SWIFTY

Caledonia Yawl

This handsome double-ender is one of Iain’s most popular and versatile designs and is guaranteed to turn heads on any waterfront. With well-balanced, relatively high ends, this lean and long yawl shows considerable reserve buoyancy above the waterline throughout her length. She’s comfortable to sail in a stiff breeze and dazzles in light air and to windward. In steady winds she’ll safely sail heeled over, her crew central and sitting up to windward. Set the mizzen first and it will keep the boat squarely into the wind while you raise the mainsail. To assure positive tacking, simply back the mizzen to the inside of the turn as you come about. The push/pull tiller may take some time to get used to but it works perfectly. Pulling the tiller forward will turn the boat to port. This boat was named in honor of Gordon Swift, an outstanding boatbuilder and long-time instructor at WoodenBoat School who passed away in 2013.

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