Gloucester Schooner Festival, Schooner Ardelle, and a Tribute to David Short-From Pine to Palm, Ep 1

The Gloucester Schooner Festival is really something to behold. Many schooners come to race and to gam, which is what a gathering of them is called. Gamming, back in the day, was when two schooners spotted each other on their way to or from the fishing grounds on the Grand Banks. They would swap stories, news, and send mail with boats that were headed home.
In this video, Harold Burnham dons swim shorts to dive on his own propeller rather than sending crew, cuts the engine in tight quarters and allows Ardelle to carry through some fly bys of cool boats, and arranges for our group of guests to board the boat we just saw arrive at Gloucester. Learn about David Short and his legacy of boats and boat builders who will carry his knowledge and skills forward.
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Learn more about Sylvina W. Beal, Harold Burnham’s current restoration project in Essex, Massachusetts: burnhamboatbui...
For a look at more pictures that were taken by David Short during Ernestina’s restoration and many other wooden boat restoration projects visit North Atlantic Shipbuilding and Repair’s Facebook page:
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Gloucester Schooner Festival information: www.maritimegl...
Ernestina: www.ernestina....
Visit Maritime Heritage Charters, book a sail on Ardelle or Isabella visit: maritimeherita...
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Schooner Tyrone: www.schoonerty...
Schooner Lannon: schooner.org/
Maritime Gloucester: www.maritimegl...
Ben Fundis has a Band Camp page where you can download his music: benfundis.band...
His family runs a beautiful small theater in Newburyport: www.screeningr...

[@mattinsley1721]

Anne, that was lovely. A great tribute to see so much of David's work in one place. I am sure he was watching from the heavens. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MinneapolisRaven]

Oh Anne, you showed so much compassion for Arabella, it's a pleasure to see you sharing your passion with these other fine working sculptures.

[@PaulDeCamp]

Nice music. You might consider making the text a little larger and the onscreen time a tiny bit longer for those of us that are having difficulty. I had to go back and pause a number of times to finish reading stuff. I really enjoyed the details about what we were looking at. Thanks. Referred to you by Acorn to Arabella.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks for that feedback! I appreciate it!

[@ginacicotello404]

“Proof of life” indeed. You shine a warm glow on why these schooners are worthwhile. And as is typical your videography, narration, captioning are all done with excellence. ⛵️🤩

[@Kanetomkane]

Well said. I agree completely! Could I ask one favor, to keep your captions on the screen longer. I’m not the fastest reader and the detail that you share is so good that I want to take a second and think about it.

[@joecasey6471]

Hi Anne just so you know people that are hard of hearing only hear what is loudest. Great job/start looking forward for many more. Hope to see you this summer.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you!

[@PyrotechnicsNL]

This ship has nothing to hide, Its perfection

[@davidnichols147]

Anne, we really appreciate this tribute to David Short, his life was simple yet he touched so many and we thank him everyday for his superlative accomplishments.

[@frompinetopalm]

Reading this means so much to me, thank you so much for this note. He was truly a very special person. Talented, yes, but I've had texts from people who learned from and worked with him and his reach was truly impressive and impactful. Cheers to you!

[@squarenutt]

Thank you Anne.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

The boats are beautiful but so is the love that you have for the boats that shines through in your video. This is my new favorite channel.

[@frompinetopalm]

Oh my goodness, thank you so very much.

[@Finn-McCool]

Seems as though a ship that is greater than the sum of its parts can truly still be a part of something great. When form gets in the way of function a museum piece gets burned as scrap. Raised and rooted Midwest nice to see cultural life of those blessed by the sea.

[@frompinetopalm]

We are truly lucky to live so close to these amazing boats. There are many still on the Great Lakes and bigger rivers, too!

[@schoonerdog44]

Gurl. I can’t even. This is the balm my soul needed. And Andrew saying that the culture of imperfect things being cast out really got to me. Thank you my friend, for sharing your many gifts.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you so much, Cindy! That means so much.

[@ralphwomack3074]

We feel so lucky to have met you at the launch. Your upbeat attitude and warmth continues to show! Best of luck in your new venture!!

[@frompinetopalm]

Hiya Ralph! Thank you very much for saying, that means so much.

