Hanging the Starboard Sheer Plank - Episode 215 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@Beef4Dinner22]

I didn't see the link when scrolling through the comments, so if anyone is looking here is the full news segment. ​ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvUqo2Za51-e5o A2A team, you should add the link to the comments. I am sure others are wanting to see the whole thing.

[@smithnyiu]

Beautiful tribute to Pat Atkin. The only thing we leave behind is our legacy and you just helped the Atkins legacy glow.

[@nathanchalecki4842]

Agree.

[@shadetreewelding]

Fair winds and following seas, Mrs. Atkin.

[@PBarrPrince]

Steve, you gave me chills when you talked about Pat Atkins and read her letter. I'm so sorry she won't see you launch. Sweet tribute and well done. You're such a nice guy.

[@felipericketts]

Fair winds and following seas to Pat! She, and her boat designing family, will be there in spirit at the launch and beyond, no doubt. Love the story you are telling and it only gets better, richer, more beautiful and filled with humanity, as you go on. Thanks 🙂

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you very much, Felipe!

[@etepeteseat7424]

Emotionally powerful episode in multiple ways. RIP to Pat Atkin.

[@nemetron9506]

This is a beautiful episode. The tribute to Pat, and the awesome documentary filmmaking of the work and flow of putting a plank on. Everyone involved are humble and dedicated. Thank you.

[@AcornToArabella]

And thanks for watching!

[@The01sportster]

Sometimes the final outcome of the project is all the tribute needed. Great job and Godspeed.

[@AcornToArabella]

Well put.

[@Obesebot]

Robins smile at the end is pure gold. You are a lucky man Steve!

[@MrJules2U]

What a lovely tribute to Pat, really heartwarming. Such a fantastic channel and an amazing project, right from day one. I really love watching this build, it's brilliant!

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s very kind, Julian, thank you!

[@MAndersenbamboorods]

And here we are 5 years later and I’m still watching this darn you tube Channel every week. God be with you and your continue success with her. .

[@AcornToArabella]

Hooray! Glad you’re on the journey with us.

[@claudehopper9813]

The Atkins letter what a great story it makes the Arabella build even more amazing . Steve your skill and energy shows in every video . Every week i tell my wife " I 've got to watch my friends the boat builders " . I'm pushing for you as probably so many others are .

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for being here, friend!

[@Trebuchet48]

That "moving the plank" sequence pretty much made my dayj!

[@JMichaelMoir]

Giant cheers to the Atkins family!))) God bless!)))

[@mobiousenigma]

as always thanks for the videos! it occurs to me that not only have you taken on the task of building arabella but you get to be the curator of all the stories that come with her.

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s true of all boats and owners. I always say I don’t own my boat, but I’m her current caretaker.

[@mobiousenigma]

@@AcornToArabella theres still a few engineers that feel the same about there locomotives or people with model t's or almost any equipment designed when ethics were different and putting your name on on something stood for.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Wonderful episode and heartfelt tribute to Pat and the Atkins family. Thank you all. Have a great weekend.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you!

[@styxdragoncharon4003]

Things seem to be winding together like a river on its final stretch to the ocean. We've reached the delta where the silt might get a chance to drop out, leaving a record of the waters passing before going out to sea. I'll remember the rapids and brooks fondly as the air scents turn to brine and the gulls sound and the ocean calls. Always looking forward to the next adventure carried by that very same water that you cast off on that day.

[@AcornToArabella]

What a beautiful thought, thanks for sharing it.

[@aaronallen4647]

I live near the Delta in California. This is the truest of analogies. Love the freedom of going from stream to Ocean.

[@styxdragoncharon4003]

@@AcornToArabella @Aaron Allen I was named Charon so I'm obligated to be connected to the water, but I'm still not sure where that came from... I just had to write it. I'm glad you guys like it.

[@johnmanning4577]

@@styxdragoncharon4003 I'm not sure where it came from, either, Charon, but it burst forth from you like a freshet and we are the better for it. Thank you....

[@thomasarussellsr]

@ Charon, This is very poetic, and well written. If you have others, you really should put a book together and consider getting it published. This one was beautiful.

[@muh1h1]

I still remember finding this channel when they where pouring the lead keel. What a journey it has been!

