Story
This yacht, sail was built in 1976 by C & C Yachts Manufacturing Ltd. in St. Catharines, ON.
Owners & Masters
In 1976 she was owned by Canadian interests.
In 2012-2018 she was owned by Brian Shorter, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2019-2025 she was owned by Alexander Wilke, Mill Bay BC Canada.
Name Significance
The pampero is a burst of cold polar air from the west, southwest, or south on the pampas in the south of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. This wind (often violently) picks up during the passage of a cold front of an active low passing by. It takes the form of a squall line and there is a marked drop in temperature after its passage. The Pampero is most common in winter in the Southern Hemisphere (principally between May and August). During the summers in the region around Buenos Aires, the pampero storms are a welcome feature, marking the end of long periods of high humidity and extreme heat.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 09/12/2024)
