I believe that this is probably "the best boat in the world". I'm a softy for schooners and stays'l schooners in particular. First one I spied was on Long Island Sound, NY waters and I've loved them ever since. Alden designs are fantastic and many were home on my waters, not far from where they were built.
17′ Davis Penobscot 17 Open Sloop (2019) – MY KID
A beautiful "end of the day, hook it up and go!" daysailer.43′ Alden Schooner (1990) – RHUMBA
I believe that this is probably "the best boat in the world". I'm a softy for schooners and stays'l schooners in particular. First one I spied was on Long Island Sound, NY waters and I've loved them ever since. Alden designs are fantastic and many were home on my waters, not far from where they were built.15′ Vivier Aber Lug-Rigged Dinghy (1998) – AVEL
Fantastic video of a fantastic event. Thank you for sharing it.