The boat

CURLEW began as I was making the transition from teaching school to becoming a musician and caretaker for the family land here just north of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The large tract of land has been in the family since my great-great-grandfather, Benson Blake, settled here in the 1830s. Once a grand sweep of woods and farmland, it is much reduced, but six generations later, we Blakes are still here.

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Bevin's skiff from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. Plans and 26-page guide include a list of tools and materials. Plans for spritsail rig are available.

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Made a short trip with my friend Fallster. The weather forecast was not looking too promising but the sunset turned out nice. This shot is from the lake Gapern in Värmland, Sweden.

Galveston

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Three people stuck afloat

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