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Are Boatyards As Imteresting To You, As They Are to Me?
1 July 2025 · 2 min · 1K views · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
What this video covers
Chris tours a boatyard currently hosting several historic vessels and specialized craft.▶ 0:47 The yard provides discounted facilities to the schooner and historic vessel community, attracting boats like the schooner Westward.▶ 0:47 Other notable vessels currently in the yard include a large tugboat, a Brand Banks, and the Formula 40 trimaran Spirit.▶ 1:03 The schooner Columbia is also present, which shares a historical connection to the Bluenose from Lunenburg County, Canada.▶ 1:25 Chris plans to step the mast on his own vessel tomorrow and notes that he remains on schedule despite being behind on preparatory work.▶ 1:45 Future updates will feature drone footage of the yard’s vessels, including the conning tower of the tug and the rigging of Westward.▶ 2:27
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