Histoire des Halfs – more than the complete history of this unique class – mentions King One, formerly known as King First – F 8094, as being a Berret designed Halftonner, built by Bénéteau in 1980.
The famous yacht builder invested in several series, King was one of the First Evolution series.
King One switched hands -and home waters- many times.
Even Olympic medalist Paul Elvström was at her helm in ’81. He dominated the Cup with 1 – 1 – 2 – 19 – 1.
The Irish years started in 1982 when King wasn’t selected for the la Rochelle Half Ton cup.
Recent owners like David Cullen, Patrick Boardman and David Kelly improved the boat and her equipment year after year.
In 2009 a Mark Mills keel was fitted.
After Boardman and his team won the Half Ton Classics Cup in Cowes in 2022, it was time to switch again. King One sails with the Norwegian number NOR 18094 with skipper Espen Kamperhaug.
More below…
Recent results
2024 – 1st National Championship Norway
2023 – 3rd Hankø Half Ton Classics Cup
2023 – 1st National Championship Norway
King One crew
Espen Guttormsen – Eilert Kamfjord – Calle Andersen – Karl Otto Book – Petter Hagelund and Sindre Sørebø
Houston, we have a challnger to look out for.
Many thanks to Histore des Halfs
Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 