Avalon (ex-Argo III) is a rare opportunity to acquire a Borresen-built International Dragon with Olympic pedigree. Launched in 1958, she represented Canada at the 1972 Olympic Games in Kiel, Germany and has since been restored by Woodwind Yachts between 2015–2017, with over $146,000 CAD invested.
Her mahogany planked hull, teak decks, and Sitka spruce spar package have all been renewed and refinished to the highest standards. With updated rigging, sails by North, modernized systems, and a custom trailer, Avalon is a turn-key classic one-design racer that balances history, craftsmanship, and performance.
Mechanical
Custom bracket for MinnKota electric motor (outboard stowed below deck)
Full keel with cast iron ballast
New bilge pump (2015)
New battery & charger (2015)
Electrical
Completely rewired (2015)
New bilge pump wiring and switchgear
New battery and smart charger installed
Sails & Rigging
Rig: Fractional rig, Sitka spruce mast and boom, single spreaders, jumper struts, running backstays
Running Rigging: All replaced (2015) with sheets and halyards led under deck for clean layout and singlehanded sailing
Standing Rigging: Fully inspected and updated during restoration
Winches: Harken #8 winches (new 2015)
Sail Inventory:
North Sails mainsail
North Sails jib
North Sails Code Zero spinnaker
Deck & Hardware
New teak decks over marine ply (2015)
New mahogany covering boards and superstructure (cabin, cockpit coamings, corner posts)
Traveler bench rebuilt with integrated under-deck control lines
All deck hardware replaced with modern Harken gear
New canvas covers: jib cover and cockpit cover
Safety equipment, fenders, and docklines included
Additional Equipment
Custom tandem trailer with extendable tongue and screw pads (ideal for transport and storage)
Docklines, fenders, and safety equipment included
