Classic Yacht 'Bloodhound'
The classic yacht 'Bloodhound', once owned by Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh, has been lovingly restored by Tony Mcgrail, a specialist classic yacht restorer. This beautiful classic yacht was originally built in 1935 by Camper & Nicholson to a design by Peter Nicholson. Built to the 12 metre rule, but constructed with offshore racing in mind, she has proven to be the boat to beat at countless regattas and offshore races during her long life. During her ownership by the UK Royal family she was a regular site at many regattas, also touring with the family on their regular trips to Scotland and the Continent.
When not being used by the Royal family, this lovely classic yacht could be found at yacht clubs around the UK where she was available to members wishing to experience sailing on a beautiful yacht. Interestingly, she was skippered by no less a person than Francis Drake! Tony McGrail has now completed a full restoration and she is available for sale in time for the 2008 season. As one of the lucky few who have been sailing her during sea trials and reviews for magazines such as Classic Yacht, I can report she is the lovliest yacht I have ever had the pleasure to sail.
If you want to own one of the most famous classic yachts ever built, you are welcome to contact www.boatmatch.com, we have hundreds of pictures taken throughout the restoration and many of her sailing. Simon Walworth Telephone +44 1725 514466 Picture is me on the helm during her first sail after the restoration