Newport, Rhode Island, September 1, 2014 – The North American Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge Winner (Grand Prix Yachts) is “Wild Horses”
After three consecutive regattas, the Marblehead, Massachusetts, Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, the Nantucket, Massachusetts, Opera House Cup, and the Newport, Rhode Island, MoY Classic Yacht Regatta the final prizes for the 2014 PCYC North American Circuit was awarded in Newport on August 31st.
N.A. Panerai Grand Prix Yacht Challenge Trophy: Has been awarded to the Overall Series winner among Grand Prix yachts; Best combined normalized scores between the three regattas.
Joel White Designed “WILD HORSES” Specifications:
LOA: 76′ 04″ * LOD: 76′ 04″ * LWL: 53′ 11″ * Beam: 16′ 1″ * Draft: 11′ * Ballast: 26,450 lbs * Displacement: 52,900 lbs
Sail Area: 2,239 square feet * Sails: North 3di * Mast Height: 95′ ” Above Deck * Yard Number: * Hull material: Wood * Rig: Sloop * Designer: Joel White * Built by: Brooklin Boat Yard * Year Built: 1998 * Restored By: * Current Name: Wild Horses * Original Owner: * Current Owner: Donald Tofias * Sail Number: USA-1
Congratulations to Donald Tofias and his crew for a well deserved first place (Grand Prix Division) overall finish. For his tireless dedication, supporting the North American and Antigua’s regattas, and to his world renowned W-Class Yachts
N.A. Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Trophy: Awarded to the Overall Series winner among Vintage yachts; yacht with the best combined normalized scores between the three regattas.