SUPERB 20thC ENGLISH BERMUDA RIG RACING WOOD & METAL POND YACHT c.1960
Reference Number: D6767
DESCRIPTION
A fantastic Bermuda rig wooden pond yacht, set with an aluminum Keel and Mast with small brass fittings for the rigging. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would have raced against similar yachts in competitions, club against club, all over Britain, sometimes against overseas clubs as well. Just like in real sailing competitions, to make things equal in the race, waterlines had to be the same length, plus overall area of the sails needed to be the same.
Today these pond yachts are extremely decorative and a great addition to any home. This particular yacht is massive, measuring nearly two meters in length, called an "A-boat" in the Club world. Planked on frame construction, this yacht would have been part of the Pond Yacht Club scene, competing in Britain and internationally with other similar yachts.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Completely reconditioned to perfection.
SIZE
Width: 182cm
Depth: 34cm
Height: 240cm
