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23' Garofalo Sliding-Seat Trainer (1964) - DETERMINATION

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    Determination is a 1960’s era Wherry Trainer by Joseph Garofalo (Worcester, Massachusetts). She was found in near-derelict condition in 2015. Owner restored and subsequently campaigned in the Great Peconic Race, an elite rowing / paddling event around Shelter Island, New York. Considerable work was involved to straighten the keelson, repair frames, and re-attach the keelson to the hull structure. An external carbon fibre skin set in epoxy was applied by vacuum bagging, using a home made vacuum pump. This carbon fibre laminate leaves the original structure fully intact and sealed, while adding strength and considerable beauty to the overall boat. Custom riggers and a modern slide were fabricated by Carl Douglas Racing Shells (UK). Determination completed the 17 Nautical Mile open-water race around Shelter Island in just under 4 hours. A sistership to Determination, in original, unrestored condition, can be found in the Small Boats Collection at the Mystic Seaport Museum.

    2023 Update – Determination competed in (and finished) the 2022 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts. Veteran Singles.

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    5 thoughts on “23' Garofalo Sliding-Seat Trainer (1964) - DETERMINATION”

    • David Tew 4 years ago

      I learned to row in a Pocock wherry while being coached by a former Olympic gold medal winner (Paris, 1924!) from another single alongside. A few years later the school I rowed for had a Garafalo four.

    • Tim Lindgren 5 years ago

      Beautiful save, nicely done, the original builder would approve for sure.👍