Sailboat Insignias

[Jim Seamans]

As my wife and I were flying along the Chesapeake this weekend passing alot other boats. We would look at their sails and wonder what manufacture they were."h" is Huntera "H" in a circle is a Hinckleya black star in gold field is Island PacketDoes anyone know of a web site that list all of the insignias for the different manufactures? What are these really called? Insignias?JimS/V Java

 

[Ray Bowles]

Jim, This is a very good question and I really

hope someone has the answer. Last summer the grandkids wanted to know about almost every boat they saw. I also share the desire to learn to identify other boats. It would make a super activity for the kids and their need to use all the binoculars.The down side is that after about 30 minutes I'm sure they will find a way to chuck all the "looking glasses" overboard as they fight over the best pair.I do hope there will be a good answer or directions to the answer.RayS/V Speedy

 

[Bob Gravenstine]

Try Sailing Illustrated by Royce

Inside the covers of this book are a few pages of sailboat insignias. Many are quite old and the group is not complete but it is a starting point. You can purchase this book on line at the following link.

 

[Debra B]

Field Guide to Sailboats

About 20 bucks at a local bookstore"Extending the principles of the fames Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Sailboats will enable readers to identify virtually any production sailboat in North America."Will still leave you wondering about European and custom desings....