Risa (1931
ex Baira
Also known as: Carmen III
Risa, originally named Baira, is a wooden centreboard yacht built in 1907 by J.G. Fay & Co. of Southampton to A. Mylne & Co. design 143. The vessel was renamed Risa by 1931. The yacht is recorded with a beam of 7.7 feet. Her current status and location are not known. This register entry preserves the historical record of her design and construction.
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
Lines PlanDesign No. 143
Baira
Designed 1907
Historical Context
Design 143 dates from 1907, a period when A. Mylne & Co. was developing its reputation as a serious yacht design practice. The office, founded in 1896, had by this date begun to produce a range of cruising and racing designs across multiple size classes. The commission of Baira from J.G. Fay & Co., a respected Southampton builder, reflects the growing network of builders and owners engaging with Mylne's design services in southern England. Wooden centreboard vessels remained popular for both amateur and professional cruising throughout the early 20th century, and design 143 exemplifies this market segment during the Edwardian era.