CUBA 1951 Nautical Club San Sebastian Enameled Yacht Regatta Medal In Sterling
A yacht race medal from the nautical club of San Sebastian.
This is a beautiful award/participation medal for a yacht race between La Habana in Cuba and the port of San Sebastian in Spain, realized back in 1951. The historical medal has been struck in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and embellished with applications of hard glass colored enamels. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain. The medal was awarded to the yacht named "Sunbeam" and the yacht designer and captain Robert "Bob" Shekter. The medal is engraved around on both sides as follow; Obv: REAL CLUB NAUTICO DE SAN SEBASTIAN; Rev: REGATA TRANSATLANTICA LA HABANA-SAN SEBASTIAN 1951.
Havana-San Sebastián yacht races
The Havana-San Sebastián race, was a 4,200-mile race across the Atlantic Ocean. The first was held in 1951 and was won by the Malabar XIII of the United States; the second victory went to the Mare Nostrum, of the Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián, which arrived at La Concha beach at 6:40 p.m. on July 6, 1955, and set a record by completing the 4,200-nautical-mile journey in 24 days, four voyages less than those achieved by the Malabar XIII four years earlier. Cuba was represented on both voyages by La Cubana and the Siboney, respectively.
The Real Club Náutico of San Sebastian
The Real Club Náutico was founded in 1896 to improve the practice of water sports in Donostia-San Sebastián. It's situated just next to the beach, at the entrance to the harbor. Its building (1929), example of the rationalist architecture, has been declared Artistic Monument, so is its cultural interest. In 1951 and 1955, the Real Club Náutico San Sebastián organized the most important transoceanic regatta of the time: Havana – San Sebastián. This was the most important sailing competition held in Cuba is undoubtedly the 4,200-nautical-mile transatlantic race between Havana and the Spanish port of San Sebastián, held in 1951 and repeated four years later.
Country: Cuba-Spain.
Period: Post-war, mid-century, 1951.
Awarded to: The yacht named "Sunbeam" and Bob Shekter.
Materials: Sterling silver .925/.999 and hard glass enamel.
Weight: 48.6 Grams (31.10 Dwt.).
Measurements: 48 mm by 65 mm by 7 mm (1.89 x 2.56 x 0.28 Inches).
Collateral: This award medal is accompanied by the original presentation fitted leather box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Nautical medal is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in the settings. This medal has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D081425MNNK/1.440
