Category: Design
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Cross sections of a wooden boat
A few of the names that describe the parts of a wooden boat, here in cross section. Note the timber is of less thickness than a frame – boats might have timbers between frames –… […]
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Feature In praise of the She 36
Of all the design offices to rise to prominence in the 20th century, Sparkman & Stephens must rank near the top. From cruising yachts to America’s Cup 12 metres (with an unsurpassed record of six… […]
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No1 Camper & Nicholson 32
The first in the series of Nardi’s Nods began with the fine lines and legendary seakeeping of the Nicholson 32. The magic of a wooden boat will always stay with us, never to be substituted… […]
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No 2 The Alpa 9.50
Alpa 9.50 “What I like most about the 9.50 is that she is seaworthy and fast and she sails herself which just does not happen with modern boats” Nardi’s Nods – By Federico Nardi of… […]
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No3 Bacchant IV
“It was blowing hard… she was elegantly slipping along, with soft lightness through the short Baltic chop” Nardi’s Nods – By Federico Nardi of Cantiere Navale Dell Argentario. Translated by James Robinson Taylor Years ago… […]
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No4 The S&S 34
Sea kindliness and the ability to sail close to the wind in a blow are just two great attributes of this large-hearted yacht Nardi’s Nods – By Federico Nardi of Cantiere Navale Dell Argentario. Translated… […]
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No5 The Swan 36
“The firstborn of a highly rated family and the perfect boat to use year-round in any weather… a pure pleasure to sail” Nardi’s Nods – By Federico Nardi of Cantiere Navale Dell Argentario. Translated by… […]
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No 6 The IW 31 Varvet
Built for ocean races – which gives extra confidence when you sail with the family Nardi’s Nods – By Federico Nardi of Cantiere Navale Dell Argentario. Translated by James Robinson Taylor With the IW 31… […]
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Rescue at Tenerife as another keel falls off
Five sailors are rescued after the keel falls off their yacht when she turns turtle while sailing in the Canary Islands. Yacht Tyger of London, a Comet 45S lost her mast and inverted in 30… […]