Stories from the Workshop

Stories from the Mailbag: Mark Mazur Sails His Point Defiance

Mark Mazur was eager to test his 12′ Point Defiance in the Lake Michigan waters!

Setting Sail at Canyon Lake in Arizona

Carol and her sister, Lisa sail the SCAMP in Canyon Lake, near Carol’s Arizona home.

Loreto to La Paz, Part 1

In search of adventure in a warmer climate, “Wild Places” headed south to explore the Baja Peninsula in their 17′ Salish Voyager.

A Different Perspective

Carol and Sally sail and row their SCAMP in Saguaro Lake, near their Arizona home.

Wild Places is Back in Baja

In search of adventure in a warmer climate, “Wild Places” headed south to explore the Baja Peninsula in their 17′ Salish Voyager.

Lobster Boat Update #8: Prototype Completed

See our progress on the seat mold and the beginning stages of construction for the mast step plug.

Rigging Confidence: Our First Voyage in the SCAMP 

Launching into the SCAMP Adventures of Carol and Sally

2025 Small Sailboat Shows, Events & Festivals!

If you have one of our boats and want to get more involved in small craft culture–or don’t have a boat of your own yet but want to learn firsthand what makes rowing and sailing skiffs so much fun–here are some upcoming events to put on your calendar!

Tides of Change: Wild Places Last Chapter in the Sea of Cortez

In search of adventure in a warmer climate, “Wild Places” headed south to explore the Baja Peninsula in their 17′ Salish Voyager.

Into the Heart of Bahia Concepción

In search of adventure in a warmer climate, “Wild Places” headed south to explore the Baja Peninsula in their 17′ Salish Voyager.

Battling Wind and Waves: Sailing “Wild Places” in Baja

In search of adventure in a warmer climate, “Wild Places” headed south to explore the Baja Peninsula in their 17′ Salish Voyager.