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

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.