Max Oudendag took a few minutes last fall to talk about being a Kindred local. 10 years ago Max was pivotal in turning our board-building hobby into a livelihood. He gave us a boost at exactly the right moment by requesting our first ever paid commissioned build! He reinforced our hunch that people would be interested in buying custom or small-batch exceptional rides that reflect the rider - and double as beautiful artwork. For more than a decade Max has been underpinning the foundation of our community. He does this by investing time, energy and heart into sports, events and small business here on Vancouver Island. If there is something cool going on around here, you can bet Max is part of it. He is an expert at bringing people together through projects and to our humbled delight he includes Kindred at every opportunity. This year has seen in-person events cancelled. We’ve all been searching for ways to uplift each other and preserve our sense of interconnection. How many sidewalk conversations about gardening did you have with your neighbours this year? Have you taken up new outdoor sports hobbies? In the face of tough times people are turning to nature and many are satisfying a craving for carefully-crafted goods that facilitate a life well-lived. Choosing outdoor recreation and shopping with small businesses is an empowering way to strengthen our communities. Max made this realization long before the pandemic hit. His actions over the past decade have had a trailblazing and lasting effect that we see very clearly. Three cheers for Max! Give this guy a high five below or an elbow bump next time you see him. If there is a “Max” in your own community, keep your eyes on what they’re up to and show them some love. Thanks to Ivan from Visual Inclination for capturing these interviews: https://visualinclination.com/

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More nations, more clubs, more races, more excitement! SAILING Champions League 2019 is coming. Watch our first teaser for SCL 2019 and brace yourself for the upcoming season. #bestsailingclub

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Discover "FIDELIS," a beautifully maintained 1994 Caliber 35 now available with transferrable moorage. At 35’9” LOA, with an 11’4” beam and a 4’6” draft, she offers a stable and comfortable ride. Displacement is 13,100 lbs with 6,100 lbs of ballast. Power comes from a 27HP Yanmar 3GM30F diesel, driving a 3-blade feathering prop. Tankage includes 26 gal diesel, 70 gal freshwater, and a molded holding tank. The masthead sloop rig features an aluminum keel-stepped mast and boom, Profurl furling system, and Precision sails (2018). Lewmar 44 and 16 winches handle sail control. Standing rigging appears in good condition at deck level, with chromed bronze turnbuckles and stainless chainplates. The interior sleeps six with a forward V-berth, two salon settees, and an aft pilot berth. The teak joinery is warm and well-maintained. The galley includes a gimballed 2-burner LPG stove/oven, 12V fridge, and 6 gal hot water heater. The head is manual, with a handheld shower, and heat comes from a diesel Ardic forced-air heater. Electrical systems include 4 x 6V house batteries, a 12V start battery, Xantrex inverter/charger, and 150W of solar. Shore power is 30A, with a custom Blue Sea panel and GFCI outlets. Navigation gear includes a Garmin chartplotter, Autohelm autopilot, Raymarine wind/depth, and both fixed and handheld VHF radios. Safety gear includes fire extinguishers, flares, manual bilge pump, and a 2019 full cockpit enclosure. Ground tackle includes a 33 lb Bruce anchor with 65' chain and 200' nylon rode, powered by a 12V Lewmar windlass. Assumable moorage at Pacific Playgrounds marina, a freshwater marina, between Campbell River and Comox Valley - the perfect launching place to explore Vancouver Island's many marine attractions. Don't miss the chance to secure this exceptional sailboat and moorage — a rare opportunity on the coast!

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This onboard video was taken while racing the Didi 26 "Umoya" on Table Bay in South Africa. The log shows 10.9 knots but was not working. The GPS showed actual speed of 18 knots.

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