The smallest boat to cross the Atlantic has once again returned to Falmouth, 13 years to the day after she sailed into the record books. Taking the limelight in a forthcoming exhibition at the Maritime Museum, this time her return is for good.
The quirky 5ft 4 inch Father’s Day was transported to Falmouth from Florida, accompanied by her record-breaking Captain, Hugo Vihlen. He has kindly agreed to donate the micro yacht to the Maritime Museum to make an honoured appearance in an exciting new exhibition, opening in February 2007.
Vihlen triumphantly sailed into Falmouth harbour aboard Father’s Day on 26 September 1993, after successfully crossing the Atlantic from Newfoundland in Canada.