Swiftsure 33 Albatross

This is a blog about the swedish yacht Albatross, a centerboarder designed by Philip Rhodes. In this blog you will find updates on her voayages and interesting positions..

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Around Kullen















"Rounding" cape of "Kullen" in the south- western part of Sweden - loo view.

Lifting the boat


This is a good way to lift her in and out of the water. Note sling position in relation to windows and hatch. Centerboard should be in up position...

Friday, September 09, 2005

Mast detail - bronze hardware!


Wood has some charm - and Bronze was cheaper those days!

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Norway!


Albatross has reached destination in Norway - "Skjaerhalden" - time to turn back south for final vacation week and the trip back to home port Lerkil

Sailingtrip from Raa to Lerkil - Sweden

On spinnacker and Autopilot northbound towards Lerkil.

Swiftsure 33 Albatross



This is Swedish Yacht "Albatross", a Swiftsure 33 with number 111, built in Fokker Aircraft Factories in 1963 - in GRP.