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The smallest but most sprightly of the 'Nonsuch family'

Kristen Posey wrote from the Gulf coast of Louisiana in March 2007:

One thing the International Nonsuch Assn. doesn't mention is the Naiad line of boats. Much like our beloved Nonsuches, these are wishbone rigged catboats from the same folks. The main difference is, they're a bite-sized 18 feet & there are only a few in existence. They're rare, but I think really special for their trailer-sailing abilities.


Arthur Langley wrote from Maine in March 2007:

As NONSUCH is an ongoing legacy of Gordon Fisher's fertile mind's very great knowledge of, technical insight about, and love of sailing . . . NAIAD's legacy is another testament to his love of sailing and of these special rigs on lovely sailing craft. I would not presume to tell of Gordon's joy of his NAIAD as I only know of these very special moments second hand from Ed Botterell. I will tell you that Gordon commissioned the design from Mark Ellis, for his personal enjoyment at his cottage on Lac Memphramagog in the Eastern Townships, south of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec.

And as for the name NAIAD, see . . . http://www.pantheon.org/articles/n/naiads.html . . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Naiad . . . http://www.worldwar1.co.uk/light-cruiser/hms-apollo.html . . . . . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Naiad_(F39)

Gordon's love of . . . the sea, his Scottish and Canadian heritage, his dog, and history saw his boats often named after historic ships and after places in Scotland . . . some of them being THERMOPYLAE, MANITOU, ISLE OF SKYE, SKYE, TERRIER, NONSUCH, WEATHERVANE, and lastly NAIAD.

Not more than 20 of these were built. At least one is known to have been totally destroyed.

We are trying to find as many of these boats as possible. If you own one or know the location and/or owner of one please contact . . . arthur_langley@hotmail.com


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9 boats displayed here as of 04.09

(1 boat destroyed on West Coast in 2008)

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NAIAD History - By Ed Botterell & Mark Ellis
:: NAIAD History - By Ed Botterell & Mark Ellis :: 		'Cover' of Naiad 18 manual
'Cover' of Naiad 18 manual		 Naiad 18 profile & layout
Naiad 18 profile & layout		 Small Boat Journal - 54 - Apr/May 1987
:: Small Boat Journal - 54 - Apr/May 1987 :: 		'production' Naiad 18 reaching
'production' Naiad 18 reaching
two sailing a Naiad 18
two sailing a Naiad 18		 NAIAD 18 KC1 1985
:: NAIAD 18 KC1 1985 :: 		AMBROSIA 18 2 /8 1986
:: AMBROSIA 18 2 /8 1986 :: 		GROG 18 ?? 198?
:: GROG 18 ?? 198? :: 		OSIANA 18 ?? 198?
:: OSIANA 18 ?? 198? ::
MARY ELIZABETH 18 ?? 198?
:: MARY ELIZABETH 18 ?? 198? :: 		OLIVE 18 ?? 198?
:: OLIVE 18 ?? 198? :: 		BELLA LUNA 18 ?? 198?
:: BELLA LUNA 18 ?? 198? :: 		SKYBOLT 18 ?? 198?
:: SKYBOLT 18 ?? 198? :: 		? ? ? 18 ?? 1987
:: ? ? ? 18 ?? 1987 ::

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Guest 29-Jan-2010 01:04
The burial of my father was aboard a Naiad...a neibours boat that my brother sailed into my fathers bay to rest in peace. He wasn't a great swimmer but did love the view on the Ottawa river. A very somber day as the weather was as it had to be...light and somber.
Rest in peace Dad...
Guest 01-Sep-2009 04:44

Whilst sailing the Naiad known as HOTSPUR this weekend past I discovered much to my chagrin
that these stable little vessels will not only capsize but indeed will "turtle". On the downhill leg in
I had too much sail for too much wind. I surfed down a wave, stuffed her into the wave ahead and cartwheeled
like a Ten year old gymnast. It was a three foot chop in the "Forty Acres" near Gananoque...and I
learned a lot that day. To wit.....Its damn hard even for three Coasties to flip over a Naiad in a three
foot chop. Alls well tho.....nomuch more than pride and some mast step damage. A little bit of gear....
If you see a sailing glove.....blue and grey...........I could use it this weekend! I might just tuck in a reef
this time tho'...........
Stefan
Guest 10-Jul-2009 02:53

I have a Naiad I bought off my boatbuilding school teacher...she is called Hotspur. I will use
Her in the 1000 Islands
Nonsuch Photo Galleries 25-Oct-2008 11:00
Now have a scanned copy of the Naiad manual thanks to Fred Miller. Will forward to anyone who needs one.
Cheers,
Arthur
Fred Chandler 02-Jun-2008 19:06
Hi, Does anybody know where a manual for the Naiad can be found, preferably on-line and downloadable?
Nonsuch Photo Galleries 29-Nov-2007 04:06
Alan,
The 18 you saw outside Picton belongs to and is at the residence Jack Cluett. I think she was or is named SKYBOLT. Let me know her name when next you see her. Sail number too (if she has one) if you see her sailing. Any pictures of her would be great! Thanks. :)
Cheers,
Arthur
Nonsuch Photo Galleries 29-Nov-2007 03:57
Bienvenue ici Sylvain! Quelle bon chance vous avez! Votre voilier, NAIAD, c'est tres, tres joli.
A bientot,
Arthur
Sylvain Richer 28-Nov-2007 19:53
I did aquired Mr. Fisher's Naiad in august 2007 in the eastern township. I sailed Naiad 1 a few time and it was pure pleasure. She will be at my dock,on lake of two mountains, at L'ile Cadieux Qc., ready for enjoyment...sailing or just looking at the boat !
Alan Steward 30-Oct-2007 17:55
I beleive there is a Naiad just outside Picton on the Bay of Quinte. I noticed this boat last summer when passing through. I will try to get more info next season.
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