Our 2025 schedule will include the elimination race events and annual cookouts, a Canadian Reception event, waterfront awards ceremony held during the week of the Gloucester …

Oct 22, 2020 · Even obscured a bit by gunwale guards, the perfection of the Gloucester Light Dory’s sheerline is difficult to hide. A careful balance between rowing speed and …

The Gloucester dory is a variant of the Banks dory, a type of narrow-bottomed, slab-sided boat, common in the North Eastern United States. It is characteristically smaller and lighter, with …

Apr 9, 2024 · Relaunched: Phil Bolger designed Gloucester Light Dory built in 1987 by David Bush guided by ‘Dynamite’ Payson (4 x 16 marine ply, bronze ring-shank nails into red oak …

Feb 22, 2006 · A shop manual on building an exceptional rowing dory. Designed by Philip C. Bolger, the 15' 6" Gloucester Light Dory is fast, seaworthy, and a delight to row. Author and …

The Gloucester light dory, a modern dory designed by Phil Bolger. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the dory style. Many contemporary marine architects and backyard …

Mar 5, 2007 · Picked up this month's Small Craft Advisor and noticed that Welsford has a new version of his light dory -- Light Dory MkII. Looks very similar to Bolger's design, but tweaked a …

Unearth the stories of Gloucester’s mariners, artists, innovators, and intriguing characters through 42 granite posts that showcase the town’s rich history. Experience the working waterfront, …

Feb 13, 2025 · Come hear a brief history of the Grand Banks Dory and its role in making Gloucester the fishing capital of the World for nearly 200 years, and hear from Sarah and Jim …