Letter to dreamers

How many men, and women, are dreaming of, one day, building a little boat?

Nobody knows.

I know that it is a common dream. I have built several boats in the past and I have watched the reaction of friends and neighbours.

Again, I am building a boat and I can see the stars of dreams in the eyes of the watchers.

Why not do it?

Build your own little boat.

You just have time, if you start soon, to finish it for the good weather.

While you read this, I am putting the finishing touches on a 15-foot dinghy, designed for sailing, rowing, and it can take a small outboard (2hp).

It is an ideal first boat for adults or teenagers, easy and fun, light and stable, low cost and low maintenance.

You too can build it.

What does it take?

Well under $1000 and between 70 and 80 hours!

Not enough skills?

I can help you.

This project is also ideal for schools, small groups, unemployed and people with disabilities.

For example, the first project could be funded through grants and donations, then it could be auctioned when completed to provide funds for more building projects.

There are lots of designs available which can be build at low cost, with little skills, under supervision, and I’ll be glad to do that.

We are constantly bombarded with offers of ready made things to buy and the pleasure of doing beautiful crafts with our hands is taken away from us.

Participating in such a project gives a great sense of achievement and pride and it is a fun way to acquire new skills.

Bernard Craft, Hardy's Bay