Sailing Vessel Knot Much

29/01/2019

Replaced the manila mooring lines with 15' of 3/4" eye spliced lines today. The old ones are likely destined to be recycled for use in a marlinspike project such as fenders.

22/01/2019

Winter checks made. The bilge is dry and the batteries are still charged. All in all I'd say , all's well.

31/03/2017

The Tugboat Dianne. Originally built in 1936 as the Constance J. The vessel had been well maintained as in service as a work boat for 81 years. The vessel had been replaced by a 2017 tug and has been made a gift to save her heritage from the scrap yard as she remains fully operational and could remain in service for other duties.

28/03/2017

22/03/2017

23/01/2017

With temperatures returning to the mid 30s the ice has begun to recede. Fortunately this unusual event appears to have not resulted in damage.

23/01/2017

The marina experienced a deep freeze this winter. Sailors and staff cannot recall the last time such an event occurred out here on this stretch of the Snake.

On the bright side, I was able to stand on the ice to mount the outboard.

18/08/2016

Today's recommendation from the ship's library: The Complete Canvas Worker's Guide. The book is filled with simple and useful projects from shade tops to signal flags as well as information on a variety of techniques. More projects can be found on the Sailrite website.

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Canvasworkers-Guide-Outfit-Cloth/dp/0070240809

Now completely revised and updated, and expanded by more than fifty percent, The Complete Canvasworker's Guide, Second Edition, brings you Jim Grant's thorough step-by-step approach to constructing a nearly endless variety of attractive and functional gear for your boat. Grant, with his wife, Con...

18/08/2016

"The Knot Much is not much, but she'll make 5 knots."

03/08/2016

Today saw yet another "red flag warning" for the region.

Winds of 26.5 mph gusting to 39.1 mph were observed. Not a good day to cast off.

01/08/2016

And now, a word from the ship's library.

I have acquired a number or texts on sailing, seamanship and the maritime trade, however I have found The Complete Sailor is one of the best resources on the shelf. The book is presented is a simple straight forward manner making it easy to read and reference.

The illustrations have been described as enchanting as they capture the feel of sailing through the ages. However they are also very practical as they show every dynamic discussed from multiple perspectives to make the point clear.

Given the price on Amazon, I would say it is the absolute best penny you can spend.

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Sailor-Learning-Art-Sailing/dp/0070571317/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470030665&sr=1-1

The Complete Sailor takes the reader from the first sail to a mastery of small-boat handling. Weaving his writing around 600 drawings by noted marine illustrator Kelly Mulford, David Seidman has created a book in which each double-page spread invites the eye and communicates volumes of informatio...

31/07/2016

The silt bar is much easier to cross in 2 foot waves.

31/07/2016

The Knot Much spread her wings and set her sails for the first time in years today. She made 4.6 knots until conditions forced me to drop her main and finally her jib. She made 3.6 kts under power into the wind and heavy rains down from her usual 4.4 kts.

31/07/2016

Winds of 12-26 miles per hour will turn the ordinarily placid Clearwater River into a terrifying sea of 2-3 foot waves, heeling forces, white caps and the occasional spray crashing over the bow.

30/07/2016

Tillers are confusing in close quarters.

30/07/2016

If a small boat gets stuck in the mud leaving the marina, it is shallow enough to get out and push. Also fins make decent "snow shoes" on spongy silt.

30/07/2016

Note when using manila rope for docklines it pays to remember that natural fibe rope expands when wet. IE if it was tight on the cleat before it rained good luck getting it free after.