The Westward Replica Eleonora

Racing off Yarmouth in the 2012 Round Island Race

I have been very fortunate to observe Eleonora, the Exact Westward replica, launched in 2000 racing in the solent in 2010 and 2012. Although an exact replica her rig is somewhat smaller than the original Westward. At the time of this photo she was being helmed by Ben Ainsley of Olympic and Americas Cup fame.

Like the original Westward she has a close sister Elena racing in the USA and Caribbean regattas.