Comet II, 2010. © John Zuck
Comet II
Rig: Gaff
LOA: 53'
LOD: 45'
LWL: 36'
Beam: 10'
Draft: 5' 6"
Sails: 3 lower/2 upper
Built: Second Peninsula, Nova Scotia - 1981
Major Rebuild 1996
Designer: Amos Stevens
Builder: David M. Stevens
Homeport: LaHave River Yacht Club
The original schooner Comet (circa 1910) was a vessel of legendary speed. She was designed, built, and sailed by Amos Stevens of Big Tancook Island, and was named in honour of Halley's Comet, which passed by planet Earth during the summer she was launched. Comet II was built from the original half-hull by Amos' grandson David and, like her namesake, is a speedy vessel.
Rig: Gaff
LOA: 53'
LOD: 45'
LWL: 36'
Beam: 10'
Draft: 5' 6"
Sails: 3 lower/2 upper
Built: Second Peninsula, Nova Scotia - 1981
Major Rebuild 1996
Designer: Amos Stevens
Builder: David M. Stevens
Homeport: LaHave River Yacht Club
The original schooner Comet (circa 1910) was a vessel of legendary speed. She was designed, built, and sailed by Amos Stevens of Big Tancook Island, and was named in honour of Halley's Comet, which passed by planet Earth during the summer she was launched. Comet II was built from the original half-hull by Amos' grandson David and, like her namesake, is a speedy vessel.