Overview
About this vessel
Kilena of Corsica is a 57ft gaff-rigged ketch designed by Jac Iversen and Colin Archer, built by A.B. Gustafson in Sweden from robust oak planking on oak frames. She is a sturdy, go anywhere vessel with strong construction, practical and comfortable layout and easy handling. She combines timeless elegance, craftmanship and proven offshore performance.
In 1996, she secured first place in her class at Antigua Sailing Week.
Thanks to several extensive refits and meticulous maintenance, she represents a rare opportunity to own a true icon of classic yachting—one that is ready to set sail today.
On Deck
Step into the perfect blend of offshore capability and comfort. The deck layout is thoughtfully designed, featuring a spacious seating area located between the mast and the companionway. To ensure total comfort in the Mediterranean heat, a sun awning provides ample protection from the elements.
The aft section is defined by the helm and a protective doghouse, which serves as the ultimate sanctuary to relax in the shade while sailing during the summer months. This versatile structure doubles as a sprayhood and provides the primary access point to the crew cabin. Enhancing the alfresco experience, the cockpit is equipped with an additional fridge and freezer, keeping refreshments perfectly chilled while you are underway.
Interior Layout
General Style
The interior is exceptionally bright and welcoming, featuring beautifully crafted joinery with a distinctive Scandinavian character. It offers a classic and comfortable atmosphere, enhanced by generous natural light from portholes.
Layout Overview
Access to the accommodation is through the companionway in the deckhouse, descending over the engine compartment into the main interior corridor that leads to the saloon.
The layout is organised around the saloon amidships, with the master cabin forward including a head en-suite, and two guest cabins.
The saloon features a table with seating area, a full-size adult berth plus an extra berth suitable for a child.
To port, the well-equipped galley flows naturally within the open-plan layout for easy movement and social interaction.
The spacious master cabin with a double berth is located forward.
Amidships at starboard is a guest cabin with two single bunk beds, and to port a separate cabin with one single berth.
The head is located at starboard, between the twin guest cabin and the saloon.
Exterior Layout
The exterior layout of the Kilena of Corsica follows a classic, functional design typical of large pre-war sailing yachts, combining elegance with practicality for offshore sailing.
Starting forward, the yacht has a spacious foredeck dedicated to anchoring and sail handling. The bowsprit extends the sail plan forward, reinforcing her traditional appearance.
Moving aft, wide side decks run along both sides of the deckhouse, allowing safe and unobstructed movement from bow to stern.
Amidships, the main mast area is a key working zone. Here you'll find winches and line handling systems for the mainsail and other primary sails. The layout is designed to distribute sail handling tasks between the mast and cockpit. Just aft of the main mast and before the primary deckhouse that grants access to the main interior, there is a table with two benches, creating a practical and social space integrated into the working deck.
The deckhouse/superstructure is relatively low-profile, preserving the yacht's elegant lines while providing interior headroom. It also offers some protection when moving on deck.
Further aft, a secondary deckhouse leads to the crew cabins and incorporates a shaded, sofa-style seating area, adding a comfortable outdoor living space. The mizzen mast is positioned directly above this structure, integrating the aft sail plan with the crew access area.
The cockpit is positioned aft as the central command area, featuring the helm and primary sail controls, with good visibility and a protected setting.
At the stern, the yacht features a traditional overhanging aft section, offering additional deck space and practical access to the water.
Overall, the layout is straightforward and well-balanced, designed for efficient operation, safe movement on deck, and comfortable long-distance cruising, while retaining the timeless character of a 1930s sailing yacht.
