By LEN BOSE
I spent a couple of days cruising the harbor previewing sailing yachts that I have seen over this past season. My Top 20 choice countdowns were made by what I believe are the most interesting and demonstrate the character of our unique harbor. Most of the boats I have selected are custom and have been in the bay for a long time. To be honest, I am hoping to get the listing on these or at least be invited aboard.
Your comments are always well received, so let me know which boats I should add next year.
This is the second in a two-part series.
No. 10 – “ANTARES”
ANTARES is a 1970s Ranger 33. Without a doubt, one of Newport Beach’s staples. It was raced competitively in the 70s and 80s by a family team. Over the last 30 years, it was used as a daysailer with long stays in Catalina at Whites Landing. For years I have copied this family’s routine of setting up the boat once at Catalina. She can be found on a BYC mooring.
No. 9 – “SHOCKWAVE”
SHOCKWAVE, a 1993 Ericson 38, is hull number 8 of the 19 built by Pacific Seacraft. You first notice the transom scope, and fit and finish of the boat. She has been berthed on Lido Soud for the last 20 years and is used primarily as a daysailer.
8. “ BLACK ALERION”
BLACK ALERION 38’ Alerion is sailed almost every Thursday afternoon. This Carl Schumacher design can be spotted from one end of the bay to the other with her full-roached main. Sailed single-handed most of the time you always have to put down what you’re doing as she sails by. Located on Lido Peninsula
7. “MANAAKI”
MANAAKI 40’ Friendship designed by Ted Fontaine. She will leave you speechless as she glides down Newport Harbor most weekends with the whole family aboard. Truly one of Newport’s gems! She is berthed on the south side of Lido and kept under a full cover.
6. “BRIGADOON”
BRIGADOON 56’ Tripp splashed in 2001. The owner has had her now four years and has cruised the Caribbean and raced in 2019 CABO and Trans Pac with plans for cruising the South Pacific in the near future. She is well cared for and is ready to drop the dock lines at a moment’s notice. Located on the Lido Peninsula
5. “PALAWAN”
PALAWAN 75’ Little Harbor designed by Ted Hood she is a shoal draft of only 6’ – 6” offers gunkholing capabilities in a serious offshore world cruiser designed for comfortable passage making. With a centerboard and trim board, delta form hull, a large rudder and MaxProp protected by a skeg and a powerful bow thruster, PALAWAN can be maneuvered easily in tight quarters and in all conditions. She is berthed in the Bayshores Marina.
4. “OUR TIME”
OUR TIME 63’ Hylas Hull # 3 built-in 2014. This German Frers design performance cruiser
radiates quality and performance just sitting in her slip. While viewing this boat from the dock I appreciate the ability to move around the deck and change gears as the weather changes. Alongside the ability to motor sail close to 10 knots with it’s 220Hp Yanmar diesel auxiliary engine. She has been in town for at least four years and is only seen out of the slip occasionally. She is kept just north of BCYC. For more photos information go to https://www.hylasyachts.com/sailing-yachts/h63/#360tour
3. “TEAL”
TEAL 42’ Hinckley Daysailor built-in 2007 to a Bruce King design. I first noticed this boat pulling into Moonstone on a warm summer afternoon with ensign, club burgee, and private signal all flying perfectly. I must have taken a deep breath because my wife Jennifer asked me what I was looking at and I replied “Oh nothing dear” like I had been caught looking at another attractive lady. She is berthed next to the NHYC.
2. “VENTURE”
VENTURE 76’ Pedrick Design built at Admiral Marine in 2000. Constructed of all composite materials after 20 years she is still “state of the art.” She has a commanding profile at the end of Lido Isle where she appears to be moving 15 knots while tied to the dock. Venture is now on her third owner and I have to assume she will be seen at Whites in Catalina most of next summer.
# 1 “WINDWARD PASSAGE”
WINDWARD PASSAGE 73’ Built on the Beach in the Bahamas in 1968 to an Alan Gurney design. Best known for Transpac greatest single performance and with a crew list from the Sailors Hall of Fame. This yacht is in perfect condition and is truly one of Newport’s most interesting yachts. She is berthed at the old Ardell Marina. “In every sailor’s heart, there is a piece of “WINDWARD PASSAGE”. I wrote a story years ago that you can find on my blog site http://lenboseyachts.blogspot.com with interior photos and notes. This story has been read by more than 50,000 readers. It would great if she would race in a Transpac again, seen sailing most Thursday afternoons.
Hope you enjoyed Newport Beaches 20 Most Interesting Yachts?
Sea ya
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