Glissade, a Bridges Point 24 that is being stored at HYS this winter and regular around the Boatyard has received new Awlgrip paint. The color turned out beautifully, despite Claret being one of the most challenging colors to apply. A new system utilizing Awlcraft and a special new reducer was used. This allows the evaporation rate to be so fast that the paint can be applied to full flow rather than three or four passes. Six mils were applied, which provides remarkable depth

Hodgdon Yacht Services has completed repair work on the 154-foot (46.9 meter) ketch Asolare at their facilities in Boothbay, Maine. Launched in 2003 by Hodgdon Yachts, the Bruce King designed boat, with interior by Winch Design, was the largest cold-molded yacht ever built at the time. “As the original builders of Asolare, we are pleased that we were able to complete this important repair work,” said Timothy Hodgdon, President and CEO of Hodgdon. “The company’s connection to