Vessel Profile

Adrift

Adrift
Photo: Mike Rydqvist McCammon

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1981 by Saturna Yachts Inc. in Saanichton, BC.

Historical Notes

Tad Roberts stated "While this design was conceived by TV broadcaster Bob Fortune as a Gulf Island cruiser, this vessel evolved into a minimum ocean crosser. "

Owners & Masters

In 1981 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1990-2004 she was owned by Roy F. Barber, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2011-2019 she was owned by Peter & Alan Barber, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2020-2022 she was owned by Peter & Alan Barber, Mayne Island BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Desirae Bowlby, Victoria BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Personal Communication (Tad Roberts - John MacFarlane)
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