Alchemy Sails

The new "Alchemy" was launched the afternoon of April 23 and sailed in first sea trials a few hours later. This new Andrews 77 was built by Dencho Marine for Mary and Richard Compton and is entered in the Newport to Ensenada Race on April 25. During Wednesday afternoon's light air sailing trials "Alchemy" hit a top speed of 16.9 knots effortlessly reaching in about 12 knots of wind. In addition to the ultra-light displacement of top modern racers, "Alchemy" has a retracting keel that allows the 14 foot draft to be reduced to 9.5 feet for harbor access and water ballast to increase stability in breezier conditions.

The Comptons will race "Alchemy" this summer in the Mackinac Races in the Great Lakes. Constructed of heat cured carbon fiber/epoxy/balsa core laminates by Dencho Marine, this Andrews design has a rig from Hall Spars, winches and deck gear from Harken, sails by Quantum, Annapolis and B&G sailing instruments.

Alan Andrews
President
Alan Andrews Yacht Design, Inc.
259 Marina Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90803
USA
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