Thalia

  • Length on Deck: 13.7m / 45ft
  • Beam: 3m/ 10ft
  • Built: 1889
  • Designer: George F Wanhill
  • Builder: Wanhill,Poole, England
  • Based: Hamble, Hampshire, England

One of the oldest active yachts in British waters and the oldest in the Richard Mille Cup. Thalia was launched in 1889 in Poole, Dorset. George Wanhill, her designer and builder, was also responsible for the creation of three yachts that look part in the 1851 race around the Isle of Wight, the competition which became the America’s Cup.

Like many vintage yachts. Thalia has narrowly escaped being scrapped, twice! Today, she is cruised and raced hundreds of miles each year by a crew of family and friends. She was voted the Centenarian of the Year in the Classic Boat Awards three years ago.

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