Eight Metre boats (often called “Eights” or 8mR) are a construction class, meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International Rule. Before WW II Eights were the most prestigious international yacht racing class, and they are still actively raced around the world. “Eight …
February 26, 2013 Update St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta 2013 canceled “It is with much disappointment that we have to announce the cancellation of the 2013 St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta. During the past weeks we have received information from several ( six up to now ) yachts that they are not able to participate in the …
The International 6 meter class was founded, in 1906, the same year as the establishment of the International Rule, a mathematical formula used to design a number of sailboat classes. From 1906 to 1914, more than 300 of the sloops, ranging from 34 to 38 feet in length, were built as they appealed to consumers …
Featured Classic Sailboat of the Month: Use the following contact form to vote for your choice, and explain why… 2013 January Sparkman & Stephens Design No 7 Built in 1930 for a total of $28,000, DORADE was originally regarded as something of an anomaly because of her narrow proportions and sharp ends. However, she soon …
5.5m Curacao World Championship – GER 79 “Mission Possible” wins top prize in Curaco The 5.5m World Championship this year took place in Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, from 1/28 – 2/1/ 2013, with the award dinner taking place at Gouverneur de Rouville. The top three finishers are as follows: 1st: GER 79 2nd: NOR …
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