Blackbird

Blackbird, my Skimmer 25, feels like the right boat for the kind of sailing I actually do. She’s long, light, and built for shoal water, which suits the creeks and rivers around Charleston better than anything with a deep keel ever could. The boat moves easily, doesn’t ask much from the wind, and has a steady, predictable feel that gives me confidence even on bigger days. I'm not sure how to curate this website, but I'm hesitant about posting a fiberglass boat. Still, this is without question a Reuel Parker boat. And it's my website, so here's my boat! She’s given me some genuinely memorable sails already, and I’m still getting to know her. I'm tweaking the rig and understanding how she handles in different conditions, but wow what an absolute rocket ship of a gaff rig.