If not green design, then good design certainly translates to boats. Is it the connection to sustainability or a romantic notion that draws me to the thought of jumping into a wooden boat and sailing off under the power of nature? I am not going to try to understand my attraction to classic wooden boats, especially sail boats; I'm just going to continue to admire the design of some of my favorite boats during my travels.
Oyster Boats
They aren't sail boats, but wooden Chesapeake Bay oyster boats get high marks for clean, honest design.
Oyster Boat, St. Michael's, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus.
Work boat, Chestertown, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus
Whether used for work or sport, these boats have simple, elegant lines.
New work boats, Tilghman Island, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus
Model Boats Far from simple, this wooden boat model being restored captures my eye for design details.
Model boat restoration work room, St. Michael's, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus
It's difficult for me to choose if the models or the organization of the workspace is more intriguing.
Antique wooden boat models, St. Michael's, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus
Sail Boats
Hinckley 42 Sail Boat, St. Michael's, MD. Photo: Suzan Globus
The Hinckley Company stopped making wooden boats but retained the classic lines of this blue beauty on the right.
Cape Dory Typhoon, Navesink. NJ Photo: Suzan Globus
I've had my eye on this Cape Dory sailboat on my way to work. Although she isn't made of wood, there is enough mahogany trim coupled with vintage lines to make my head turn. I'd have to move my office off shore to justify her purchase as a commuting expense.
Navesink River sunset Photo: Suzan Globus
For now, I'm looking forward to spending a few days away and wish soothing seas and good design to all.
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