Famous yacht "Lutine of Helford", classic bermudan yawl designed by Laurent Giles, built in 1952 by Camper and Nicholson: Helford River, Cornwall, UK
LUTINE OF HELFORD, one of the most famous of English yachts was designed by Laurent Giles for Lloyds Yacht Club and built by Camper and Nicholson in 1952. In the 1950s racing in America was highly competitive and Lloyds Yacht Club wanted a yacht to compete with the Americans on their terms. She was therefore designed to the CCA rules rather than RORC. Rebuilt for the 2001 America’s Cup Jubilee Regatta, she came 3rd in Class One and has since enjoyed several seasons of extensive cruising and racing. With exceptionally sweet, very traditional lines - a relatively short bow overhang and well balanced counter stern, ample freeboard and the sheer renowned of her designer, she is a dry boat capable of putting in fast times even in a sea. Found near derelict in 1999, LUTINE underwent a major rebuild to be re launched in 2001. In the rebuild, the hull was stripped completely and the deck removed. Only the planking and the back bone remained of the original hull structure. Since her refit she has proved to be very easily handled – regularly sailing 2 handed only, although racing with a full crew. Here she is moored in the Helford River off Durgan, Cornwall, UK
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Location: Helford River, Cornwall, England, UK
Photo credit: © will Perrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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