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BOOK REVIEWS Mark Chew BOOK REVIEWS Mark Chew

Sira – One boat, two kings

She is perhaps one of the most famous of Norwegian yachts and has a long history of racing and regatta wins. Sira was built to win the Kattegat trophy, a trophy that was transferred to the 8 Metre class in 1907. This was achieved in the very first season in 1938 with the designer and builder Johan Anker himself at the helm.

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RACING, DESIGNERS Charlie Salter RACING, DESIGNERS Charlie Salter

Who is Knud Reimers?

Most sailors know Knud Reimers’ Tumlaren sailed in Australia since 1937. But it’s just one boat in a huge folio of successful designs over six decades. Here’s a look at Reimers and his boats.

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