Naja is a sailboat that was designed by Sylvestre Langevin, French naval architect who designed Elf Aquitaine, the winner of the the Route du Rhum in 1982, and built at the Whisstock yard in the 80's. I own a Naja... Continue reading

"Fleetwood" is Jack van Ommen's sailboat. His web site is probably the most comprehensive on the subject. One can see and read the various steps in building Fleetwood as well as a detailed account of Jack's trips around the world.... Continue reading

For those of you who read French, there was an article written on the Naja by the "Loisirs nautiques" magazine in 1979. The authors were very enthusiastic about the boat and praised the shipyard for the quality of the materials... Continue reading

In his 1982 book, "Best boats to build or Buy", Ferenc Maté offers elaborate descriptions of more than 26 sailboats that he describes as beautifully designed or best built. The 9th entry titled "If I were King of Bjazarstan" presents... Continue reading

Here are a few links to Najas that are for sale or were sold: A particularly splendid one that was sold and according to the ad was finished to a very high standard for the Paris boat show. I would... Continue reading

I learned about Philippe's Naja from a Forum discussion. The only information I have is that Philippe built his Naja from 1980 to 1982. Here is the picture he sent me. Continue reading

David Whittock was kind enough to send me the brochure that the Whisstock yards produced to market the Naja. Continue reading

A beautiful Naja owned by David Whittock. Here is what David wrote when he sent the pictures: Hi Roger, Here are the pictures of my boat taken in Holland. One was taken by myself while waiting for the lock to... Continue reading

Bonita is now back from Verchères where she was restored by Jean-Pierre Fournel of Vexcel Yachting . Jean-Pierre is a wooden boat lover, an artist and an exceptional ebenist. He has renovated/built several boats and was featured in L'Escale, a... Continue reading

This is Rory Sumerling's Naja. Thank you Rory for helping me get in touch with George Whisstock. Continue reading