Home Port: Seattle
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Year Built: Other 1938
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LOA: 42' 0"
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Beam: 10' 0"
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Owner: Roger Newell
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Designer: Other Seaborn
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Design: Othercustom
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Type: Sloop
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Launched as We’re Here in 1938 on Lake Union, Arroyo was designed and built for Marcus Mayer Jr., one time president of the Seattle Yacht Club. Past owners include A.G Woodley, Carl Jensen, David Skinner and Dr. Robert Smith. Raced in northwest waters under the names We’re Here, Oscar IV, Kate and Avolonte ultimately winning the 1949 Swiftsure Lightship Race as Avolonte, the yacht was a frequent participant of numerous Seattle Yacht Club races. As testimony to it’s racing history, a half hull model of Arroyo (nee We’re Here) currently hangs on the wall of the Seattle Yacht Club. From 1995 to 2000 Arrowy underwent a four-year, full-time restoration in Port Townsend under the current ownership of Roger and Nancy Newell. Restoration was completed under the supervision of local shipwright Phil Rome. Sinch re-launching, Arroyo has participated in numerous local wooden boat festivals and races. Arroyo is currently moored on Lake Union not far from the location where the Blanchard Boat Company once stood.
