Geschichte
This yacht, sail (cutter-rigged) was built in 1987 by Swayne, Gary R. in Richmond, BC.
Historische Notizen
Hull: Cold Moulded Yellow Cedar, Mahogany and Teak. Originally built for off shore cruising, this vessel was equipped with solid bronze winches and airfoil shaped keel, skeg and rudder. The fuel was stored in the keel which was attached to the hull at a 90 degree angle thus reducing the drag of an hourglass shape. Built out of wood this vesselhas a straighter stem than the original fibreglass design. A very fast cruising yacht- 8-10 knots.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1987-1994 she was owned by Gary R. Swayne, Richmond BC Canada.
In 1995-2019 she was owned by Michael A. Crondahl. Mission BC Canada.
Namensbedeutung
We are of Scottish heritage-“Ceilidh” is Scottish Gaelic for “a gathering of the clans” or friends. In the Rigistry Ceilidh was taken and we didn’t want another numbered vessel, hence Mara, “the Sea”. A gathering of friends at sea.
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- Email (Gary R. Swayne - Nauticapedia 04/03/2020)
