Kestrel
Also known as: Barabel, Norma, Catrina
Kestrel is a sailing yacht of 18.25 feet waterline length, designed by A. Mylne & Co. (design number 201) and built in 1911 by J. Marr & Son of Leith, Scotland. The vessel measures 6.75 feet in beam and 3.65 feet in draft, with a sail area of 356 square feet. Kestrel remains in existence.
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Design Archive
MiscDesign No. 201
Kestrel
Designed 1911
Historical Context
Design 201 dates to 1911, a period during which A. Mylne & Co. was producing a diverse range of sailing craft. The firm, established in 1896, had by this date developed a substantial reputation for yacht design across Scotland. Small cruising yachts and day-sailers formed an important part of the office's output, alongside larger vessels. The use of Leith shipbuilders—a centre of Scottish maritime craft—reflects the established supply chains within the Clyde and east-coast yacht-building economy of the time. Mylne designs of this size typically prioritised seaworthiness and practical sailing qualities suited to Scottish waters.