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Me too! Been hooked since!

[@samrodian919]

Me too! God was it 2017? Doesn't time really fly when you're enjoying watching Arabella being built?

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

@@samrodian919 yes! Fifty-two weeks fly when you are distracted. When you look back over the years it really shows not only the process of boat building as well as Steve's personal growth over the years. I miss seeing Alix but I love watching Aaron, KP,. Ann and everyone else we have met over time working together. Before we know it there will be a launch date.

[@marcryvon]

Same for me ! And as Pat, I tought, my god, What are they thinking ? 😳 But, hey, here we all are 5 years older, the Arabella gang still fine crafting her. Awesome.

[@johnhawkins4508]

Tears so early in the morning. Thank you !!

[@AcornToArabella]

Aw thanks for watching, John.

[@shaunmcdaniels2460]

This was surprising an emotional video at the end. You made an amazing tribute to Pat… Brought a tear to my eye. I must have been an incredible moment for you when she gave you her blessing!!!! You have created an amazing tribute to her and the original designers in your meticulous work!!! I am so glad I have been able to vicariously share the experience. Your thought, attention to detail, and passion have created an incredible vessel that will transition time in its own fashion!!!! Thanks you for sharing the blood, sweat, and tears of your dream with us!!!!!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you very much for this thoughtful comment, Shaun!

[@jimclester4754]

WW! You guys never cease to amaze me. Your boat building experience is simply an amazing journey that I have been privileged to watch come together over these past years now. Cannot express deeply enough how much admiration I have for your work. Steve, your talent is so inspiring to me, you are a true woodworking craftsman.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you very much. Messages like these really fuel the rocket!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

94, she did well. R.I.P. Pat. The news story was super cool! The Whiskey Plank!!! It's been a long time coming. I'll be joining you on here. Can't wait!! I've got my whiskey ready and waiting!

[@AcornToArabella]

🎉🎉🎉

[@stephencroft761]

Here we are indeed. Congratulations on the work and the whiskey plank.

[@DoctorBill]

I grew up in the same town as the Atkin family back in the 60's. My father owned Hayward Marine Center at that time and William Atkin was the person he used in surveying every boat dad purchased used. The name Atkin is a name that could be heard in our home on a regular basis. I went to Tokeneke Elementary where Pat taught art. My life has crossed paths with the Atkin Family more times than I can think. Pat will be missed.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for sharing your memories, Bill!

[@user-yb9pb8rf8x]

KP has not only brought awesome boat building skills and knowledge to the project, but some of the funniest facial expressions(I mean this in a good way) and humor. I loved the comment about Steve’s “favorite cutoff tool” aka the chainsaw. Thank you for all you do, I look forward to each episode.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@apachepaul]

Here we are, indeed! I admire your dedication to the persuit of your dreams and wish you Godspeed and safety.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Yes, a beautiful comment about Pat Atkins. Her husband was such an inspiration to me.

[@Plopstick55]

Well done guys what an honour to be in pats thoughts and to make the local news

[@tomcarlton854]

LOVELY episode in every way.........thank you!

[@MrRABC1]

"Here we are" indeed Steve... well done sir.

[@chowardlaw8417]

Putting in the whiskey plank on the 28th, eh? Well, greetings from the Texas Piney Woods and may it go well. Wife and I have been following along and looks like it is going to be a beautiful boat. While you getting that plank set - we will be celebrating her 84th birthday. Regards, Clyde & Carlie

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy, happy, happy birthday!

[@keithrelyea7997]

So glad to be part of your journey.

[@markdutka3774]

I have been following the chanel since the very early days of utting the trees for the build I guess you are at an exciting time with the completing of the planking keep up the great team work. Thanks Mark Dutka Oakville Ontario Canada.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for being here every week, Mark!

[@bigskybob1]

God Bless and Rest in Pease PAT, onward and upward crew, keep her heart and spirit with you every day!

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers, Bob!

[@stewartkj]

Moving tribute to Pat's life. Thanks

[@avoirdupois1]

Nice to see that sheer strake go on! Was neat to see your relationship with the boat's design and designer's family. RIP.

