2005 Brooklin Boat Yard Stephens Waring Boat in Newport, RI 02840 US

By Robert Stephens and Paul Waring:

FALCON is a striking embodiment of Stephens Waring’s signature approach—where heritage lines meet forward-thinking performance. Svelte and elegant, she delivers refined sailing performance and comfort, as well as an unmatched feel at the helm.

Created in 2005 for a client whose interests drew towards long-distance ocean racing and cruising, in the years since launch, design improvements have continually enhanced performance, making her equally exceptional for course or distance racing.

In recent renovations, we refined the original design to incorporate the latest developments in naval architecture and high-performance materials. The result is spectacular, delivering a fully updated high-performance keel and rudder, and a taller rig that optimizes non-overlapping jibs for rating benefit and easier, faster sailing.

FALCON represents a high point in Spirit of Tradition design.

For a sailor looking for year-round podium potential in the Med, Caribbean, and Northeast circuits, there is no better option than FALCON on the market today.

“I have been blessed to own one of the most beautiful yachts in the world…. FALCON is equally capable of luxurious cruising as well as high-performance racing against other Spirit of Tradition yachts.

When not racing, my wife, VIP guests, and I have enjoyed FALCON as an extraordinary day sailor or for short cruises with 2 guests plus 3 core crew, including a chef.”

FALCON represents a rare combination of classic Maine yacht craftsmanship and modern Grand Prix sailing performance. Originally launched as GOSHAWK in 2005, she was conceived as a lightweight Spirit of Tradition racer and subsequently transformed through a $3 million-plus multi-year rebuild at Lyman-Morse.

Her new high-aspect bulb keel, carbon rudder, Offshore Spars carbon rig, Future Fibres EC6 standing rigging, Doyle Grand Prix sail inventory, and sophisticated hydraulic deck system give her exceptional performance, while her elegant three-cabin interior, full galley, climate control, and modern electrical systems make her equally capable as a cruising yacht.

FALCON offers a distinctive opportunity for an owner seeking a yacht with classic lines, pedigree, craftsmanship, modern performance technology, and a proven racing record.

FALCON features a cold-molded composite hull constructed from wood, foam, and carbon fiber. The lower portion of the hull around the keel attachment incorporates a solid CNC-machined carbon plate designed to reduce weight and increase stiffness while providing the attachment structure for the new high-performance bulb keel.

A purpose-designed sacrificial crush box was incorporated to help absorb impact and mitigate damage in the event of a keel strike.

• New high-aspect bulb keel
• New carbon keel plug and keel trunk
• New high-aspect carbon rudder
• Carbon structural reinforcement around the keel attachment
• Redesigned keel structure
• Revised chainplate locations
• Completely redesigned deck and sail-handling systems
• The new keel and carbon rudder were designed and installed together to optimize performance throughout the sailing envelope.

The rig was replaced and redesigned in 2023.

• Mast: Offshore Spars hybrid high-modulus / medium-modulus carbon
• Boom: Offshore Spars carbon
• Standing Rigging: Future Fibres EC6 carbon
• Running Rigging: Dyneema and other high-performance materials
• Mast Step: Adjustable
• Halyard Locks: Rigging Projects bullet-style locks
• Mast Track: Rigging Projects titanium locking sections
• Headsail Furler: Reckmann hydraulic semi-flush furling system

The rig was designed for lightweight durability and performance across a broad range of conditions, including New England racing and offshore/Caribbean sailing.

All sails new for 2023 — Doyle Grand Prix Race inventory

• Stratis Elite 1100CT fully battened mainsail with locking full hoist and three reef points
• Stratis Elite 1100CT Light/Medium Jib with vertical battens
• Stratis Elite 1100CT Medium/Heavy Jib with vertical battens
• Carbon/Technora Spinnaker Staysail on torsion cable with KZ furling drum
• Genoa Staysail on torsion cable with KZ furling drum
• Maxilite 150 radial A2 Spinnaker with zipper-pack system
• Masthead carbon/Technora cable-less Code Zero on KZ furling drum
• Fractional-hoist carbon/Technora cable-less Code Zero on torsion cable with KZ furling drum

FALCON is optimized for the CRF rating system and holds a current measurement certificate for the Spirit of Tradition classes.

A custom Grand Prix-level hydraulic system was installed during the rebuild.

Hydraulic functions include:

• Headsail furling
• Jib tack Cunningham
• Jib sheet inhauler
• Mainsail tack Cunningham
• Mainsail outhaul
• Mainsail traveler
• Checkstay deflector
• Backstay
• Grand Prix hydraulic winches

The system was designed to support efficient racing operations with approximately 8–10 crew while permitting day sailing and cruising with as few as two crew.

• Carbon hydraulic Harken Grand Prix winch package
• Harken running-backstay winches
• Reckmann hydraulic headsail furler
• Hydraulic windlass
• Custom stainless-steel stem fitting serving as anchor roller, dock-line fairlead and tack point
• Flush anchor/chain storage
• Reconfigured racing deck hardware
• Flush deck hatches
• Mast-base blocks and deck organizers
• Spinlock line jammers
• Inboard sheet-lead tracks for jibs and staysails
• Outboard sheet-lead tracks for spinnakers and Code sails
• Modular dodger
• Semi-hard-top modular bimini
• Custom carbon/foam/wood-veneer aft owner's bench
• Heated aft bench cushion
• Large aft lazarette
• Laid Teak Deck
• Custom varnished wheel (66 in Diameter)
• Custom 2023 cockpit cushions
• Custom side-boarding platform

Owner's Stateroom

• Spacious owner's stateroom located fully forward with substantial storage.
• Immediately aft is the owner's head with a separate stall shower.

