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CLASSIC BOAT 2023 AWARDS WINNERS

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

SUPPORTED BY

RESTORED SAILING VESSEL OVER 40FT (12.2M)

Winner NORTHERN LIGHT

Restored by Hans Eliasson, Lasse Molse and Leif Moller, Designed S&S, Built Henry B Nevins 1938, LOD 70ft (21.3m), Rig berm sloop

Originally rescued by the late conservationist Bob Tiedeman, Northern Light was one of Olin Stephens’ first two 12-M yachts. Her latest restoration saw her light up the Baltic circt in 2022, with a string of wins.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

VISION

Restored by Sibma Navale, Designed Charles Nicholson, Built Camper and Nicholson 1930, LOD c50ft (15m), Rig berm sloop

The 8-M fleet has been growing in popularity over the last couple of years and one of the latest to hit the race circuit in the last year was this one, Vision, restored thoroughly and to the highest standard. She came second in a very competitive field in her first outing after relaunch.

RESTORED SAILING VESSEL UNDER 40FT (12.2M)

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