About Fairdawn

The story and history of V20

From Andrew Alcantara:

She was built in 1947 and sailed in Portsmouth under Z44. She was originally named Merle. In 1958 she was brought over to Gibraltar and sailed by the Governor. She was subsequently bought by Charles Cruz & Jimmy Risso. Later she was bought by the Armstrong brothers of Charlie, Richard (Dickie) and Luis who sailed her very successfully for many years winning the the Kings Cup several times. She was then sold to Andrew Tucker and ? Bond who after a short while sold to Nick Cruz. In 2013 Nick bought a new GRP Victory (V25) and Charlie Stagnetto became the new owner.

Her History

2013 - Now

Charlie Stagnetto

2012

In 2012 Fairdawn suffered major damage whilst racing during the first race of the season when she ended up on the rocks. She was repaired but inexplicably she gained one more plank on one side. She was corrected and symmetry restored.

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Charles Cruz & Jimmy Risso

1952 - 1956

A. Seymour-Jones

Cdr. V.A.D. Turner RN.

1957

1958

Sold to Gibraltar and sailed by the Governor of Gibraltar at the time, Sir Charles Keightley

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Charlie, Richard & Luis Armstrong

The Three Armstrong brothers sailed her very successfully during their period of ownership, winning the Kings Cup several times

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Andrew Tucker

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Nick Cruz

Nick sold Fairdawn when he took collection of V25, a brand new GRP Victory

1947 - 1951

Z44, Merle, was built by A. W Clemew in 1947

Lt. V.A.D. Turner RN.

1964

Won the Kings Cup, Helmed by C. Cruz

1966

Won the Kings Cup, Helmed by C. Cruz

1972

Won the Kings Cup, Helmed by L & C Armstrong

1973

Won the Kings Cup, Helmed by C & L Armstrong

1974