The Early Years

About the Designer

The War Years

1960 Abandoned at Sea

The West Coast Years Begin

The South Pacific

The 89 Rebuild

Welcome to the Historical Site for the Schooner Curlew.

A 1926 John Alden Designed Schooner, Curlew has a rich and varied history, which continues to unfold. Recognized in 2009 as a Historic Vessel by the City of Dana Point, CA, Curlew is a remarkable relic of the golden age of wooden boat construction, sailing and racing.

We hope you will enjoy this site and the depth of information we have tried to capture. If you have encountered Curlew somewhere in your past and have additional stories, pictures or details of her past we would love to hear from you and incorporate them into this site. Please contact me, Robert Harrison, at 949-922-2759 or CurlewCharters@gmail.com