Sail Number:
Type: Masthead Yawl (Alden Challenger)
Ex; Lang Syne , Merriman
Freyja Specifications:
LOA: 38’6″ / 11.73mm – LWL: 27’3″ / 8.310m – Beam: 11’6″ / 3.35mm – Draft: 4’0” / 1.22m – Design Number: 949NN – Designer: John G. Alden – Original Owner: Dr. Gaines K. Palmes, Arlington, VA – Original name(s) Lang Syne – Current Owner: Joe Hayes, Kingston, NY – Year Launched: 1964 – Built By: Poul Molich, Hundested, Denmark – Hull Material: GRP – Displacement: 15,000 / 6,804 – Sail Area: 674.20 sq ft / 62.63 m2 – MIT Alden Design: John G. Alden Freyja
Historical:
The challenger yawl was one of the last designs drawn by John Alden himself before his death in 1962, and is very similar to the S&S designed Finisterre. The offices of Alden and Stephens had spent many years competing against each other on the racing circuit, but a co-operation between the two great designers during WWII brought their designs closer together.
The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest:
Owner/Guardian: Dr. Gaines K. Palmes, Arlington, VA
Owner/Guardian: Joe Hayes, Kingston, NY