This superb example of the finest in wooden boat building is also a modern equivalent of the Swallow, with some refinements such as a centerboard, and also mast placement farther forward to counter windward helm without needing a jib. The appearance & layout, hull form, and rig are very close to the original Swallow, though the quality of work and finish are probably much better. Photos courtesy of John Kohnen.

Built by Paul Gartside
10305 West Saanich Road
RR 1
Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5T8
(250) 656-2048

See web site: http://www.gartsideboats.com/skylark.php

Her particulars are:

Traditional clinker : 3/8 in. cedar over oak frames, clenched copper fastened
14' loa x 5'7" beam
Sail area 88 sq. ft.

Oak transom, tiller, floors, kick-up rudder
cedar thwarts, floorboards (bottom boards)
English Tufnol blocks
Galvanized steel centerplate
bilge pump installed
bronze drain plug
Outboard storage for 3 hp. Yamaha long shaft
Dacron sail, two sets of reef points