39' McGruer 8-Meter Cruising Sloop (1956) - NAN OF CLYNDER

NAN OF CLYNDER was built in 1956 in Scotland by McGruer for Mr. Peter Wilson. She was Mr. Wilson’s second boat. His first boat was NAN OF KAMES, a Sparkman & Stephens designed 8 Metre Cruiser Racer. Peter sailed her for a number of years and then decided that he wanted to start into racing. His second boat, NAN OF CLYNDER was built at the McGruer Yard at Clynder; hence the name.

In the late 50′ and early 60′ his mainstay crew were two men, Joe Dean and Walter Brown. Walter was one of the McGruer cousins and was the rigger and sail adjuster. He was very important in Mr. Wilson’s crew, because he sailed in the six-meters with Willie McGruer, who was the six meter champion prior to the Second World War. Mr. Wilson took a stock cruiser racer eight meter designed by Mr. McGruer and, steadily over a period of about 12 years, rebuilt the boat, in terms of putting on better stainless steel fittings, all of these are still original which reflects the quality of the workmanship. Nan of Clynder was featured in the cover of Yachting Monthly in July 1962.

NAN OF CLYNDER was raced in Scotland before re-locating to the west coast of Canada in early 70′. She has also been raced in the Salish Sea by one of the previous owners Terry and Sandy Moore who were based in Victoria, BC.

Nan of Clynder has always been used as a private sailing yacht. Below is a brief history of the owners along the years:

Owners;
Pasi Niemelainen (2011…) Vancouver, BC, Canada;
Terry & Sandy Moore (1988-2014) Turkey Head SC, Victoria, BC, Canada;
George AH Morrow (1983-1987) Victoria, BC, Canada;
Mr & Mrs PA Sargent (1978-1983) Sidney, BC, Canada;
Mr & Mrs J Melrose Smibert (1966-1977) Greenock, Scotland;
Peter M Wilson (1956-1965) Greenock, Scotland.

NAN OF CLYNDER is also featured in our WCBS Classifieds, along with scores of other great classic boats for sale. You can find that link in the details on the right.