Sailing on the Clyde

The Mylne Yacht Design archive, which is one of the most complete in the world, comes alive in this film. Here Mylne's work, among other designs, are sailing and racing off the west coast of Scotland, around the Isle of Bute and on the River Clyde, where Alfred Mylne I established the Bute Slip Dock - the builder of choice among others including, Alexander Robertson and Sons Ltd.

Alfred Mylne I designed some of the most beautiful yachts for cruising and racing, looking through the archive, it seems there are many with complete plans:

The 15 metre rule designed 'Ostara' built in 1909, by Robert McAlister & Son, was an early design for Sir William P Burton who progressed to helm Shamrock IV in the 1920 America's Cup races for his friend and business partner Sir Thomas Lipton. Lost during the Russian Revolution with her aristocratic Russian family, her final resting place location cannot be confirmed but owner of the Mylne Yacht Design, David Gray is in conversation with a possible lead....

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