Sparkman and Stephens (6 Metre) “Goose”

S&S “Goose” Specifications:

Type: 6 Metre Class – LOA: 36′ 10″ * LOD: 36′ 4″ * LWL: 23′ 6″ * Beam: 6′ 0″ * Draft: 5′ 5″ * Ballast:  * Displacement:  * Sail Area: 474 sq ft * Yard Number: 1335 * Hull material: * Rig: Sloop * Mast: * Designer: S&S * Built by: Nevins, City Island, New York * Year Built: 1938 * Restored By: * Current Name: Goose * Original Owner: Dr. George Nichols. * Current Owner: Peter Hofmann * Sail Number: US81

Known Racing History:

1999 – King Olav Cup Winner – Lake Union Gold Cup Winner
1969 – Australian-American Challenge Winner
1957 – Seawanhaka Cup Winner
1948 – Scandinavian Gold Cup Winner
1947 – Scandinavian Gold Cup Winner
1939 – Scandinavian Gold Cup Winner
1938 – Scandinavian Gold Cup Winner – British-American Team Race Winner

Known Restoration History:

1957 – Luders Yard Stamford, Connecticut – Complete Restoration – 4 layers of mahogany strips to replace the original planking

Historical:

The first design extensively tank tested by S&S

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