Frans Maas designed the Hawk42 in 1968 especially for the Fastnet race. Several were built, including construction number 249 The Calypso has a cutter rig, consisting of a mainsail, (furling) genoa and (furling) jib. These sails are from 2019 and were measured and delivered by Zwaan Sails from Lelystad. The mainsail is partly battened and has 3 reefs. Our experience is that from wind force 4/5 and a high to windward course the first reef can be put in and this hardly affects the speed. Both the genoa and the jib have a UV protection and roll by means of a Furlex system. The sheets run to the cockpit and are operated by 4 winches. The Calypso gets up to speed quickly. Sailing close to the wind, the ship starts to heel from wind force 3 to 4, after which it is stable on the rudder. Sailing close to the wind, we always quickly set a boom (there are 2, they are secured on the roof), with the mainsail on the other side, this is a very comfortable course.
The Calypso is a classic racer that regularly elicits compliments.
Viewing day
The viewing day for the Frans Maas Hawk 42 is on Saturday, June 26, 2021 between 10 and 12 hours in Andijk (NL)
Frans Maas designed the Hawk42 in 1968 especially for the Fastnet race. Several were built, including construction number 249 The Calypso has a cutter rig, consisting of a mainsail, (furling) genoa and (furling) jib. These sails are from 2019 and were measured and delivered by Zwaan Sails from Lelystad. The mainsail is partly battened and has 3 reefs. Our experience is that from wind force 4/5 and a high to windward course the first reef can be put in and this hardly affects the speed. Both the genoa and the jib have a UV protection and roll by means of a Furlex system. The sheets run to the cockpit and are operated by 4 winches. The Calypso gets up to speed quickly. Sailing close to the wind, the ship starts to heel from wind force 3 to 4, after which it is stable on the rudder. Sailing close to the wind, we always quickly set a boom (there are 2, they are secured on the roof), with the mainsail on the other side, this is a very comfortable course.
The Calypso is a classic racer that regularly elicits compliments.
Viewing day
The viewing day for the Frans Maas Hawk 42 is on Saturday, June 26, 2021 between 10 and 12 hours in Andijk (NL)