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This boat is now Jay Picotte's Recovery. Jay found this old picture of IMP in his files. We have little information about her. She was a successful racer and was referenced in an November 8, 1968 internal S&S memo about improving performance in a Dolphin. IMP had a custom made, cast bronze, foil shaped centerboard, and a lighter mast. Click here to go to this memo.
The following picture is of Recovery before Jay put in round portlights, but after he awlgripped her black.
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January 7, 2009
Back in November, 2008 we had contact with the daughter of a former owner of Imp who recalls some of her adventures sailing with her father. Stay tuned
Good evening!
I was struck breathless by locating the boat I spent years sailing on with my father in the 1980's, Imp (now Recovery). I would love it if you could forward this email to Jay Picotte so I could share some stories. My father, James Phillip Rich died in 1989 and I was only 19 years old and not able to take on the responsibility (not to mention expense!) of a boat but I have missed Imp terribly since. My father sold her to Sandy Peterson and perhaps she sold Imp to Jay? Not sure how many owners there have been but I am thrilled that she is so well taken care of and loved. My Dad would be happy to see her on sailing adventures. I have many slides of our trip to Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador and when I am able to digitize them I would like to send them to Jay.
Best,
Sarah Rich
Olympia, Washington
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