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A Balkan Proa, Far, Far away from the Sea lays a little shipyard......

Launching soon guys, going sailing!May the Force B with us....Balkan Shipyards…Continue

Started Sep 25, 2023

Time is money they say... We disagree!

Freestyle boat design, just before rigging!Balkan Shipyards…Continue

Started Aug 26, 2023

Proa Rudders for Shunting, Fold up and Kick Up!!! Finally DONE.

Hi all, will this solve the biggest problem with Shunters???Could Do....Keep Shunting guys, Balkan Shipyards.…Continue

Started Aug 15, 2023

The HAVAYA 30/25 assembled with new rudders, BSY

Here she is, in full glory....Fourth Proa from BSY, showing her new rudder design.Keep Shunting guys,May the Force B with U,BSY…Continue

Started Aug 3, 2023

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Proa Rudders for Shunting, Fold up and Kick Up!!! Finally DONE.

Hi all, will this solve the biggest problem with Shunters???Could Do....Keep Shunting guys, Balkan Shipyards.https://youtu.be/_Zb7HmSD4v0See More
Aug 15, 2023
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Aug 3, 2023
rael dobkins replied to rael dobkins's discussion Kick up side rudders for Proas, from Balkan Shipyards
"https://youtu.be/VYD7DGTZ9vY LINK for VIDEO Balkan Shipyards"
Aug 3, 2023
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Kick up side rudders for Proas, from Balkan Shipyards

Rudders outboards and dogs.....Keep ShuntingBalkan Shipyardshttps://youtu.be/VYD7DGTZ9vYSee More
Jul 31, 2023
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Proa lashed up, Shunting soon... Balkan Shipyards

A decade of shunting and our 4th build....VIDEO Below, Sailing, New BOAT, Lashings... and more.Keep Shunting, BSYhttps://youtu.be/ApOQKX6TyM8See More
Feb 15, 2023
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Nov 19, 2022
rael dobkins replied to rael dobkins's discussion Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
"  If I'm lucky I have a year, probably many don't even have that much.... 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…"
May 16, 2022
Ian R replied to rael dobkins's discussion Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
May 15, 2022
Ian R replied to rael dobkins's discussion Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
"....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. The world is heading for catastrophe:…"
May 15, 2022
rael dobkins replied to rael dobkins's discussion Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
"  Thanx Ian, Wharram taught me lots, so sorry I discovered him later in life.... Sorry I thought building a boat is expensive... It's not cheap, but it's far from expensive, if I only knew what I know today 20 years ago, I would be…"
May 15, 2022
Ian R replied to rael dobkins's discussion Proa SELF STEERING? AD-Scull?? Sheet to Tiller??? Lets see...
"Hello Rael- another great video with stimulating ideas from a true inheritor of Wharram. Regarding the epoxy conundrum: why not let stuff rot then replace: this is nature after all. Wabi sabi.  I have another boat in me and want it to be all…"
May 13, 2022
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Apr 2, 2022
rael dobkins replied to rael dobkins's discussion Preparing for sea, Proa physics and a new rudder. Balkan Shipyards
Apr 2, 2022
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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
Jan 30, 2022

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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…

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Posted 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…

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Posted on November 12, 2015 at 3:00pm

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