Autumn Black Sea sailing, and why I don't like Bermudas.....
I'm Just not racing.....Keep Shunting,Balkan Shipyardshttps://youtu.be/5vVy_q6QngESee More
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Autumn Black Sea sailing, and why I don't like Bermudas.....
I'm Just not racing.....Keep Shunting,Balkan Shipyardshttps://youtu.be/5vVy_q6QngEContinue
Started Nov 19
Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
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Shunting Proas don't have a fixed stern. Rudders must be raised or moved after every shunt.This VIDEO explains pros and cons of the various systems, why I don't like them and how I plan to modify the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by rael dobkins May 16.
Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
Shunting Proas don't have a fixed stern. Rudders must be raised or moved after every shunt.This VIDEO explains pros and cons of the various systems, why I don't like them and how I plan to modify the…Continue
Started Apr 2
Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
Shunting Proas don't have a fixed stern. Rudders must be raised or moved after every shunt.This VIDEO explains pros and cons of the various systems, why I don't like them and how I plan to modify the…Continue
Started Apr 2
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Money is going to become hard to get, the little one will get wont be enough for what one must give... Soon Anarchy breaks out, and we're back to the law…"
"....if I'm lucky, I have another 10 years of real work (ie practical work)/sailing left in me. The criteria I always had for building: build to last -they aren't significant concerns for me any more.
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Dragging anchor is frightening... Balkan Shipyards
Balkan Bay Navi School, today we DRAG ANCHOR, a frightening day... What I did wrong and what I never do anymore... An introduction to anchoring, Balkan Style... Keep Shunting, Balkan Shipyadrshttps://youtu.be/mRMkGDm1AcsSee More
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Some friends say I'm a rebel, I always considered myself to be the black sheep, I watch the herd from the outside and wonder is all this truly…"
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The FUTURE is in the PAST! Can U NAVIGATE???
NAVIGATING on PAPER people, it's a GREAT PLEASURE!!!An introduction to NAVIGATION Balkan Style...Keep Shunting, Balkan Shipyardshttps://youtu.be/4nUn40YImToSee More
Proa Philosophy....
A Shunters Autobiography. A Balkan Shipyards History, Off Road Philosophy...Believing is everything 4 d FORCE is STRONG! REVIVAL of the SHUNTER, a Wake-UP CALL to HUMANITY. The FUTURE is in the PAST, Simplicity is NEXT.High TECH was GOOD, it just WENT to FAR... Balkan Shipyardshttp://https://youtu.be/ixIIOUNqF6sSee More
Black Sea Cruising, Beach HUNTING, 2nd episode.
PROA Black Sea SAILING, 2nd Episode. Off Road SHUNTING and ROUGH sailing, FREESTYLE Cruising and FUN for nothing. Shunters are amazing, and the future......Keep Shunting, Balkan Shipyardshttps://youtu.be/J7s0jVvnsSUSee More
"What a great video. Love the steering- sculling oar."
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- I am:
- Other Multihull
- What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
- pacific proa, ocean cruiser
- Country, City, and State?
- bulgaria tryavna
- About me or us?
- sailed monohulls, always wanted a multi, could never afford one.... so building my dream proa.
- Looking to?
- revive the pacific proa!
- Website:
- http://balkanshipyards.com
Rael dobkins's Blog
A pacific proa, with a wharram soul....
Hi, first time here.
So, just wondering what is blogging????
Anyway Crystal Clear is the boat, she's cool and is Bulgarian, as all her spruce and ply are 100% from here.
On Youtube she got a bunch o'films..... Been recording for over 2 years.
Live in Bulgaria with my wife Jenia, She's the best sailor I know (for me)...
Your success is as Great as your dreams..... That's what i learned here, with the Wharram gang.
Anyway…
ContinuePosted on January 6, 2016 at 3:23pm
Balkan Shipyards in the UK looking to help you build...
Hi all, anyway we are spending the winter in the UK
left Bulgaria and our almost finished pacific proa Crystal Clear.....
if you need a hand with your build anywhere in the UK we will be happy to come and give you a push.
below is my last clip, check her out she's a sweet boat.... got a car full of tools too....
We both got what it takes, and we love Wharrams!!!
hope to hear from someone in need, as we are too.....
all the best from Balkan…
ContinuePosted on November 12, 2015 at 3:00pm
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