[@andypandy955]

I would love to be there good luck for the day I will be flying from my home in France to the UK to see my mum sister daughter and my little grandson. But honestly I have followed you from number 1 day one and it has been a pleasure. Have a great day and I will raise a glass to you all in the UK.

[@AcornToArabella]

Tomorrow we’re live-streaming the whiskey plank installation, the link is in the description, hope you can catch it!

[@Nick-ye5kk]

Another great episode, greetings from a sunny Bedfordshire.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

RIP Pat... Thanks for sharing what she contributed to project!! thoughts and prayers for her friends and family and sincerest condolences....

[@PBarrPrince]

Good morning! Coffee and A2A on a Friday morning. Can't beat it. Love y'all! Great job!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Patty!

[@wtcamer]

What an amazing story and legacy. RIP Pat!

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers!

[@rodneyallen5003]

Rest easy Pat Atkins. The letter Stephen read was very touching and she said it well ! Acorn to Arabella has inspired me and lit a burning desire to learn how to sail and buy my own sailboat. I wish I had the option build my own but that’s ok with me. I’ll be watching on the live stream for the Whiskey plank and raising a shot or two 🥃.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hooray! See ya there, Rodney!

[@clannishkobra8965]

Thank you Pat for touching so many souls lived an amazing life. Showing us an example of the butterfly effect. May you rest in peace and Godbless the Atkin family. Very touching Steve great job in honoring the Atkin family. Their legacy "Arabella" shall sail the world many lifetimes.

[@rudywoodcraft9553]

Wonderful tribute to Pat--well done--God bless you all

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you.

[@davidwarren9204]

Kind of nostalgic, watching you wrestling the sheerstrake into place. I really enjoyed the long slow planking process in your earlier videos.

[@jeffreytan2948]

I have to say KP has been invaluable in pushing this project ever more so forward. Simply brilliant work!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Jeffrey!

[@gilbreathca]

What a beautiful tribute to Pat Atkin.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Craig. We hope we did her justice.

[@Sheikyerbouti8]

I've never sailed. I've done a lot of boating, for work, but never for pleasure, other than kayaking or canoeing. Your channel caught my eye like so many other people, when you poured the keel ballast. I've watched every video since then. I have now become emotionally attached to your boat, which is weird. I cannot wait to see her on the water. Thank you for making such a wonderful channel.

[@AcornToArabella]

And thanks for being with us on the journey!

[@SteveMorton]

Rest in Peace Pat Atkin. Thank you team for a very thoughtful dedication video.

[@AcornToArabella]

We’re honored to have known her.

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Such a great channel. Thank you.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Jeffrey!

[@dornford9]

Superb humility "may you have fair winds and following seas".

[@senecapirate1254]

I Love You guys even more after sharing this story. God's speed .

[@davidc6510]

Wow what a legend. God rest thee in peace Pat, John, and William. You all have brought joy to many and hopefully many more in the future by your legacy. Nice tribute A2A. Thanks for sharing.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for watching!

[@dama9150]

So cool to see my name come up on the plank! 'From seed to tree to ocean bound, May adventure great be ever found.'

[@AcornToArabella]

Excellent, thanks for your support!

[@pierceferris]

Man you not getting an opportunity to meet this wonderful lady in person brought a tear to my eye. I’m not sure why but this made me feel very emotional and reminded me of the Robert Frost poem “The Road Not Taken” anyway C’est la vie, maybe a lesson learnt..

[@MaShcode]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride Arabella. Rest in peace Pat. What you’ve left behind for future generations is beyond measure.

[@adamsmith6843]

That was a incredibly beautiful tribute.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you.

[@johnhooge3724]

Well done all of you. Beautiful, heart warming tribute.

[@wayphun72]

God from 23:04 until the end was amazing...Steve and Ben, that was so touching!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Arabellas Acorns. 👍👌👏 What a great episode! I swear that someone was peeling onions right behind me at the end of the video! ;-) Best regards, luck and health to all of you.

[@nathanedwards4519]

That was beautiful I have watch to build from word go. I have enjoyed every inch of this. Even though I have been many miles away I've been right there beside you sweating Equity into something that is beautiful. With way you honor the boat artist who drew her lines was beautiful.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Nathan!

[@c.a.mcdivitt9722]

Also, whoever signed it "Keel side down"- I appreciate your comedic genus. :)

[@AcornToArabella]

😁

[@deanlindholm8663]

What an outstanding letter! Very cool.

