Gerald Dijkstra – John G. Alden “Meteor”

Dijkstra – Alden “Galatea” Specifications:

Type: Spirit of Tradition – LOA: 169′ 0″ * LOD: 149′ 9″ * LWL: 117′ 6″ * Beam: 30′ 3″ * Draft: 14′ 7″ * Ballast: * Displacement: 298.3 tons * Sail Area: * Yard Number: 382 * Hull material: Aluminum * Rig: Schooner * Mast: Carbon Fibre * Designer: Dijkstra – Alden * Type: * Built by: Royal Huisman Shipyard BV * Year Built: May 2007 * Restored By: * Current Name: Meteor * Original Owner: * Current Owner: * Sail Number:

Known Racing History:

2009 – St Barth’s Bucket Yacht Race Winner
2008 – World Superyacht Awards – Sailing Yacht of the Year Winner –

Known Restoration History:

Historical:

This Spirit of Tradition sailing yacht was built for two families, both racing sailors, who specified the vessel reflect the smooth lines and hardy seaworthiness of the Gloucester schooner but at the same time meet their standards of high performance.

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