~Ticonderoga~

Designed by L. Frances Herrshoff, launched in 1966.  Many consider Ticonderoga the crowning design achievement of L. Francis Hereshoff.

Francis Herrshoff designed the 72 foot ketch Ticonderoga to be a fast day boat for Harry Noyes and his family. But he designed her with the flowing lines below the water and breathtaking clipper-yacht aesthetics above.

Big Ti, as she was known, startled every one with her speed on all points of sail.  Racing her soon took center stage. Many yachting connoisseurs consider her the most beautiful ocean racer ever built.  Since she was launched in 1936 as Tioga II, she was recorded more ocean-racing victories, especially first overall honors, than any yacht in history.

She has been refitted as a luxurious cruising boat, but her current owner frequently races.  Along with the Endeavor and Shamrock V, Ticonderoga is the most famous racing yacht still sailing today.