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JESAMINE in 2010 at Sorrento for an overhaul
Jesamine
JESAMINE in 2010 at Sorrento for an overhaul
JESAMINE in 2010 at Sorrento for an overhaul
Private Collection

Jesamine

Vessel numberHV000400
Sail NumberC 1922
Vessel class (1907 - 2007)
Date1921-1922
DimensionsVessel Dimensions: 7.62 m x 6.4 m x 2.36 m x 0.76 m (25 ft x 21 ft x 7.75 ft x 2.5 ft)
DescriptionJESAMINE has a carvel planked hull with a spoon bow profile, and the raked transom associated with the 21 Foot Restricted Class rules. The profile has a shorter overhang at the stem and deeper forefoot than other craft more orientated to racing purposes. It now has an oval shaped cockpit which was more suitable for its fishing days.

JESAMINE only raced for a short period. It represented Victoria in the 1924 series for The Forster Cup but did not feature in any high placings. In the lead up to the racing it was suggested it would be at its best in lighter winds.

In 2010 JESAMINE retains its gaff rig and has been overhauled and restored for use as a recreational pleasure boat with the rare distinction of being able to race with the couta boat fleet or to race as a 21 Foot Restricted Class yacht. It was restored by 'Dugga' Beazley, a popular identity and fisherman from Port Phillip, but is now owned by a descendant of the builder.
SignificanceJESAMINE was built as a wooden 21 Foot Restricted Class yacht in 1922 by Mitch Lacco at Queenscliff, Victoria. The class was famous between the two world wars when they raced for the premier interstate series called The Forster Cup. It is probably the earliest 21 Footer still extant in sailing condition, and emphasises the strong connection this racing class had with the working boat traditions of Victoria. Mitch Lacco built the craft for himself and was one of the most important early builders of the well known Victorian couta boats. JESAMINE was later converted to the style of a couta boat and then used by Lacco as a fishing boat for decades on Port Phillip.
Vessel Highlights
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Charlie Peel
1933
The Klauers on the beach at Seaford with the flattie in the background, date unknown
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ALTAIR in 2011
J J Savage
1947
FAN at its re-launching party in 2006 at the Royal Perth Yacht Club
William Fife III
1924
ACROSPIRE III in 2012
J Hayes & Sons
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NERANA crossing the finish line off Adelaide to win the  Forster Cup trophy in 1953, the first …
Charlie Peel
1932
DOLPHIN in its heyday, under spinnaker and racing for Queensland.
JH Whereat
1933
AOMA around 1900 coming past Neilson Park on Sydney Harbour in a good nor easter.
Logan Bros
1899
BRIGHT'UN racing at Goolwa in 2008
JB Jones
1923
IDLER in 1923 racing on Port Phillip.
Charlie Peel
1909
SILVER STREAK restored
Clifford Hadley
1923
HINEMOA in 1950 on Lake Maquarie NSW
Ivar " Chips" Gronfors
1937