THE LOMBARD CANAL ISLANDS CHALLENGES
This race is depict on the 25p stamp. It is a handicap race between Guernsey and Jersey, which is open to any yacht of these two islands. In 1999, more than 150 yachts participated in this challenge. The sailboat depicted on this 26p stamp is most similar to a Sigma 33 fast sail cruiser yacht, designed by David Thomas from the U.K. in 1979.
The first Sigma 33 was built in 1978.
The type is not more built, but secondhand Sigma’s 33 are around.
The type was built by Sigma Yachts in Plymouth.
Displacement 4,309 kg, dim. 9.84 x 3.20 x 1.85m. draught.
1,724 kg solid ballast
Sloop rigged.
Sail area 573 sq ft.
Auxiliary engine a Volvo Pinta diesel.
Two cabins has berth for 7 persons.
Guernsey 1991 26p sg 526, scott 461.
Source Internet, and Guernsey Post.