Illuminated Longboard D-Fin Embroidery Hat old growth wood in the

old growth wood in the 1890's

Texas-based artist Drew Graves as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project

and easier to repair

and weirdly perfect gifts

Illuminated Longboard D-Fin Embroidery Hat old growth wood in theThis longboard D fin is handcrafted of Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77 foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year, Steinbeck published his book, The Log from the Sea of Cortez about the adventure. Learn more about this amazing boat and Ventana's use of its