2005 Brooklin Boat Yard 76 Boat in Newport, RI US

FALCON pairs Spirit of Tradition styling with an extensive performance-focused rebuild. Built by Brooklin Boat Yard in 2005 to a Stephens Waring design, the 76' (23.16m) sloop was originally launched as GOSHAWK. More recently, she completed a two-plus-year, $3 million-plus rebuild at Lyman-Morse, with Stephens Waring Yacht Design directing the program. FALCON will make her debut at the Newport International Boat Show, where she will be available for viewing from 17-20 September.

Much of FALCON's performance platform was renewed or redesigned during the rebuild. Changes included a new high-aspect bulb keel, high-aspect carbon rudder, carbon keel plug and keel trunk, structural reinforcement and revised chainplate locations. In 2023, she received a redesigned rig comprising an Offshore Spars carbon mast and boom and Future Fibres EC6 carbon standing rigging, together with a new Doyle Grand Prix race sail inventory.

Sail handling is supported by a custom Grand Prix-level hydraulic system and Grand Prix hydraulic winches. The setup was conceived to accommodate approximately eight to 10 crew for racing, while FALCON can be day sailed or cruised with as few as two crew. Under sail, recorded figures include approximately 10 knots upwind, 14-plus knots reaching or downwind and a reported top speed of 16.8 knots.