Designed by the world famous William Fife III and built at the William Fife & Son boatyard, MARISKA is one of only four of the famous 15m Class that remain.
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MARISKA was one of 20 magnificent 15m Class yachts built between 1907 and 1917 at which time they were the cutting edge race yachts of the day and highly favoured by the aristocracy. MARISKA was built for A K Stothert, one of the most acclaimed sailors at the time.
Bought by her current owner in 2007, MARISKA was in need of a great deal of work and so began her incredibly comprehensive restoration that lasted two and half years totalling 25,000 man-hours. During this time, the yacht was completely stripped back to bare frames and restored from the keel up. She re-launched in September 2009 and was once again racing later that month when she secured two impressive second place finishes in the Coupe d’Automne YCF and Les Voiles de St. Tropez. Since then she has continued to build a spectacular palmares that notably includes winning the 15 Class Annual Trophy in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016. Having won the Giraglia, Puerto Sherry, San Remo and St Tropez during 2016 (The Grand Slam) this was a season that perfectly demonstrates the astonishing capability of this superb yacht and crew.
The sale of MARISKA represents an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and superbly documented piece of history. Not only is she one of the most stunning yachts afloat, but also one of the most successful in terms of racing. To own MARISKA is to be guardian to one of our most significant and precious pieces of maritime history. The joy and pride that come with that responsibility will be difficult to measure.
MARISKA is offered fully prepared for the 2017 season ready to race or to cruise, as is your preference. If racing is your choice then the expert crew who have so successfully sailed her since 2009 are prepared and the season’s logistics have already been meticulously planned.
The history of this remarkable yacht and her restoration are superbly documented so please do get in contact to receive that information.
Specification
Sail Number: D1
Type: 15 Meter
Mariska Specifications:
LOA: 90’6″ / 27.60m
LOD: 76’9″ / 23.40m
Beam: 13’9″ / 4.20m
Draft: 9’0” / 2.75m
Building Number: 553
Designer: William Fife III
Original Owner: A K Stothert
Current Owner: Christian Niels
Year Launched: 1908
Built By: William Fife & Son
Hull Material: Hull steel/wood composite
Hull Displacement: 34 tonnes
Sail Area: 1355.75 m2
Website: http://www.mariska1908.com/bienvenue.php
Restoration
Mariska’s incredibly comprehensive restoration ran from 2007 to 2009 and totaled 25,000 man hours. It was decided to stick to the 15m Class regulations and as closely as possible to the original design of William Fife III. A significant point is that this project was intentionally a restoration and NOT a reconstruction.
KEY COMPANIES
Shipyard: Chantiers Réunis Méditerranée, La Ciotat
Interior Design: Ines Knoll Design
Standing Rigging: Performance Gréement, Cannes
Sails: North Sails, Sanremo
Naval Architecture: Groupe Fauroux, Cannes
Spars: Gilbert Pasqui, Villefranche-sur-mer
Running Rigging: Gréement Courant, Morges
* A detailed account of the restoration is available upon request.
Rig
Spars by Gilbert Pasqui, Villfranche-sur-mer. All spars are Spruce except for the
lower mast which is Oregon Pine. Standing rigging and deck fittings in stainless
steel supplied by Performance Gréement, Cannes.
Running rigging by Gréement Courant, Morges.