[@ralphwomack3074]

Thanks Anne. I do think you need to increase your volume though. A bit hard to hear. Enjoyed the video!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks for that feedback, Ralph, and thanks for watching! -Anne

[@johnbrumleve]

Everything I had hoped to experience: texture, personality, and something magical that is alive beyond plain sight. Thank you!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support, John! Cheers!

[@svventure844]

I'm so happy you're doing this. Thank you!

[@frompinetopalm]

And thanks to you for watching!

[@charlestosi5199]

So happy for you Anne, from a day one follower of Acorn to Arabella and your work there.

[@frompinetopalm]

Cheers, Charles! Recognized your name right away. 😊

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Anne, First of all WIlleke and I feel honored that you made us aware of this KZbin channel. We love to see classic built ships especially when these are sailing with all the sails in top. We love to see these schooners and the beautiful shots you made. The harbor in this vlog looks a bit similar to our Volendam so when you look in Google you might see some similarities. I look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands

[@frompinetopalm]

Hello Dick and Willeke! Thank you sooo very much. Sending love from the Merrimack River in Amesbury, Massachusetts, at Lowell's Boat Shop.

[@asakurad]

Wonderful, Anne. So happy to see you doing this. Beautiful commentary, by the way. You're a real wordsmith.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much, that’s so kind.

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Anne 😸, congratulations on the launch of your new You Tube channel 🎉💥👍👏😻 . Lovely first episode , beautiful Ships and music to go along with the video ( saw Ben's name in the credits 😸) , looking forward to more from you ❤🙏😸😺

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Great video - may your friend rest in peace! -

[@musicbro8225]

Beautiful work. Living boats should be celebrated and you and Ben have made something very nice and sensitive. To me it's just an easy tempo of a life imagined but I'm sure there are some this will mean so much more.

[@donwilliams3626]

Beautiful tribute.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much.

[@dremein]

We;; done Anne, Very Well done! I look forward to many more fine stories.

[@lincolngrove2808]

As a follower of both Arabella and Rosalind I'm very pleased to see more from you. I really like the gentle appreciation of these fine boats that you share with us. Ben's music is always a treat as well.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much. And yes, as I always say, Ben is an absolute wizard.

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙 Beautiful scenes Anne. Your voice is so deep, I struggle to make out the words. Possibly a little treble uptick could help. Amazing history is being told here. The people of the sailing community are lovely. Thank you for recording these stories. 💜

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks for that feedback, Randolph! And I’m so glad you’re watching.

[@BillB23]

Wow! A winner, right out of the gate! Nice work.

[@tedmiles2110]

I was in the crew that sailed the Ernestina/Morrissey from the Cape Verde Islands to New Bedford in 1984. I am so glad that she is again ready to sail for another generation. TM retired but still likes Fredonia Schooners.

[@frompinetopalm]

Holy cannoli, that’s so amazing. Thanks for sharing that memory!

[@davidpeck3087]

A very special presentation of the dedication of the shipwrights to their craft and the living works from their hands. I so enjoyed this and look forward to what is to come. Just beautiful!

[@frompinetopalm]

Cheers!

[@Rennrogue]

Beautiful! Thanks!

[@frompinetopalm]

And thank YOU so much for watching!

[@bradbennick]

Compelling content, beatifully presented

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much, that’s so kind!

[@KirbyMoyers]

The shot selection in this video is sublime. Anne captures the beauty of the boating life.

[@frompinetopalm]

That’s so very kind of you to notice and mention, cheers!

[@NickSchade]

Well done Anne

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks so much, Nick!

[@sailorjedmon]

Anne, Thanks for bringing me "home". This is the perfect start for the channel and I'm looking forward what comes next! Jared.

[@frompinetopalm]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for the kind words. 😊

[@jeremystevens6020]

Quite moving. Thank you for sharing.

[@frompinetopalm]

Cheers for watching! Looking forward to bringing a lot more to you!

[@charlesmoore456]

I cannot be the only one who thinks Harold Burnham looks exactly like Alan Hale Jr. Someone get him a black captain's hat, some tan cargo pants, and a royal blue polo shirt!! Congrats Anne!!!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks, Charles!

[@katiewiens2266]

Great episode and channel! Love the great shots and detailed boat tours. Mesmerizing! Aaron says hi!

