Ness Yawl
The boat Giacomo uses for this journey, as well as for Un Altro Po, was constructed by his friend, master boatbuilder Roland Poltock.
Designed by Scottish designer Iain Oughtred, the boat is a 19’ (5.6m) Ness Yawl, similar to those the Vikings once sailed and the kind fisherman from the Shetland Islands still use.
Clinker- planked with mahogany plywood, she’s light but very seaworthy, good for both rowing and sailing.
Beautiful boat, and fantastic website. I am enjoying following along on your trip. Dreaming/Planning my own.
Could you please explain to me the purpose of the mizzen mast on your boat? I’ve noticed you often have it up even when the main is down. Is the Ness Yawl capable of sailing close hauled? Does the mizzen help with this?
Good luck on your journey.
magical boat indeed! ….whats her name by the way?
she has a retractable sword if i am guessing correctly !?!?
very interested in further specs
i would love to know its draft (keel up/down) and its weight
and am also very interested how well she points into the wind
@david: from my expirience the mizzen helps alot with stability…reaching (can almost steer), and especially heaving to with it is a dream!