ThisbeCAN 9
History
Thisbe was designed by Clinton Crane for Charles F.Adams, the first amateur to skipper a yacht in theAmerica's Cup. Built in City Island, New York City, shewas launched in 1929 to contest Long Island Sound'sSeawanhaka Cup. The 1930 Canada's Cup match broughther to Rochester, and she defended the trophy in an excitingseries. The smallest and lightest of all the Eights currentlysailing on Lake Ontario, Thisbe's underwater shape hasnever been modified. Since her purchase in 1973 by DickMitchele and Gerry Wood, she has sailed out of the PortCredit Yacht Club. She is undoubtedly one of the fastest ofher breed in the world. In 1983, she scored victories inLYRA, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's Royal Week, theEight Metre Invitational and the overall championship.
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Sail Area: The total surface area of all sails on the yacht, determining its power and speed.
Main Sail: The large sail attached to the main mast, providing most of the propulsion.
Fore Triangle: The area between the mast, deck, and forestay where headsails are rigged.
LOA (Length Overall): The full length of the yacht from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern.
LWL (Length at Waterline): The length of the hull where it meets the water, affecting speed and stability.
Beam: The yacht's widest point, which impacts stability.
Draught: The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the keel, affecting how deep the yacht sits in the water.
Weight: The overall mass of the yacht.
Construction: The materials and method used to build the yacht, such as wood, steel, or fiberglass.
Rig: The configuration of the yacht’s sails, masts, and rigging.
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