Toria was a trimaran sailboat designed by Derek Kelsall and launched in 1966. It was named after Kelsall's daughter.
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Achievements
In 1966 Toria won the first RWYC Two-Handed Round Britain Race. It also won fifth place in the solo Atlantic race.
Destruction
In 1976 Toria caught fire during the solo Atlantic race.
Legacy
Toria was the first design by Kelsall, the first foam sandwich constructed trimaran in the world, and is directly credited with igniting French interest in multihull sailing.
Toria led directly to the design of Trifle.
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