Abigail, a 1956 auxiliary ketch, was design number 907 of John Alden, and designed as an improved version of the celebrated ketch Staghound, winner of two consecutive Trans-Pacific races. She exemplifies Uffa Fox’s axiom: “the best ocean cruiser is the best ocean racer.” She is a heavy displacement boat with well-balanced ends and the ability to carry plenty of sail. Abigail was built by Seth Persson in Old Saybrook CT right after he built Finisterre, a 3x Bermuda Race winner. His attention to detail is evidenced in his hallmark cast bronze floors, and knees, double planked hull, and choice materials used in her backbone, spars, fasteners, and hardware. On a personal note, she was built down the street from where the present owner grew up. Additionally, she has participated in many of the classic races including earning 2nd place in the Classic division of the 2021 CYOA series, highlighted by 2nd place in her division in the 2021 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta and winning the Opera House Cup in 2018. She participated in the 2022 Newport to Bermuda race. She will be in the 2023 Marblehead to Halifax race and cruise to Newfoundland thereafter.
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I think you should enter Abigail in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race this year. Most people don’t know it, but there is an invitational, non-schooner class for traditional boats. This year’s charitable fun race is Oct. 3-8. Check it out at http://www.gcbsr.org
When I was a kid, Abigail was docked in Northeast Harbor, Maine. She was my favorite and I always enjoyed walking down the dock and looking at her. Then over the years, I have seen her at the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. Great to see pictures of her here. Enjoy!
I think you should enter Abigail in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race this year. Most people don’t know it, but there is an invitational, non-schooner class for traditional boats. This year’s charitable fun race is Oct. 3-8. Check it out at http://www.gcbsr.org
Thank you for the note. Unfortunately a little too far off for me that time of year. Maybe one day.
When I was a kid, Abigail was docked in Northeast Harbor, Maine. She was my favorite and I always enjoyed walking down the dock and looking at her. Then over the years, I have seen her at the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. Great to see pictures of her here. Enjoy!
Wonderful ! have a happy Alden day….
Thank you for the note.