Houses, are but badly built boats so firmly aground that you cannot think of moving them. They are definitely inferior things, belonging to the vegetable not the animal world, rooted and stationary, incapable of gay transition. I admit, doubtfully, as exceptions, snail-shells and caravans. The desire to build a house is the tired wish of a man content thenceforward with a single anchorage. The desire to build a boat is the desire of youth, unwilling yet to accept the idea of a final resting-place. It is for that reason, perhaps, that, when it comes, the desire to build a boat is one of those that cannot be resisted. It begins as a little cloud on a serene horizon. It ends by covering the whole sky, so that you can think of nothing else. You must build to regain your freedom.

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Jun 202010

Hi all , I’m back after a super relaxing break in Portugal and now I must pay the price! So much work to do over the next few months I don’t know where to start!

Its been all go elsewhere in the Tiki 38 world over the past few weeks. Martin Hivon now has ‘Al Raso’ on the water and there are some great photos on his website, also, in the past couple of days, Jacques Pierret has launched ‘Pilgrim’. His son Alexis shot a fantastic video of the whole event and I’ve embedded it below for those that haven’t seen it. I confess to having a lump in my throat watching it, Jacques has worked for 5 years with a small budget to get ‘Pilgrim’ built and I feel a close affinity with him. Equally Martin has worked hard to finish ‘Al Raso’ not least as he had to finish one hull completely before clearing the shed and starting on the second! I can’t imagine that. These guys have set a fine example of what is possible and I’m proud to follow in their footsteps. Another notable event is the departure of ‘Aluna’ from Hawaii bound for the Polynesian Islands, fair winds to Beat and Beatrix. Look out for news of the voyage on the Aluna Blog

The Pilgrim from Alexis Pierret on Vimeo.

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2 Responses to “More Tiki 38′s On The Water!”

  1. Peter Ross says:
    June 20, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Congratulations Jacques!!! Terrific video- beautiful boat- looks like everything is working properly- the shots of her sailing are fantastic- (Neil- I can see why all you T38 builders choose this boat). Thanks for posting the video.
    Peter

  2. Jacques says:
    June 29, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Hi Neil, thanks for posting this video. I am now leaving US for France, the boat being drydocked for 10 months before preparation for the crossing. At one point you have to work!

    I am slowly coming back to the Internet, computers, news etc… All my mind was on this launching and the management of the boat.
    A fantastic month, very rich and exciting. Pilgrim has been above my expectations. She made me discover many things about myself, friends (a lot of them), family and the incredible power of a project for bringing people together. I do not how I can thank for all the help I got. I feel so lucky.

    May be the way to do it will be to help another builder in the future.

    Go Neil, the completion is actually one of the best moments of a building. Prepare it well.

    Jacques.

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