Interior and fittings of Victorian gentleman’s racing cutter Integrity

        These photos of the recently launched Victorian gentleman’s racing cutter Integrity designed and built by Stirling & Son of Tavistock in Cornwall are an illustration of how much research and thought has gone into this boat. As usual, click on the thumbnails for a better view! Here’s what Will Stirling has to say: ‘The detail of the interior has been taken from photographs … Continue reading “Interior and fittings of Victorian gentleman’s racing cutter Integrity”

Victorian-style gentleman’s cutter Integrity is afloat and her mast is raised

   Will Stirling usually tells me a little about how he feels about things – but sometimes its different – and I think his near-silence speaks volumes. He has every right to be immensely proud of his the Victorian gentleman’s yacht he has just launched. ‘Dear Gavin, ‘Integrity emerged from the shed a few days … Continue reading “Victorian-style gentleman’s cutter Integrity is afloat and her mast is raised”

Copper and bronze for the Victorian racing yacht Integrity

   Will Stirling has sent over these striking shots of copper and bronze work he has had delivered for use on the Victorian sailing yacht Integrity currently in build at the of Stirling and Sons yard. Here’s what he has to say about it: ‘We have had 120 kilos of bronze cast to our own patterns as … Continue reading “Copper and bronze for the Victorian racing yacht Integrity”