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Damn (fine) Yankee Geoff and Brad Clerk call Flotsam, their Yankee One-Design, a “thoroughbred.” Designed in 1937 and built in 1963 by their great uncle, Alameda boat builder John Linderman, the class website says “Flotsam incorporated fir full-length planks, laminated oak frames, and bronze reinforcements where necessary and desirable.”
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Geoff and Brad’s dad had chartered the boat in the late 60’s, and they were thrilled to be able to purchase her in January of 2004. Determined to keep the boat traditional and confident of the boat’s soundness, the Clerks made few changes.
PHOTO: CHUCK LANTZ, WWW.CHUCKLANTZ.COM
One change they did agree on: new Pineapple Sails. They knew the folks at Pineapple Sails would listen to their concerns and respect the boat’s traditional rig, while designing and building quality sails with performance in mind. Powered by Pineapples, Flotsam has placed first in the Alameda Interclub Series two years running and won the Marconi II division of October’s Jessica Cup. Traditional boat or modern, race or cruise, big boat or small – we pay attention and we get it right, making sails right here in Alameda. Give us a call.
Flotsam* YOUR DEALER FOR: Musto foul weather gear, Dubarry footwear and Headfoil 2 Sails in need of repair may be dropped off at: West Marine in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond or Berkeley; or Svendsen’s in Alameda.
*Powered by Pineapples
Phone (510) 522-2200 Fax (510) 522-7700 www.pineapplesails.com 2526 Blanding Ave., Alameda, California 94501
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