Author Archives: Peter Rossin

We have been meaning to get an update posted, but with Owner’s Trials, training (a lot of systems to get to know), getting familiar with handling and docking, moving aboard, provisioning, getting thru the spares inventory plus storing and cataloging … Continue reading →

Steve Dashew has recently posted a very comprehensive article addressing the issue of vessel stability (along with some pretty scary footage of what can happen when you end up on the wrong side of the stability curve).  It also has … Continue reading →

These shots are from the first runs of Iron lady up and down the harbor in brackish shallow water.  With partial fuel and water, she weighs roughly 75000 pounds.  Note the nice bow wave. The stern wave breaks away cleanly … Continue reading →

Iron Lady was loaded aboard a truck and made the short journey from Circa down the street to the travel lift early in the morning on February 1. A quick look just before she is completely down as the Crica … Continue reading →

The good folks at Circa Marine have been making excellent progress on Iron Lady. The masts are now in place and much of the stainless work is being installed. The foremast is in place along with foredeck light, bow floodlight, … Continue reading →