Tony’s Corner

1977

1977 It was a late September afternoon in 1977. The day was turning to evening as Jack Rice walked down Flagler Boulevard. The South Florida sun cast tranquil rays of…
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1977

1977 It was a late September afternoon in 1977. The day was turning to evening as Jack Rice walked down Flagler Boulevard. The South Florida sun cast tranquil rays of…
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Listen to the Latest Episode of the Maritime Musings Podcast!

Maritime Musings Podcast Latest Episode: Boatbuilders Roundtable Check out the latest episode of our Maritime Musings Podcast. This time, Tony sits down with Cape Cod boatbuilders and maritime enthusiasts for…
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Listen to the Latest Episode of the Maritime Musings Podcast!

Maritime Musings Podcast Latest Episode: Boatbuilders Roundtable Check out the latest episode of our Maritime Musings Podcast. This time, Tony sits down with Cape Cod boatbuilders and maritime enthusiasts for…
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Another Mountain to Climb (Part 1)

Another Mountain to Climb (Part 1)   In late November 2021, I had a tough decision to make: Was I ready to hike Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the…
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Another Mountain to Climb (Part 1)

Another Mountain to Climb (Part 1)   In late November 2021, I had a tough decision to make: Was I ready to hike Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the…
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Grinding it Out

Photo Above: Spencer’s Boatyard, 1979 Grinding it Out College or trade school—which is the best use of time and money? It’s a common question, and (of course) the answer is:…
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Grinding it Out

Photo Above: Spencer’s Boatyard, 1979 Grinding it Out College or trade school—which is the best use of time and money? It’s a common question, and (of course) the answer is:…
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A Surf Boat Restoration on Cape Cod

A Surf Boat Restoration on Cape Cod Many of us who live on Cape Cod are here because we love the beach. In particular, the beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean…
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A Surf Boat Restoration on Cape Cod

A Surf Boat Restoration on Cape Cod Many of us who live on Cape Cod are here because we love the beach. In particular, the beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean…
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Boat Yard Tales – Lovis Memorial

Boat Yard Tales – Lovis Memorial There are so many rewarding moments that come with owning a business; especially when that business is a small boat yard that requires hard…
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Boat Yard Tales – Lovis Memorial

Boat Yard Tales – Lovis Memorial There are so many rewarding moments that come with owning a business; especially when that business is a small boat yard that requires hard…
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Boat Yard Tales – Kenny’s Story

Boat Yard Tales – Kenny’s Story As I walk down the hill from my house to our boat yard’s waterfront, I hear the distinct sound of a large helicopter getting…
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Boat Yard Tales – Kenny’s Story

Boat Yard Tales – Kenny’s Story As I walk down the hill from my house to our boat yard’s waterfront, I hear the distinct sound of a large helicopter getting…
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Designing a Full Battened Catboat Sail

Designing a Full Battened Catboat Sail Over the years, we have built all types of small shoal draft boats here at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard, including designing and building powerboats.…
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Designing a Full Battened Catboat Sail

Designing a Full Battened Catboat Sail Over the years, we have built all types of small shoal draft boats here at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard, including designing and building powerboats.…
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Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 2)

The Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 2): Maiden Voyage Click here to read part one first!  It had never been explicitly discussed, but I made the decision to sail…
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Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 2)

The Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 2): Maiden Voyage Click here to read part one first!  It had never been explicitly discussed, but I made the decision to sail…
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Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 1)

The Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 1): The Build In August of 2014, I received a random call from a gentleman inquiring about our custom 22′ wooden catboat design.…
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Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 1)

The Maiden Voyage of Gracie Anne (Part 1): The Build In August of 2014, I received a random call from a gentleman inquiring about our custom 22′ wooden catboat design.…
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My Second Sail in a Catboat

When I was 9 years old, my father chartered a catboat from a local boat yard in Maine. My memory of that sail is vague, but many years later when…
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My Second Sail in a Catboat

When I was 9 years old, my father chartered a catboat from a local boat yard in Maine. My memory of that sail is vague, but many years later when…
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