While browsing classified boat listings, I happened to find a 1981-vintage Pearson Flyer, designed by Bill Shaw, for sale in Bristol, R.I. Audacious, owned by Hall Spars and Rigging salesman Skip ...

Free tour: The Western Flyer, a storied literary boat, is sailing for Long Beach Visit the vessel, which was made famous by John Steinbeck, during its brief Southern California stop.