To elaborate on what Dennis wrote, an article with photos and drawings of your Serpentaire 6.50 would be greatly appreciated. Maybe we can get Josh to do an one like those reprints from the print magazine? That's a hint, Josh! :>)
It’s in my plans to submit an article about our boat, a Serpentaire 6.50. We bought it a year ago for someone who built it with a friend to sail to Hawaii from Vancouver Island.Their trip never materialized and it was put into covered storage for 10 years. The designer was Bernard Veys a French naval architect and I believe ours is the only one in North America but there are many built in Europe.
I was that unfortunate gentleman, but it occurred the very first day just outside of the Swantown marina in Olympia! Here is my video of the cruise, with some photos and commentary on the experience of running aground for the first time, and my resulting 7 hour wait because of the falling tide! 🤣 It was actually a great experience, just like the rest of the S100!
Your passing under the Tacoma Narrows bridge reminded me of the predecessor to that span known as "Galloping Gertie." There are films showing its galloping behavior in wind. The lone car in one of the shots seems to have been abandoned. It must have scared the hell out of anyone daring to cross as it twisted and bucked in the breeze. It eventually broke up and came down. It led to advances in engineering to account for oscillation and violent bucking in wind.
What a great recap! And lots of good advice for those of us who have stayed on the sidelines trying to get the boat ready. You had me at Havana Club and Coke, and all the rest was good, too. Hahaha. We're planning on 2025! Thanks!
To elaborate on what Dennis wrote, an article with photos and drawings of your Serpentaire 6.50 would be greatly appreciated. Maybe we can get Josh to do an one like those reprints from the print magazine? That's a hint, Josh! :>)
It’s in my plans to submit an article about our boat, a Serpentaire 6.50. We bought it a year ago for someone who built it with a friend to sail to Hawaii from Vancouver Island.Their trip never materialized and it was put into covered storage for 10 years. The designer was Bernard Veys a French naval architect and I believe ours is the only one in North America but there are many built in Europe.
I was that unfortunate gentleman, but it occurred the very first day just outside of the Swantown marina in Olympia! Here is my video of the cruise, with some photos and commentary on the experience of running aground for the first time, and my resulting 7 hour wait because of the falling tide! 🤣 It was actually a great experience, just like the rest of the S100!
https://youtu.be/OUIr_v9kmYk?si=eAtrMije6NhMhMXB
Your passing under the Tacoma Narrows bridge reminded me of the predecessor to that span known as "Galloping Gertie." There are films showing its galloping behavior in wind. The lone car in one of the shots seems to have been abandoned. It must have scared the hell out of anyone daring to cross as it twisted and bucked in the breeze. It eventually broke up and came down. It led to advances in engineering to account for oscillation and violent bucking in wind.
Loved the recap and hope to do the Salish in 2025. Would love some pis and more details of your vessel
I don’t see a way to post photos of the boat here in comments. If anyone has suggestions let me know.
What a great recap! And lots of good advice for those of us who have stayed on the sidelines trying to get the boat ready. You had me at Havana Club and Coke, and all the rest was good, too. Hahaha. We're planning on 2025! Thanks!