The 54-year-old Bismarck resident, who was born legally blind, rigs model sailing ships, and a portion of his collection is on display at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

And while Laney is meticulous in following the plans for each model — the intricate rigging on most of the ships would be enough to drive a lesser hobbyist mad — he is no mere assembler.

The arrival of the tall ship Lynx, an annual harbinger of spring sailing season in Annapolis, has been upgraded from a festive weekend to a festival. The Annapolis Up Rigging Festival celebrates th… ...

Joel Brostrom has not allowed a limitation to keep him from succeeding at a hobby he thoroughly enjoys. The 54-year-old Bismarck resident, who was born legally blind, rigs model sailing ships, and ...