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Spirit Yachts and Sparkman and Stephens announce historic collaboration

by adminLatest Classic Yacht News December 8, 2012May 30, 2014No Comments

Spirit Yachts Ltd has announced an historic collaboration with Sparkman & Stephens Inc to build a new J-Class yacht. This iconic new ‘J’ will be named Cheveyo (pronounced shu-Vay-o), a native American word meaning “spirit warrior.” Registered in the United States, the yacht will carry sail number J1. Cheveyo will be steeped in rich history, …

Knud Reimers 15 Square Metre “Vixen”

by adminAdipiscing elit, Aliquet, Latest Classic Yacht News, Vixen January 23, 2012December 1, 2014No Comments

Reimers “Vixen” Specifications: Class Type: 15 Square Metre – LOA: 33″ 0″ / 10.05m * LWL: 21′ 8″ / 6.64m * Displacement: 1.3 Tonnes * Year Built: 1937 * Built By: Oscar Schelin Kungsors Boat Yard, Sweden * Restore By: 2011 Brooklin Boat Yard Vixen was designed by Knud Reimers and built at the Kungsors …

Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe

by adminLatest Classic Yacht News, Log Canoe July 14, 2011April 3, 2015No Comments

The log canoe is a type of sailboat developed in the Chesapeake Bay region. Based on the dugout, it was the principal traditional fishing boat of the bay until superseded by the bugeye and the skipjack. However, it is most famous as a racing sailboat, and races continue to be held. The history of the …

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