is mine a classic?

[ongolo]

Hi all, does my gaff schooner qualify as a classic? see avatar.

Regards Ongolo

 

[Niander]

Bit small in it?

 

[Sequoiah1]

'Gaff' suggests classic, 'schooner' suggests classic
It must be with a rig like that.............

 

[Lakesailor]

Try a search on these forums on "Classic".

In my opinion not that many boats are classic. Most are merely old. Or to be fair "of their time"

 

[Bajansailor]

Have a look at the Antigua Classics website, in particular their definition of 'What is a Classic?' here at http://www.antiguaclassics.com/08html/overview_classic.html

 

[ongolo]

Bit small? I thought 70' is a bit on the big side. I would for smaller.

Regards Ongolo

 

[ongolo]

Yes it says so.

To be eligible for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, all entries should have a full keel, be of moderate to heavy displacement, built of wood or steel, and be of traditional rig and appearance. Old craft restored using modern materials such as epoxy or glass sheathing, or new craft built along the lines of an old design, are acceptable. Vessels built of ferro-cement may be accepted if they have a gaff or traditional schooner rig. Fibreglass yachts must have a long keel with a keel-hung rudder and be a descendant of a wooden hull design.

Yes full keel, steel hull, traditional rig, 27 tons, transom/keel hung rudder. Now I know, would qualify with flying colours. I am getting old, any buyers?

Regards Ongolo