[@deborahpetith8710]

You Steve are an amazing man, a true gentleman. Have a memorable life, I will enjoy watching you. Blessed be.♥️♥️♥️

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Deborah.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Lovely to tribute to Pat Atkin RIP Pat

[@loydosteen9028]

I love Fridays! It was great to see another plank go on Arabella. I was moved by your tribute to Pat Atkin and her preservation of the life’s work of her husband John and her father in law William. Those who curate and preserve the record of creative work for successive generations are equally important as the creators themselves to my way of thinking. Without them all of that work would be lost. Hats off to Pat Akin! And hats off to you too, Steve, for bringing an Akin design to life and writing another chapter in the Akin legacy . Thank you for sharing all of this with this community you have built through your hard work and enthusiasm.

[@jamesbennett7964]

The comments about William, John and Pat Atkin are very touching and appropriate. I knew them well. Spent two winters working for John in the Atkin office in Darien. John taught me to design the way he had been taught by his father. It inspired me. I went on to earn bachelors and masters degrees in Naval architecture and proceeded to make this my career. I am forever indebted to John for his mentorship and to Pat for her kindness in having me under their roof. They gave freely their time and prodigious talents to many in this world who love boats and especially wooden boats. I am forever indebted to you John and Pat.

[@AcornToArabella]

James, thank you so much for sharing your story. What a treasure, thanks for watching.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

"8 Bells" stunningly well edited!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Scott! We’ll let Ben know.

[@RedHillian]

A beautiful tribute to the curator of the plans that all this has been built from. Also lovely to see the return of the most striking of markers that another step forward's been taken - the dolphinite over the red paint that means "another plank". I may not be able to tune into the livestream of the whiskey plank being fitted, but I'll certainly catch up as soon as I can!

[@AcornToArabella]

Sounds good, Tom! After it streams, it'll be available at that link.

[@paulmcmanus6222]

By far, the most touching vlog I have seen on boats and boating. Thanks Steve, Newmarket. You sure have earned that title. Thanks to all your kind, knowledgeable crew. You sure have lucked out with them. My only remorse is that I can't be there for any of your open houses... that may change before launch day.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for these kind words, Paul!

[@billrudgard8101]

Credit given where credit due. Beautifully put.

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Classy tribute, nice touch. What great strides in recent months, always cool to see A2A pop up on my feed.

[@kenthwangdotcom]

"Newsmaker" and Ben: moving tribute. . . . so glad I watched your keel pour (and all of the others)! RIP PTA ❤️

[@lory2622]

I am incredibly proud to be able to say that in my tiny way, I am part of this project. Thank you to all of the Acorn to Arabella team for being out there. Living on Vancouver Island means I will likely never see her but already she contributes to my days so my small financial contribution is worth every penny.

[@AcornToArabella]

We appreciate it so very much, Lory!

[@juliancrooks3031]

so much work has gone into getting the boat to the whiskey plank, congratulations I hope to share a glass of whiskey with you on Saturday when you finish putting it in

[@johankotze42]

Thank you for sharing your joy and your sorrow.

[@mikescheve429]

Very touching tribute. Great of you guys to commemorate Pat.

[@AcornToArabella]

Proud to.

[@christianhenderson5471]

Superb episode! It has everything, definitely a classic

[@Brian-zf8jl]

So inspiring all the away around.

[@mattgraham1983]

Wow Pat must have been a wonderful soul, I'm so glad she made William and John's work available as their legacy can live on in Arabella and hopefully other vessels in the future. Bless you Pat

[@AcornToArabella]

She was wonderful.

[@mattgraham1983]

@@AcornToArabella it would be awesome if some/any of the extended family could join the launch party.. I think that would be a special tribute to Pat, William and John

[@AcornToArabella]

Of course.

[@johnmanning4577]

Well, that was an exceptionally wonderful episode out of so many exceptionally wonderful episodes. I am not so organized as many of my sibling viewers in that I don't wait for Fridays and a new episode to drop. Instead, they surprise and buoy me, special treasures popping out of the sand of a beach, or the smile of a stranger as I walk my granddogger.

