NORSEBOAT NEWS - September 2006

End of Summer Sale!
To help make the ending of summer more bearable we are having an "End of Summer" sales event. Order a NorseBoat 17.5 by September 17, 2006 and receive a free boat name graphic for your boat's transom plus $500 off any combination of other NorseBoat options. Simply complete the Order Form on the Purchasing Page of the website and mention the End of Summer Sale. We'll contact you to review your order and choice of options.

NorseBoats Overseas
Three NorseBoats were recently shipped from the port of Halifax, Nova Scotia to Antwerp, Belgium in a 40 ft. container. The new NorseBoat owner-agents picked up their boats in Antwerp and trailered them to their respective homes in England, Denmark and southern France. Congratulations to David Shannon, Lars Diemer and Charles de Bouillane!

Wooden NorseBoat Debut
The first wooden NorseBoat 17.5 was introduced at the Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival in Nova Scotia Aug 4-6. There was a warm reception for both the wooden boat kit for amateur construction and the completely assembled wooden NorseBoat that was on display at the show. During the show a NorseBoat sailed out to the famous Bluenose II schooner anchored in the outer harbour. The skipper of the Bluenose II offered the compliment, "lovely boat." We told him his boat was pretty nice, too.

The wooden NorseBoat will made its American debut at the ever popular Wooden Boat Show in Newport, Rhode Island on August 25-27. Scott Dagley will be offering technical support and ongoing workshops for amateur builders at his boat shop in southeastern Nova Scotia. As a subcontractor to NorseBoat Limited, Dagley's Boatworks will supply wooden NorseBoat kits or wooden NorseBoats completely or partially built. Click here for more information.


NorseBoat wins Innovation Award
The NorseBoat 17.5 received the Innovation Award for the show's most innovative boat at the 2006 Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival in Nova Scotia. What makes the NorseBoat so innovative? The judges felt it was the boat's versatility as a sailing, rowing and camping cruiser and it's blend of tradition and high tech.

Picture Perfect
New NorseBoat owners Tom White-Hassler and his wife Jane from Newington, Connecticut came to visit us on PEI to test sail their new boat "Ocotillo Blossom". They enjoyed their visit and the opportunity to witness the outfitting of their boat. During the test sail the late afternoon lighting was a perfect photo op for NorseBoat Marketing Director Liza Wendt. Tom and Jane took delivery of NorseBoat hull #46 completely outfitted with all the options.

NorseBoat Limited Joins Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association
NorseBoat Limited recently joined the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association, a professional organization determined to bring their two century tradition of quality, performance and durability in boatbuilding to the forefront of the industry in North America. Created in 1998, the association has members in all three Canadian Maritime provinces. www.nsboats.com

Upcoming Shows
• Windjammer Weekend, Camden, Maine
September 1-3 windjammerweekend.com
• Newport International Boat Show, Newport, Rhode Island
September 14-17, 2006 newportboatshow.com
• United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis, Maryland
October 5-9, 2006 usboat.com/sailboat/information.htm

New Options
NorseBoat Limited has added two great options for the NorseBoat 17.5:

• Cockpit cushions - These comfortable seat cushions are made from pvc coated closed cell foam. They are configured to completely cover the U-shaped seats and the two rowing thwarts. In the camping mode the cushions can be rearranged to form a comfortable full size double bed.

• Whole Boat Storage Cover, MkII - A redesigned whole boat storage cover is now available. This new cover is constructed of a durable yet lightweight material that covers the entire deck. The low profile cover snaps under the rubrail for a clean, snug fit. It has two adjustable poles to shed water. The whole boat storage cover and the padded storage bag for the sailing and rowing components are available in light grey with black trim.


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Fair winds,

Kevin Jeffrey, President
NorseBoat Limited
RR1, #241 Point Prim Rd.
Belfast, PEI COA1A0
Canada
tel: 902-659-2790
fax: 902-659-2419
kjeffrey@norseboat.com
www.norseboat.com