Barnacle Bill Magazine February 2016 | Page 20

20 Drake Achievements My first award with Drake was winning the Concours d’ Elegance for professional man-powered boats at the 2010 WoodenBoat Show. That year I finished 2nd in the Essex River Race, but in 2013, I won first place in the fixed seat class by 4 minutes. Drakes are avaliable in 17’ and 19’ configurations. CNC kits are avaliable in Maine and Washington State; Australia, New Zealand and France and the United Kingdom. You can also buy the plans and self build. In the first instance, contact Clint at: [email protected] Left: Osbert Lancaster’s Drake 17 “Selkie” during Sail Caledonia on Loch Ness. NB, as the drake 17 doesn’t have a leeboard or dagger board its sail is designed to be used down wind. It is a true rowing boat with an auxiliary sail for downwind progress. Photo- John Macpherson, Sail Caledonia