PEGGY BAWN is a rare thing indeed. The number of surviving vessels from pioneering Clydeside yacht designer George Lennox Watson’s lifetime (1851-1904) can be counted on a careless carpenter’s fingers. Long gone are his huge America’s Cup challengers and “Big Class” racing yachts, and only two of the fleet of palatial steam yachts – the superyachts of their day – from his Glasgow drawing boards are known to survive, in fabulous condition although barely recognisable from their original appearance. https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/302/PEGGY%20BAWN It is left to PEGGY BAWN to carry the flame for Watson’s groundbreaking mid-1890s work in setting the standard for moderation in sailing yacht design, work that has never been challenged – only endorsed by those who followed his lead through the 20th century, especially Olin J. Stephens, who was a self-confessed Watson fan. PEGGY BAWN’s gilded “fiddle” bow was anachronistic even at her launching in 1894, partly a past fad, partly practical, undoubtedly beautiful – an interim stage in the development of extending immersed waterlines for faster sailing when heeled with a more buoyant hull – but it conceals the fact that when her award-winning restoration team began assessing what they’d found in a County Waterford hay barn in 2003, they quickly realised that the “numbers” – yacht designer speak for the various ratios that define a hull – were simply a scaled-down version of those for Watson’s famous royal racing cutter Britannia of 1893. Her name gave rise to the so called “Britannia Ideal”, as she was and is considered the epitome of sea kindliness. PEGGY BAWN's present owner can vouch for that from fourteen seasons of racing and cruising aboard her in northern and Mediterranean Europe, and east coast USA. PEGGY BAWN is quite simply the best behaved yacht any of them had had the pleasure to sail. And her rebuild and restoration set new standards for documentation and authenticity. She's special. #classicboat #sailboat #shortsfeed #sailing

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Bow Caddy caught the finish of the first race of the day from the Caddy Crow's Nest.

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Sharing your float plan is the key to a fun and safe day on the water. 🛥️⚓ Check out the full video with Progressive for our Float Plan 101 on our channel 👉

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We are honored to witness and learn from the traditions passed down through generations. These communities are the original stewards of land and sea. Their stories, languages, crafts, and connection to nature continue to inspire and guide us as we explore this vast archipelago. May we continue to listen, protect, and uplift their voices—not just today, but every day. Join us in celebrating culture through connection. Discover journeys that honor people, place, and purpose — sail with us 🌏⚓ #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay #RajaAmpat #CulturalConnection #ResponsibleTravel #BoutiqueExpedition #PhinisiSailing #MeaningfulJourney

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Today’s adventure took us far away from the boat and into nature. Our humans thought they were taking us for a walk… but really, we were showing them around. Every bush had to be inspected, every bird watched, and every new smell carefully investigated. Life as boat cats isn’t just about sailing, sometimes the best adventures happen on land. 🐾⛵ If you enjoy following Simba and Nala’s adventures around Europe and aboard their catamaran, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us for the next CATventure! 🩷💙 #cat #boatcat #sailingcat #catvideos #catlife #travelshorts #travelcat #catadventure #beachday #beachlife #happycats #catwalk #enjoylife #pets

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