Rig: Gaff Cutter
Lower Mast: 19.80m / 64’10”
Gaff Mast: 7.20m / 23’6”
Boom: 16.20m / 53’1”
Main Gaff: 11.20m / 36’9”
Topsail Yard: 9.50m / 31’2”
Topsail Gaff: 8.00m / 26’3”
Bowsprit: 6.70m / 21’11” with 4.20m / 13’9” beyond the bow
Sails
Sails supplied by North Sails, San Remo
Main Sail: 195 sqm
Topsail: 56 sqm
Jib: 47 sqm
Flying Jib: 45 sqm
Staysail: (Trinquette) 37 sqm
Gennaker: 500 sqm
Racing History 2009/2016
ANNÉE 2009
Classic Week Monaco Mise à l’eau – 2nd
Coupe d’Automne YCF Cannes-St Tropez – 2nd
ANNÉE 2010
Ladies Cup St Tropez Trophée Virginie Heriot – 1st
Calanques Classiques Marseille-Cassis – 2nd
Les Voiles d’Antibes Trophée Panerai – 1st
Vele d’Epoca Imperia Panerai Challenge – *2nd
Régate Nice – Cannes – 2nd
Les Régates Royales Cannes Panerai Challenge – 1st
Coupe d’Automne YCF Cannes-St Tropez – *2nd
Les Voiles de St-Tropez Rolex Cup – 4th
Classement Général AFYT 2010 – 3rd
Panerai Challenge “OVERALL” saison 2010 – 1st
ANNÉE 2011
Calanques Classiques Marseille-Cassis – 2nd
Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio Panerai Challenge – 3rd
Les Voiles d’Antibes Panerai Challenge – 1st
Les Voiles du Vieux Port Marseille – 4th
Puig Vela Classica Barcelone Puig Tropheo – 5th
Copa del Rey Mahon Panerai Challenge – 6th
Classic Week Monaco 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Les Régates Royales Cannes Panerai Challenge – 4th
Coupe d’Automne YCF Cannes-St Tropez – *6th
Les Voiles de St-Tropez 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Classement Général AFYT 2011 – 2nd
15 MJR Class Association Trophy 2011 Prologue – 1st
Trophée Panerai “OVERALL” saison 2011 – 4th
ANNÉE 2012
Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio Panerai Challenge – 1st
Copa de Espana Puerto Sherry 15MJR Class Trophy – 3rd
Copa del Rey Mahon Panerai Challenge – nc
Vele d’Epoca Imperia 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Les Régates Royales Cannes Panerai Challenge – 5th
Les Voiles de St-Tropez 15MJR Class Trophy – 3rd
Classement Général AFYT 2012 – 8th
15 MJR Class Association Trophy 2012 – 2nd
Prix AFYT Armateur de l’Année 2012 Méditerranée – 1st
ANNÉE 2013
Coupe des Dames St Tropez – 3rd
Les Regates Impériales Ajaccio Panerai Challenge – 1st
Les Voiles d’Antibes Panerai Challenge – 1st
Porquerolles Classiques – 1st
Le Bailly de Suffren St Tropez-Porto Rotondo – *3rd
St Tropez-Malte Porto Rotondo-Trapani – 1st
Copa del Rey Mahon 15MJR Class Trophy – 2nd
Marseille 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Classic Week Monaco 15MJR Class Trophy – 3st
Portofino Rolex Cup 15MJR Class Trophy – 2nd
Les Régates Royales Cannes Panerai Challenge – 3rd
Coupe d’Automne YCF Cannes-St Tropez – ab
Les Voiles de St-Tropez Rolex Cup – 7th
Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2013 – 1st
Classement Général AFYT 2013 – 2nd
Trophée La Belle Classe “Art de Vivre” 2013 – 1st
Prix du Yacht Club de France “Valeurs du Nautisme de Tradition” – 1st
ANNÉE 2014
Coupe des Dames St Tropez – 3rd
Les Voiles d’Antibes Panerai Challenge – 1st
Monaco Rolex Cup 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Puerto Sherry Copa del Rey 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Portofino Rolex Cup 15MJR Class Trophy 1
Coupe d’Automne YCF Cannes-St Tropez – *3rd
Voiles de St Tropez Rolex Cup 15MJR Class Trophy – 2nd
Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2014 – 1st
ANNÉE 2016
Giraglia Rolex Cup Offshore Big Boat – 1st
Puerto Sherry Copa del Rey 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
San Remo 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Voiles de St Tropez Rolex Cup 15MJR Class Trophy – 1st
Classement général 15MJR Class Trophy 2016 – 1st
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