[@frompinetopalm]

👋hiiiiii! Excited waving! Miss you guys. 💌😊

[@billlippincott3937]

Annie B, such a great episode from an excellent storyteller. I'm looking forward to many more. Cheers!! Or as you may say... "Hip Hip Hooray" 3 times.

[@frompinetopalm]

The man knows m' brand. :D Thank you so much, friend.

[@brendagraham2370]

What photography! and love you narration. You go, grrl.

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much!

[@miketron63]

Anne your commentary is marvelous. Good luck with the new channel. I look forward to many more videos!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you so much!

[@jkeyes]

A beautiful, informative, peaceful video with excellent narration. Well done!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much!

[@uncleed8192]

Made me proud that I subbed before I hit play! Godspeed on this journey as well 🙏

[@frompinetopalm]

😊my goodness! Thank you so much.

[@russelltate3703]

As always Anne...Well done, Well done! Now a new goal in my life will be to be here for your 300th episode. I look forward to each one. Thank you for a fantastic experience.

[@muchmorecoffee]

Well Annie, this is wonderful! Very heartfelt. And I appreciate the comments by Andrew about practicality. Great work. Hope to see you again some day. Cheers and congratulations, Toby

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks, Toby! Maybe I’ll have lil meet up down in MA sometime this summer.

[@randyclyde4939]

Anne, thanks so much for your special involvement with these floating works of art and history. I look forward to many more episodes. Be well, be safe!

[@frompinetopalm]

Hooray! Thanks so much!

[@dtvm7469]

Zoom Out, good stuff.

[@itsfonk]

Glad to see your continued journey 😊

[@robertmazzei2412]

Good Morning Anne. Kim and I met you at Granby at the open house for Arabella. Such a delight to meet you and talk about all things wooden boat. We are so happy to see you using your talents in these fine videos. We subscribed (of course) and will follow along.

[@frompinetopalm]

Hooray! Thanks for saying hello again! And thanks for subscribing. 😊

[@oleukeman]

What a wonderful video! Thank you, Anne!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you very much.

[@WoodenBoatBen]

That was wonderful! Great people, amazing boats, fascinating details. Great stuff!!!

[@frompinetopalm]

Thanks so much!

[@charles.neuman18]

Wow, what a great splash for this channel! I love it. It felt real, not like a big production. Whenever either (or both) of you two are involved in some boaty youtube thing, it puts a smile on my face. The discussion of a workboat characteristic is interesting. Maybe something to dive more into. I think when you're building your own boat that's not a business, it's easy to get caught up on details that don't matter. Not only that... once launched pretty much every boat looks like a workboat after a couple months in the elements. So it's an interesting question of how to hold back and be real. Conserving wood is a value that can help, as you pointed out. Anyway, I look forward to more from this channel! (but take your time...)

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you so much!

[@harrisji]

Absolutely wonderful video 🥰

[@timreynolds1195]

Bravo! My new favorite channel. Btw, I sail my Ingrid gaffer out of Ventura, (SoCal) out and about the Channel Islands.

[@frompinetopalm]

Sounds dreamy!

[@paulgreteman2842]

Blessing to your calm voice Anne!

[@mcc19606]

Anything Anne turns her mind to is worth following (and subscribing to). Mike 🇦🇺

[@frompinetopalm]

My goodness, that’s so very kind of you to say, Mike!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Congratulation Annie! What a great first episode. You have (as always) set the bar high. Thank you my friend Bob

[@frompinetopalm]

Thank you so very much for all the ways you support and encourage, Bob!! Look forward to filming something with you at your shop!

[@jackdotzman2908]

Enjoyed seeing your channel for the first time. Enjoyed watching you on the Arabella too. My only comment is it is difficult to understand what you’re saying. You’re a very nice, soft spoken lady, too soft spoken during some of your video. Good luck on your future productions. Looking forward to following you. From Missouri

[@frompinetopalm]

I’m getting over a bit of a cold and so that’s a challenge, too. Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@BrunoWiebelt]

arabella send me over ... nice to hear you again

[@frompinetopalm]

Howdy, thanks for watching, Bruno!

[@ianfleming7859]

there is obviously something wrong with the food we are eating