The new Whitehall Spirit 17 Expedition model can be used as a classic small daysailor or for exercise using its sliding seat rowing dropin.

The classic Whitehall design rowing boats have long been known for their seaworthiness. They were used out under oar and sail to meet arriving ships in all seasons and conditions.

WhitehallSpirit17: Whitehall Spirit 17 Expedition Drawing

The Whitehall Spirit 17 Expedition Model features a roller furling code-zero style light air jib, and a reefable main for higher winds. The Sitka spruce mast is sleeved to break into two parts for stowing on board.

Easily handled by one, there is the option of up to three rowers in a traditional rowing configuration, or one or two rowers in the slide seat configuration which features hinged bronze outriggers and 9'6"sculls.

On popular use for the Whitehall Spirit 17 Expedition is in RAID style regattas.

More information is available at http://www.whitehallrow.com

The video below includes shots of Whitehall 17 in action in a raid regatta in Finland.