HOWB 158 – Interview | Small Boat Artist Rod Tait of Orca Canoes & Kayaks
Today’s podcast is an interview with Rod Tait of Orca Canoes and Kayaks in Coquitlam, BC. Rod builds smallstrip built canoes, kayaks and other boats, sell kits, and rebuilds and refurbishes small boats.Rod was raised in the province of British Columbia and when he was a young lad his folks purchased a smallfishing resort on coastal BC. Rod spent the next few years messing around in small wooden fishing boats andhelping his family run the resort. This was the beginning of his lifelong love for boats and boating – especially ofthe wooden variety.
14 Juli 43min
HOWB 157 – Interview | Hugh Harwood on His 1932 Bridgedeck Cruiser “Katie Mack”
Today’s podcast is an interview with Hugh Harwood of Cumberland, Maine. Hugh grew up around woodenboats and got the bug at an early age while boating with family and friends on the east coast.In 2013 he purchased a 1932 bridge deck cruiser – Katie Mack – in Tacoma, WA and had her shipped to Maine.She is undergoing a complete restoration and is an absolutely beautiful vessel. Hugh and Pamela Harwood willuse her to gently ply the summertime waters of the east coast – I wish I could join you 😀
7 Juli 44min
HOWB 156 – Interview | Jay Smith Nordic Boat Builder on the Virtues of Wooden Boats
Today’s podcast is an interview I did recently with Nordic traditional boatbuilding master Jay Smith ofAnacortes, WA. Jay has several decades of experience building traditional Nordic clinker boats and was trainedin Norway.In today’s podcast, Jay discusses the virtues, benefits, uniqueness, and attractiveness of building boats from aonce living material.
30 Juni 35min
HOWB 155 – Interview | Herb & Nancy Payson: 20 Years of Blue Water Cruising and the Republishing of Their Book “Blown Away”
Today’s podcast is an interview I did recently with a delightful couple – Herb and Nancy Payson of PortTownsend, WA.Herb and Nancy read a book titled “A New Way of Life” by Samson in the 70’s. The book suggests addressingthe problems of urban life by sailing around the world on a sailboat. Herb proposed to Nancy that they buy aboat and start cruising (with their kids) – and the rest is history, as they say.Herb has written several books and his 35 year old title “Blown Away” has been republished by Lin Pardey andwas re-released in December 2014.
23 Juni 54min
HOWB 154 – Wooden Boat Dan on Highlights of 2014, Amazing Plans for 2015
Thanks to your support and the support of hundreds of other wooden boat lovers around the globe, HOWB hascompleted its THIRD full year with flying colors. This Episode is dedicated to Reviewing the Highlights of2014 and looking forward to Plans for 2015.
16 Juni 21min
HOWB 153 – Interview | Tug Buse on His 4,000 Mile Solo Adventure in a Self Built William Garden Designed 14ʹ Sailing Pram 12.19.14
Today’s podcast episode is a interview I recorded for HOWB016 (December 2011) with Tug Buse.Tug made an amazing 3,ooo mile solo adventure in a 14ʹ sailing pram he built himself. His adventure started inIowa, meandered through the river system to the Gulf of Mexico, and then east and north on the intercoastalwaterway all the way to Bowdoin College in Maine.
9 Juni 1h
HOWB 152 – Interview | Jay Benford – Prolific and Imaginative Boat Designer – Benford Design 12.12.14
On this week’s episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Benford of Benford design and discuss a lot offun things including his background in boating, how he entered the boat design world, and some of the reallycool boats that have been his live aboard homes.Benford has designed boats for many uses – tug boats, fishing boats, cruising sailboats, live-aboards, andfreighter yachts. Check out his website for more information at Benford Design Group.
2 Juni 42min
HOWB 151 – Interview | Chris Lux on the Venerable Folding Klepper Canoe 12.05.14
On this week’s episode I had the opportunity to talk to Chris Lux of Seattle, WA. Chris contacted me via email to tell me about the vintage Klepper folding canoe he recently purchased, how he was able to get parts locally for this 40 year old canoe, and some other fun details about this amazing boat that fits into 2 duffel bags and has a folding Spruce (wooden) frame.
26 Maj 37min
