Hey friends!

A couple weeks ago I got an email from Tom Saunders of Manitoba who’d caught wind of the Raw Fish project.

Tom sails an Albacore on West Hawk Lake, an impact crater lake, and as luck has it he has been filming the occasional video when the winds warrant. He was kind enough to point me to a few films from some awesome hairy rides he’s captured in the last few seasons.

He tells us of the West Hawk Lake sailing scene…

We sail on West Hawk Lake MB, a meteorite crater that is perfect for sailing (round, no islands, no rocks) and in August, the SW winds blow all the way from Montana.

West Hawk Lake has had Albacores on it since the early 60s when locals brought over Ferris Marine kits from England (my dad owned 1228).

During the 70s, a company that made septic tanks decided if you cut them in half they kinda looked like Albacores and so Western Sailcraft was born and made boats.  They were hugely popular and hugely horrid and mostly bought for cottage use.

There are about five of these still on the lake, most sit under people’s decks.  The Flying Pig is an OY boat that we bought as military surplus for $900.  Came with brand new sails.

He even has some archival footage from sailing Albacores on West Hawk Lake in the ’70s.

He’s filmed some really great stuff, and we’re looking forward to seeing more from Tom, Derek, and the Stealth Pig this season! Check more of his videos below…

Keep an eye on the Raw Fish channel for more 2016 Albacore community sailing to come!