HOLLANDIA NED-1 LEADS BY 4 POINTS OVER LAFAYETTE GBR-2 GOING INTO LAST DAY 8.3.2013 – 8-Meter Class Worlds Conditions: NW 10 knots and shallow waves Top three boats after 8 races: 1st Modern – Coppa d´Italia – Hollandia NED-1 – RNCYC – Ruud VAN HILST (NED) 1-2-2-1-1-(3)-1-2 = 10 points 2nd Modern – Coppa d´Italia …
PLEIONE was designed not only to compete against the best 8-Meters in the world, but also to cruise and daysail coastal New England. Her profile above the waterline is very intentionally reminiscent of classic 8m’s from the 1930’s, but below the waterline her hull shape and appendages are ‘meter boat’ state of the art. Her …
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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 …
2012 Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge The 1929 Fife 8 meter sloop Quest had successes at the 2012 Classic Yachts Challenge events, winning the Opera House Cup, and the MoY Classic Yacht Regatta. However, the overall winner of the North American Circuit was 12 Meter Valiant. 40th Opera House Cup Overall Winner “Quest” Winds: 050 at …