[@AcornToArabella]

What a lovely thought, John. Thanks for sharing it.

[@budlvr]

Like thousands of others on this channel, I'm sincerely sorry for the passing or Pat Atkin, especially so close to the Light at the End of the Tunnel ! And what a Glorious light it will be !

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers!

[@rick91443]

Just before lunch here in France...WHAT AN EXCITING MOMENT THAT WILL BE..."whiskey plank" after so much effort and visual pleasure for those watching....cheers from Normandy, richard

[@AcornToArabella]

Hope you’ll be watching the live feed!

[@rick91443]

Me too, of course...rr

[@haroldmclean3755]

They would be stoked the way your running with it 👍 Way to go

[@Tomhohenadel]

Good morning A2A. Stephen you are continuing to amaze me with your carpentry skills and your determination. Great explanation of the processes

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s very kind, Tom. Thank you.

[@worldexplorer75]

Beautiful tribute. Thank you so much for sharing. It brought a tear to my eye.

[@AcornToArabella]

That means so much, Kevin, thank you.

[@williamschmidt8944]

Beautiful tribute to the Atkins family. Rest well Pat 💔

[@williamfreeh1198]

God bless you Pat Atkins

[@tjjohnson4185]

It is fun to see all of these milestones, top notch work everybody!

[@vin65old]

Sad to hear of Pat's passing I'm sure she will be there in spirit at the launch, may she rest in peace happy in the knowledge that the Atkins legacy will continue.

[@joebrown1382]

Nice piece about Pat Atkins. Congrats on the little publicity.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Rest well with John, Pat. What a video! Packed with a ton of information. KP you crack me up. I see you are a lefty also! Whoop whoop! Both my parents and I are lefty's but a teacher in second grade changed that with a board. So now I'm ambidextrous. My mother's oldest sister is also left handed. We have a bunch of us in the family. I am so excited for the whiskey plank to go in. It's been a long time coming. I'm sure John and Pat and William are watching the build and will be there in spirit when the day comes to launch her. Stay safe all and see you for the whiskey plank and next week's episode.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Kathy! Livestream this weekend, too!

[@Gmoney_72]

What an Incredible episode..

[@AcornToArabella]

Shucks, thanks!

[@mitchmitchell515]

Lovely tribute..great vid as usual .

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌🏼thanks, Mitch!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Very good to see all you do - and the Pat Atkin Tribute was moving and inspiring even to someone sitting somewhere as landlocked as you but in another part of the world. Thank you for bringing your and other people’s stories to us - and in really amazing quality!

[@fordfan3179]

Absolutely could not have been said better! Good job keeping the art alive.

[@guido1534]

Beautiful tribute to Pat. I remember talking to you guys (email) about making pens but at the time I was fairly new in my woodshop and couldn't meet the demand you would need. These days my shop is almost a full time job and I can pump those out like crazy lol. I still hope to get the chance to purchase some wood from you and make a few pens for you guys. Best wishes on everything going forward! You guys rock!!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Nice! Congrats and sounds like your hard work is paying off!

[@aytacercen944]

Very nice and touching tribute.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you.

[@arthurmetge2380]

I am a yacht interior/exterior designer in France. I now work with the two oldest french shipyards that are still owned by the same families. I started to work on my first design at quite the same time as the beginning of your channel. You guys inspired and still inspire me to go on and fulfill my dream to see my drawings be shaped out of wood, even though I had not much experience. I have learned so much and got enough from this channel to talk the same language with guys that have decades of experience in wooden boat building. Now the boat that I have designed is on the water (I'm sorry it'sa motor yacht but still it's wood), and you guys are partially responsible of it ! And in some ways, Pat Atkins too, may she rest in peace. Thank you !

[@AcornToArabella]

Hello Arthur, thank you for sharing your story! We’d love to see pictures of your boat. If you’d like to send them along: [e-mail]. -Anne

[@arthurmetge2380]

@@AcornToArabella Sent ! ;)

[@resonanttones3176]

Hands Down my favorite episode so far! CONGRATS to ALL who have made this magical journey happen, and available to us ALL!! 💚💚💚💚

[@AcornToArabella]

Wow, thank you!

[@willmv4139]

Loved the homage to Pat (and William & John) Aho

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you very much.