Vagabond - Thames 'A' Rater

One of the historic Thames 'A' Raters, the fastest river sailing boats in the world.

- Vagabond was built in 1907, and is a Thames 'A' Rater, a class that dates back to the latter part of the 19th century.
- Her designer was Linton Hope, one of the most innovative and famous small boat sailors of the era.
- She is highly significant in small boat sailing because one of her owners, Beecher Moore, invented the 'bell rope' in the 30s, which directly led to the development of the 'tra  ...