Sail Number: R3
Vessel Type: R-Class
Burgess “Ruweida V” Specifications:
LOA: 38.00′ / 11.58m – LOD: 38.00′ / 11.58m – LWL: 25’00” / 7.62m – Beam: 7’03” / 2.21m – Draft: 5’08” / 1.73m – Sail Area Original: 591 sq ft / 55m2 – Hull material: Double Planked, Mahogany on Cedar with White Oak Frames – Designer: Starling Burgess – Type: R-Class – Built by: George S. Lawley & Sons, Neponset MA – Year Built: 1926 – Current Name: Ruweida V – Original Owner: Corinthian Yacht Club Commodore Mr. Boggs
Historical
Ruweida V was designed by the great Starling Burgess in 1926 and built for Commodore Boggs of the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead. R-Boats continue to be considered exceptionally beautiful, powerful, and weatherly boats and the rejuvenated R-Class enjoys close racing in New England to this day.
Known Racing History:
2013 – NYYC Annual Regatta – First Overall
2013 – MOY Classic Yacht Regatta – First in Class
Known Restoration History:
2010 – International Yacht Restoration School – Complete restoration.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Notable Guest, and Reunion Information):
Owner/Guardian: Mr. Boggs, Corinthian Yacht Club Commodore