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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Thank you Frank for sharing the videos of your newly installed www.precisionsailloft.com designed Hunter 38 furling mainsail and 95% Jib. These sails were made from Challenge Sailcloth's Tri Radial Dacron, Warp Drive. For more information and to request a quote please visit: www.precisionsailloft.com

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Sailing on our way to pucusana coming from a night stay & day session from surfing san gallan island.

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The Picnic Boat EP has long defined the essence of Hinckley: iconic lines, meticulous craftsmanship, and modern performance wrapped in timeless beauty. LAB ADORE exemplifies this heritage with a stunning varnished teak package, a Flag Blue hull, and the effortless handling of her upgraded Yanmar 440hp engine paired with Hinckley’s JetStick® Generation 2. Her extended pilothouse and warm cherry interior create an inviting retreat, offering comfortable accommodations for two along with a beautifully appointed galley and head. On deck, Raymarine navigation, freshly updated systems, and thoughtful enhancements—including a custom cockpit BBQ—reflect both care and capability. Built with Hinckley’s advanced DualGuard™ composite construction, she delivers the strength, refinement, and confidence that have made the Picnic Boat a modern classic. LAB ADORE is a standout opportunity to own one of Hinckley’s most beloved designs, beautifully maintained and ready for her next steward. Listing link: https://hinckleybrokerage.com/yachts-for-sale/hinckley-picnic-boat-ep-2003-4430037/

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