Used Shields Sailboats for Sale

The Shields is a distinguished 30-foot one-design keelboat, renowned for its elegant lines, robust construction, and spirited sailing performance. Conceived by the legendary American sailor Cornelius Shields, this fiberglass sloop was commissioned in 1962 as a modern successor to the International One-Design (IOD) class, aiming to offer a similar racing experience with the advantages of fiberglass construction. Built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co., the Shields has cemented its reputation as a fine racing and instructional boat, beloved by fleets across the Northeast, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Michigan, and California.