1964 CAL 40

Step aboard and you feel right away that this CAL 40 has been in the hands of a sailor, not just an owner. The cockpit is clean and purposeful, with line leads that make sense and hardware placed where a watch crew can actually work. Down below, the long sea berths, solid grab points, and simple systems layout speak to nights offshore, not just afternoons at the dock. Storage is generous and practical, with room for real cruising gear and race sails. The motion is that classic CAL 40 feel: quick, but surprisingly gentle, tracking straight when pressed and rewarding a helmsman who likes to drive by fingertip instead of autopilot.

A CAL 40 is a smart choice here because it bridges the gap between serious offshore capability and easy local sailing. The hull form loves the mixed conditions you’ll see: it’s stiff enough to punch upwind through afternoon chop, yet light and quick enough to make the most of lighter morning breezes. The simple, efficient deck layout means short-handed daysails are relaxed, while the interior offers dependable sea berths and stowage for longer coastal passages. With modest draft and a forgiving underbody, access to shallower anchorages and tighter harbors is less stressful, making this classic racer an unexpectedly practical all‑rounder in these waters.