The Taproot
Coastal Nostalgia – TOADSTOOL
“Toadstool” is a very special schooner. Drawn and built by Bill Garden (shown above) as his personal yacht built in 1975. Check out Woodenboat magazine Jan-Feb 2017 page 50. She is also featured in William Garden’s book “Yacht Designs”.
Toadstool has been on the docks at the Center for Wooden Boats for over a year… for sale. We are told she is suffering neglect.
She needs a good home. No one likes to see a beautiful classic fail.
As well, if you have interest in 40’ Rainbird, let us know. She may need a benefactor soon too. Rainbird was a man’s boat, all-natural Western red cedar and rubbed raw teak inside. Her cabin was traditionally furnished, dimly lit through narrow ports. She has a deeply satisfying dark bachelor’s burrow. Think Mole’s End in The Wind in the Willows.
Where is this boat now? One of the most truly beautiful vessels I have ever seen. I she in Canada now? I first noticed her in Friday Harbour about 30 years ago when I sailed those waters, before 911 made everyth
ing a royal pain in the ass.
Hi Leonard, she’s still for sale by CWB in Seattle, https://www.cwb.org/toadstool
Toadstool is being restored
Toadstool is being completely restored in Sidney by abernathy
Toadstool should be ready to be launched in june
Awesome, Kevin! Thanks for the heads up!