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Second-hand boat Pogo 1The boat that can do almost anything

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 23.04.2012

Second-hand boat Pogo 1: The boat that can do almost anythingPhoto: YACHT/K. Andrews
Fleet flounder: Double digits on the log is not uncommon on the beam reach
Small, inexpensive, trailerable, seaworthy, single-handed, roadworthy: The series mini Pogo 1, just 6.50 metres long, put to the test

The Pogo 1 from the French shipyard Structures goes back to a prototype that won the Minitransat in 1983. The legendary single-handed regatta takes place in two stages across the Atlantic and is held in so-called minis that are only 6.50 metres long. The boats fulfil high safety standards, are easy to handle single-handed, sail stiffly and are also officially fast, especially on the beam - making them exciting for small crews. What's more, they offer a very affordable introduction to ocean sailing: decent boats are available from around 20,000 euros.

Stiff thing: The boat can handle pressure - and almost always remains under control with two bladesPhoto: YACHT/K. Andrews Stiff thing: The boat can handle pressure - and almost always remains under control with two blades

Now in the new YACHT, issue 10: Used boat test Pogo 1 (on newsstands from 24 April)

Why not? Four berths and a medium camping standard should be enough to get you startedPhoto: YACHT/K. Andrews Why not? Four berths and a medium camping standard should be enough to get you started
Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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