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Old boat lying in Sanday. Possibly built by Omand of Sanday who died in 1905. Can anyone confirm this. Does anyone know of other Omand boats? I have one called Nora. Photograph taken by me in 2008.
Picture added on 13 November 2009 at 15:34
It is difficult to tell whether this is an Omand built yole or Scott built. The scott built yoles tended to have a sharper forefoot to help them go to weather better. I know of two Omand built yoles that are still around. There is one called "Gem" in Westray that is still being used in the Regattas, also my father and I restored "Lizzie" for the planned boat museum in 2005 and then built a replica "Lizzie II" which we have been sailing for the last two years.
Added by Richard Wilson on 15 November 2009
Surprised that no one from Sanday has come up with some info on the history of this old yawl?
For instance where is the location?
For instance where is the location?
Added by Anon on 23 November 2009
I think that it is the one thats lying in the garden of one of the Newark cottages.
Added by A Sanday man on 24 November 2009
Did it belong to the late Jim Sinclair the Baker at one time?
Added by Anon on 24 November 2009
This sure looks like the style of boat my grandfather used. Scottish through and through but discovered in researching Norse heritage...which might be reflected in the boat building.
Added by Shelley Omand on 03 November 2014
Wonder if folks in Sanday area think about having yawl indoors and prep for museum with history.
Sure hate to lose the history of the area.
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Sure hate to lose the history of the area.
Added by Shelley Omand on 28 October 2016
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