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Victor Orloff

The historic 31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantelot & Lemaistre (Company)">Chantelot &amp; Lemaistre</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> is being offered for auction on 20 February with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> represented by Richard Callender of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/weatherbird/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Weatherbird for sale</a>, was delivered in 1931 and features an impressive history of hosting a plethora of the most famous stars of her era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219964/image/large-0be216a92b83a8f8f3aee23a7bc2ad1e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219964">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> showcases an original exterior and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1257" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victor Orloff (Company)">Victor Orloff</a> and Henri Rambaud. She has received many upgrades over the years and in 2021 she saw a complete mechanical refit, overhaul and replacement of her systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219956/image/large-c15f31a6e83c01339aee4e10373e96a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219956"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> comes with an impressive history and if she could talk she would have many stories to tell of her notorious past! Originally commissioned for Sara and Gerald Murphy, a high-society American couple whose well-known families flourished in fortune, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> became a floating saloon for some of the most celebrated artists and intellectuals of the Jazz Age. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219958/image/large-200198944146edb007c9a7d644ea31cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219958">Gerald's father founded the Mark Cross Company selling high-end leather goods, while Sara's family was well-established in East Hampton and owned the famous 30 room mansion dubbed ‘The Dunes.’ The couple launched <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> after settling in the French Riviera and she served as an inspiration for them and their star studded guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219959/image/large-c10e15efd33c769ba9bf263dab604b32.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219959">The French schooner <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, has welcomed some of the most famous names in art, literature, music and poetry onboard her decks. Some of her outstanding guests include Cole Porter, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker and Pablo Picasso and not to mention Murphy's good friends Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. It has even been rumored that Fitzgerald characterised his main characters in his novel “Tender is the Night" after the couple. As if that wasn’t enough, her keel also holds a sealed-in record of a Louis Amstrong song!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219957/image/large-70c8e6463685bad91d6a47cde84c2811.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219957">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/chantelot-lemaistre/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Chantelot and Lemaistre yacht for sale</a>, can welcome up to eight guests across her four classic staterooms. Her master stateroom features a large double berth, a vanity desk and excellent storage space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219960/image/large-a11ec8d7dd087f10565f910cda5db169.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219960"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270105/image/large-adf0c17ccad87d5929a374b523cab85a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270105">Remaining guest staterooms onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> include a double and two staterooms, both with two single bunks. She can also accommodate a crew of five members to make sure that guests receive a first class service, like those who have come before them.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270106/image/large-250aa2af262bb28068c0e76b4b684a80.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270106">Weatherbird</a> has maintained her original thirties stylings to create an interior that is almost frozen in time. Her timeless romantic stylings feature a contrast of dark and light woods, to create a traditional feel throughout. Her classical design in her saloon allows for natural flow of light, showcasing her U-shaped seating area and table, as well as her bar area and storage spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270098/image/large-2490763f8a4ed0c98dc20c2acd14d499.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270101/image/large-3ba381cc319121cd2c6d03015d872443.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270101">When it comes to her exterior areas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a>’s teak deck spaces are spacious and offer seating areas for guests to socialise and relax, while admiring the passing landscapes. She features an automated gaff rig configuration that allows her to achieve impressive sailing performance and efficient operation with minimal crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270100/image/large-3c6d434795ba57249eb0702b2d543049.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270100"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270099/image/large-9b164e7f7498e1c3f82c4fa9dca5a2a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270099">This stunning 47 GT schooner is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, which gives her a calm cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 11 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> stands as a testament to her era and offers the opportunity for someone to own a classical piece of yachting history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219962/image/large-1120a422cba5cae08da8bef14bcbfa73.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219962">

31m Chantelot & Lemaistre sailing yacht Weatherbird auction

The 31m yacht Weatherbird is up for auction, having welcomed guests, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and F. Scott Fitzgerald onboard.

