Carl Alberg and Alfred Luders designed many boats but this particular set, Alberg’s Sea Sprite 23 and Luder’s 28, 30 and 34, hold a special place on our hearts. All built in Rhode Island, these boats have withstood the test of time with at least four of the original ten boats still sailing and registered in the association.

Sea Sprite sailing yachts is a family of US built sailing vessels. The series includes the following yachts, a 23′, 28′, 30′, and a 34′. They were all simply designated Sea Sprites. The twin sails in a following seas emblem is well known in the yachting world.

Sea Sprites are being sailed through out the world, with the largest concentration in New England waters. Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay are prime waters for these classic yachts. The Sea Sprite 23, a Carl Alberg design, was first produced in 1957. The Sea Sprite 28′, 30′ and Sea Sprite 34 were designed by Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr.

The history of the classes is told below using the brochures from the different manufacturers. There is also an oral history documented as a 2007 thread on the Forum. Please feel free to contact Carter Hall if you have some additions.