Flygburen

FLYGBUREN
(Pronounced “flee-buren”, roughly translates to “Airborne” in Swedish)
This is one of many designs from the pen of noted Swedish designer Knud Reimers. Called a “Tumlaren” (tr: Porpoise) they were designed in 1934 for racing in the deep fjords and coastal waters of northern Europe. It is a smaller version of his noted “Albatross” design.
The sail plan is designed to meet the requirements of the 20 Square meter class of boats raced along those waters in the 30’s. The distinctive high aspect fractional rig and short tacked head sail allows the boat to capture a range of wind conditions within the sail area requirements of the class. Today she also sports a genoa on a roller furler and a modern asymmetrical spinnaker.
Her full keel, canoe stern and tumblehome hull make her a stable but nimble platform in the demanding conditions found in her home waters. Her austere, but welcoming interior can accommodate two for short cruising trips with an alcohol stove and dry head.
Completed in 1993, this version was built locally in Kirkland over 6 years by Andy MacConkey. Typically carvel planked, this version benefits from a cold molded hull over 4 layers of cedar. She was later painstakingly refitted and renovated by Mark Bickford around 2019, including new custom bronze hardware and winches from Port Townsend Foundry. Her sails and covers were thoughtfully crafted by Sean and Inger at Northwest Sails and Canvas in Port Hadlock.
She is currently under the stewardship of Frank Brennan and is homeported in Eagle Harbor.