We forget quickly how our reference of the shape of speed under sail was shaped. Last night Rich Wilson (see yesterday’s post) referred to the fact that his boat was 30% slower than the boat that ultimately won the Vendee Globe Race.
“Shadow” was Nat Herreshoff’s first design, while he was still a student at MIT; I believe. She was unbeaten over a period of years.
“Mabel” reflects a period in time when racing catboats was at fever pitch.
“Shonia” belonged to Charlie Barr, she looks pretty racy.
“Shamrock” tha America’s Cup challenger in 1903, The crew lived aboard, she was the best guess at what would be fast enough to win the Cup.
