J Class America’s Cup “Ranger’

Legendary Sailboat Model "Ranger"  The J-class yacht Ranger won the 1937 America's Cup, defeating 4-0 the Endeavour II of Britain, raced at Newport, Rhode Island. It would be the last time huge J-class yachts would race in the America's Cup. Construction Harold Stirling Vanderbilt funded construction of the Ranger, and it launched on May 11,...

Decorating With Sailboat Models

  Sailboat Models is the most preferred choice of decorators,  as ship models catch the fancy of almost everyone. Whether at home or in office, exact replicas of famous ships like, USS Constitution, or America’s Cup Model can sit pretty proudly on the cupboard racks, mounted on the wall, above a fire place, office table, or even on a window sill. You can have...

Decorative Sailboats and Ideas

Sailboat Model Columbia            Decorative Sailboats  Marine life and the nautical artifacts have an interesting connection with our childhood excitement and thrill embedded deep in our subconscious. Most of us are mesmerized by the chivalrous stories of sea pirates and their mystical ships, or dazzled by the nautical furnishings and instruments...

Nautical Decor Scheme

    1900's America's Cup Defender Columbia If you love the sea and boating, why not bring your passion into your home with a nautical decor scheme? However, nautical decor isn't just for sailors. It's an ideal choice for apartments and dorm rooms with white walls. White is the perfect background color for nautical decor and so...

Famous American Schooners

Schooner “America” commons.wikimedia.org Schooner “America” Schooner “Atlantic” A schooner has at least two fore-and-aft rigged masts. This type of vessel evolved in Dutch waters in the 17th century, but it later appeared in North America. Schooner rig was ideal for medium sized vessel that sailed close to the wind. Later, the schooner was used as basis...