Racing for the full fleet at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, starts Friday 15th April. However, the 17th edition of the Single Handed Race was held off the south coast of Antigua in a light southwesterly breeze on Thursday 14th April. Starting off Windward Beach, outside Falmouth Harbour, the fleet enjoyed a reach …
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Mystic, Conn. (April 13, 2016) — Mystic Seaport will present its 2016 America and the Sea Award to Bob and Rod Johnstone – J/Boats. Given annually by the Museum, the prestigious award recognizes individuals or organizations whose contribution to the history, arts, business, or sciences of the sea best exemplify the American character. The Johnstones …
A magnificent fleet of yachts is now assembling for the 29th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Nearly every yacht that will be competing has sailed to Antigua on its own hull and perhaps that is the true mark of the essence of Antigua Classics; these are not museum pieces, they are …
April 7, 2016: The Nantucket Race Week Committee and the Opera House Cup Committee are pleased to announce significant enhancements for classic yacht racing on Nantucket. Sail Nantucket Regatta (August 19-20) Restructured to better accommodate classic and spirit of tradition wooden yachts, as well as PHRF yachts. All yachts over 24’ LOA with a CRF …
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Expedition America 2016 On April 24 Draken Harald Hårfagre will leave her home port in Haugesund, Norway and sail off for a great challenge across the North Atlantic Ocean. The aim is to explore and relive one of the most mythological sea voyages – the first transatlantic crossing, and the Viking discovery of the New …