| | | The Whitehall Spirit 14 sailing model fitted with its standing lug rig is reminiscent of the sailing Whitehalls of the last century. Whitehalls that both rowed and sailed were prized by the New York City harbor police in the mid 1800s because they needed fast harbor transportation. This boat supplier is fun to sail alone or with one or two crew. The Whitehall Spirit 14 is fast under sail and can easily exceed its rowing speed of 5 knots as it slips lightly across the water. It handles crisply due to the large kick-up rudder. The jib is useful in heavy winds when the main can be dropped, rolled on the boat boom and stowed inside the boat next to the gunnel. This boat is our most popular model for those who desire the ultimate classic traditional rowing boat or slide seat rowboat that also sails exceptionaliyWell. | | |