Considered a Norwegian Koster boat, Sjogin (pronounced So gin, accent on So) origins are unclear, and no building plans were available. Owner Russ Manheimer and friends took the lines off Sjogin as several people were very interested in building this pretty boat. Word spread because of Russ's enticing blog "Hove-to Off Swan's Point" as well as frequent contributions on our WoodenBoat Forum. They approached Paul Gartside, and the results are a beautifully drawn set (12 sheets!) of plans. A lot of folks seem to feel this boat is "about right" and we expect to see more come to life. For more of her story, see WoodenBoat 247. That's Sjogin and Russ on the cover.