The boats owned by the San Jose boat club are classic wooden boats . The boats have a distinct character.
The boats are all named following the Christian maritime tradition.
In the Christian maritime tradition a ship often received a formal "christening" or baptismal rite, where vessels are dedicated to God and placed under the protection of a patron saint.
The feminine personification of ships is deeply linked to the role of the Virgin Mary as the Stella Maris (Star of the Sea), a guiding light for sailors to navigate the "tempestuous waters of life".
The Naming Ceremony: Historically, a priest would bless the hull with holy water, and a "godmother" would formally name the vessel, creating a spiritual bond similar to a human baptism.
The Blessing of the Fleet: In many coastal communities, this annual tradition continues today. Priests lead a procession to the water to sprinkle ships with holy water, praying for a bountiful harvest and the safe return of the crew.
Specifications
Rigging Type: delta crab claw rig
LOA: 25.98 ft / 7.92 m
LWL: 22.44 ft / 6.84 m
S.A. (reported): 285.24 ft² / 26.50 m²
Beam: 15.09 ft / 4.60 m
Displacement: 1,543.00 lb / 700 kg
Max Draft: 1.31 ft / 0.40 m
Construction: Plywood-epoxy
Length. 17' 0"
Beam. 56"
Rowing Draft. 5"
Sailing Draft. 24"
Sail Area. 68 sq ft.
Hull Weight 100 lbs (45 kg)
Max Payload 800 lbs (363 kg)
Length. 4.74.75 m ( 15' 7")
Beam. 1.37 m (54")
Rowing Draft. 12.7 cm (5 ")
Sailing Draft. 76 cm (30")
Sail Area (sprit)556 sq. ft.
Sail Area (lug) 62 sq. ft.
Hull Weight 95 lbs. 43 kg
Max Payload. 450 lbs. 204 kg
5.50 m x 1.92 mLongueur x Largeur.
0.55 - 1.00 mTirant d'eau.
8.13 mHauteur de passage sous un pont.
560 kgDéplacement.
BoisMatériau.
5.50 m x 1.92 mLongueur x Largeur.
0.55 - 1.00 mTirant d'eau.
8.13 mHauteur de passage sous un pont.
560 kgDéplacement.
BoisMatériau.