Yamandu

Historical Context

Design 166 dates to 1909, a period when A. Mylne & Co. was consolidating its reputation for small cruising yachts. The early twentieth century saw Mylne producing numerous designs in the 15–35 feet range, responding to growing amateur interest in yacht ownership and the development of sheltered anchorages and yacht clubs around the Scottish and English coasts. The Aurora & Brisa designation suggests either a pair design (two vessels built to identical lines) or successive iterations of the same basic hull form. Mylne's design philosophy during this era emphasised shallow draft for accessibility, moderate beam for seakindliness, and simple rigs that could be managed by small crews or amateur handlers.