June 2008

The three newly restored Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 sloops were successfully relaunched in Belfast Harbor on June 22. The event was witnessed by throngs of friends and families, townspeople and yachtsmen. The project is also featured in the Woodenboat magazine #203.

March 2008

Wings of Grace is featured in an article titled "A Maine Beauty Takes Flight" in the April 2008 Cruising World magazine.

Spitfire is featured in a Design Review by Bob Stephens in the April 2008 Woodenboat, issue #201.

March 2008

The three restored Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 yachts will be
relaunched in Belfast Harbor on Sunday June 22, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Please
note this is a slight change in date from the previous announcement.

October 2007

French and Webb has secured a 14,000 square foot building to be used for indoor winter boat storage. We plan to store our burgeoning fleet of French and Webb boats as well as several transient sailboats.

January 2007 - Spitfire

A 30' cold-molded daysailor/racer designed in the "Spirit of Tradition", blending modern sailing characteristics with an aesthetic influenced by yachts designed to the Universal, International, and CCA rules. Construction started in January 2007, and the boat was launched on July 14, 2007 -- in time for the boat show season. See the completed projects for more information.

Fall 2006

French and Webb has just secured Anita the last known Buzzard Bay 30 Hull. Building on the success of the current BB 30's restoration we are looking for a client who would like to own and sail one of these historic yachts. Contact French and Webb for further information.