ATLANTIC sails into the International Yacht Restoration School

Each year, the annual IYRS Restoration Society gathering in NYC brings together a diverse group of classic yacht friends from around the globe. International boat builders, owners, designers and sailors all join together to support the mission statement of IYRS and to perpetuate the movement of preserving sailing heritage by returning boats of exemplary design and notable record to the sea. The event always expands on the previous year's momentum and this year was no exception.


The evening unfolded in a great model room filled with lively conversation and a never ending foward-looking vision. There is typically a presentation of a recent notable restoration; however, this year's talk was different. It was about the building of a replica of one of the world's most famous historic schooners: ATLANTIC.


Many of you know that in 1905 ATLANTIC broke ENDYMION"S 1903 Transatlantic crossing record with a finish time that held for 100 years. There are endless books and articles not to be missed recounting her extraordinary accomplishments. As the years progressed, ATLANTIC endured a succession of owners and even served in WWI. Eventually, the great black schooner wound up beached in New Jersey and ultimately faded away. Amazingly, several years ago, rumors began to mount that Ed Kastelein was planning to recreate ATLANTIC. Would it really happen? Yes, it would and it did......

ATLANTIC as a WWI Navy Ship

ATLANTIC Circa 2010