Richard Guziewicz’s 50/50

Richard Guziewicz, who lives in southwest France, recently sent me photos of a Paul Fisher 50/50 he built - I should say ‘crafted’, rather than built, for what he has done is a work of art. You need only examine the photos to have an inkling of the exquisite craftsmanship. The photos make me feel I would like to caress ‘Brina’, for that is the name he has given her. I would like to run my finger over her highly varnished deck. Furthermore I would like to sit in this beautiful craft, hoist her sail and take her for a spin.

I’m flabbergasted by what Richard has done. I thought my ‘Caleb’ was well built, but when seen beside ‘Brina’, she looks plain and almost featureless.

What excites me is that Richard will be building a Paradox. I’m convinced she will be a joy to behold and to own.

Thank you Richard for sharing your photos, and thank you for giving permission to publish them.

Enjoy.

Links

‘Caleb’ 50/50 Canoe

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2009/12/caleb-5050-canoe.html

Photos of ‘Caleb’ Part 1

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/photos-of-caleb-part-1.html

Photos of ‘Caleb’ Part 2

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/photos-of-caleb-part-2.html

50/50 Sailing Canoe

http://www.selway-fisher.com/Sailcanoe.htm#ILI

The Name, ‘Brina’

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Brina

Brina, the Jamaican Reggae Singer

http://www.brinasings.com/Home.html