February 17, 2006 - Not just any old Ierne |
Indeed. Ierne was the last of the First Rule 8 Metres and the first to carry a Marconi rig. Unbeatable in anything under a 4 she proved it when a Norwegian crew to her to Gold athe the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.
She has arrived in Hull after her overland journey from Portugal. Here you can see the unmistakeable Fife dragon motif on the bow . The has engaged Jo Irvine, a gradute of IBTC in Lowestoft to manage the renovation. Jo has a fabulous track record being the first boatbuilder to create a wooden Dragon since 1970.
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April 13, 2007 - The Truant |
| Posted by albertine |
Yes - but you fail to mention that The Truant was in fact owned not just by Bob Davidson but by the late Allan Guthrie who was helm and the late Ron Allan - a wily and resourceful man of the seas if ever there was one - and an excellent cook in any sea state! Under these 3 owners The Truant dominated the Clyde racing season for a good handful of years.
It was the these 3 who found The Truant and indeed she was bright yellow and yawl rigged - but not for long. The story is told that shortly after she was brought over the Irish Sea to the West Coast of Scotland and after an enjoyable time ashore at a hostelry of repute - Guthrie, Allan and Davidson returned to their newly purchased prize and forwith took a saw to the mizzen! The Truant sailed as a sloop from that evening. |
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These yachts are available to charter through Classic Sailing Club.Before they attend the Fife Regatta in June 08 a limited number of opportunites to sail on these yachts will be available to members.
The Duel of the Fifes will be a re-enactment of their famous match races on the Solent in 1914. The prize then was the satisfaction of being the fastest 8 in the world. Now they will race from Crinan. The prize? A case of Jura whiskey for the winning crew.
There will be only 10 Duels in June with six places on each.
Click the link at the top of this section for all the details.
Ierne and Truant, drawn to similar lines, were the last of the all conquering Fife first Rule 8 metre Yachts. Despite their similar lines, their rigs were miles apart. Ierne carried the new fangled, Marconi rig and excelled in light winds. Truant had the old style Gaff rig and preferred the heavier airs.
Here we follow their renovation and return to racing.
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