Preview: Des Townson’s SERENE, New Zealand’s Family-Friendly Cruiser/Racer
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July 10, 2019
Email this Video to a FriendWe’re always on the lookout for a really big little family-friendly cruiser/racer (that’s not a typo), so naturally the massive little 26’ speedster SERENE caught our eye right off on last winter’s trip to New Zealand.
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9 Responses So Far to “Des Townson’s SERENE, New Zealand’s Family-Friendly Cruiser/Racer”
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peter strietmann says:
I love the relationship the whole family shares in this boat!
Brian McCoy says:
I cannot tell what the lines and bridles running from the mast to the cockpit are. They are lighter than the headsail sheets. Can you tell me what they are?
Milo Feinberg says:
If we’re looking at the same thing, Brian, I think they’re running backstays. The backstays appear to run through a block which is attached to the shrouds with an elastic chord which pulls them forward when released. Nice arrangement, must keep them out of the way when not in use.
Neil Ferguson says:
All Des Townson boats are easy on the eye and sail beautifully,
Harbert Gregory says:
Simple IS better! Rather hard to learn.
William Schleuse says:
Great story. The “giant killer” aspect reminds me of the first time someone showed up in Galveston Bay for the HYC mid-winter with a Cal-24, and won her class on the cruising line with minutes to spare. Jensen’s 24 was a handy, light, fiberglass keel-centerboarder, a no-compromise design and a joy to sail. She was apparently too expensive to build, though, as the successor Cal 24-2 was simpler and not as attractive to most eyes.
Kim Bottles says:
Wonderful boat!
Bill Martz says:
A very Beautiful, simple boat… thanks
GEORGE VELBECK says:
It appears that Serene is running at about 12 knots at times, right?
George V