The old saying goes, the small boat makes the sailor. And if that small boat happens to be a Herreshoff, the more fortunate the sailor. Recently, the San Diego Ancient Mariners gathered an impressive fleet of Herreshoffs – including a couple Buzzard’s Bay 12 ½ – for a friendly, competitive day on the water. Originally designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1914 as a training boat for young sailors, the 12 ½ is perhaps the most beloved small craft of all time. It was fun to watch them dicing it up on La Playa Cove. Add to that a dramatic late afternoon sky, a stiff autumn breeze and you have the recipe for some very memorable moments.
Learn more about the Herreshoff legacy here – www.herreshoff.org
And the San Diego Ancient Mariners Sailing Society here – www.amss.us
Across the line.
Tight quarters.
Headed for the first mark.
The small boat makes the sailor.
Timeless moment.
Windward mark.
Classic beauty.