Toria (trimaran) explained

Toria was a trimaran sailboat designed by Derek Kelsall and launched in 1966.^[1] It was named after Kelsall's daughter.^[2]

Achievements

In 1966 Toria won the first RWYC Two-Handed Round Britain Race.^[1] It also won fifth place in the solo Atlantic race.^[1]

Destruction

In 1976 Toria caught fire during the solo Atlantic race.^[1]

Legacy

Toria was the first design by Kelsall, the first foam sandwich constructed trimaran in the world, and is directly credited with igniting French interest in multihull sailing.^[1]

Toria led directly to the design of Trifle.^[3]

See also

• List of multihulls
• Trifle
• Derek Kelsall

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Short History of Kelsall Designs. January 6, 2015.
2. Web site: An Interview with Derek Kelsall — Ex Brit, now of New Zealand. January 6, 2015.
3. Web site: piCraft Trimarans. 1970.