Boats presently under consideration for restoration currently sitting on the hard, at the Bonnet Ridge Ranch. Billiken of course, the 1914, 39 foot Stone Yard Built, gaff rigged sailing yawl one of the oldest gaff riggs on the Bay and founder of the Billiken's cup trophy, in the Master Mariners Annual Regatta on the Bay.
Second vessel being a 1945 41 ft Howard Chapelle Designed (fisherman model) Gaff topsail schooner. Built in Southern California, Costa Mesa and San Pedro Area.
Third Vessel "Vicky", a southern California designed 44 ft racing Island Clipper Sloop. Built in 1945. One of a handful of survivors. In the Bay Area there are at least 2 other sister vessels currently in well maintained condition.
Fourth remaining vessel , 1939 Atkins designed Eric Junior. A 24 ft double ended sloop. Name believed to be "Monsoon", who raced the Bay and California Coast in the "yesteryears". |
