Telltales of a Baltic 51

Event Horizon is a 51' centerboard sloop built in 1982 by Baltic Yachts Ltd of Bosund, Pietarsaari, Finland. Designed by the C&C Design Group, she is number 22 of 24 semi-custom Baltic 51's built between 1979—1988.

Event Horizon • USA 31546

Event Horizon, USA 31546, is a light-weight displacement offshore sailboat with a fiberglass and balsa sandwich construction hull. She is easily identified by her black anodized aluminum alloy mast and boom.

~ Boat Specs ~

  • Length Overall: 51ft / 15.5m
  • Waterline: 40.9ft / 12.5m
  • Beam: 15.3ft / 4.66m
  • Draft: 6' 11" / 2.1m
  • Draft w/centerboard: 10' 11" / 3.3m
  • Height: 75ft / 22.9m
  • Displacement: 34,390lbs / 15,600kg

Event Horizon calls Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay home and sails under the helm of Paul Kettle and first mate Sonya Boggs. You can follow their whereabouts through Shiptrak.

Sailing yacht "Eve" has a functional layout and systems that offer the comforts of home. If you've been invited to join Event Horizon, we offer a list to help you prepare for cruising.

2007—2008 "Eve" and her crew completed a northern Trans-Atlantic Passage to Ireland and an Atlantic Trade Winds Crossing to the Caribbean. You can read about the exploits on Sonya's blog, which were posted daily while in transit thanks to Sailmail services through single sideband radio.

Fellow sailors interested in sharing experiences are encouraged to contact the Event Horizon crew by email. We wish you and yours fair winds and following seas.

 

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