Mariquita

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  • Length on Deck: 38m/ 125ft
  • Beam: 5.2m / 19ft
  • Built: 1911
  • Designer: William Fife III
  • Builder: William Fife & Son, Fairlie, Scotland
  • Based: Brest, France

Designed as the ultimate racing yacht, Mariquita was one of four yachts launched in 1911 for the new 19-Metre Class.

Their arrival revitalised British yachting and they raced extensively in Channel waters. After the Second World War, Mariquita was one of a number of great classic yachts used as make-shift houseboats, lived on by tenants who were often unaware of the boats decorated histories.

For a regatta she has 18 crew and is sailed as she would have been in 1911, with no winches, only block and tackle.

Mariquita was second overall in the inaugural Richard Mille Cup last year.

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