Yachts

IRMA

FIRST YEARS
After many good years the Second World War had its unfortunate effect on boat building and on boat races. Only few boats were built because of shortage of good material. Irma was one of the few exceptions at boat building front since her keel touched salty water first time in 1943. Despite lack of materials Irma was well built but heavy and was considered to be at her best in strong winds. This is a statement Irma´s present crew does not believe in. She has turned out to be a good light wind sailer.

BEST RACE RESULTS
Irma was introduced in the HSS 50 year celebration race. Her sixth place among ten competing boats was the first and only possibility to show her capacity on course before the war between Finland and Soviet Union broke out again. From 1950´s to late 80´s she was rarely seen on racecourses and more often in free winds of leisure sailing. All along her racing results have been fair. At her best she was when winning one ranking race in 1992.

REPAIR HISTORY
Irma has gone through two big renovations. In first repair, in 1951, she became covered with cabin roof. Second time in 1991 she was restored to her original shape and ground to beautiful mahogany and varnished. Today her sides are varnished and her deck is bright blue. Somewhere along her history her wooden mast and boom have given space to a new metal ones. During the resent years she has gone through many smaller repairs, that she could be a bright old lady to compete at races.

RECENT YEARS
Irma has had many owners through her 55 years. Her recent owners bought her in 1997. Irma's future will contain racing and leisure sailing. She will also receive tender loving care and become better boat as quick as her owners purse will allow.