Ray Speck is a recognized authority on traditional boatbuilding. He was fortunate to have worked with the School's founder, renowned master shipwright Bob Prothero. He began making his reputation for lapstrake craft from his shop in Sausalito, where he first developed his ideas for the Sid Skiff. Ray has built up to 90 wooden boats in his career, and has promised not to put away the paring chisel until he finishes the 100th boat.