Whirlwind 2

09/29/2026

In transition for the winter hibernation, as you watch the water industry change as you can 1 mast looks different then the others.

09/07/2026

It finally happened, Kathleen finally met Whirlwind 2 only took 12+ years. arriving into bristol harbor at the same time, we both got to enjoy the late afternoon sun and play a bit before we both had to go to bed.
So much more to come, and so interesting to see the diff of 2 feet and 2 different designers

09/07/2026

afternoon sail on the Ganset

02/12/2026

Thank you Classic Boat

March issue of Classic Boat out tomorrow!

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02/05/2026

Here it is, folks! A big thank you to the whole team for making Whirlwind II come to life!

Whirlwind II is a true catboat, imagined by her owner Yarrow Thorne and built by Artisan Boatworks in Maine. Pearl Marvell tells us her story.

01/17/2026

We are honored to have Whirlwind II nominated for the 2026 Classic Boat Awards. Please vote for her under the Modern Classics-Sail division!

https://awards.classicboat.co.uk/award-categories/

09/06/2025

It has been an inspiring summer full of learning for the Whirlwind II team. Summer may be ending, but the journey of Whirlwind II is just beginning!

08/27/2025

What a day of learning on & off the water! It started at sunrise with a delivery from Wickford, then straight into race mode for the 2025 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta with a brand-new team — many of whom had never even been on the boat before.

This all-star crew of out-of-the-box thinkers — Yarrow & Mary Thorne, Ezra Smith, Oliver Moore, Mike Zani, Jessica Koenig, and Alison Langley — jumped right in as the breeze built and our untested boat came alive.

The first upwind surprised us all with incredible pointing ability, followed by a not-so-graceful crash jibe at the top mark 😅. But the learning curve was steep, and soon the team was sailing like an Aussie skiff one moment and a massive 1890’s cat the next — shifting weight, adjusting, steering, and laughing through every tack.

⚡️By the end of the day, we weren’t just sailing — we were flying. This little “potato chip” of a boat did not disappoint.

Thank you Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame for putting on such a great event!