PHOTO BY STEVE GREEN
…so little time… Dave Vickland began sailing in 1957, when his father built him his first El Toro, a plywood boat built from a kit. Dave went on to sail several more small boats: a few more El Toros, some Lasers, a 505, a Snipe. Then came keel boats: a Catalina, Rangers, Nonsuch cat boats, a Wyliecat 30. He figures he’s owned about 30 boats in all. Today Dave sails a Harbor 20, which he describes as “..the most fun racer/daysailer…ever” and adds, humorously, that it is “…perfect for me, my dog and both of my friends.” Pineapple Sails hasn’t been making sails for Dave since 1957. After all, we just started making sails in 1973. But he knows a great sail when he sees one. He knows we carefully measure boats and design sails, racing and cruising. We build each one here in Alameda, start to finish, for the best in performance and craftsmanship. Give us a call for exceptional sails that match your sailing needs.
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