Ailsa
Ailsa is an International Metre Class yacht designed by A. Mylne & Co. in 1908, registered as design number 147. The vessel measured 32 feet on the waterline with a beam of 11 feet and draft of 7.7 feet. This design belongs to the International Metre Class, a rating rule that emerged in the early 20th century as a progressive alternative to the heavily handicapped racing formulae of the Victorian era. The current status and location of Ailsa remain unknown.
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Crew
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Specification
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Historical Context
Design 147 was created during A. Mylne & Co.'s early period of operation, when the practice of yacht design was evolving rapidly in response to new international racing rules. The International Metre Class, established through international agreement, represented a move away from the older and more arbitrary rating systems. Mylne's office, based in Glasgow, was among the leading design practices in Scotland during this formative period. The metre classes—10-Metre, 12-Metre, and others—became central to competitive yacht racing in the early 20th century. Ailsa's design reflects the technical knowledge and practical approach characteristic of Mylne's work during the pre-First World War decade, though detailed records of the design's development and performance remain limited.