Edelweiss

Edelweiss was designed by Linton Hope and built by F.G. Maynard in 1914. She competed for Belgium in the First Rule Six Metre sailing event at the 1920 Olympics held at Ostend, Belgium, winning gold, helmed by Émile Cornellie.

Boat ID

1914UK10

Boat Names

Original name: Edelweiss Last name recorded: Edelweiss II

Build Year

1914

Build Country

UK

Sail Numbers

First number recorded: L3 Other numbers: L11 B17 Last number reported: BEL17

Designers

Linton Hope

Builders

F.G. Maynard

Restored or rebuilt

Significant Dates

Boat Measurements

Rule Number

Rule 1

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