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Capt Dean C Swift, b.s.a., the S. V. Lucky Linda . . . and the search for
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'My Island in the Sun'
"To realize my desire to see the world at my own pace, I needed a yacht. One that
was affordable, and capable of crossing oceans. So, in my backyard, I built a 25 foot sailboat, of wood, with which
I have crossed an ocean, and so begun my quest." Dean C Swift, builder and skipper of the gaff sloop Lucky
Linda.
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| Builder - Skipper - Writer |
A "Must Read" for anyone contemplating
more than a weekend away from the dock !!
now in print & soon in
ebook...
The tale of the
SV Lucky
Linda
AND THE SEARCH FOR
My Island
in the
Sun
by Dean C Swift
Get the complete story
of this accomplished
little cruiser. From her
beginnings in the backyard,
with all of the hassles from government and
remarks from doubtful neighbours, to her trials on Canada's
East coast, where she faced fog thicker than pea soup, whirlpools large
enough to swallow her whole, and overfalls steep enough to bury her bows and wash her decks. Then to
her maiden transAtlantic passage,
where she battled gales, waited out calms and saw her captain and crew of one drifting apart. Her length on deck
of 25' seemed big enough during her building, but a tad shy when on the open ocean. Share
in the times of
concern, the times of
humour, the disappointments and finally the exhilaration of a dream realized. Written as it happened.
Your copy available by mail:
Deanworldontario Publishing
Dean Swift
312 Andre Ave
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
K6J 3A1
tel:
613-936-0184
e-mail:
(hardcover or softcover)
Also available at The Nautical Mind bookstore, Toronto, Ontario and other fine stores
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| Lucky Linda moored in Chamcook Bay, New Brunswick, and ready for her maiden transAtlantic passage. |
| The open Atlantic . . . |
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Enjoy sailing where sailing is real, the Atlantic Ocean. Are you looking for something different, a challenge,
memories to last a lifetime? If so, then you're looking for Lucky Linda.
Dream, then dare to live the dream.
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| Lucky Linda, out of LaHave, Nova Scotia |
A holiday in Nova Scotia with a sail aboard Lucky Linda, to catch a glimpse
of a whale or two. A visit to the quaint village of West LaHave where time stands still, where stress is non-existant
and a stop for tea and fresh home-made bread at the old-fashioned bakery. Halifax, with its bustling waterfront
and casino.
Peggy's Cove, with its natural scenic beauty, an artist's dream. Lunenburg,
the home of the Bluenose, Mahone Bay with its breathtaking beauty, Liverpool and its privateer legends.
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| good times.....Dean and Frank, Charlottetown, P.E.I. |
Frank joins Lucky Linda at
Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island.
This is his first sailing adventure, and
he has a lot to learn, but he will be
amply rewarded by the beauty and
diversity of Canada's East coast.
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| Linda, taking in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia |
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| Lucky Linda at anchor, Flores, The Azores |
The Azores, an outline of garden-like islands on the horizons of the Atlantic Ocean.
Peace and quiet, flowers in the fields, in the villages, in the houses. The blue and green of the dreamy lagoons.
A pace of life in which there is time to stop and appreciate living. Art treasures that recall pages of a centuries-long
history. Nature in its original splendor. A meeting of the past involved in everyday life. An invitation
to discover and experience a different world, repeated on each of the nine islands of the Azores.
Here's Linda, visiting Horta, taking in
all the beauty and culture the Azores
have to offer
Escape.....Azores, Portugal and Morocco. Looking for real adventure? Join Lucky Linda for a a cruise of the
Azores Islands, an offshore passage, or a sojourn along the Atlantic coasts of Portugal and Morocco.
Satisfy the yearning, realize the dream.
2010, and Dean is back on board Lucky Linda, making
ready to set sail for the Med. And hugs and kisses to Linda. It is March, and plenty of windy weather, but things
should calm down nicely before long when departure date arrives. Stay in touch.
FOR SALE
Robert Dufour 38 centre cockpit steel cutter. Professionally built,
meticulously maintained. A proven blue water passage maker for the single hander or the cruising family. Complete
on-the-water orientation is offered to the new owner. Located at Iroquois, Ontario, Canada. If you have been looking
for a fine steel yacht but are disillusioned with what you have seen, then you must check out AMIRO II.
For specs and photos see Navigation Bar, for more info
or an appointment to view, contact Dean.
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