Several years ago a couple from the Netherlands chartered us for a wedding shower for their daughter. (Somewhere back in this blog is a gal dressed in traditional Dutch attire!). Well, Dad actually operates tour boats on the canals of Holland and Rene fell in love with the Columbia III. . . . which seems perfectly natural to me. But over the last year or so, Rene has been working hard! He utilized the plans on our website supplied by Robert Allan Limited and began his project. Over the months we have had updates and the new, new version of the Columbia III now sails in Europe! Rene seems to have not only good taste in vessels but great wood working skills as well! Thanks for the photos, Rene & Carla!








Holy!! Look at the bright work!




Now we need some miniature remote controlled killer whales!