#773 - 'Judy' - Huntington Class

#773 – Huntington Class

Meet Judy the feature of this month’s Classic Boat magazine. Penned by Al Mason in 1947 the 26’ Huntington class was developed to bridge the gap between small open racing classes active at the time and larger racing-cruising yachts on Long Island Sound. As a June 1947 article in Yachting magazine noted, this little sailboat "will make not only for a fine racing class but also day sailor and overnight cruiser. It will be a boat for the whole family to enjoy." She was built at Knutson’s Yard in Huntington, Long Island.

Photograph by Peter Braune

Read her unique story in the June issue of Classic Boat - “a bit of magic”! Written by Pat Mundus. Photography by Peter Braune, cover photo sailing in the fleet of classics based in Oyster Bay, NY – Thank you Peter!

S&S Association 2020 AGM

Dear S&S Friends

With much regret we have to advise that, owing to the worldwide health situation, we have had to cancel this year’s S&S Association AGM.  Rob Snoeks and Hans Kettering had put together a fantastic programme for the planned weekend in Thessaloniki in May, but sadly circumstances mean that a gathering such as ours would be inappropriate in the current situation.  Depending on how things develop we may be able to reschedule for the autumn and we will let you know if this is looking possible.

We will miss meeting you all this year but wish you all well and if you able to get aboard – good sailing.

Designer Series in Newport 2019 - Sparkman & Stephens

This years Designer Series Rendez-vous will take place in on June 27 - 30th 2019 honouring Sparkman & Stephens

Held at Ft. Adams from the 27th to 30th June 2019 where dockage will be available at Sail Newport.

This event will feature a wide variety of Sparkman & Stephens designed boats and will provide opportunities for not just boat owners, but for all those interested in the legacy of Sparkman & Stephens yacht designs.Activities will include social events honoring the history of Sparkman & Stephens, live entertainment, racing and awards and will culminate with a boat parade through Newport Harbor on Sunday the 30th.

See the discussion from last years event:

2019 - NAUTOR'S SWAN 38 - CELESTE

30TH NOVEMBER AT THE HSK YACHT CLUB, HELSINKI, FINLAND

A Presentation of the extensive and expertly executed refit of the Swan 38 CELESTE by Henri and Jan of d-marin boat works, the refit was carried out over the 2018 winter period. Presentation held at the HSK Yacht club in Helsinki on the 30th November.

Follow Henri on instagram @syceleste

Website for D-Marin yard: https://www.d-marin.fi/sv

Winner of the 2019 Olin Stephens S&S Association Memorial Cup Award

In 2019 the Cup is awarded to Ojala II.

Ojala II K 4702 designed by Sparkman & Stephens in 1973 and built by Royal Huisman in aluminium, she is a One Ton Cup design which is very actively raced by her owners .

AIVE writes the following explanation:

"The Cup is assigned according to the 'Notice of Race', that was meant to favour excellence in results more than consistency in participation to all regattas.

As far as I remember, you should have been receiving (and approving) the Notice of Race (in english) somewhere in April-May 2018 directly from AIVE’s secretariat.

 The ranking system, based on minimal points, is the sum of three best placement obtained by each single S&S yacht during the whole season in Italy, with a minimum of three events to be considered for qualifying. In order to avoid discrepancy between events in which there were two, three or four races, from each event the two best results obtained in each single race where selected. E.g.: Ojalà II at Argentario won two races, was second in one and fourth in another. For the purpose of the Cup the two wins were selected, i.e. 2 points.

Boats participating in less than three events where not eligible for ranking." 

 The winner is Ojalà II with 6 first places in the best three events, i.e. 6 points.

For full information on her racing record see

http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/One%20Tonner/Ojala.htm

 and for information on her design see http://www.ssci.it/ojala.htm 

2019 - Sydney to Hobart Celebrations

SIR EDWARD HEATH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST

5th September, 2019

In 1969 Edward Heath sailed Morning Cloud, a SS 34, over the line at Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania to win the famous Sydney to Hobart Race.

This was an epic achievement (and a first) for Ted Heath. The victory spurred him on to more glorious racing achievements in four subsequent, and larger, racing yachts - all named Morning Cloud

A celebration to commemorate this remarkable feat will take place on Thursday 5th September in the garden of his beloved Arundells

Cowes Classic Week - S&S Top of the Class

Another fantastic week at the Cowes Classic, with S&S Boats picking up two top spots:

SUNMAID V - Design 1894 takes Class One

SHEBA a SHE 31 - Design 1899, takes Class two

SUNMAID V, 1967 One tonner & KISWALA Swan 411

“Fittingly, from amongst the 143 yachts taking part, Lawrence Wride’s 1967-built one tonner Sunmaid V was the first yacht to get away at the opening gun of the day, when she led Class One, setting the pace once again after her overall win in last year’s event. Sunmaid V, back to defend the historic 1792 Cup, went on to win in class when she beat Stephen Brookson’s S&S Swan Kiswala into second place over a mid-Solent course.”

— www.cowesclassicsweek.org/

2019 AGM - Helsinki

SPARKMAN & STEPHENS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN HELSINKI, FINLAND

Jos of Hamble - © Esko Kilpi

Another fabulous annual meeting – 2019’s AGM was hosted in Helsinki by Esa Vesmanen and his amazing band of helpers who organised a wonderful weekend for more than 80 members and their guests – coming from seven different countries around the world.

Azzuro Winner of the 2019 Sparkman & Stephens Global Regatta & Challenge Cup

Azzuro during the 2018 Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race © Andrea Francolini

Congratulations to Shane Kearns of Azzuro.
This year saw 9 entries. However, the year favoured overnight racing and consequently 3 entries by Shane Kearns from Australia continued in his usual style by winning  the 2019 Challenge Cup.

Remember that the racing in 2018 is what can qualify for the 2019 prize, the Challenge Cup

For more information on The Global Regatta and Entry requirements see:

2019 - Winter Gathering

SPARKMAN & STEPHENS ASSOCIATION WINTER GATHERING

8th - 10th February, 2019

SS Great Britain - Photo from BBC

A merry group of Association Members from around the UK gathered for a weekend of maritime history and fun early in February. Staying at a partly self-catered centre run by the Avon Wildlife Trust, we met up on Friday afternoon and enjoyed a sociable evening of catching up with old friends and getting to know some new folk. We were thrilled to be joined by three visitors from Germany, Holland and the US, proving again the strength of the ties built up between S&S enthusiasts.