Concordia Yawl Lotus

Concordia Yawl #15, she was built by Abeking and Rasmussen using wood hidden from the Nazis by sinking it in swamps near the yard. Shipped to the Concordia Company in Padanaram, MA, she sailed New England as Skylark. She found her way to the west coast about 20 years ago, where she was sailed extensively including two roundings of Vancouver Island. In the early ‘90’s she began a ten year rebuild, finally seeing daylight again shortly before her 50th year.

Everything about Lotus was carefully considered… not to meet any racing rule or marketing niche, but to sail with beauty and athleticism. She is has many fixtures and details specifically developed and fabricated for the Concordia yawl. Designed in the 1930’s by Waldo Howland and Raymond Hunt, she was the personal expression of two very experienced and talented sailors who wanted to please no one but themselves and the wind. We have tried to keep her as originally built, modifying only rig and sail inventory. We are grateful for her patience as she shares her experience with us.

Thursday sail information

Lotus will be boarding from her slip in the Boat Haven Marina. She will return to the Boat Haven Marina to disembark. Chris and Kathy Grace lovingly take care of Lotus and enjoy sailing her. Lotus will carry up to three sailors who have some agility, and sailing experience is helpful. Lotus is a good boat to be on if you want to get involved in the sailing.

The contact information is (360) 301-4938.