ELEONORA - 2000 162' 5" VAN DER GRAAF B.V. Classic Gaff Schooner
TARRAGONA Spain €6,900,000 EUR
TARRAGONA Spain
Steel hull with teak superstructure, Eleonora is an exact replica of the schooner Westward. Westward was launched on March 31, 1910, as hull number 692 at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. in Bristol, RI, USA. She was then arguably one of the most famous and best-known racing schooners in the world. She was designed by Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, the ‘Wizard of Bristol’, the designer of the America’s Cup defenders which turned back all six challenges from 1893 to 1920. Westward was undoubtedly the fastest schooner in the world in 1910 and following years.
With Captain Charlie Barr, who was one of the finest racing skippers in the world at her helm, she sailed successfully against racing yachts such as Britannia, Lulworth, Meteor II, and won numerous trophies. For thirty-seven years, Westward graced the yachting scene and represented all that was best in yacht design and workmanship.
ELEONORA not only follows Westward's heritage of big schooners racing but also, with her comfort and space, offers an unforgettable cruising and relaxation experience. She was built at the Van der Graaf shipyard in Holland and was launched in March 2000. Since then, she has successfully participated in a number of classic sailing regattas and hosted a number of high-profile guests on board during her charter activities.
ELEONORA shows astonishing beauty under sail, her slender hull cutting a pathway through the sea in an elegant combination of beauty and power. Over one hundred years after the launch of Westward, we are again able to appreciate the awesome majesty and grandeur of this superb classic sailing yacht underway, sails filled as she surges forward, her white wake streaming behind.
With no sacrifice to luxurious standards of comfort, her staterooms and the entire interior display the ambience and elegance of another age.
Best features:
• Exact replica of Westward, one of the most famous racing schooner in the world
• Successful on the charter market and in the classic sailing regattas
• Extremely well maintained: several refits between 2008, 2018, 2019 & 2020
• B.V. - MCA Compliant & Commercially Registered (Unlimited Operation)
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
REFIT
ELEONORA has been and is still extremely well maintained
She has undergone several major refits over the years: 2008, 2018, 2019 & 2020
Accommodations
Master Cabin Aft
This spacious and airy stateroom is accessed from the companionway entrance and runs the full width of the yachts beam. It is well illuminated by portholes and a large skylight. There is a large king size bed, fitted wardrobes, drawers, a dressing table and seating area with an office desk. The adjoining luxurious bathroom includes a marble topped bathtub, shower, twin basins and toilet.
Twin Guest Cabin on starboard
Situated amidships with access from the companionway, it has two single berths, a wardrobe, drawers under the bunks, a bedside cabinet with a glass fronted bookcase above and a desk. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet.
Double Guest Cabin on port forward
This second stateroom is lavishly appointed with its own sitting area and table. The large comfortable queen size bed has numerous drawers and stowage below. There is a large bureau writing desk with a glass fronted bookcase above, a set of drawers, a wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and toilet.
Double Guest Cabin on port aft
Accessed from the main companionway, this spacious cabin with a queen size bed has also an en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. It is well equipped with a writing desk, a with glass fronted bookcase above, a full-length wardrobe, a hanging closet and drawers.
Saloon
This magnificent traditionally panelled saloon spans the full beam of the yacht. The mahogany dining table to port seats up to eight guests, while to starboard, there are two solid mahogany coffee tables and a full-length settee. There are numerous sideboards, glass cabinets and lockers with a concealed hi-fi and television system. At the entrance is a bar with a drinks refrigerator.
Captain’s Cabin
Situated next to the navigation station and main companionway, it has a single berth, wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is an en-suite shower room with a basin and toilet.
RACING RESULTS
TROPHIES from 2006 to 2015
2006 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
- Best elapsed time overall in Schooner Class
- Best elapsed time in Classic Class
- Best elapsed time in Vintage and Classic Class
2006 Les Voiles de St-Tropez
Third in Class on corrected time
2007 Super Yacht Cup - Palma, Spain
Second overall (out of 52 Superyachts) on corrected time
2007 Vele d’Epoca - Porto Rotondo, Italy
Second in Class on corrected time
2007 Régates Royales - Cannes, France
Third in Class on corrected time
2007 Les Voiles de St-Tropez
First in Class on corrected time
2008 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
- First in Classic Class A on elapsed and corrected time
- First in Schooner Class on corrected time
- First in Schooner Class on elapsed time
- First in Gaff Rigged Class on corrected time
- First in Classic Class on elapsed time
- First in Classic and Vintage Class on elapsed time
- Best charter yacht
- First for professionally maintained classic yacht
2008 Newport Bucket - USA
- Second in Class on corrected time
- Third in the entire fleet on corrected time
2008 New York Yacht Club Cruise - Newport, USA
- First in Class, Queens Cup on corrected time
- First in Class, Astor Cup on corrected time
- First in Class, Squadron Runs cumulative on corrected time
2008 Herreshoff Classic Regatta - Bristol, USA
- First in Classic Class A on corrected time
- Special award for excellence in restoration
2008 Museum of Yachting Classic Regatta - Newport, USA
First in La Belle Class (Vintage) on corrected time
2009 Antigua Classic Week
Second in Class on corrected time
2010 Westward Cup - Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Third in Big Class on corrected time
2012 Westward Cup - Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Second place in Big Class on corrected time
2012 Round the Island Race - Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Elapsed time: 6hrs, 49min, 22sec
2015 in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
- Westward Cup - second in Class
- Royal Yacht Squadron Members Regatta
- Bicentenary International Regatta - third in Class
- British Classic Week - third in Class
- Round the Island Race - elapsed time: 7 hrs, 15min, 45sec
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