Vessel Profile

Alcion

Alcion
Photo: Larry Warner

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1947 by Chappell Bros. Boat Works in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was an A-class sloop.

In 1961 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper C.D. Campbell (Royal Vancouver Yacht Club) placing 48th overall.

In 1962 this vessel raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper C.D. Campbell placing 29th overall.

In 1963 raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper C.D. Campbell placing 33rd overall.

In 1964 raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper C.D. Campbell placing 28th overall.

In 1964 this vessel was the winner of the Beaver Cup (Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Trophy for cruiser-type vessels in an annual race around White Islets and Balenas Island) under Colin Campbell.

In 1965 raced in the Pacific International Yachting Association Swiftsure Lightship Classic under skipper K.J. McRae (Royal Vancouver Yacht Club) placing 21st overall.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1950 she was owned by John D. McGregor, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1953 she was owned by M. Young, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1953-1958 she was owned by Laurance A. Watts, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1970 she was owned by Colin Campbell, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1971-1973 she was owned by Douglas J.K. Hall, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1974-1975 she was owned by Larry C. Warner, Langley BC Canada.

In 1976-1994 she was owned by Russel E. Weisner, Vancouver BC Canada.

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