Included in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge calendar since 2005 as the closing leg of the season, the Régates Royales in Cannes represent one of the most prestigious fixtures in the entire international regatta season reserved for classic and vintage yachts. The large number and variety of boats present as well as its long history …
Situated in Vineyard Haven harbor, on Martha’s Vineyard, is a small but flourishing boatyard whose mission, and passion, is designing, building, repairing, maintaining and sailing wooden boats. Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway Box 1095, Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568 (508) 693-4658 Fax: (508) 693 1818 gandb@gannonandbenjamin.com 30A Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
A seven day journey from Newport, Rhode Island, aboard the Ted Hood designed 43-foot Hinckley centerboard sloop The “Megan Jaye,” six month’s before John Winston Ono Lennons death. Seas raging, strapped to the cockpit rails, Lennon at the helm with waves pounding him says “Take me away, God. I don’t give a shit.” Lennon himself …
New South Wales’ Tom Slingsby, despite being courted by other teams, including Australia, confirms he is staying with Team Oracle. His decision insures that his tactical brilliance will once again be on display for the Defense of the 35th America’s Cup.
Hull No. 586 – NELLIE – Two similar yachts to this design were built by the Herreshoff Mfg. Co. in 1902 and 1903, the first being TRIVIA (HMCo #580) for Harold S. “Mike” Vanderbilt. The second was for Morton F. Plant, which he named NELLIE (HMCo #586). Both were full-keel boats based on the keel/centerboarder …