Authentic Models Ship columbia Small . An immortal racing yacht double champion Columbia Designed by Nat Herreshoff Columbia was the first yacht ever to twice successfully defend the Americas Cup in 1899 and 1901. She was 40 meters long but went around the marks like a catboat. Faithfully reproduced in wood and brass with cotton sails and linen rigging. The model is 37 long 36 high and comes with a display stand