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| Sailing In
I remember the first time I saw such a scene. While driving bayside roads of the Eastern Shore, suddenly I saw about six colorful sails cutting the sky above the trees. It turned out to be a gaggle of sailboat rentals. Fun in the sun! I painted in pastels a single Sunfish amongst three Hobie Cats. Designed in 1951 by Cortlandt Heyniger and Alex Byran, the Sunfish is a miracle of simplicity, low-cost, and function. It requires just two lines to control and the boat can be set up in less than five minutes. The patented kick-up rudder system allows full beach landings with no problem. The hard-chine hull and low sail plan provide unmatched stability and a forgiving feel. Hobie Alter began manufacturing Hobie Cats, a small catamaran (or two-hulled) sailboat), in the late 1960s. Now he is the largest manufacturer of small catamarans in the world. Designed as a boat that you could easily launch into the surf from the beach, sail, and bring back through the surf, these rugged and easy-to-sail boats are perfect for a beginner to learn the basics. Hobie models range from 12 foot, designed for one person, to a 22-footer that requires a crew of two. If you have never sailed and can swim, try one of these. The framed original pastel, presented in a 4" wide driftwood-colored hardwood frame and matching filet (double matted dark marine blue on marine blue suede with an outer dimension of 38" x 46"), is available for $5,900.00. Limited edition prints of the original painting and note cards are also available. |
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