ST F\S WAR NE August, 2009- Launching our flagship, Bequia, has made for a rewarding and exciting summer. Now that Bequia is on her way, Brooklin Boat Yard can now pat themselves on the back for a job well- done. Our hats go off to the construction crew for a first rate job, as they have once again gone over the top on every detail. Bequia is cold molded wood construction of the finest quality woods—a 2 1/4" thick hull over 31/2" square ring frames. Her deck is foam core and plywood over a traditional fiamework—this allows the passage of wireways throughout the deck. Both stainless steel and bronze metals Bequia under sail in Penobscot Bay, near Camden, Maine. Her clean grace- ful lines leave very little wake. Hoi An, left, and Bequia, right, two boats by SWW and both built by Brooklin Boat Yard. Shown here beginning the last leg, under mizzen stays'I, to the finish at the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. Robert W. Stephens Paul W. Waring I. Steven White P.O. BOX 143 CENTER HARBOR RD. BROOKLIN. ME 04616 ILW ITE YACHT DESIGN LETTER were widely used for structural components in the bilge and on deck. She is very much a modem composite yacht. The yacht is off auising the Northeast U.S. Before her departure, the Bequia was put through her paces during the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta series of Classic and Spirit ofTradition yacht races. She was the largest yacht in the fleet, and certainly nothing shy of sweetheart Sailing this boat is a joy. She effortlessly gains speed and momentum in complete deliberation while making her mark. Sailing upwind in 12 kts true, the helm feels balanced, responsive and quick with the slightest touch ofweather vnvw.swwyachtdeslan.corrt SDNY_GM_00077246 Confidential Treatment Requested by JPMorgan Chase JPM-SDNY-00000373 EFTA_00I877I8 EFTA01256085