Gulvain

She was built in Shoreham by Sussex Shipbuilding Company, owned by Rawlings, and launched on 27 June 1949.

Aluminium was used for strength, not weight: she displaces 16.5 long tons (16,800 kg) and weighs 23 long tons (23,000 kg), including ballast.

She proved to be a very successful boat, winning her maiden race from Cowes to Dinard and back.

She was skipped for both races by Humphrey Barton, and amongst the crew was Tim Heywood.

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