Coastal Cruising in a Pathfinder: September 2012

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Pictures

Yes I know it's been a long time since updating, what can I say. Spent more time enjoying our great summer than taking pictures of it. Speaking of, can the gentleman (Derrick) who took the pictures of my boat 2 weeks ago, (Holyrood bay area) please drop a note or comment on this blog.

Thanks

About the Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a 17’-4” gaff rigged wooden sailboat designed by John Welsford. Born out of the drawings and lines of the Navigator. (a smaller design which have been built in the hundreds) The Pathfinder is the big brother for more extended cruising with larger crews and cargo. Its many features include a swing up centerboard for beaching, buoyancy compartments, storage lockers, inboard motor mounting, and is lightweight for its size. It’s swing up centerboard enables the Pathfinder not only to beach, but the ability to be launched at any slipway with a regular vehicle and trailer. This opens up a weekend cruising range envied by the big keel boats that must return to home port. It also means that the owner need only to trailer the boat back home at the end of the sail.