Yachting World - July 2018

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his is The Blue Peter enjoying a fantastic

day’s sailing during Antigua Classic

Yacht Regatta in April and on her way to

winning Vintage Class B.

The Blue Peter, named after the racing

preparatory flag, was built at Burnham-on-

Crouch in 1930 to an Alfred Mylne design.

Originally 55ft/16.7m, in 1938 she was

lengthened by 10ft as her owner, Desmond

Mollins, wanted a bigger boat but couldn’t bear

to part with her. She is now keenly raced in the

Med and Caribbean.

Photo by Tobias Stoerkle

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