In 1935 William Fife III, aged 78, designed one of the sailing world’s most admired ocean racing yachts, Latifa. She was one of his all-time favorites.
Today, we’re standing next to this legendary 70 foot yawl. launched in 1936, and in the loving care of past and current owners ever since.
Now she’s in the boat yard at Pete Stein’s Co-op for maintenance.
Unlike many large yachts of her era, she’s been in commission since her launching.
Port Director and Co-host Eron Berg gives his monthly report, and then KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek meet up with shipwright Robert D’Arcy, the project’s lead, along with Jasper, the yacht’s young Captain, for a conversation about this storied vessel and adventures that await.
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