This regatta, now in its 28th year, is co-hosted by Brooklin Boatyard and Rockport Marine. From humble beginnings with 13 boats, to todays’ race with 100 plus yachts, all wooden sailboats 24′ or longer, including Spirit of Tradition, Classic, and Vintage sailboats are invited to race. The Regatta will have eight classes: Vintage A (VA) …
The Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta had 70 yachts participate last year and they expect nothing different this year. The message is simple: Free mooring space will be limited and will be at a premium the longer you wait to register. This year’s Honoree and Featured Speaker will be Sham Hunt, celebrating 75 years of Hunt …
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Panerai British Classic Closing Update Conditions: 0-10 Knot Shifty South-East Winds As the boats arrived in the race area the breeze died briefly, but then veered to the south-east and filled in at just under 10 knots. Once again it was a tricky Central Solent race with patchy and shifty winds, particularly up on the …
S&S “Clarionet” Specifications: Type: One Tonner – LOA: 36′ 10 1/2″ * LOD: 36′ 10 1/2″ * LWL: 26′ 9″ * Beam: 9′ 1″ * Draft: 6′ 2″ * Ballast: * Displacement: 6.44 Tonnes * Sail Area: * Yard Number: 1857 * Hull material:Carvel mahogany planking over larch frames and longitudinal stringers, wooden floors * …
In 1955 from a weaving facility in an old building behind Maddie’s Sail Loft in Marblehead, “Ted” and his father Stedman grew the new venture into a global power house. Hood Sailmakers were the first loft to weave there own sailcloth, revolutionizing the process, and creating sails of unmatched quality, durability, and performance. All the …
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