"Alpha" -
Richard Mille Cup - 2024
Sail Number: N
Hull Colour: Black
Number of Masts: 1
Length on Deck: 15.85m / 52ft
Beam: 13.51m / 44.33ft
Built: 1904
Designer: William Stoba
Builder: Liver & Wilding, Fleetwood, England
Based: Oban, Scotland
Pilot cutters relied on speed and seaworthiness to secure business and Alpha is a prime example of the type. Long admired by yachtsmen, Alpha was one of many pilot cutters that were converted into yachts and her yachting career started 100 years ago.
As a yacht, Alpha was famously owned by Royal Cruising Club flag officer Sir Sidney Rowlatt, who enjoyed nothing more than sailing her in the gusty conditions she excels in. Alpha underwent various modifications over the years, but thanks to substantial restoration work, she is now again sailing as designed.
"Alpha" -
Richard Mille Cup - 2024
Sail Number: N
Hull Colour: Black
Number of Masts: 1
Length on Deck: 15.85m / 52ft
Beam: 13.51m / 44.33ft
Built: 1904
Designer: William Stoba
Builder: Liver & Wilding, Fleetwood, England
Based: Oban, Scotland
Pilot cutters relied on speed and seaworthiness to secure business and Alpha is a prime example of the type. Long admired by yachtsmen, Alpha was one of many pilot cutters that were converted into yachts and her yachting career started 100 years ago.
As a yacht, Alpha was famously owned by Royal Cruising Club flag officer Sir Sidney Rowlatt, who enjoyed nothing more than sailing her in the gusty conditions she excels in. Alpha underwent various modifications over the years, but thanks to substantial restoration work, she is now again sailing as designed.