The Windfall Yachts, Charles Chambers

During the 1930s the Germans built up a large fleet of cruiser racer yachts to sail under the German Square Metre Rule. They were principally used for nautical training of German armed forces officers. At the end of World War II a large number of these German Government owned yachts were allocated to the victors with many finding their way into various, mainly British services, yacht clubs. They became known as the ‘Windfalls’ or ‘Booty Boats’. Charles is one of a handful of skippers qualified to sail Overlord on behalf of the Offshore Cruising Club. He will talk about the history of the boats and how the OCC boats are currently used.

 

Date: Wednesday 1 March 2023

Time: 19:00

Place: CA House or, for the webinar broadcast via Zoom, your own home or boat

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Tickets (to attend at CA House): Members £4, non-members £7.

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Windfall Yacht Overlord underway
Photo: ©Tom Cunliffe