Harry Heckel built Idle Queen from a bare hull, and then sailed her around the world. Twice. By himself. He is now 97 years old and still getting around quite well. It is an honor to know him. –Barry
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Idle Queen’s builder, Harry Heckel, Jr., and I on the docks in downtown Portsmouth, VA
Meeting with Harry on the docks in Portsmouth
Meeting with Idle Queen’s builder, Harry Heckel, Jr.
Idle Queen’s builder, Harry Heckel (L), and I in Portsmouth, VA
Harry Heckel, Jr, and I on the dock with Idle Queen in the background
