Michael Block

For sale! I have decided to sell Alcmene, unfortunately. It is becoming too difficult for me to manage all the... fb.me/Zaov1Cp0

"When the wind wouldn't blow, And the ship wouldn't go, Carter the Farter would start her!" We finally sailed on... fb.me/Ib1Rfgbd

Photos to check how much water the boat is taking in, I think when the wood has swollen a bit she will be... fb.me/6r8gVbbfL

Progress. Alcmene is right way up again and nearly ready for work on the inside. The woodwork has clearly... fb.me/4RgNq9T2D

Since coming to Poland Alcmene is undergoing a refit. She has suffered from my neglect and from some bruises... fb.me/1PCSuqgEv

A Merry Christmas from my favourite bar in Kilkenny, Ireland fb.me/387yE0SNu

Alcmene has now been taken to a safe parking place - Mantzios in Stavros - for the winter. I expect to sail her... fb.me/WWXxomRK

Thank you! fb.me/Vl1rJ0z8

I posted 11 photos on Facebook in the album "Launching Alcmene." fb.me/N0rW5n29

Ready for the launch! fb.me/2f4iM15Nh

Rowlocks in position! Launch should be on Tuesday now. fb.me/2eKY7FXcy

'Alcmene' is now registered on the British Small Ships Register, Part 3 - SSR 155872 -, also, most importantly,... fb.me/6kiuswNwZ

Fitting the rowlocks. fb.me/JnXOvCr3

A fine pair of rowlocks! fb.me/2URkmflYP

Rudder and tiller. fb.me/UlEFqmLf

Rudder and tiller in place fb.me/1Um7wWwA6

Pintles and gudgeons, specially made by Stefanos Kiratsous (who also made mast tangs and a chain-plate.) Beautiful! fb.me/2ATy4aqD0

Mast step and bitt (origin of the expression "the bitter end", by the way.) fb.me/xEqIgyld

More painting and varnishing. fb.me/29b1LuRG4

Final view before packing up for the day. fb.me/ENQmpmHL