Gitana - 1936 Alden Yawl

Gitana - 1936 Alden Yawl Gitana is a classic sailing vessel built in 1936. She's a one-of-a-kind Alden Yawl. Gitana is a classic wooden yawl designed by John G. Alden and built in 1936.

The Alden design number is 630 and she is the only one ever built. Sailors and boaters will know the Danforth Anchor... well Gitana was designed for Richard S. Danforth. Mr. Danforth used Gitana to test his now famous anchor. In 1948 Gitana was in the TransPac to Hawaii. In 1955 she was shipped east and was re-rigged as a yawl for cruising in Maine. Gitana's hull is built of mahogany planks on whi

te oak frames. There is an annual regatta in Maine named after her. The purpose of this page is to share the joy of Gitana. We will share photos, videos, and stories of Gitana. If you have interest in coming to sail on Gitana drop us a line. We are also taking donations to help keep Gitana restored. If you'd like, you can donate at:
www.gofundme.com/Gitana

The sailing season has started! Learn to sail or plan your family or team building event on Gitana now:
05/03/2026

The sailing season has started! Learn to sail or plan your family or team building event on Gitana now:

Gitana is available for day sails in Long Island Sound. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers plus crew. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for a booking. For availability and to reserve a time, please use our Google calendar below:

Gitana safe and sound at her winter berth.
02/20/2026

Gitana safe and sound at her winter berth.

Thanks to the members of the Westchester Historical Society for their support and nomination
12/23/2025

Thanks to the members of the Westchester Historical Society for their support and nomination

The Sailing Vessel Gitana is a 40-foot, wooden racing vessel from 1936 that is presently docked at Westchester's New Rochelle Harbor. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 2024 in recognition of its exemplary design and build that embody the distinctive characteristics...

Come sail with us! The schedule for fall 2025 day tours is now open.
09/23/2025

Come sail with us! The schedule for fall 2025 day tours is now open.

Gitana is available for day sails in Ling Island Sound. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers plus crew. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for a booking. For availability and to reserve a time, please use our Google calendar below:

Support a historic boat:
09/23/2025

Support a historic boat:

Gitana is a 1936 sailing yacht by the great American naval architect John Gale Alden. She is listed as a structure of historic significance by the New York State Department of Parks & Historic Preservation and is docked in New Rochelle, New York.

Stepping the main mast on the hard.
09/12/2025

Stepping the main mast on the hard.

The mast is ready for stepping Barron's Marine
09/10/2025

The mast is ready for stepping Barron's Marine

Re-launch 2025. Need more water
09/04/2025

Re-launch 2025. Need more water

C 2025 planking is done. Cove line routed with a 1/2 inch bit.
07/13/2025

C 2025 planking is done. Cove line routed with a 1/2 inch bit.

The ship is now listed in the National Register!
12/13/2024

The ship is now listed in the National Register!

The weekly list of determinations for properties nominated for the National Register of Historic Places shows Gitana as ‘listed’ (Nov 29th 2024). Support our National Parks Service and the important work done by the people at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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