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Is Lavranos L26 a good starter boat? Hi all I am new to sailing and have been reviewing the many yachts for sale over the last few months. I initially wanted to buy a bigger yacht 34 - 40ft, but decided to start small. With this in mind I hope to see if this is for me - or not. I am considering a L26 Lavranos to start with. I know I can not do any heavy sailing. Is this a recommended boat for a starter? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you
Most posters here will not know the L26. These guys seem to think it is well-suited to conditions you're likely to encounter in South Africa: SA Yacht Blog: L26 (Lavranos 26) It may be a touch "sporty" for a beginner, because of it's racing background, but you can adjust for that by going out in less windy conditions. The solid glass layup makes delamination less of a possible problem, but even so, you need to inspect the boat carefully for wear and damage. These are old boats that have probably been used a lot.
Hi Paul. Thank you for the info. I purchased this yacht yesterday, and did do a check. I did do an inspection, and I was extremely impressed with how this boat has been maintained. I have seen a few ones over the last months that I could clearly see it will cost me almost as much for repairs as what the asking price is. I will have to do some maintenance here and there, but it is to be expected. I have read a few blogs where people talks about it's capabilities, and I'm now even more impressed. I will however first take on the more calmer waters. Now I have to get up to speed with sailing terminology and build up some experience. Thanks.
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“talking sailing” from my archives. the l26 era & 1984 contest.
by Richard Crockett
Well the Quarter-Tonners had a very short lifespan of just two years in the Lipton Cup before the Lipton Trustees announced that the L26 was to be the Lipton boat for the 1984 contest.
This decision was not necessarily met with as much favour as one may have expected as can be seen in the extract below from SA Yachting in January 1984, as well as from an editorial in the August ‘84 issue of SAILING Magazine.
This is what SA Yachting said:
Lipton Cup Will Be Sailed in L26’s
“The announcement that next year’s Lipton Cup will be sailed in L26 class yachts has caused a flurry of excitement and reaction in Durban, both for and against.
“David Cox, a former winner of the Lipton Cup in 1972 said, “as one of the creators of the L26 I am delighted that less than four years after the first L26 was launched, it has been chosen to sail for South Africa’s premiere yachting trophy.
“ “Being a one-design, this places tremendous emphasis on sailing ability, whereas in the past it has been development class yachts and without a doubt some were faster than others.”
“Twice-capped Springbok yachtsman Ernie Shaw, who with his L26 ‘Warrior’ could be one of the strong contenders for the trophy said, “This is the best thing that has happened in keeler sailing for as long as I can remember.
“ “It will certainly save the Lipton Cup from oblivion and generate a lot of national interest. I envisage selection trials and challenges all over the country for the honour of representing ones of the 23 clubs eligible to compete.”
Vice Commodore of the Point Yacht Club, Dick Haliburton. said. “This is a very good move on the part of the trustees and will throw the challenge wide open.
“ “The cost of running a competitive challenge will be about R5 000 as against R50 000 in a development class, which in this country is just not feasible. I am sure this will result in a big and exciting regatta, which will also be a boost for the L26 class as well as the industry.”
“Guy Reynolds, commodore of the Royal Natal Yacht Club said. “This is something I’ve been working for two years and am now very glad. I’m quite convinced people must understand the spirit of the Lipton Cup. This is not just another class regatta – here is the chance to recapture the former spirit of the Lipton Cup where inter-club camaraderie is of the essence.”
“Bruce McCurrach, Springbok yachtsman, said, “For a prestige trophy like the Lipton Cup I feel this is a bit of a hasty decision. Sure the L26s are strong now, but for how long? Why not a class such as the RCODs which have been around for a lot longer?”
Former Lipton Cup winner in I982, Harry Ellens: “This will now be just another class regatta. It’s lost a lot of its appeal as there will be no more development, no excitement over new designs and boats.
“ “This was the only event of its kind on the South African calendar and this is the end of an era as far as I’m concerned.” ”
Despite the negative comments and doubts about the L26, it lasted 35 years as the Lipton Cup boat, and in the early days especially, the contests were titanic, the competition close, and the winners thoroughly deserving of lifting the coveted Lipton Cup trophy aloft in triumph.
This was bourne out in the opening paragraph of the SA Yachting report: “No one could have predicted the final outcome. Not even as the fleet leaders tacked into the last beat of the final race of the Lipton Cup could the final result be foreseen.
“This Lipton Cup Challenge, the 31st in a long line of contests spanning just over three and a half decades of inter-club rivalry, produced a different winner in each of the five races of the series.”
The ultimate winners were the crew from Transvaal Yacht Club headed by Ewald Sternagel.
The results sheets are below, all hand written as those were the days before computers and “instant results”!
READ THE SA YACHTING REPORT HERE: Pages from 1984 10 – SA Yachting – 001614 – OCR
READ THE SAILING MAGAZINE REPORT HERE: Pages from 1984 10 – SAILING – 000016 – OCR
READ “THE LIPTON CUP – AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE HERE: Pages from 1984 08 – SAILING – 000013 – OCR
1984 LIPTON CUP CONTEST BROCHURE HERE: 1984 Lipton Cup – Notice of Contest Brochure – 000211
1984 LIPTON CUP RESULTS SHEETS HERE: 1984 Lipton Cup Results sheets000209
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Learn about the L26, a popular keelboat class in South Africa designed by Angelo Lavranos in 1978. Find out how the L26 became the leading competitive yacht in SA, its features, performance, and class rules.
Learn about the history and design of the L26, a popular keelboat class in South Africa since 1978. See photos, videos and notes by Angelo Lavranos, the designer of the L26.
The L26 certainly caught the imagination of yachties countrywide as numbers grew rapidly up to the 80-boat mark as it provided the kind of one-design racing that people wanted – at an affordable price. Peter Hishin and his crew churning up the sea off Durban in big westerly breeze. pic by Richard Crockett.
Definitions. Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop. LOA: 25.59 ft / 7.80 m. S.A. (reported): 276.63 ft² / 25.70 m².
Video clip of L26 Bandito approaching the finish line with bag up in about 30 knots of wind! Angelo Lavranos designed the L26 in 1978, which went on to become the leading competitive keelboat class in South Africa.
Is Lavranos L26 a good starter boat? Hi all I am new to sailing and have been reviewing the many yachts for sale over the last few months. I initially wanted to buy a bigger yacht 34 - 40ft, but decided to start small. With this in mind I hope to see if this is for me - or not. I am considering a L26 Lavranos to start with.
All L26 Owners! Please remember to create a log in and register your boat. You will need this for online voting and to access the L26 Class AGM documents and minutes.
L26 Class Association of South Africa. 760 likes. This is the official Facebook Page of the L26 Class of South Africa. The L26 is a 26 foot South African racing and crusing yacht, designed by Angelo...
The L26 class was the Lipton boat of choice from 1984 until 2018 – a span of 35 years during which many an exciting challenge was witnessed, and during which many an older sailor, having been denied international competition for much of their sailing lives, made names for themselves locally.
Despite the negative comments and doubts about the L26, it lasted 35 years as the Lipton Cup boat, and in the early days especially, the contests were titanic, the competition close, and the winners thoroughly deserving of lifting the coveted Lipton Cup trophy aloft in triumph.