The yachts enjoyed one final elegant sashay around the Central Solent to complete Panerai British Classic Week today. The 6 and 8 Metres started separately, but Classes 1 to 4 came together on the Royal Yacht Squadron line for their final massed start. The course kept the boats close to Cowes, and with plenty of …
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Published on Jul 10, 2017 Mystic Seaport – From decking and planking to reverse-engineering a 1908 boiler, the steamboat Sabino recently underwent a full restoration. Lead Engineer Jason Cabral and Shipyard Supervisor Scott Noseworthy talk about the steps and care that was taken with America’s last wooden coal-fired steamboat, operating at Mystic Seaport. Mystic Seaport …
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Day 5, 2017 It was sun and fun all the way on day five of Panerai British Classic Week 2017 in Cowes, where not only did the participants enjoy some fiendishly tricky racing, but they also finally came together for the traditional Open Yachts Pontoon Party, sponsored by Spirit Yachts and Classic Boat, which had …
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Day 4, 2017 The sun returned on day three of Panerai British Classic Week where the fleets completed race five of the series, followed by the traditional Ladies Race. Not only had the sun reappeared, but the wind had moderated too and racing took place in a much more manageable, if rather shifty, northerly breeze …
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Day 3, 2017 Heavy rain and strong winds were the order of day three at Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes, but nothing can keep a good classic yacht crew down and spirits were high despite the lousy weather. The fleet enjoyed two terrific round the cans Solent races – races three and four of …
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