Some 55 years ago, when F. L. Woods was still alive, we struck up a friendship that lasted until he died. When I was fresh out of college and done with my grand tour of Europe, I was living in Marblehead. On my grand tour, I broke the handle on my suitcase, and I promised myself that if I ever found a way to make a handle out of rope, I would learn how to do it. Fred was the person who helped me learn Marlinspike Seamanship by lending me a book, "The Marlinspike Sailor". As a tribute to Fred, who aided me in starting my small business, "The Marlinspike Sailor of Marlehead," I am happy to honor F. L. Woods by displaying the Red Buoy Sticker.
