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Classic"Mingary" stole the show

Lasse Johannsen

 · 29.08.2016

Classic: "Mingary" stole the showPhoto: Sören Hese
The restoration prize winner "Mingary" at the German Classics 2016
At the German Classics 2016, the 60-foot Mylne yacht won the Friends' Restoration Prize

When the German classic scene The annual meeting in August on Kiel's outer fjord, where the renaissance of traditional sports boats once began, is not just about sailing the fastest. There is also something for the eyes of aesthetically discerning enthusiasts.

Whilst some owners are sprucing up their elegant yachts, others are looking back on extensive restoration work. And each year, a jury of high-ranking experts awards the coveted restoration prize to these yachts.

This year, the "Mingary" a large cruiser yacht from Great Britain, where it was built by the renowned designer Alfred Mylne (portrait in YACHT classic 2/2008 ) took shape. Now she has been built at the shipyard on the Schlei elaborately restored.

The restoration prize winner "Mingary" at the German Classics 2016. More photos at www.sailpower.de
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Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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