The name "Alerion" (which literally means Heraldic Eagle) first gained nautical prominence back in 1912, when Nathaniel Herreshoff designed a 26' sloop for his personal use - and called it "Alerion." The timeless appeal of this boat has spawned a host of imitations but the Alerion Express 28 rises above them all. Rather than attempting a lukewarm re-creation of an old classic, Designer Carl Schumacher has drawn a boat that retains the traditional look topside, but is completely modern in rig, underbody and construction detail.