Jayne and I
are just back from doing our “Sailing South Labrador” presentation at the Toronto Boat Show. Thanks to Kim, Cynthia, Chris, Richard, all the other show staff, and everyone who came to our show! We had a great time, what a fun way to start this new 2018 season, even though it was -25C ! Other presenters Andy & Mia are off to the Arctic this summer in their refit swan, Paul and Sheryl have a gorgeous new boat and we have big news too!
One of our slides in the show is “Phantasia is for sale” but we didn’t have time to elaborate on why, the reason is we’ve bought a new boat! We’re very excited, it’s a big step for us after spending 17 seasons sailing Phantasia our 1978 Niagara 35.
We’ve moved up 5 feet in length and 28 years in design and build to a 2006 Najad 405.
“Loon’s Lace” is a Judel/Vrolijk designed centre cockpit sloop built in Sweden. Triple spreader mast, furling main, solent head sails, stern cabin and large walk in engine room with Volvo sail drive, there is even a bow thruster!
Loon is in basically new condition with only a few hundred hours of use, but in need of some TLC. A good clean up and some system upgrades to make her ready to sail offshore.
For our first season we plan to enjoy the summer cruising grounds of eastern Lake Ontario and perhaps sail back to Newfoundland and Labrador late in the summer, where we’ve spent the last 5 seasons on Phantasia.
With Loons longer waterline, larger sail area and increased storage capacity we can travel faster, farther and carry more gear and supplies, at least thats what we’re telling our selves are good reasons to move up. That said we have so many fond memories of adventures and happy times spent on Phantasia its a bitter sweet undertaking, we’re determined to find “Phanty” loving new owners.
We can’t get on the Loon until spring and have sailed a sister ship only one sunny afternoon in Seattle so there’s lots to learn yet.
Loon’s Specs are:
LOA: 40’ / 12.19m
Year: 2006
LWL: 34’2” / 10.41m
Beam: 12’6” / 3.81m
Draft: 6’11” / 2.15m
Displacement: 12,199kg / 26,896lb
Hull Material: GRP
Engine: 1 x Volvo Penta D2 55hp
Designer: Judel/Vrolijk & Co & Dick Young Designs/Najad
Accommodation: 4 berths in 2 cabins
Builder: Najad Sweden
Loons are water birds like ducks, geese, and grebes, but they are classified separately by scientists. The five species are Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata, Pacific Loon Gavia pacifica, Arctic Loon Gavia arctica, Yellow-billed Loon Gavia adamsii, and Common Loon Gavia immer. The Common Loon is the species best known to most of us, as its breeding range lies across most of Canada.
The Common Loon in summer is very striking with its black-and-white checkered back, glossy black head, white belly and wing lining, and characteristic white necklace around the throat (loon’s lace). All loons have greyish feathers in the winter, and immature birds tend to resemble adult birds in winter plumage. The white feathers of the belly and wing linings are present year-round.
I am so delighted and excited for you and all the adventures ahead on your new boat! She looks gorgeous!
Thanks Johanna, nice to see you at the show, come down to Cobourg in the spring to see the Loon, bring David!
Congrats on your new boat! Hope to see you back in Newfoundland soon! Wanda & Roy
Thank you, we’ll be back!
Congratulations on choosing a Najad. They are truly beautiful boats in every respect. Have a great winter and perhaps will see you on the water sometime …
Thanks Bob, we’ll be around
Congratulations on your new home-at-sea! Loon’s Lace looks like a spectacular cruising choice — top shelf! I think you’ll love the extra space and performance, and of course the creature comforts. This is, for us, the perfect size cruiser — powerful, comfortable, fast and safe in a wide range of conditions … but still very manageable for double-handed sailing and small enough to navigate and moor in more intimate-scale harbours and passages. Our Sabre 402 has proven its perfect-size advantages over a dozen years of cruising near and far up and down the west coast. Enjoy!
Thanks Silk, We may bring the Loon out and visit you on Saltspring soon.
Mike
Congrats Mike and Jayne. Happy sailing! Carol
Thanks Carol, we can’t wait until spring!
Hi guys!
We just saw the news – wow! That looks like a great boat! Congratulations!
Mark & Liz
s/v Saving Grace
Thanks Mark, We’re getting excited as spring approaches and we get to launch her, where are you two now ?
Soaking up the sun and enjoying the pool in an unusually warm February at Ocean Club Marina in Port Canaveral, FL.
Congratulations a beautiful new boat you have there
Thank you – we’re very excited !
[…] you may know our big news in 2018 was the purchase of our new boat, Loon’s Lace, a Najad 405, as well as the sail of […]
[…] you may know our big news in 2018 was the purchase of a new boat, Loon’s Lace, a Najad 405, as well as the sail of […]