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Vessel Type: S&S 34
“Quikpoint Azzurro” Specifications
LOA: 33′ 6″ / 10.2m – LWL: 24′ 2″ / 7.4m – Beam: 10′ 1″ / 3.1m – Draft: 5′ 10″ / 1.8m – Design Number: – Rig: Bermudan Sloop – Displacement: 11,000 – 13,000 lbs / 4,900kg – 5,900kg – Ballast: – Sail Area: 592 – 700 sq ft / 55 – 65m2 – Designer: Sparkman & Stephens – Built By: – Original Owner: Michael Winfield – Current Owner: – Designed: 1968
Historical:
British yachtsman, and PR agent Michael Winfield commissioned Olin Stephens to design a 34′ production racer-cruiser, the resulting design was established as a new class in 1968 and quickly achieved great racing success.
One of Mr. Winfield’s first customers was former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath. A novice sailor with a keen eye and after seeing one at the 1969 London Boat Show, so impressed with the design he order one. The same year Sir Edward Heath entered and won the 1969 Sydney Hobart race, the second Brit to win this prestigious race in its history. So began the distinguished racing career and dominance on racing podiums throughout the world.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Notable Guest, and Reunion Information):
Owner/Guardian: (1968) Michael Winfield
Hello
In 1968 I sailed for NZ in the one ton cup regatta at Heligoland where I met Michael Winfield.
I helped deliver his One Ton Yacht Morningtown back to the Hamble and spent the rest of the year
doing regattas around the coast.
I presume Michael may well have past, but wondered if any family members are still about.