CHUCK’S APPEARANCES

July 21st, 2010

 

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET CHUCK PAINE AND TO HEAR HIM SPEAK ON THE SUBJECT OF YACHT DESIGN

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4th  5:00 PM:  BOOK SIGNING AND READINGS FROM HIS BOOK, DISCUSSION OF THE SELF PUBLISHING PROCESS, Q&A.  MARTINSVILLE GRANGE, ROUTE 131, TENANTS HARBOR, MAINE

FRIDAY AUGUST 6th  11:00 AM- 1:00 PM:  BOOK SIGNING AND SALES, DISCUSSION OF HIS CAREER, ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS.  MAINE BOATS AND HARBORS SHOW, ROCKLAND, MAINE

TUESDAY AUGUST 10th  5:30 PM:  BOOK SIGNING AND SLIDE SHOW, DISCUSSION OF CHUCK’S FASCINATING CAREER, Q&A. CASTINE YACHT CLUB, CASTINE, MAINE  

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18th  2:00 PM- 4:00 PM:  BOOK SIGNING, DISCUSSION OF THE SELF PUBLISHING PROCESS, Q&A.  SHERMAN’S BOOK STORE, BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE

FRIDAY AUGUST 20th  7:00 PM- 9:00 PM:  BOOK SIGNING, DISCUSSION OF THE SELF PUBLISHING PROCESS, Q&A.  SHERMAN’S BOOK STORE, BAR HARBOR, MAINE

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd  2:00 PM:  BOOK SIGNING AND SLIDE SHOW, DISCUSSION OF CHUCK’S FASCINATING CAREER, Q&A. CAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY CAMDEN, MAINE

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18  TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED:  BOOK SIGNING AND SLIDE SHOW, DISCUSSION OF CHUCK’S FASCINATING CAREER, Q&A. NEWPORT INT’L BOAT SHOW NEWPORT, RI

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th  12:30 PM:  BOOK SIGNING AND SLIDE SHOW, DISCUSSION OF CHUCK’S FASCINATING CAREER, Q&A. ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW, ANNAPOLIS, MD

NOTE: IF YOUR YACHT CLUB IS INTERESTED IN HEARING CHUCK SPEAK AND GIVE HIS BEAUTIFUL SLIDE SHOW, PLEASE EMAIL HIM AT paineyot@aol.com

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PETUNIA

July 20th, 2010

PETUNIA

Here’s PETUNIA on her mooring in Tenants Harbor, 2010. I’ve just completed a four year restoration and she looks pretty much as she did on her birthday in 1937.

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BOOKSIGNINGS AND LECTURES… MY NEW LIFE

June 30th, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 

INVITATION TO BOOK SIGNING

SOME REACTIONS:
1.      I just read your introduction in Yachting and both cried and laughed. Can’t wait for the book.  Some years back, my wife and I talked with you about Meridian.  We have always loved your designs.   T.W.

2. Your books arrived yesterday and I spent most of last night reading after dinner.  I’m one of those that reads and doesn’t look at pictures — I don’t even turn the pages to look ahead at pictures, as that’s cheating.

Very nicely done book, funny in parts, sensitive and warm in others, and full of wisdom throughout.  It’s obvious from your book that you love your creations, are passionate about the quest for quality, derive immense enjoyment from what you do and have great respect for the people who worked with you.

Bottom line is your book exceeded my expectations, which were high — KUDOS!  P.S.

3. Chuck, Your book is beautifully laid out, with fantastic photographs. I hope my Dad will be thrilled with the book, and your comments.   P.T.

 4. A marvelous story, engagingly narrated with good humor and that great joy of being on the water.  Bravo!

5.  A fine book, written with at least some of the “I wish I had’s” that too many autobiographers overlook.  W. T.

6. What a great pleasure to receive your magnum opus. I have found the sections on your early life- both personal and professional- especially rewarding, as well as your reflections on the future of yacht design and construction.

At any rate, I just want to add my congratulations to the rising tide of kudos washing your way. The book is stunning in every respect, and will be treasured by your friends and admirers.    J. C.

 7.  The book is absolutely gorgeous – well done!  J. S.

 8.  The book arrived yesterday and it is FANTASTIC!  J. F.

 9.  Really, it’s an absolute pleasure to read.  Often books like this lean to the technical/Socratic (Bob Perry’s book — while excellent — does that);  yours is just very honest, and it compliments and pays tribute to so many others. Really nice.  P. S. 

10. I truly enjoyed your book’s exceptionally competent discussion of the key aspects of yacht design, and of the equally important, but often ignored design and construction details. This book surely is a treasure chest for everyone messing about in boats!   W. R.

 

 

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YET ANOTHER RACE WIN

June 27th, 2010

A BOWMAN 42, ETERNITY OF HAMBLE, has just won her class in the 2010 ’round the

island (Britain) race. You just can’t hold these beautifully designed Chuck

Paine yachts back!

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A RACE WIN

June 27th, 2010

The Morris 42 SHEARWATER has just won her class in the 2010 Bermuda Race.  Congratulations, Conrad Hall and Crew!

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THE BEST BOOK ON YACHT DESIGN EVER

June 22nd, 2010

280 PAGES OF NAUTICAL WISDOM AND BEAUTY

For anyone who loves boats, especially beautifully designed ones, this will be their favorite book ever. Get yours at www.chuckpaine.com

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IN MEMORIAM

June 15th, 2010

ERICA racing on Eggemoggin Reach

It is with sadness that I report the passing of Doug Thompson.  He built ERICA in 2005. Doug was never happier than when he was aboard his beloved ERICA. He was one of the kindest clients we ever dealt with, and I will remember him with great fondness.

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REINDEER GETTING READY FOR BERMUDA

June 13th, 2010
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Reindeer getting ready for Bermuda

Here’s REINDEER just before the start of the Bermuda Race. Her designer wishes her good luck and a fast race.

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Wings Of Grace

May 19th, 2010
Wings of Grace off Newport

Billy Black sent me this photo of Wings of Grace–one of my masterpieces.  Has

 there ever been a yacht more gorgeous, or that sailed so well?

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New photos of Redwing

May 6th, 2010

Here’s a recent photo of REDWING sailing downwind in a lot of breeze.  She’s beautiful, fast, and her helm is a delight. Here’s your chance to have a lifetime of fun in something that fits easily into your garage.

REDWING RUNNING DOWNWIND

 

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