ClassGlobe 5.80

El Camino #155

ClassGlobe 5.80

El Camino #155

Building a mini sailboat that can take me far

Me


I'm a property surveyor, I love the outdoors, I play tennis and I enjoy building stuff.  I'm not an ocean yachtsman... but I've often dreamed of owning a small sailboat that can take me far.


I was drawn to the ClassGlobe 5.80 during a chance meeting with Don McIntyre at the Southampton International Boat Show.

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The ClassGlobe 5.80


I found myself at the stern of a striking little blue yacht, and from nowhere I was invited aboard.  I recall how excited Don was to be soon taking his TREKKA across the Atlantic.

I thought, that's cool!

www.classglobe580.com/trekka/

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The Project


I pondered, is it sensible to build a mini sailboat from plywood? 


As the weeks passed it dawned on me that Janusz's boat was a good fit.  A fun, safe, uncomplicated, self-built mini yacht.  All being well I hope to complete the build in 2025.


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