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We go cross-country in search of the iconic Six Metres of the 1930s. We find the crème de la crème, Goose and Llanoria, in the boatyard of this design's dedicated collector, Peter Hofmann, at Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, across the sound from Seattle. Photos from Peter Taylor tell the story of these beautiful keelboats.

Sixes in the Solent






























The Six Metre bar area. Seawanhaka Corinthian YC. Oyster Bay






























French model builders version of Goose






























Djinn. Another magical S&S Six of 1938






























Saga in the 1930s. off Bermuda






























Saga slumbering in Seattle






























Bob Bavier sailing his family IOD on Long Island Sound






























Bevier with the Stephen's Brothers Rod (left) Olin (right)






























Port Madison Yacht Club on Bainbridge Island, Seattle






























Goose in the shed being painted






























Transom of Goose






























Goose up on the lift






























Goose and Llanaria nesting on the Hofmann yard.