First edition of a wooden boat builder meet in Japan

On May 19th and 20th about 50 people and 20 boats participated in this new event. Strong winds prevented sailing on the 19th but the boat were able to get out on the water on the 20th.

The Wada Nagahama coast and the fleet.

Sailing on the second day

Piccolo a traditional lapstrake sailing canoe by Mr. U, a thing of beauty!

Mr. A's kayak and trimaran sailing rig.

A professionally build hull with sails and rig built by the owner.

The original Japanese version of this article

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