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Thisbe
CAN 9

Royal Canadian Yacht Club
US-9
 ·
1929
 ·
Sira

History

Thisbe CAN 9

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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History

Build Year:
1929
Designer:
Clinton Crane
Yard:
Henry B. Nevins - City Island NY
Build in:
United States of America
First Name:
Thisbe
First Owner:
Mr. S. van Merle Smith
First Country:
U.S.A.
First Sail no.:
US-9
Previous Names:

Current

Division:
Sira
Designer:
Condition:
Racing Nationally
Fleet:
Lake Ontario
Yacht Club:
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Country:
Canada

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Specs

Thisbe CAN 9

‍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.

Technical Specs

Sail Area:
7.929
Main Sail:
Fore Triangle:
LOA:
1.397
LWL:
922
Beam:
244
Draught:
195
Weight:
Construction:
Mahogany on Cedar
Rig:

Other Info

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Other Names:
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Results

Thisbe CAN 9 Sail Results
Competition Name
Rank
Net results
Results
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Remarks
2005
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
4
61
74
11
11
8
9
5
6
13
11
2005
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
10
61
74
11
11
8
9
5
6
13
11
2010
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
6
83
99
11
13
13
12
13
16
9
12
DNS R6
2010
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
13
83
99
11
13
13
12
13
16
9
12
DNS R6
2016
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
4
68
79
6
9
10
8
11
10
9
9
7
2016
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
9
68
79
6
9
10
8
11
10
9
9
7
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