47' Alden Schooner (1934) - SPIRIT

SPIRIT was designed for R.W. Everest and is a sister ship to John Alden’s MALABAR IV which won the Bermuda Race in 1923. Built at Hodgdon Brothers in Boothbay Harbor in 1934, her hull is double planked with cedar and mahogany and her spars are sitka spruce.

The Schooner is now owned by Lars Forsberg who acquired her in October 1987 as the third owner/custodian. She was formerly named DISCOVERY III and VELA. Since taking ownership of SPIRIT Mr.Forsberg has undertaken three major restorations with the goal of keeping her as original as possible.

In the summer of 2023 and 2024 SPIRIT returned to the racing scene and participated in the CYOA Classic Yachts Challenge Series. She raced in 19 events and completed 35 races, she achieved many race wins and frequented the podium, including a class win at the Eggemoggin reach regatta and an overall victory in the Opera House Cup!

Between regattas SPIRIT has proven to be a great family cruising boat from Maine to Connecticut coasts.

SPIRIT is currently in wet storage and is preparing for another summer of extensive racing and cruising.