Paul Spooner Design

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Restoration & Refit: International 15m Class, Hispania ⛵️

Hispania was built for the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII, in 1909 to compete in the 15 metre class racing.

In 2004, Paul Spooner and Fairlie Yachts... https://t.co/wQVr685jlH

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Fantastic to see the Dublin Bay 21' One Design Yacht 'Naneen' out on the water in Kilrush, Ireland, for her first sea trial. Paul Spooner Design Ltd has been working on the design and naval architecture for... https://t.co/QHS39tiSBn

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On a crisp November morning last week, we were lucky enough to sail onboard 'Mermaid' on the River Orwell in Suffolk. Mermaid is allegedly the oldest, still sailing pleasure yacht and was built in Southampton... https://t.co/ZNipl6MyKS

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Take a look inside Niebla, the 18m modern classic launched by Paul Spooner Design Ltd and Fairlie Yachts in 2005, which is currently for sale.

Find out more about her 👇
https://t.co/zbEU2hW1Dx

#classicyacht... https://t.co/9wnFWORac6

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Our latest design is a 52’ traditional cruising ketch designed for world cruising. This steel yacht will be built as part of an apprentice training programme with the Heritage Marine Foundation in Maldon, Essex.... https://t.co/x5XxpaOsTC

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Take a look at the progress 📸 from Clarionet, the Sparkman & Stephens classic One Tonner 👇

The coachroof and deck have been restored to its original using the very best Honduran Mahogany, which has been in... https://t.co/dqozRGFNvC

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We are in Kilrush, Ireland, seeing our carefully thought out plans come to fruition for ‘Dublin Bay’ the 21 Class’s Mast.

The mast and spars have been built by Collars Mast and Oars and overseen by Paul... https://t.co/9l5ObPK5WP

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Seeing something we are so enthusiastic about, grow from our drawing board and computer screens, to full-bodied reality is one of the best bits of the job. It’s a joy when the craftsmanship reflects the passion... https://t.co/tlTavmtcFk

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Yesterday, the Dublin Bay 21' One Design Yacht, 'Naneen', built in 1905 was officially launched after her restoration in Kilrush, Western Ireland.

Images of her under sail will be shared soon!... https://t.co/d2e3ifNTMw

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On World Photo Day, we’re delighted to share with you some of our favourite 📸 of our work from over the past couple of decades ⛵️

#worldphotoday #classicyacht #classicboat #classic #sailing #boatbuilding... https://t.co/NNi83Z9u4L

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Take a look inside Fairlie 55, a Spirit of Tradition yacht designed to have all the performance of a modern racing yacht and the elegance and beauty of a Fife designed classic.

Find out more 👇... https://t.co/zD4p2gHF6A

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Britannia 74 ⛵

Paul Spooner Design Ltd teamed up with Discovery Yachts Group just over a year ago, as the designers of a new fleet of classic, practical yachts aimed at offering owners the functionality of a... https://t.co/TCsOEkXZrf

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Thanks to John Green - Cowes for these pictures of the 1962 Andre Mauric design, Anteren.

Over the past few years she has been fully restored, modernised and optimised, with all design work carried out by Paul... https://t.co/sp3HVHwSaF

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An update on the Dublin Bay 21' classic, a project we worked on with The Elephant Boatyard as the Naval Architects. Like their page to follow the progress of this restoration.

#classicyacht #classicboat... https://t.co/aKhKUuKfTx

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Taking inspiration from classic steam ships and motor yachts, whilst maintaining maximum internal volume and deck space, Caracoli was built through Fairlie Yachts in the Summer of 2014 and towed to London in... https://t.co/1fXPnSiKja

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Emergency Appeal | JST https://t.co/Jqm6rySoOn

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La Dama ⛵

Through Fairlie Yachts, in 2015 we designed and built the 53’ Spirit of Tradition Yacht, La Dama.

Check out the interior and exterior of this unique and beautiful classic.

Find out more about her... https://t.co/9vGjWm90qk

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Blue Mermaid, the replica of a 1930 Thames sailing barge lost at sea during World War II, has now entered service with the Sea-Change Sailing Trust and recently took part in her first barge match.

Click on... https://t.co/B5UGTz6vJP

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Great to see the Dublin Bay 21' class boat's hull finished and on her way to Ireland!

Paul Spooner Design Ltd worked with The Elephant Boatyard as the naval architects for this project.

A very proud moment indeed. https://t.co/aN5WwRIMOH

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It's been a busy couple of weeks for Paul Spooner Design Ltd and it doesn't stop there...

We're now in France 🇫🇷 for Les Voiles d'Antibes, the first major European regatta of the classic yachting season,... https://t.co/Bhg53YekmS