Photo courtesy of Concordia Boatyard Stuart MacGregor isn’t sure he knows what to call this year’s gathering of Concordia Yawls in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The boats are so lauded and loved by their owners that it seems there is a reunion every five years of these yachts around the country, and MacGregor, president of Concordia […]
Author: Kate Wilson
A Preview of the 2018 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Photo: Corey Silken / Panerai Yachts of all kinds, from multi-masted schooners to smaller beach-built craft, eagerly await the Antigua Classic Regatta on April 18th – 24th. Now in its 30th edition, the event is known for spectacular racing powered by the perfect trade winds blowing through this time of year. However, the conditions are […]
The Crowned Classic
The Alerion Class Sloop finds new reach with Sanford Boat and Brooklin Boat Yard. By Ellinor Walters Among native Nantucket fleets, one classic sloop stands out as regal among the rest. In 1977, Sanford boats of Nantucket, Massachusetts built their first Alerion Sloop, a cold molded reproduction of the favorite personal vessel of Nathanael Herreshoff. […]
The Lobster Love Boat
It’s Valentine’s Day in Bristol, Rhode Island at Baltic Boat Works, LLC where an unlikely trio of Donald Tofias, Nick Dana, and Jens Lange are gathered around Spruce, a 1974 Maine Lobster boat. In line with the holiday, the three men are congregated to examine Spruce, a labor of love for each of them. Tofias […]
Start Planning a Summer Downeast
The holidays have passed and the new year is in full swing. Have you put together a schedule of events for your team yet? Now is a great time. “We are already getting calls from owners and boat captains for our Camden Classics Cup,” said Marnie Read of Lyman-Morse, the co-host of the event held […]
Bill Lynn Appointed Managing Director
The Board of Directors of the Classic Yacht Owners’ Association are thrilled to welcome Bill Lynn as the Association’s new Managing Director. The Classic Yacht Owners’ Association was formed in 2015 to encourage fellowship amongst those who are dedicated to owning, maintaining, and racing both classic yachts and newer yachts designed and built in the […]
Return of the Joker
After spending decades off the radar and falling slowly into disrepair, the Bar Harbor 31 – initially named Joker – has resurfaced. Joker was the fourth of thirteen boats that comprised the fleet of Bar Harbor 31s which all left the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company’s doors in the spring of 1903. Her original owner, H. M. […]
The Dovetail Joint: Trumpy Yacht Finds a Forever Family in the Dockerys
When the cold, winter months arrive in New England, many boaters take the opportunity to have their beloved yachts hauled and given a dose of tender loving care. Some years, the worklist might consist only of a few small items – repair damaged paint or replace some pieces of hardware. Other years, the offseason is […]
A Tribute to the Yacht that Shaped a Nation
With a history so deeply rooted in maritime culture, it was a natural evolution for Mystic, Connecticut to become home to one of the nation’s most extensive maritime museums and, eventually, take on the responsibility of restoring the Mayflower II. Built as a replica of the Mayflower, whose importance in introducing European settlers and culture […]
Lessons from the Past
By Madeline Gill In the midst of today’s fast-paced society that so covets innovation and advancement in manufacturing, the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) has recognized the value in slowing down and taking the time to really learn from the past. Their signature Boatbuilding & Restoration course spans 20 months and includes both classroom and […]