ABOUT
Folly 1909 (8mR first rule) represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a universally-acclaimed and totally unique part of yachting history.
Charles Nicholson, arguably the most famous yacht designer of the 20th century, renowned for the J-Class yachts such as Shamrock, Velsheda and Endeavour, as well as Veta (later Creole), designed and built Folly for his own personal use at the Camper & Nicholson shipyard in Gosport, UK.
More recently, she was acquired by the Argentine yacht designer German Frers and comprehensively restored at Cantiere dell’Argentario in Italy. Having just completed a meticulous repainting of her hull and exterior revarnishing including her mast and spars, she is now in A1 condition.
Folly 1909 is currently lying in the South of France and available for inspection.
She is now being offered for sale and is ready to compete in the forthcoming Mediterranean classic regattas.
“Folly has a larger sail area than any 8-metre yacht yet built, and is very well able to carry it. It will be noticed that, though full advantage has been taken by the designer of the freeboard allowance, weight has been saved in both fore and aft overhangs.”
THE YACHTSMAN, 9th SEPTEMBER 1909
SPECIFICATIONS
CLASS
INTERNATIONAL 8MR CLASS (FIRST RULE)
RIG
GAFF CUTTER
YEAR BUILT
1909
LOD M / FT
11.5M / 37’ 8”
LWL M / FT
8.32M / 27’3”
BEAM M / FT
2.22M / 7’3”
SAIL AREA M / FT
122 SQ.M / 1,313 SQ.FT
DESIGNER
CHARLES E NICHOLSON
BUILDER
CAMPER & NICHOLSON, GOSPORT
ORIGINAL OWNER
CHARLES E NICHOLSON
YARD NO.
188
CAMPER & NICHOLSON'S HISTORIC FLEET
Camper & Nicholsons’ history is synonymous with that of yachting itself. No other firm has been at the forefront of yachting throughout its evolution.
It is a story that intertwines generations of the Nicholson family with leaders of industry, technology and society. Whist the British royal family remained at the apex of yachting society, Camper & Nicholsons supplied, maintained and updated their many iconic yachts.
The pioneering ethos of Camper & Nicholsons and its clientele have made landmarks in yachting.
Camper & Nicholsons are currently planning a partnership with the British National Maritime Museum where the firm’s archive is held. The relationship between the yachts and their original designs is a symbiotic one. By assisting in the cataloguing of the archive and thus making original information available they will promote the preservation and meaningful restoration of the C&N fleet.
Folly was recorded in the Camper & Nicholson yard register in 1909 under the number 188; a number believed to have great material influence and success, and truly fitting for such a magnificent and admired yacht.
CONTACT
Please contact your yacht broker for further information.
Price on application.