Jack Kennedy once wrote. “Star boats were exceedingly tricky to sail because of their tall masts and narrow hulls” Joseph P. and John F. Kennedy were avid Star Class sailors during the pre- war years of the 1930s. As members of the now inactive Nantucket Sound Fleet, the Kennedy’s brothers were competitive and competent racers, …
– Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta (August 9th-10th – Corinthian Yacht Club) International 110 Class Association National Championship Regatta (August 11th-15th – Eastern Yacht Club) The International 110 class with be celebrating there 75th diamond anniversary in Marblehead, MA. Four 110s, POWWOW, WILD THING, NOMODOMA EAST and GOOD FOOT, and one International 225 DAGGER, all have …
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Three Regattas Down East Through the Magnificent Waters of Maine – The invitational series contains two feeder races (mandatory dinghy in tow) and the crown jewel of the series The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. All three regattas epitomizes the best of sportsmanship and safe sailing and where the impetus is to have a “FUN” race with …
George Owen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but grew up in Rhode Island, after his mother died at an early age. Active in yachting the family owned yachts designed by Herreshoff and Burgess, and after high school Owen went on to MIT, where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduating in 1894, Owen …
Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta (August 9 & 10) – Now’s the time to register for the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta – presented by Officine Panerai Register for the Corinthian Classic and be a part of an awesome event. Online Registration Notice of Race This regatta is the first race of the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge …