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BETSY represents a rare opportunity to own and restore the last remaining example of the revered Northeast Harbor 30 class. Designed in 1932 by Nicholas Potter and A. Sidney Herreshoff for yachtsmen of the Mount Desert Island Community in Maine, the Northeast Harbor 30s were built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and are probably better suited …
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Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands has signed a new order for a 50-metre classic performance ketch. Commissioned by an experienced owner primarily for cruising, the yacht will be built to Lloyd’s special service craft rules. Construction will start by the end of October and delivery is scheduled for late 2019. The naval architecture for this …
After Hurricane Irma, The Island of Saint Barthélemy Rebuilds Three weeks after hurricane Irma hit Saint-Barthélemy, the island is ready to move forward and look toward the future. That includes the organizers of Les Voiles de St. Barth, who have decided to hold the 9th edition of the regatta as planned on April 8-14, 2018. …
Switzerland’s Junior Wins 6MR World Championship Open Division. Spain’s Bribon Takes Classic Title Report by Tara Smith September 21, 2017 Vancouver, British Columbia Race report Day 5 Six Metre Class World Championship Sun and blue sky with some wind in the forecast, today was a perfect last day for the 6mR Worlds event. A short …