Leave Only Wake
Live Simply – Live Large.
Down at the waterline, magic happens.
There, with the gurgle of a passing hull
sky mixes into tumbling sea,
singing a story of no words,
in a language of rolling bubbles.
Ephemeral, aqueous, and reaching,
reaching always to the far horizon.
These long but fleeting tales,
written only to fade away,
tell quietly
of those who choose to wander by boat.
Power Boats
Blow Boats
Projects Blog
Trip Stories
Deep Thoughts
Gear Here
“Katie Marie”, the ’67 Pearson Ariel
“Why choose an old boat that is *only* 25’6″ long?”
Oh yeah, I get that question a lot, and it is neither an easy nor short answer. That said, I can highlight a few of the reasons here. There’s a link at the end which will take you to a much fuller, longer missive about my “why”… 🙂
Small and Simple
Considered quite “small”, she is large enough for me to stand inside, & can carry stores for 120+ days. Her systems are minimal, simple, and reliable.
Excellent For My Purposes and Preferences
Able to sail in coastal creeks or over abyssal deeps, perfect for all types of exploration over 8/10ths of the world. Easily singlehanded, there is also room for a guest or two on short trips. And a Crewdog, of course!
Her Family Pedigree
Drawn by venerable naval architect Carl Alberg, the Ariel is mid-sized in a family of boats ranging from the Typhoon to the Alberg 35, all known for their excellent and proven sailing and handling characteristics.
Phoenix Kayak
Restore/Refit/Repaint
July ’26 – In progress, nearly done, and many updates soon to come!
What can you expect to find here… ?
Writings, ramblings, and musings including and about the (mis)adventures of rebuilding and/or running around on various species of Olde Boates and other watercraft.
Join in the fun with Barque the Crewdog and his ‘Food Guy’, CapnK.
Leave Only Wake
Contact
knb@leaveonlywake.com
Address
432 Marina Drive, #E-16
Georgetown, SC 29440