Charles E Nicholson 55 ft Gaff Yawl 1920/2011

Even in 2005 it was becoming almost impossible to find an unrestored but in commission, high pedigree early 20th Century classic cruiser-racer of 50 feet and over. PATNA was one of those rarities, and in Greg Powlesland (MARIGOLD, COLINETTE) and Katie Fontana she found exactly the right owners to take her forward with full reverence for impeccable Camper & Nicholsons provenance and authenticity. Few and careful owners over almost a century had ensured that so much of PATNA could be preserved, but no shortcuts were taken during a five-year restoration, so that PATNA in her second century is a thoroughly practical classic yacht capable of taking her owners for long periods of voyaging in great comfort and style.