Sail Number: 10888
Type: Ketch
LOA: 60’0″ / 18.28m – LOD: 60’0″ / 18.28m – LWL: 48’0″ / 14.63m – Beam: 16’3″ / 4.95m – Draft: 5’10” / 1.77m – Displacement: 100,000 lbs – Ballast: 30,000 lbs – Yard Number: – Hull material: Airex-cored fiberglass – Designer: Ted Hood – Built by: Frans Maas – Year Launched: 1972 – Original Name: Surprise – Original Owner: David McCullough, NYYC – Former name(s) – Sail Area: 1,750 sq ft
Historical:
NORTHERN LIGHTS is perhaps best described as a “Modern Classic.” She is the product of two of the most creative and talented names in the boat business of her time, yacht designer Ted Hood and Dutch boat builder, Frans Maas.
Boat has participated in both Newport -Bermuda and Marion-Bermuda races.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
- Guardian/Owner: (1972) – David McCullough, NYYC
- Guardian/Owner: (current) Robert L. Rosie, Jr.