Here on the west bank of the Hudson River, I spent most of the morning digging out from yesterday’s blizzard, which dumped around 30 inches of snow on us. So, it seems like a good time to think of sunshine and warm breezes. The video, after the page break, is of an Albin Nimbus 42, named Sherry Dawn. This summer I hope to be sailing a sister vessel named Arcturus. Right now Arcturus, ex-Obsession, is being worked on by the good folks at Deltaville Yachting Center, in eastern Virginia on the Chesapeake . In the meantime, I will just admire the lovely Sherry Dawn.
Designed by the late, great Peter Norlin. A genius of a man and a great sailor.
I raced in many of his designs in which we won many trophies. Well built and great sea boats.
Actually, the Albin Nimbus was designed by Michael Kaufman.
On a cold, snowy Monday morning, it was a joy to see that clip. Sail her sister in good health, Rick!
A nice reminder of some better weather
Rick, correct, I was thinking of the Stratus and Cumulus, my brain is clouding over.
Albin’s yachts were all under rated.
Rick,
I am very interested in the Nimbus 42
I will probably have to be single-handing for awhile
Would you say that is feasible with this particular boat?
I am hoping to single-hand mine this summer. Everything runs aft from the mast to jam cleats, so that makes things a bit easier. There are six winches in the cockpit. It should be fine.
Rick,
Did you get a chance to sail your Nimbus 42 this summer?
My boat is still being held captive by a boatyard. The repairs should have been finished by May. They are still not done.