Weatherbird: The classic star-studded 31m schooner up for auction 

The historic 31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantelot & Lemaistre (Company)">Chantelot &amp; Lemaistre</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/weatherbird" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Weatherbird, for sale</a>, was delivered in 1931 and features an impressive career as one of the most historic sailing yachts to ever navigate the high seas, as well a history of hosting a plethora of the most famous stars of her era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219962/image/large-1120a422cba5cae08da8bef14bcbfa73.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219962">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a>, is steeped in history and showcases an original exterior and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1257" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victor Orloff (Company)">Victor Orloff</a> and Henri Rambaud. She has received many upgrades over the years, and in 2021 she saw a complete mechanical refit, overhaul and replacement of systems, leaving her in wonderful condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112632/image/large-848af3884d14a8a3c3c0b0df85a0744f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112630/image/large-30725160cf47ca5a31cbc2678406473e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112630"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> comes with an impressive history and if she could talk she would have many stories to tell of her notorious past! She was originally commissioned for Sara and Gerald Murphy, a high-society American couple whose well-known families flourished in fortune. Gerald's father founded the Mark Cross Company selling high-end leather goods, while Sara's family was well-established in East Hampton and owned the famous 30 room mansion dubbed ‘The Dunes.’ The couple launched <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> after settling in the French Riviera and she served as an inspiration for them and their star studded guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112614/image/large-da8fa98474a4790909d831574fb272be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112614">The French schooner <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, has welcomed some of the most famous names in art, literature, music and poetry onboard her decks. Some of her outstanding guests include Cole Porter, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker and Pablo Picasso and not to mention Murphy's good friends Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. It has even been rumored that Fitzgerald characterised his main characters in his novel Tender is the Night after the couple. As if that wasn’t enough her keel also holds a sealed-in record of a Louis Amstrong song.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219959/image/large-c10e15efd33c769ba9bf263dab604b32.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219959"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112627/image/large-41f27679cd142c0de0e5a3aab408f3f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112627"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112624/image/large-aade2a4f578bf3961a6d9e4291037e4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112624">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/chantelot-lemaistre/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Chantelot and Lemaistre yacht for sale</a>, can welcome up to eight guests across her four classic staterooms. The master cabin features a large double berth, a vanity desk and excellent storage space. A double cabin and two cabins, both with two single bunks, complete the guest staterooms. She can also accommodate a crew of five members to make sure that guests receive a first class service, like those who have come before them.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219956/image/large-08579690ac647526321345b4999ecd19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219956"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219958/image/large-6f0eb9305e46c33175992b150ef00412.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219958"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> has maintained her original thirties stylings to create an interior that is almost frozen in time. The timeless romantic stylings feature a contrast of dark and light woods to create a traditional feel throughout. The classical design in her saloon allows a natural flow of light to showcase the U-shaped seating area and table, as well as the bar area and storage spaces. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a>’s exterior teak deck spaces are spacious and offer seating areas for guests to socialise and relax while admiring the passing landscapes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219964/image/large-0be216a92b83a8f8f3aee23a7bc2ad1e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219964">This stunning 47 GT schooner is powered by one <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins Inc</a>, which gives her a calm cruising speed of 9 knots and a top speed of 11 knots. Weatherbird offers the opportunity for someone to own a classical piece of yachting history.

Sailing yacht Weatherbird for sale

The historic 31-metre Chantelot and Lemaistre sailing yacht Weather Bird, for sale, has entered the market.

Weatherbird: The classic star-studded 31m Chantelot & Lemaistre schooner is now on the market

The 31-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a>, built in 1931 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantelot & Lemaistre (Company)">Chantelot and Lemaistre</a>, has been sold by Aloisa Moncada of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moncada (Company)">Moncada</a>. The classic schooner has been sailing for almost a century showcasing her exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1257" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victor Orloff (Company)">Victor Orloff</a>, which was completely restored during her refit in 2013.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/112636/image/large-1ff8e29b7f45a61d38db1142bcc438ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112636"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> boasts an impressive career as one of the world’s most historic sailing yachts. Onboard, she has hosted some prominent artists including Hemingway, Dos Passos, Picasso, Dorothy Parker, Man Ray and Archibald MacLeish while inspiring some of the works from Fernand Leger and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Her keel also holds a sealed-in record of a Louis Amstrong song.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/112620/image/large-39ec8feb43948d2e81dfa5bbc19e1ace.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112620">The 47 GT sailing yacht can host up to eight guests along with a crew of four in her two double and two twin cabins. She also features two tenders and a range of toys including a windsurf, waterskis and snorkelling equipment.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/112614/image/large-da8fa98474a4790909d831574fb272be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112614">Powered by a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummings Inc&nbsp;</a>main engine with 295 hp, she cruises at 9 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 11 knots. When she was listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weatherbird31.0m (101'8&quot;)Chantelot & Lemaistre1931">Weatherbird</a> had an asking price of €1,800,000.