Herreshoff classic yachts

Herreshoff designed some of the most beautiful classic yachts ever built.

These aren’t just boats; they’re floating sculptures crafted with an artistry unmatched by today’s mass-produced hulls.

I’ve owned a few sailboats but never a classic wooden yacht. There’s something entirely different about them—the craftsmanship, history, and sheer presence set them apart from fiberglass hulls.

I’ve collected books on these masterpieces, and the deeper I dive into their design, the more I appreciate them. Sailing has never been just movement. It’s the freedom to wander. Independence from fuel. It’s an adventure. It’s a connection to the past.





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“A man should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”  by Robert A. Heinlein

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