Design No. 161
Ostara
Design 161 represents Alfred Mylne's work in the International Metre Class, a one-design racing class that became prominent in the early twentieth century. The design produced the yacht Ostara, built in 1909. The International Metre Class reflected Mylne's engagement with racing yacht development during a period of significant evolution in competitive sailing design.
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The 15 metre rule designed 'Ostara' built in 1909, by Robert McAlister & Son, was an early design for Sir William P Burton who progressed to helm Shamrock IV in the 1920 America’s Cup races for his friend and business partner Sir Thomas Lipton. Lost during the Russian Revolution with her aristocratic Russian family, her final resting place location cannot be confirmed but owner of the Mylne Yacht Design, David Gray is in conversation with a possible lead.
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Historical Context
The International Metre Class emerged from the International Yacht Racing Union's adoption of the metre rule in the early 1900s. This rating system provided a mathematical formula allowing different hull dimensions provided the overall measurement remained constant, creating a framework for design innovation within defined parameters. Alfred Mylne practised during a period of transition in yacht design, between the era of custom racing cutters and the emergence of standardised one-design classes. His design work encompassed both categories, reflecting the varied demands of yacht racing during the Edwardian era.