Momentum

Momentum is our 42 foot Friendship sloop, a type of gaff-rigged sloop that originated in Friendship, Maine, around 1880.

The Momentum was built in 1964 by the Lash Brothers, and represented the State of Maine in the 1964 World's Fair in New York City. Today, the Momentum is used in our Environmental Rediscoveries program and is also available for Charters.

Friendship sloops vary in size and shape, but they share a common design and appear similar. They are gaff-rigged, with a mainsail, a staysail and a jib. Additionally, they may include a topmast with a main topsail and jib topsail (flying jib). They also have a full keel, an elliptical stern and a bowsprit. Generally, they range between 25' and 31' long.