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Win an IYRS Restored Beetle Cat Sailboat
LOA 12' 4" | LWL 11' 8" | Beam - 6' 0"
Raffle tickets are $100 each. Only 150 tickets will be sold.
This classic American sailboat, originally designed in 1921, retails for more than $15,000. The boat is currently undergoing a full restoration by IYRS students on our Newport, RI campus.
The winning ticket will be chosen as soon as 150 tickets are purchased, no later than June 30, 2023. The boat will be ready for the winner as of June 3, 2023 and we hope to have all tickets sold before then!
The Beetle Cat comes complete with optimized North Sails racing sails and beautiful bronze hardware. This is a wonderful boat for shallow waters, is very stable, and can be beached. The Beetle Cat is made entirely of wood and has a large carrying capacity. With a single sail, it's ideal for youngsters - and the young-at-heart.
锘縏he Beetle Cat is the foundation of the first year of the IYRS Boatbuilding & Restoration program. Don't miss your chance to win this fully restored classic American sailing yacht!