Wiletie
(Ted McDonnell / For The Ark) SCOOTIN' SCHOONERS: The schooner Wiletie (left) makes the turn to chase Call of the Sea’s Seaward, raced by San Francisco Yacht Club members Alan Olson and Michael Seaman, who ultimately took first place in the Schooner division of the club’s annual Great SF Schooner Race and Belvedere Classic Regatta on Aug. 10 off Angel Island, just outside Belvedere Cove.
History
Wiletie was named for the original owner, William Watson and his wife Ethel (nickname Etie) He combined their names to create Wiletie! The name was changed 8 different times between 1933 and 2018, it was remained back to Wiletie in 2018 when Ken acquired the boat.
Racing history:
Wiletie’s first race was in 1928, she raced in Southern California racing circles from 1928-1933
She was champion in her racing class for 1929!
She received a 20 year refit from 1986-2006
Stats
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LOA 52’
LOD 42’
Beam 11’
LWL 36.8’
Draft 6’
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E.B. Schock 1927
Plan No. 328 for William Watson
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Schooner
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Sloop
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8,000 lbs. lead, 31,000 lbs. total
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USA Y6
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Thomas R. Dittmar
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Newport Beach, CA
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1927
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Ken Wadsworth
Point San Pablo Yacht Club