Sunday 15 July 2012

Maiden - Round the World Racing yacht 1989


Maiden - Around the World Racing Yacht the pictures were taken in 1989 Hamble River. This yacht was the all womens crew entry to the Whitbread Round the World Race. Do you know who designed this yacht and what design is she ?????
Where is this yacht now ?
Is she still racing ?

4 comments:

  1. Farr design about 53ft I think, ex Disque D'Or III (Pierre Felmann, SUI). Her wide stern got hammered by changes to the IOR

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  2. She is currently moored at eden island, Mahe, Seychelles. She needs a lot of attention.

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  3. I have the original mainsail boom cover for the maiden if anyone is interested?

    showing the name of craft, country and sponsor (Maiden, Great Britain, Royal Jordanian.

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  4. As of August 2015 she's still moored at Eden Island, Mahe, Seychelles

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