When Matt Murphy, editor of WoodenBoat, called me to say that Christopher Cunningham was retiring from the editorship of Small Boats, my response was immediate: What did he mean Chris was retiring? I’d worked with him for only two years as Small Boats’ managing editor, and I’d loved every minute; I wouldn’t get any more time with him?But then Matt asked a question: Did I want the job?I didn’t have to think about that one. Of course, I wanted the job. Chris Cunningham’s shoes would be big ones to fill, but I was excited to step into them.
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Welcome to the best “job” you will ever have…
Thanks Charles, I think you may be right.
Having come to boats late in life (excepting the canoeing and rowing merit badge in Boy Scouts, earned in aluminum Grummans, and the occasional canoe trip rental with the kids) the lives of those who grew up in boats just amazes me.
Quoting John Oliver “welcome, welcome, welcome “. All the best in your new journey.
Thank you Laurence.
Welcome aboard!
Welcome Jenny!
Thank you Jenny for keeping an outstanding publication going! We welcome you, and will miss Chris!
Thank you to everyone who has sent notes of welcome, they are much appreciated.
Blessings with the new job, Jenny!
What a fun read! Thank you for sharing your story in boats.
A lot of the boats in Small boats mag are highly specialized small sail boats. Same with Wooden Boat. As a master craftsman, but highly practical on the water, I don’t have time for leisure long trips in small sail boats virtue signaling the whole way my overconcern of the environment.
This is why I love small useful, easy to build stitch and glue boats with gasoline motors. Outboards were invented over 100 years ago and will continue into the far future.
As we are all small boat lovers here, I hope you continue to find more friends through these magnificent little boats.
Congratulations ! I have a small technical question: how big can a small boat be? In the world I work in of harbor and sea-going tugboats, the small boats top out around 100’ with a beam somewhere around 35’ and a draught of 12’-14’. The big boats are considerably bigger. On the other hand, my only working sail boat is a Sunfish. I am resurrecting a very old sharpie ketch of 22’ on the water and 35’ overall. Is my Jenny Diver a small boat? Again congratulations on the new job. I look forward to may delightful issues to come.
Hi Robert
Great question. Of course, it’s all relative but your definition of a small boat being 100′ long with a 35′ beam is certainly a long way from ours! We consider a small boat to be one that can be stored and maintained at home in an average-sized garage, can be trailered behind a modest car, and can be easily launched and recovered at a typical public ramp. Thanks for the congratulations. JB
Congratulations and welcome!