A Arthur Boyes built in 1922.
Ayesha was the first and only yacht designed by ArthurBoyes, who at the time was the Managing Director of the Aldous Ltd boatyard in Brightlingsea, Essex. Boyes intended the design to go into production as a fast cruiser, but ultimately only one hull was built – Ayesha.
She was kept on the English east coast for much of her life, used as a private cruising yacht. Ayesha’s seaworthy design was proven when she sailed across the Bay of Biscay on her way to a short stint in the Mediterranean. Over her 104 years, Ayesha has had 12 owners.
