The 42m/138ft classic schooner MARIETTE OF 1915 designed by Nathaniel G. Herreshoff has returned to the Pendennis shipyard in Falmouth, UK, for a fourth refit.
The century-old yacht has been known by many names, including EVENING STAR, GUINEVERE, LE VOYAGEUR, GEE GEE IV, JANEEN and KEBYAR and has undergone extensive refits in recent years for maintenance and improved performance in the Pendennis 2012 and 2014 Cups. In the 2012 edition, she won the St Petroc’s Class as well as taking the Pendennis Cup title.
Sailing yacht MARIETTE OF 1915 will undergo an extensive winter refit which will involve metal repairs to the hull and structure, a new deck, a new engine room layout and new topside paint in preparation for relaunch in Spring 2018.