FSS Publications
The Friendship Sloop Society has documented this vessel and its community for over sixty years — in print, in our annual yearbook, and through the Marlinspike and Tech Tips series. Browse our full archive below.
Lasting Friendships
Originally developed in the late 1800s as a working boat and fishing platform, the Friendship sloop has survived as a type and has become recognized as an American sailing classic. This is the story of a family of boats and how they weathered more than a century of change and transition, and why they still have a passionate following today.
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Yearbooks
The FSS Yearbook has been published annually since 1961, covering the fleet, the races, and the people behind the boats.
Newsletters
The FSS newsletter goes out three times a year — Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter — keeping members connected across the season.
Marlinspike
Traditional seamanship skills and rope work — projects, techniques, and the craft of the sea.
Tech Tips
Practical guidance on maintenance, systems, and keeping your sloop sailing.
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