Class Globe 5.80
El Camino #155
Class Globe 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.
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!
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.