Katherine Richmond’s Oar Maker Pictures From Canada

Katherine Richmond’s Van Fancy Oar Maker Pictures

Unvarnished oars.

Katherine Richmond’s Van Fancy Oar Maker Pictures From Canada

I imagine they make the oars the same way today that they have for generations.

Katherine Richmond’s Oar Maker Pictures From Canada

I really like this picture from Katherine Richmond. The light and shadows make for a great shot.  I don’t know if it was intentional or not but in either case I dig it.

When the Gloucester Rower’s went up to Lunenburg for the Dory Races they went to Van Fancy’s Oar Making Shop.   Here are a couple of examples of oars in various stages of finishing.

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