First off, I heard from the daughter of Sjogin’s second owner. Her note to me from the Contact page spoke of her “many fond memories of sailing on it in 60’s. laying on stomach in bow, with torso leaning over water, ala titanic.” I tried a response but had an e-mail failure. She also spoke of a “swedish captain who got parkinsosn and had to sell.” That would be Mr. Gullberg. When Jon and I bought Sjogin in 1985, the then owner told us she had been built by a Swedish Captain who had sailed Square Riggers ’round the Horn. When he settled in South Jersey he built a small boat in the traditional style to remind him of home.
Melissa, if you read this, please know that I tried to respond to your gracious note but the e-mail address you gave didn’t work. I’d love to hear more about your childhood with Sjogin.
And Mr. Gullberg’s progeny is now hauled, having her Summer refit. She’s almost 50 and still going strong. I hope Mr. Gullberg would approve of her current state.
Regular maintenance this year. The bottom paint just needs a new coat and the deck has a only couple of spots to fix. The Kirby paints are holding up well.
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Last week near Sunset. Freshly hauled and ready to have her age spots tended to.
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Gin! Every year the letters are removed and polished. Makes painting easier.
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The view from the deck looking toward the Bay. The wet slip is where I hope to keep Sjogin for a bit and finish her painting.
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Here’s a freshly varnished Silent Maid, ready for the anchor start race at Ocean Gate Yacht Club.
More Maid pics at Flickr.