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World of Yachts & Boats International Arabic Magazine
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Octavia & Mariquita?
1911 - 2011
By Alastair Mitchell and David Gray, A.Mylne & Co.
A Centenery re-match in 2011?
The two greatest yachts of the Edwardian era?
Alfred Mylne, Sir William Burton and "Octavia" are three names synonymous with yacht racing at the beginning of the 20th Century. Alfred Mylne’s designs and Sir William Burton’s exploits inspired a generation of professional and amateur yachtsmen (and women). Mylne’s design in particular carved a groove and style that many strove to emulate.
In 1910 Alfred Mylne designed the 19m yacht "Octavia" for Sir William. In 1911 she proceeded to win on overall points against two Fife designed and built 19m yachts, and one by Charles Nicholson, in some of the closest racing ever witnessed. They were called "The Big Four". The only surviving yacht of these is Fife's "Mariquita", whose grace and beauty is legendary.
The opportunity now presents itself to re-create the original drama and excitement of this Golden Age of Edwardian yachting - but it will require someone special to take on the challenge, to build and race "Octavia" once again. Could this be you?
To discuss this challenge, contact the Mylne Office here.
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Design Highlight - January 2010 - Thendara
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THENDARA
Design No 379
1937
General Particulars
Length Over Spars 120ft
Length Over Deck 105ft
Length Waterline 72ft
Beam 20ft
Draft 12ft
Displacement 140Tons
Sail Area (Sloop) 1016 Sq.Ft.
The following article was published on the website www.shipstamps.co.uk, by author John Sefton
Italy issued in 2002 a stamp to honour the Raduno di Vele d’Epoca in Imperia, on the stamp is depicted the yacht THENDARA.
Built under yard No 555 by Stephens & Sons Shipyard at Linthouse, Glasgow for Lord Arthur Young, one of Scotland's leading yachtsmen. She was the last yacht built by this shipyard. In 1937 Launched under the name THENDARA.
Tonnage: 87 gross, 49 net, displacement 140 tons. Dim. 37.00 x 23.16 x 6.09m., draught 3.95m.
Designed by Alfred Mylne. Built of teak on a steel frames. Ketch rigged.
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Mylne Regatta support for the Ellen MacArthur Trust
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A charity Raffle held in support of the Ellen MacArthur Trust during the Mylne Classic Regatta 2009 raised £700 for this good cause. The trust helps young people recovering from serious illness by taking them sailing.
We look forward to helping the Trust at our next Regatta. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. Pictured below is Mylne CEO David Gray meeting with Ellen in Glasgow during her recent series of talks.
To find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Trust, click here
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