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Boating in Turkey

May 17, 2013 West Wind Exploration

By West Wind’s Danny Schaftlien

These beautiful photos were supplied to us from our milling manager, Danny. Crystal clear, aquamarine water and ancient Ottoman ruins. What a fantastic locale for boating!

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More From Micronesia

September 13, 2012 West Wind Boat BuildingCustomer Projects

In our last issue (Volume 41) and post we had written about Noel Lynam and Kathy Hayes; currently living in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Micronesia. Who are in the process of making repairs to their sailboat. We asked to know more about them and their story, so here it is:

* photos taken in Canada, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, and working on the boat in Pohnpei.

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Acorn 15 Whitehall Style Dinghy – For Sale!

June 15, 2012 West Wind Boat BuildingCustomer ProjectsFor SaleMarine

  

An Acorn 15 Whitehall style dinghy designed by Iain Oughtred. The ply is okoume and all hardwood is black walnut, finished bright. All fixtures and fittings are bronze, as is the forward facing rowing system (from Gig Harbor Boat Works). She handles like a dream.

For sale by owner Roy Morford
Please comment below if you are interested, and we will pass on the contact info!

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1947 Chris Craft Cruiser

May 9, 2012 West Wind MarineStaff

After a full life on the Columbia River, OR, Lars Nielsen acquired her in 2004. Starting life as ‘Toby’, he renamed her ‘Marika II’ and refurbished her for family boating.

Now this old lady is living the life of a grand dame on the Elbe River. She is fully restored to her original state under the name of ‘Viva of Conover Cove’.

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12ft Wooden Day Sailboat FOR SALE

April 25, 2012 West Wind For SaleMarineOther

West Wind would like to find a new home for this real gem of a boat. Built at Silva Bay Boat School in 2004. It has lots of figured wood and brightwork. Non-dipping lug – Sitka spruce spar. Includes a trailer!

12 Ft Sailing Dinghy “Riff”, Design #136
www.gartsideboats.com

Please check out our FOR SALE page for more info.

 

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