An excerpt from Joseph Conrad’s novel, “Chance”, which most likely describes Havengore Creek on the Essex coast, close to the mouth of the Thames.

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FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559312643639 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svutopia/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/svutopia/ About the Utopia: The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia, built in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. Originally from Sturgeon Bay, you can now find Utopia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin! Dockside visitors can explore this beautifully crafted vessel, which was designed by Fred J. Peterson of Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and built in 1946. Utopia’s unique features include a steel double bottom for strength, wooden hull sides for warmth, and twin Detroit diesel engines. Visitors can marvel at her elegant lines, learn about her global circumnavigation, and appreciate the craftsmanship that has kept her sailing for decades. Utopia currently resides under the stewardship of the her new owners based in Manitowoc Wisconsin, where it continues to inspire curiosity and passion for the Great Lakes among learners of all ages.

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Many people say that full battened sails are awkward to raise and lower, especially downwind. However if the proper gear is used lowering a mainsail can be fast even downwind. Video taken while sailing to the Bahamas on board a Transit 38 catamaran by Woods Designs. You can build this live aboard cruising boat from bare hulls We also have a large range of other multihulls, both power and sail from 14ft -45ft that you can build yourself from plans. Check out www.sailingcatamarans.com for more details

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