Old Wood Boat

Hoist the sails and journey across the open sea in this enchanting blend of poetic storytelling and intricate artwork by a celebrated West Coast artist.

Old wood boat, weathered and separated from the sea, remembers her days in the wind. As she sits abandoned, with her mast cracking and blackberry vines overtaking her deck, she dreams of the ocean. One day, a family rescues her. They scrape, sand, and polish her until she’s beautiful and seaworthy again. With a toast to the sea, they set sail, and the old boat begins her adventures anew.

This heartfelt tribute to sailing, told by renowned artist Nikki McClure, captures the transformation of a restored boat in elegant, timeless prose. McClure’s signature cut-paper illustrations—delicate yet bold—are created from a single sheet of black paper, adding a sense of precision and care that draws readers into each page. This masterful work is sure to captivate readers from coast to coast.