After 27 years of wonderful sailing in the Great Lakes, we’ve decided to put Drake III up for sale. At 40′ on deck, 46′ overall, totally traditional, cypress-on-oak, she’s a beauty! For Drake’s features, and construction — all her details — click here: http://hadfield.ca/sailing/drake-iii-for-sale/
This test-flight article by Dave in Canadian Aviator magazine is book-matched by one from the Chief Restorer. Unusual perspective on how to rebuild, then fly, a rare new fighter — the only Hawker Hurricane flying in Canada.
NOW STREAMING ON BANDCAMP! https://davehadfield.bandcamp.com/ Dave’s four albums of original music are known for striking, compelling stories, beautiful evocative melodies, and making a lasting connection with the listener. Whether you’re paddling your own canoe, steering a B-777 across the North Pole, manning a spaceship, or building a cradle — these…
Dave has been producing videos from his amazing and rare helmet-cam footage. Check out his YouTube channel — but beware! There are quite a few! You might lose your entire weekend!
“Skies” magazine liked Dave’s song “The Crossing” so much that they canvassed their readership for cockpit images of aircraft crossing oceans, and put together a video to go with the song. (From Dave’s 2018 album, “Climbin’ Away”)
Dave has travelled remote areas of the Crown land by snowshoe and canoe for 40 years. Using skills passed on to him by a Quebec trapper friend, his methods and gear from the long-ago past are unique, educational — and entertaining!
Dave has written a warm and slightly humorous song about remembering the essential things during this time of contagion and pain. He used old family videos and snapshots to make this video.
Two Spitfires! (And a Mustang!) Check out Dave’s new video of the photo session, taken during his departure from Oshkosh! See what it’s like on the other side of the lens in an air-to-air photo flight!