Donegal-Concordia Yawl- Newport, R.I.

1 Feb 2009 Donegal

BOAT: Donegal
OWNER: Terrance J. McClinch
DESIGNER: C. Raymond Hunt, Marblehead, MAhttp://www.huntdesigns.com/
BUILDER: Abeking and Rasmussen, Lemwerder, Germanyhttps://www.abeking.com/
LENGTH: 39 feet 10 inches [12 meters]
YEAR: 1956
HULL: Mahogany on Oak
HISTORY:
Designed in 1938 by renowned naval architect C. Raymond Hunt, the Concordia Yawl is arguably the most successful large one design wooden boat in history. Originally designed as a racing boat that could double as a cruiser, the Concordia Yawl has become something of a legend. The first four boats built in Padanaram, Massachusetts were followed by a partnership with Abeking and Rasmussen in Germany that resulted in another ninety nine boats [total 103] - all of which are in existence today.
Donegal is the home away from home for visiting master shipwright David Stimson of Maine. Mr. Stimson is leading a team of shipwrights as they build “Cherokee” - a six metre racing yacht under construction at The Museum of Yachting. At night, after a long day at work, Mr. Stimson is snug aboard Donegal, tied off against the winds at the in water docks of the International Yacht Restoration School [IYRS]. On these cold winter nights Mr. Stimson is cozy below decks with a warm fire and a hot cup of tea.