CHAMPION, copper riveted teak, was the smallest yacht of her time to do a west to east circumnavigation in 1980 by the well known sailer, Larry Briggs (who did 3 more trips around the world on subsequent vessels).
PANIOLO is a 1960 Lapworth 36 (hull #50), designed by Bill Lapworth. The Lapworth 36 was the progenitor of the lauded Cal 36.
Originally built for Fred Clarke, a Mercer Island pioneer, and his son, George Clarke, a local, notable politician, the NOR’WESTER belonged to the Clarke Family from 1931 until 2012. The NOR’WESTER was used regularly, pre-I-90 Bridge, to ferry the family from Mercer Island to Seattle.
The boat is powered with a 40 HP Mariner motor. All wood was purchased from a home improvement store and covered with epoxy and fiberglass. The design is from Jeff Spira and the model name is the Kachemak.
