Brand New Day- J-65- Newport, R.I.

8 June 2009 Brand New Day

BOAT: Brand New Day http://www.jk3yachts.com/infogroup.asp?view=J-Boats#.VC9HHOd0Eug
OWNER: Jim Madden
DESIGNER: Rod Johnstone, Stonington, CT  http://www.jboats.com/about-us
 BUILDER: Tillotson- Pearson Industries, Warren, R.I. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearson_Yachts
YEAR: 2006
 HULL: End grain balsa core with Fiberglass outer layers
LENGTH: 65 feet [19.8 meters]
HISTORY:
 How would you like to travel around the world in luxury and style using just the power of the wind? Such is the concept behind the design of the locally made J65.  “Brand New Day” [hull number two of the J65 series] is a thoroughbred open ocean cruiser. She has returned Newport for the summer, but won’t sit still for long.
 This is a boat that likes to get out and “stretch her legs”. The J65 is a powerful elegant sailing yacht that offers easy handling, luxurious accommodation and superb performance. She is arguably the most luxurious J boat ever built. With a boat like this, a house is an option- not a necessity.  The kitchen [called a galley on boats] is nicer than what is found in most New York apartments. The living quarters offer all of the comforts of home, yet it all fits inside of a near racing machine. Brand New Day is the kind of boat that inspires daydreams and visions of far away places.

16 march 09 Corsair

BOAT: Corsair
OWNER: The International Yacht Restoration School [IYRS], Newport, R.I. http://www.iyrs.edu/
DESIGNER: Nathanial Herreshoff, Bristol, R.I. http://www.herreshoff.org/
BUILDER: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Bristol, R.I. http://www.herreshoff.org/
YEAR: 1939
LENGTH: 35 feet [10.6 meters]
HULL: Teak over cedar
HISTORY:
Corsair has quite a history. She was originally built as a launch for J.P. Morgan’s 343 foot yacht – Corsair IV, but never served the purpose. Corsair IV was sent to join the British Navy during WWII before Corsair was finished. Corsair IV never came home.
Corsair was built to hang from the side of Corsair IV and still has the original hanging eyes in evidence today. IYRS students have gone completely through Corsair replacing all rotted and damaged wood. IYRS students are building their own futures by learning the skills required to rebuild the past. While rescuing historical objects- some of which are in distress- is the core mission of the IYRS student body, general wood working and lofting are taught as well.
Corsair is as much a part of our national history as are the mansions or Trinity Church. The fact that IYRS is centrally located on Thames Street, not just doing, but teaching the skills required to preserve our national artifacts is a blessing to our community that we should not overlook. The public is invited to the IYRS campus to view the restorations in progress. Just go down to the campus and walk in during regular business hours.