Sloop Scoop

A letter to the editor from Louise Bliss, which appeared in Friday's Register-Star, explains the recent progress of the Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration and Sailing Society and its effort to restore the historic Hudson River sloop Eleanor. One thing Bliss reports is that a marine surveyor familiar with wooden boats has agreed to complete, pro bono, a study of the Eleanor, to identify the areas and degree of restoration required--a study that will be an important document in applying for grants.