RUGOSA is a Herreshoff New York 40 racing yacht built with a yawl rig in 1926. Of the original class of 15 boats, at least 5 are known to be sailing today. Dubbed the “Fighting Forties” in recognition of their competitive prowess, the much admired yachts echoed the kudos for related Herreshoff NY 30s, NY 50s and NY 70s