Thursday, March 20, 2008

Chasing the Schooner Zodiac

Temporarily moored on Lake Union in Seattle, the schooner Zodiac prepares to get underway.


With her keel layed in 1924, the 126' schooner is the largest sailing vessel in the Pacific Northwest.
This historic photo from her forward companionway shows her full suit of sails.

Zodiac's topmast just clears the center arch of the I-5 freeway bridge on her way toward the University Bridge and finally Lake Washington.

Zodiac's crew hauls the yard to hoist her mainsail.


Underway in light air.


The view from Whisper's cockpit.

Everyone had a good day...

Joe

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