America's Cup Columbia 1902 Yacht Model Royal Yacht Britannia Sailboats are the true essence of nautical life. From Historic Sailboats, to centerpieces and proud America’s Cup winners, will make a perfect addition to home and office décor as well as wonderful gift to nautical enthusiast.
Schooner "Californian" Photo Credit Michael Kahn Californian was built in 1984 as a replica of the revenue service cutter C.W. Lawrence, which operated off the coast of California in the 1850s. On July 23, 2003, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Bill making her the "official state tall ship" of California. Originally commissioned by the Nautical Heritage Society, she has flown the flag of California up and...
Photo by ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi Columbia 1871 Columbia was one of the two yachts to successfully defend the second America's Cup race in 1871 against English challenger Livonia. Design:Columbia was a wooden centerboard schooner designed and built in 1871 by Joseph B. Van Deusen in Chester, PA for owner Franklin Osgood of the New York Yacht...
Yankee under sails source jclassyachts.comAmerica's Cup Models The third American J Yacht Yankee, was the best all-rounder. At 84ft on the waterline and 125ft length overall, she was solidly made of Tobin bronze and was extremely well balanced. Designed by Frank Paine, Yankee had an almost straight sheerline and easy lines. She was a powerful...
Vesheda Under Sails Velsheda Yacht Model Replica The Velsheda was designed by Charles Nicholson and built by Camper Nicholson in 1933 for Mr W.L. Stephenson at Gosport. She was Nicholson’s second design for...
William Fife Yacht Model William Fife Sailing William Fife III (1857-1944), was the third generation of a family of Scottish yacht designers and builders. Fife was born in a small village which operated the family business from their yard on the beach in the village. Even though Fife was born in to...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rulenumberone2/8967096944/sizes/z/in/photolist-eEoHvJ-eEhAyz-eEhA84-bxSneQ-bxSnds-8QaJZs/ Since we already took a look at how San Francisco is the ultimate location for the America's Cup, lets look at the most important part of the race: The yachts. The newest yachts are over the top in both size and performance. Actually, super yachts is more fitting. First, we have the AC45. This...