 | Charisma
A true classic powers upwind to win her class in the 1999 Big Boat Series. This beautifully restored Sparkman and Stevens design 57 footer, was built by Palmer Johnson in 1970. She has competed in major events all around the world including Admiral's Cup. The sails were designed by Doug Christie and built at the Seattle and Anacortes lofts. |
 | Foxtel Amazon
69ft Kell Steinmann design
Finished 3rd in the 1997 Sydney Hobart Race
Won 4 times the Sydney to Mooloolaba Classic the last time shaving 7 hours 45 minutes off the record set in 1988 by 'Hammer of Queensland' 'Amazon' also won the 1997 Brisbane to Gladstone Race.
'Amazon' had been regarded as one of the fastest of Australia's big boats. Her sail inventory was made by Lidgard Sails Limited Auckland, New Zealand. Unfortunately this outstanding boat was later destroyed by fire. |
 | Tiger
Japanese IOR 50 footer
'Tiger' used the first of the mould cut Stratech spinnakers and created a reputation for downwind superiority. |
 | Larouge
IOR 50, Bruce Farr design
Finished 2nd at the 1990 Admiral's Cup
Won the 1991 Two Ton Cup
Won IOR - C class at the 1992 Kenwood Cup
Won the 1993 Two Ton Cup
'Larouge' was also the top points scoring yacht in the 1993 Admirals Cup until she lost her mast 100 miles from the finish of the Fastnet Race.
Lidgard Sails Ltd in Auckland manufactured most of the spinnakers for 'Larouge'. |
 | Afterburner
The first Synergy 1000 leads the fleet downwind. Built by Timeless Marine in Seattle Washington, this Carl Schumacher design has redefined the word Sportboat. Her unique composite wood, foam and carbon construction definitely sets her apart from the crowd. The sails were designed by Doug Christie and built at the Seattle and Anacortes lofts. |
 | Junkyard Dog
Elliott 770 Greg Elliott design
Sailing under Startech spinnaker in Auckland's Waitemata harbour, 'Junkyard Dog' won the 1997 Musto Winter Series taking line honors in every race.
Full inventory from Lidgard Sails Limited Auckland. |
 | J 90
30ft sportboat, Rod Johnstone design
This relatively narrow 30ft sportboat is highly competitive and very fast in all sailing conditions. Equipped with a double spreader rig which now supports a bigger mainsail and a huge asymmetrical spinnaker, the J90 can be competitive with a crew of 5-6 persons. |
 | Farr 40 One-Design
40ft Bruce Farr design
Named Overall Boat of the Year 1998 by Sailing World magazine, the Farr 40 One-Design features a large fractional sail plan set on an advanced carbon fiber rig.
Several Farr 40 One-Design are now equipped with Lidgard sails.
Recently in Hawaii, Zamboni One helped the Waikiki Yacht Club defend sucessfully for a record eightth consecutive win in the Lipton Cup. |
