Vessel Profile

Bohamar

Bohamar
Photo: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1949 by Stuart, J.D. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1964 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic Juan De Fuca Race under skipper J. Damgaard (Royal Victoria Yacht Club) placing 10th overall.

In 1965 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic Juan De Fuca Race under skipper J. Damgaard placing 14th overall.

Owners & Masters

In 1949 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1952-1957 she was owned by Ronald Scott-Moncrieffe, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1957-1959 she was owned by Harold L. Lynne, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1961-1962 she was owned by Norman F. Parkinson (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1963-1972 she was owned by Jon S. Damgaard, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1973-1984 she was owned by Harvey Merritt (MO), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1985-2014 she was owned by Reginald V. Lironi, Cobble Hill BC Canada. (Canadian Register closed 2018-06-25).

In 2017-2024 she was owned by John O. Anderson and Jean A. Anderson, Victoria BC Canada.

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