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This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1979.
Historical Notes
Originally a ketch this vessel was later re-rigged as a cutter. This vessel sailed a scientific expedition to Magnetic North Pole, and made a few other arctic cruises before sailing North West Passage (as a first yacht from West to East). This cruise (Le Havre-Panama-Vancouver-Tuktoyaktuk-Gjoa Haven-Brest) took place in 1984-1988 with wintering in Tuktoyaktuk and Gjoa Haven (twice). The passage was done by Wojciech Jacobson and Ludomir Maczka with Janusz and Joelle Kurbiels assistance in some stages. This vessel circumnavigated North America.
Owners & Masters
In 1979-1999 she was owned by Janusz Kurbiel.
In 1999 was owned by Eric Brossier.
In 1999 she was owned by Eric Brossier and France Pinczon du Sel.
Masters
Janusz Kurbel (1985-1987); Wojtek Jacobsen (1988);
References
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- www.morganscloud.com ↗
