Hound Sailing Team

Hound is a 59-foot aluminum sloop designed by Aage Nielsen and built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1970. For more than 50 years, she has been a familiar sight on the ocean racing circuit, known for her graceful lines and enduring spirit.

Owned by Dan Litchfield and captained by Tom Stark since 2020, Hound has undergone a careful refit and found new success on the racecourse—proving that classic design and modern performance can still make a winning combination.

Under Litchfield’s stewardship, Hound has earned a string of top finishes:
- 2nd place overall, Saint David’s Lighthouse Division, 2024 Newport Bermuda Race
- 3rd place, IRC Class One, 2024 RORC Caribbean 600
- 1st place, IRC Class One, 2023 RORC Caribbean 600
- 1st place, ORR Class Five, 2022 Newport Bermuda Race