A 1974 Yachting World Seahorse, designed by E.G Van De Stadt in 1959 as part of a design competition sponsored by Yacht World Magazine for a ‘build it yourself’ boat. Van de Stadt was an accomplished yacht designer when he designed the Seahorse, she was design number 67 of his large portfolio of designs, totalling 150. Rocinante was built by her first owner Tony Storer to a very high standard for both racing and cruising. Fitted out with bunks to sleep 5, with a small heads and galley she ... read more

1979 Compass 47 was designed by Angelo Lavranos who had previously worked for Sparkman & Stephens in the 70s, this example is one of the 7 early boats built at Anchor/Compass Marine in Cape Town SA using the cold moulded technic, there was then a further 40 boats built in GRP. ‘Prelude’ is the perfect bluewater classic with a well-designed interior which can sleep ten in three cabins plus the salon, two head compartments and a midships galley. She perfectly doubles up well for classic yacht... read more

Elena Maria Barbara is a replica 18th Century Baltic topsail schooner which originally formed part of Peter the Great’s Russian Navy. This wonderful replica was built in 1995 along with a handful of other replicas to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of Peter the Great founding the Russian Navy this celebration took place in 2003 in St Peterburg. The design was drawn by navel architect Andrey Ahkmeton is based on a set of lines formerly drawn by Fredrick Af Chapman and taken from work ‘Ar... read more

Gitana Junior II Z107 was designed by Jean Grobéty and built in Switzerland by Philippe Durr in 1986, and was raced by both Baron Edmond and his son Benjamin de Rothchild. Having completed a major restoration in 2018, Gitana Junior II is presented in ready to race condition with an inventory to match; set of new Elvstrom sails from 2019/20 which have only been used 3 times, two masts (one which is a split mast for transporting - needs restoring), and up to date measurement certificate, this 6 ... read more

Spring Breeze was designed by Fredrick Parker in 1980 and is, most likely, one of his last designs before his passing in 1985. Fredrick was known for designing the Javelin 30 in GRP, in his own comments ‘not a material he favoured’. Spring Breeze was built using a cold moulded method from 25mm Iroko, with a teak deck. The original owner, who had a smaller Fred Parker yacht beforehand, designed her with racing and extensive cruising in mind. After some very early design changes to the keel a... read more

Yquem II is currently the fastest 8 Metre on the planet having won the last World Championships in Genoa, Italy in 2023. She has a proud and very impressive race record with numerous World Championship wins over the past 19 Years. Designed by Jacques Fauroux and built in 2002 by Chantier Naval Caparros in Antibes, France, she was originally commissioned as Fleurs De Lys and won the World Championships in her first year in Helsinki. Renamed Yquem II in 2008, her current owner has continued race... read more

Cavailer was built in 1991 by Lallows of Cowes using a mahogany double diagonal cold moulded construction, this gives you the best of both worlds if you are a lover of varnished hulls but want the strength of grp. Originally built for a French owner who raced her until the late 90s when she was carefully laid up until the current owner found her in France and had her transported to Petticrows, where a wonderful refurbishment was undertaken. During the refit nothing was left unturned, full st... read more

Tschüss is one of the last wooden dragons built by Borresen in 1971, she is with her third owner and has just been the subject of large refit (done by a professional yard) which included strengthening bulk head around mast area, new frames replaced, new cabin top and paint work. History The Dragon one design keelboat was first designed in 1929 by Johan Anker of Norway. By 1948 the Dragon class had become an Olympic class and remained so until the 1972 Munich Olympics. Without question, the Dra... read more

Victory 83, an International 12 Metre that needs very little introduction. She was designed by Ian Howlett and built in 1983 for Peter de Savary to complete in the Challenger Trials of 83’ where she came second, the following year she won the 12 Metre Worlds Having been campaigned as 12 Metre her whole life, Victory 83 has been through several owners. It was her current owner who, in 2007 after a purchase from an Italian owner, went about a comprehensive refit which included replacing all dec... read more