There is some good information on varnishing on the CLC website. Look under Shop Tips for "Varnishing 101"

> It just seems that it should at least look new for the first time out. On
> my Cape Charles I only put two coats on, figuring that it would build up
> with re-coats, and it is in being recoated at the same time. I just want
> this one to look better, so I can feel "progress"... Is there
> anyone out there who gets a smooth coat with no specks, with a brush, out
> of the can?