Sailboats - Cruising
MORNING SONG
MORNING SONG is the sistership to Lin and Larry Pardey's TALEISIN and was meticulously built by Kenneth O. Minor over a 25 year period in the foothills of Santa Barbara. It survived two wildfires and is a one of a kind, hand built art piece. The boat was purchased after Ken's death by Armand and Kym Renga, who both had a lifelong love affair with numerous wooden craft. After Armand's passing in 2024, Kym has assumed sole ownership. She is based out of Channel Islands Harbor and is actively sailing her. Roughly 35 to 40 Bristol Channel Cutters have been built in wood, reports Wooden Boat Magazine (July/August 2017) adding to the unique value of MORNING SONG.
Design Specifications
41'
9"
10'
9"
27'
6"
5'
3"
Design or Class:
Lyle Hess
Designer:
Lyle Hess
Hull or Design No.:
Carvel Planked
Boat Type:
Falmouth Cutter
Rig:
Cutter
Gross Displacement:
16,500
Sail Area:
740
Sail Number:
MS 1
Number of Engines:
1
Engine Model:
Yanmar
Total Engine Horsepower:
3 GM 30 F
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Builder Name:
Kenneth 0. Minor
Location Built:
Santa Barbara
Year Built:
2016
Documentation or State Reg. No.:
1223680
Owner Name:
Kym Renga
Owner Country:
United States
Home Port:
Santa Barbara
Former Name:
n/a
Yacht Club:
Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association Member
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 18:42
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 18:42
