WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE ... between a CLARK SAIL and all the rest? CLARK sails are made expressly for cruising. so every detail is aimed at making our sails stronger, longer la sting and easier to handle. We use only soft, eas il y managed sai lc loth . All finish details such as boltrope, rattails , tack, clew , luff, foot and reef eyes are hand· sew n in th e best time-honored and proven fashion. In the long haul, wo uldn 't you really be better off with CLARK sails? There really is a big difference!

The Vixen 34. Unique. In building the Vixen 34 we perfect the match-Owner to Boat. Built only on order, each Vixen stands apart as an owner's statement. Custom touches and refinements assure no need is ever compromised whether on a serious offshore passage or a simple weekend cruise . Write us. The Vixen 34 may be the last boat you will ever build.

Martha's Vineyard Shipyard 103 Beach Road Vineyard Haven . MA 02568 (6 17) 693-0400

A spirit of hard work, enterprise & cooperation sailed the tall ships of yesterday, and the Liberty Ships of World War II ... and that's what makes things move today!

BAY REFRACTORY MARINE REFRACTORY AND MARJNE INSULAllON 164 WOLCOTI STREET • BROOKLYN, NY 11201

8

SEA HISTORY, SUMMER 1981