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Kelpie refit update
The rotten stern post was this week carefully removed from Kelpie and today a piece of Iroko for the new stern post was selected and cut out.
The new deck beams which will form the smaller cockpit are also now being fitted into the yacht. Repairs to the frames in the counter are now complete and patterns for new bronze strap floors are being made for casting.
Investigative work has shown that the stem is unfortunately rotten beyond reasonable repair. As with the stern post this has been caused by the original iron fastenings. A decision to replace the stem this winter has therefore been made. A template of the profile of the existing stem has been constructed and as the new stem will be laminated a jib is being made from this template.
All structural work will be completed by Fairlie in time to for Kelpie to take part in the Mediterranean regattas, looking better than ever.
22nd January 2010
Sundowner model displayed at London Boat Show
A model of the Sundowner, a performance daysailer designed by Paul Spooner is currently on display at the 2010 London Boat Show.
The model can be found on the Classic Boat magazine stand which is one of the major attractions at the show. More information can be found at www.fairliedesign.com
Kelpie Returns – Winter 09/10
After a Summer racing with her new owner, which included the Mylne regatta and the BCYC regatta, Kelpie has now come back to Fairlie for the first stage of a major restoration.
Kelpie comes to Fairlie
Kelpie, the 1903 'Solent One Design' has come to Fairlie for a refit.
Fairlie's new dayboat, The Sundowner.
A modern performance daysailer, designed for relaxed, easy sailing in memorable, eye-catching style. Now being offered by Fairlie as a semi-production yacht.
Fairlie Design Website launched
In order to showcase Fairlie's design capabilities, the design office has launched a new website; www.fairliedesign.com
The website will show details on all of our new and concept designs on offer and is launched to coincide with the promotion of our new dayboat, the 'Sundowner'.
Spirit of Britannia
Fairlie is continuing to support the charitable side of the sailing industry
Steam Yacht
Fairlie is assisting with the restoration of a steam yacht in Germany
Viking Yacht
Viking yacht launched in Iceland
'Halloween' arrives at Fairlie
1926 cutter 'Hallowe'en' has arrvied at Fairlie
'Lucky Girl' launched
The 1909 Fife 8m yacht 'Lucky Girl' was launched earlier this month
Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence
Fairlie visited by leading Superyacht industry professionals
Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence to visit Fairlie
Superyacht UK's 2008 Tour of Excellence is to visit Fairlie's busy shipyard
Paul Spooner returns from the 2008 Classic Yacht Symposium
Paul Spooner, Fairlie’s Technical Director has just returned from the 2008 Classic Yacht Symposium, organised by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island.
The Symposium enabled Paul to meet owners, builders and architects involved in restoration projects worldwide. The focus of restoration projects under discussion were those designed by Herreshoff which are mostly from the same era as William Fife.
Paul commented that the event was very worthwhile attending and it gave him an opportunity to promote Fairlie’s work in the USA.
'Niebla' returns
After successful seasons in the Caribbean and Mediterranean Niebla has returned to Fairlie’s yard
28m Cruising Yacht Concept unleashed at Monaco Superyacht Show 2007
Fairlie’s Naval Architect Paul Spooner has returned from the Monaco Superyacht show after launching his new 28m Cruising Yacht Concept.
Altair update
Following her successful refit lead by Fairlie and passage to the Mediterranean ‘Altair’ has recently competed in both the Cannes and St. Tropez regattas. As the Mediterranean season draws to a close ‘Altair’ is preparing to depart for the Caribbean, before an expected return to the UK for the Fife Regatta next summer on the Clyde.
Fairlie at Monaco Superyacht Show 2007
Fairlie's Paul Spooner will be attending the Monaco Superyacht Show next week, 19-22nd September.
Paul will be available to discuss Fairlie's new 28m (90ft) Cruising Yacht proposal and a range of replica designs which he will be promoting.
More details on these proposals can be found in the New Built yachts and Classic Opportunities section of the website.
Altair launched
The refit of Altair is complete and the vessel has been launched.
Sea and machinery trials have successfully been completed and Altair is now preparing to leave for the Mediterranean.
Fairlie’s part in the World Superyacht Awards
Lulworth, the yacht restored in Italy with full Naval Archtectural consultancy and designs by Paul Spooner of Fairlie has been awarded the World Superyacht Award for Best Refit 2007. (see design consultancy page of this site).
Altair update
Following the extensive and extended Lloyds 6 year survey refit overviewed in the article below, Altair is due to be relaunched in July 2007.
Altair, full circle for Fairlie Restorations
An old saying states that ‘what goes around, comes around’, like most old maxims an accurate meaning is concealed by a general understanding and nodding of heads.
Lucky Girl
In 1910 the recently built first rule IRC 8 metre yacht was raffled off and the winner was a young girl. Hence the yacht’s name. In 1912 this yacht won Finland’s first sailing medal a bronze in the Olymics.
Moonbeam of Fife
Following her long stay in Hamble last year FR has worked on the yacht over the winter finishing of the last projects on board. The work on Moonbeam has considerably improved her aesthetics, both interior and on deck and out and sailing qualities.
Classic replicas on the horizon
With the diminishing opportunities of locating and restoring ‘original’ classic yachts, the emerging market for replica yachts is developing and gaining interest from individuals who would like to be part of the ever growing spectacle of sails and varnished brightwork at classic regattas wordwide.
If only... the unbuilt designs of William Fife
Fairlie was fortunate to acquire the entire archive of yacht designs produced by William Fife Jr in 1991. This priceless bundle of drawings stored in an old chest started a painstaking process to carefully store and archive the material in an environmentally controlled, purpose built storage office.
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