Guest Cabins

• Two additional cabins are located aft of the owner's stateroom on opposite sides of the passageway.
• Each offers a single berth with drawers and hanging lockers.
• Pocket doors and privacy screen.

Main Salon
The main salon includes:

• Port and starboard settees
• Custom folding salon table
• Pilot/sea berth above the port settee
• Storage cabinets and cupboards
• Traditional butterfly hatch
• Navigation station
• Large hanging locker
• Extensive built-in storage
• Quarter berth

• Top-loading refrigerator
• Top-loading freezer
• Gimbaled propane stove and oven
• Full-size double-basin sink
• Extensive cabinet and provisions storage
• Ice Maker

• Two electric heads with push-button controls
• Three-way valves
• Separate owner's stall shower
• Hot-water system with electric heating element
• Engine-loop heat exchanger
• Reverse-cycle HVAC
• LED interior lighting
• New pumps and comfort systems

Major electrical upgrades during the refit included:

• New lithium-ion battery bank, AmpHr capacity
• New Northern Lights 9 kW generator
• Inverters
• Extensive wiring replacement
• New pumps
• Updated electrical systems and controls
• LED lighting throughout
• The battery bank is located beneath the starboard salon settee
• The hydraulic power pack, inverters, and other electrical components are located in the aft machinery space.

• Starlink Satellite System
• B&G V60 VHF with AIS integration
• B&G AIS 500 Class B module
• B&G Halo 9 radar
• B&G H5000 Sailpilot with control heads and displays at helm and navigation station
• B&G Zeus3 chartplotter at helm
• B&G 20/20 displays
• B&G H5000 Race displays
• Airmar speed and depth transducers
• Victron battery monitoring and control modules
• Maretron tank monitoring
• Fusion stereo system
• Sirius weather system
• ZG100 GPS receiver
• Custom touchscreen for hydraulic-system monitoring and control

Following acquisition, FALCON underwent an extensive 2+ year, $3 million-plus redesign, rebuild, and refit at Lyman-Morse, directed by Stephens Waring Yacht Design. The program was described by the broker as a comprehensive transformation in which essentially every major component was addressed.

Major work included:

• New high-aspect bulb keel
• Keel plug and structural strut are steel, sheathed in foil-shaped composites. Keel trunk is carbon.
• New high-aspect carbon rudder
• Major structural reinforcement
• New Offshore Spars: carbon mast and boom
• New Future Fibres EC6 standing rigging
• Revised chainplates
• New running rigging
• Sail plan optimized for non-overlapping jibs and light-air performance under CRF classic rating formula
• Completely redesigned sail plan
• All-new Doyle Grand Prix sail inventory
• Custom Grand Prix hydraulic system
• Reconfigured deck hardware
• New generator
• New lithium-ion battery bank
• Replacement of plumbing throughout
• Replacement of most wiring
• New B&G sailing instruments
• New anchor, windlass and chain system
• New dodger and modular bimini
• New interior joinery
• New cabin sole
• New hatches and portlights
• LED lighting
• New pumps and comfort systems
• Custom aft owner's scalloped loveseat

FALCON's light displacement and exceptionally low wetted-surface area provide strong performance while retaining the aesthetic and proportions of a classic Spirit of Tradition yacht.

• Upwind: Approximately 10 knots
• Reaching / Downwind: 14+ knots
• Reported Top Speed: 16.8 knots

The new rig and sail plan were optimized for light New England conditions while also being engineered for stronger offshore and Caribbean conditions.

Recent podium results include:

• Palm Beach St. Patrick’s Regatta, 2026: 1st
• Booth Bay Classics, 2026: 1st
• Eggemoggin Reach Classic, 2026: 1st
• Camden Classics, 2026: 2nd
• Newport Classic Regatta, 2025: 1st
• Boothbay Regatta, 2023: 1st
• Safe Harbor Newport, 2023: 1st
• Herreshoff Regatta, 2023: 1st
• Newport Classics, 2023: 1st
• Camden Classics, 2023: 2nd
• Spirit of Tradition Seasonal Trophy Winner, 2022 & 2023
• Camden Classics, 2022: 1st
• Safe Harbor Newport, 2022: 1st
• Herreshoff Regatta, 2022: 1st
• Opera House Cup, 2022: 1st in Class
• Eggemoggin, 2022: 3rd
• Nantucket Race Week, 2022: 3rd
• Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, 2016: 1st

• Custom 32' three-axle workshop trailer for tools, spares, sails, anchor, bimini and additional equipment
• 10' Inmar inflatable tender
• 15 HP outboard
• Standard safety equipment
• Fire detection and extinguishing equipment
• Gas alarms
• MOB equipment
• USCG safety package
• PFDs
• Custom carbon-fiber side-boarding platform with stairs
• Spare Fortress anchor

Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.