Cotton Blossom II

Yacht name: Cotton Blossom II • Q Class
Formerly: Leonore • Paloma • Scimitar
Length: 49 ft
Owner: Dennis Conner • 4-time America's Cup winner
Rebuild: 2004 • Johnny Smullen using original plans
Year: 1925
Design: Johan Anker
Builder: Jensen • Oslo

Small but perfectly formed, Cotton Blossom is a classic racing yacht, which won boat of the year awards in '39 and '63 in the US, and many major racing trophies over the years. Since the rebuild it has won many awards and accolades. Here is an excellent article on the history of this work of art.