CUCKOO is a 17’ Herreshoff Coquina, built in 2008 by Maynard Bray, seen here sailing. A lifelong certified Herreshoff nut, Maynard was integral in getting more Coquinas out on the water. CUCKOO will be featured in the 2026 Worldwide Classic Boat Show, along with over 1,000 other beautiful classics and 5 live presentations. CLICK HERE: classicboatshow.com/coquina26 to get more info on the show plus the 2-part video tour of the Coquina with Maynard. | OffCenterHarbor.com

Come sailing aboard L. Francis Herreshoff's legendary Rozinante with Maynard Bray and Roger Taylor. | OffCenterHarbor.com

The 129 ft sailing yacht you’re looking at is a J-Class named “Velsheda” and her tender or “support vessel” “Bystander”, spotted off of Greenwich, CT during the holiday weekend. J-Class sailing yachts are very few and far between and were mainly built in the UK or America. The reason they are considered “J-Class is because they conform to the specs of Nathanael Herreshoff’s Universal Rule, which determined a yachts eligibility to compete in the America’s Cup from 1914 to 1937. This particular J-

Haven/Herreshoff 12 1/2 project. So, how to facilitate a get you in/out of harbour outboard. My solution was this removable transom outboard bracket and a very light and neat 'Thrustme" Norwegian electric motor. Easy to remove when sailing, take home to charge and stowable. Would love to hear your thoughts. Steve | Stephen Mitchell

From the Vault: A Portrait of Lady Sopwith - Herreshoff Marine Museum

Herreshoff Fishers Island 31 43 ft Sloop 1929 - Sandeman Yacht Company