21' van Dine Crotch Island Pinky (1972) - ROSS G. LEONARD

The Ross G Leonard is a reproduction of a Crotch Island Pinky. Designed and built by Peter van Dine, Annapolis, MD., based on Howard Chapelle’s lines drawing and documentation found in American Small Sailing Craft. Construction consisted of a molded fiberglass hull, cedar decks with white oak trim. Being that there were only a dozen or so built, they are somewhat rare. I was very fortunate to find one, they are truly a joy to sail! The R G Leonard was named in honor of an old salt and dear friend of ours, who sailed his C I P from Annapolis to the Gulf Coast of Florida back in the 70’s. Having sailed with him through the course of our friendship,I thought if I ever located one I would have to own it. After some 40+ years later it came full circle, thanks Ross.