Tag: traditional

The Canoe in the Forest

1/28/2025 - By Joshua Hunt. An unfinished boat hidden on a remote island in Alaska illuminates a missing chapter in the history of traditional Haida and Tlingit canoe building. When I first see the canoe, in May, it takes a moment to distinguish the long, shapely slab of cedar from the patch… SEE MORE

Anna Receives Nomination for 2019 Classic Boat Award

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3/7/2019 - What can we say about Anna that has not already been said? Since her launch last spring Anna has become one of the most written about and celebrated Spirit-of-Tradition boats of the year. After a season spent competing in New England races like the Camden Classic and Eggemoggin Reach Regatta,… SEE MORE

The DNA of the SoT: Design Elements That Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition

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2/24/2019 - THE DNA OF THE SoT: Design Elements Keep a Boat from Being a True Spirit-of-Tradition For our final “Spirit-of-Tradition” post we share a few boats that did not make the cut. All beautiful vessels in their own right but a touch too modern to be considered proper SoT boats. Botin… SEE MORE

The DNA of the SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Designs

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2/23/2019 - THE DNA OF THE SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Design Yesterday we shared the 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Design. Below are some examples of successful SoT architecture in practice. Christoffel’s Lighthouse: Dykstra Naval Architects — Launched 2003. Hull: Hefty and beamy, the hull is a sea-worthy configuration that is enhanced by a… SEE MORE