Lapwing (Vanneau en Fr) is a 45% model of a working boat from Tancook Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. These boats were used in the late 19th century for all purposes; ferry, freight transport, fishing etc. The
The hull is double ended with a long straight keel and with two masts this type is schooner rigged. Around Tancook Island, the sea conditions are 'North Atlantic' and the tides are close to the largest in the world, so these boats were developed to be seaworthy as a priority.
On Lapwing, both mainsail and foresail are rigged as lugs. There is a small quadrant centreboard, which is also true to the type. Lapwing is lightly built in epoxy /ply and in order to achieve the displacement needed, she has water ballast.