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December, 2009. We are about halfway into the planking of Freda. But we still need YOUR FINANCIAL HELP. Please contact the Spaulding Center if you would like to make a donation. Arques apprentice, Alex Rockwood, and Arques graduates, Elie Sainfeld and Holden Crane, are currently planking Freda with Bob Darr.

Photo below from September 2009

Photos below are of the building of Arques School's sloop Loon, designed by Robert Darr. We hope to move our attentions to her once the Freda project is planked. We have the mast and sails ready to go.

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Pouring a Lead Keel January 2002 In early 2002, apprentices poured a 4000lb lead keel for Eleanor, a 20ft sloop designed at the school. Here are pictures and news from this important day!

Apprenticesship, Adventurers, high-tech refugees try hand at wooden boatbuilding SF Chronicle July, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle Writer Jim Doyle visited the Arques School in the summer of 2001 and reported on the students and activities taking place at the school.