GER-011

Essentials

Table of details and specifications of GER-011
	Designer	Einar Ohlson (SWE)
	Builders	Oscar Schelin, Kungsörs Båtvarv AB (SWE)
	Material	Mahogany, carvel planked; hull restoration using mahogany veneer
	1st certificate issued	1964-01-30
	Original boat name	Mechtild
	Original country	GER
	Original sail number	011
	Current location	Berlin-Karolinenhof (WSV 1921), Langer See (GER)

5.5 G 11 - meant to be Olympic participant, twice - 09.09.2008 by Kaspar Stubenrauch: This boat was built to be the German participant in the 1964 Olympics. The first owner was Josef Pankofer, one of the best sailors in the German racing scene, but he suddenly died in 1963. The second owner, Herbert Scholl had been Olympic participant in 1960 with 5.5 G 7 and was so sure to make it to Tokyo in 1964, that he had already built the wooden cases for his sails and accessories, with bold letters saying: <"Bronia" G 11 - German Olympic 5.5m Team>, presenting these cases in the elimination races in Travemünde. But, he had not counted the dedication of the Pankofer Crew, who had joined up with Biwi Reich to buy,win&sell "Subbnboana" 5.5 G 12, which placed G 11 third and G 13 second in these selection races.