans include 4 sheets.

Oar / Paddle

Orca 21

Designer

Evan Gatehouse

A serious extended expedition touring kayak, double or triple, designed to carry a large load safely and with ample stability.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Jimmy Skiff

Designer

Chesapeake Light Craft

Before the advent of the outboard motor, rowing/sailing skiffs were common on Chesapeake Bay. They were used for crabbing, fishing, transporting goods, and enjoying summer evenings with a friend.