for those interested in sailing and boat history in Scotland

[Nighthawk]

a few links for those interested in sailing and boat history in Scotland This was posted by my friend Alan H on another forum. I thought you all might find it interesting! I know I sure did.

the Sail Caledonia small boat RAID.

http://www.sailcaledonia.org/

"Fifies"...the last working dipping luggers. This is "Reaper"

http://www.scotfishmuseum.org/reaper/

Commun Birlinn...the sail and oar article is pretty interesting.

http://galgael.org/birlinn/

William Fife III, probably Scotlands best known yacht designer.

http://www.butesonsa...o.uk/fife.shtml

Edited July 28, 2010 by Nighthawk

[Dutchman]

i love the lines of fifes. either hard workers or graceful ladies.... i've always enjoyed any article on the working boats of different areas. the herrring drifters remind me of the deadrises here on the Chesapeake, gotta love em.