Ep. 1 - An evening with John Welsford & Howard Rice, Scallywag is announced.

[@howardrice7280]

Thank you to the fine folks in Tasmania. I have to recognize and thank the many people who have helped me along the way. From my best friend Terry and his skills, advice and wonderful shop. Jim who helped me prepare my diet for a long solo around Cape Horn. Matt who sewed excellent canvas goods to my design, the Dave's (Dave Mergener and Dave Chase), Keiko, Bob at Neal Pryde sails, the officers and naval ranks of the Armada de Chile, the Ortiz family, the Willitu Guest Home, John, Pato and Liz Cano, Biel, Eric, Dieter and Karen Stiller, Marcello, Noe and Carlos, Dana and Dona and Simeon. Particular Thanks to Joshua Colvin and John Welsford and to everyone who found something meaningful in one mans vision and voyages. For this must be true, no solo sailor is truly solo. Thank you!!!

[@nickrose1778]

Excellent talk by great designers. Thank you very much. Cheers

[@dndrich]

I spent two amazing weeks with John and Howard in Port Townsend in 2015 building SCAMP #330. I am one of those professionals Howard mentions in the talk. I knew nothing about boat building when I started SCAMP Camp. As a physician my life’s work has been attending to others in need. Building a boat with my own two hands, and now sailing her has been a spiritual experience. The sound of the water against a wood hull is magic. John has designed a purpose boat in SCAMP which allows an easy rig and launch for a day sail, as well as a boat that can cruise. My passengers feel joy and safety, even in a blow. It is a pleasure to hear these two speak again. Thanks for posting.

[@SailingBritaly]

Fantastic talk by two very inspirational gentlemen. Thank you for sharing. God bless & fair winds, Chris 👍

[@tomg8167]

A salty bunch indeed. Thanks for the stories and news scoops. Looking forward to more stories and exploring the Scallywag.

[@doncatchpole]

Great stuff. Wow.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Timeless interview.

[@AlWerner]

Just stumbled upon this, but wow, great presentation! Thank you for sharing.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks Joel. We do indeed!

[@raymondmenard5472]

Delightful presentation. TY for posting.

[@benthrelkeld4929]

It's always fun to see these two guys together. Loved the video!

[@realistfilms]

Wonderful presentation great job

[@SailingRamona]

It was incredible to hear the limits that you have pushed all these small crafts, Howard. Would love to meet you and hear more about it. In fact, I also live in Japan, I would love to hear more information about the boat shop in Nakanoshima as well.

[@mangray66]

Good show. Im still waiting for the book to be for sale again. Building a Welsford swaggie at my pace here in the Mediterranean.

[@spencero1906]

I’m late to the show. But thank you for this, a great conversation and two awesome guests 😊😊😊

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

superheros!

[@crawford323]

Scamp is not really a boat, it is an ergonomic designed adventure capsule which floats propelled by the wind. The most exciting image I saw in this presentation was the Scamp hull down with only those beautiful tan bark sails showing. It made my heart leap with yearning to be out there.

[@michaelbeebe1616]

Thanks for sharing.

[@crawford323]

Incredible

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

superheroes

[@crawford323]

A powerful bow is important and I had no idea a sharper bow would dart when plowing. Again as he said form follows function.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Great stuff in this video.

[@tomg8167]

Loved this video. When’s the next one?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

not far off

[@larswangdahl3579]

Sven Yrvind passes our kitchen window most nights on his regularly walk through town. Great guy. His design philosophy seems to be contrary to John Wellsfords, ie. he makes the whole boat water proof and basically puts his head down there where he can read his books and every now and then put his head up and adjust the sails. On the other side Wellsfords boats are wide open to rain, snow, whatever. I find both of these guys intriguing in terms of boat design and I really so wonder, why are Wellsfords boats so open to the elements? I can see that he lives in another climate but that does not really explain it all. Could someone please explain this to me?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Not all Welsford boats are open. There are many designs with cabins.

[@larswangdahl3579]

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Have you heard of Yrvind? He is an old guy crossing the Atlantic on small boats of his own design. Once when he got to Canada the coastguard wanted to seize his boat, deeming it unsuitable for those waters - after crossing the Atlantic getting there... He builds them small, strong and unbreakable, wearing his safety belt for bad weather. I was merely commenting on the very opposite design strategies. Yrvind going for a capsule, while Wellsford designs what I take to be more sailable designs, but with the crew more unprotected, and still those boats are being used for quite long passages. So for comments, I would like to see something more along those lines.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

@@larswangdahl3579 yes, Yrvind is a legend all over the world.

[@PeterI-g3n]

Really enjoyed the presentations and discussion. Thanks to all those involved. Howard, you mentioned a possible SCAMP camp in Tassie in 2025 during the AWBF, how about a Scallywag camp? (I should think up a more catchy rhyming name...... ;-P )

[@Nispete]

A Scallywag Fest or a Scallywagathon perhaps!😊

[@pmenchions]

I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation from the opposite side of the world (Newfoundland), although I see that I am a little late to the party. I recently came across a smaller, 9' version of the Scamp here on KZbin, but for the life of me I can no longer find it or recall the name. That is where I want to begin my graduation from rowing the coast to sailing it as well. Does anyone have any idea of the model dinghy that I am so vaguely referring to?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Hi there. Thanks for watching. You might be referring to the Sherpa. Have a look at our KZbin channel and click on Episode 5 - Ultimate Micro Cruising Dinghy. Stay Salty. 👍🏾⚓️

[@pmenchions]

Oh yes that's it! Thanks so much. I guess I was having a senior moment. hahaha@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx

[@AmeriMutt76]

Funny that you should start by mentioning "..backyard boat builder" because I never miss an opportunity to ask John if he'll do a reprint!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

And what’s his answer?

[@AmeriMutt76]

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx so far, "there's lots of other good books, I'm probably too busy". Which I understand, he is a busy man

[@davidmeijer1645]

Where do you learn about ScampCamps? I’m in Canada.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Google

[@NancyWall-b6v]

Please do a review of the long steps 2:27

[@jerrylynch5611]

search "long Steps Cockpit and features"

[@crawford323]

The same ie the older builder, is also true in experimental aviation. Retired people now have the time to build something which might out last them.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

yep

[@dmain6735]

Gold

[@crawford323]

So the Scallawag plans are not ready yet?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Keep checking this FB Page for updates: facebook.com/groups/7916480685034977