Key details

Current boat name
Tempestuous
Boat class
7566
Sail number
K2
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
6.71 / 22ft
Beam (m / ft)
1.97 / 6ft 5in
Leeward
Keel
Masts
1
Rig type
Bermudian Sloop
Propulsion
Sail

Design and build

Designer
Proctor I
Date of build
1965
Place of build
Darlington

Current status

Present use
Museum/NMMC

History

TEMPESTUOUS was the first GRP version of the Tempest class: a two man keel boat class that was used in the 1972 Olympic games. This boat was purchased by NMM from Mr R Rule in 1985. October 2007