August 3, 2007 - Truant sets sail once more |
After languishing in a barn in Crinan awaiting renovation for 13 years she has finally got back out on to the water. She was there for the last day of the 8Metre Worlds in Rhu and then went straight back to Crinan for the Inaugural Crinan Classic Regatta. |
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January 28, 2008 - ierne and wm fife and his successors |
| Posted by charlie bergius |
| fabulous boats built by the greatest of craftsmen for the most discerning of men |
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January 28, 2008 - ierne and wm fife and his successors |
| Posted by charlie bergius |
fabulous boats built by the greatest of craftsmen for the most discerning of men,and
now rebuilt by the best of their successors. |
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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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