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11-24-2008, 09:25 PM
LET THE (12 METRE) PARTY BEGIN
A yearlong calendar of racing and events will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
the classic and elegant 12 Metre Class of boats in the America’s Cup
Competition, with the highlight being the 2009 12 Metre World Competition in
Newport on September 22-27 chaired by Gary Jobson, W. H. Dyer Jones, and Jan D.
Slee, 12 Metre Class President.
In 1958, the elegant 12 Metre Class made its debut in the America’s Cup as the
victorious Columbia (US16) defeated the British challenger, Sceptre (K17). In
the 2009 Worlds, not only will Columbia again compete, but as many as 35 boats
including 14 from Europe and Australia are anticipated. Not since the America’s
Cup competitions have the waters and winds of Rhode Island Sound hosted such a
collection of 12 Metres.
Event schedule
May 15-17 - Boston, MA
July 25-26 - Newport, RI
Aug 8-9 - Edgartown, MA
Aug 13-14 - Nantucket, MA
Sep 22-27 - Newport, RI
Oct 2-3 - New York, NY
Full details: http://SButt112408a.notlong.com
A yearlong calendar of racing and events will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
the classic and elegant 12 Metre Class of boats in the America’s Cup
Competition, with the highlight being the 2009 12 Metre World Competition in
Newport on September 22-27 chaired by Gary Jobson, W. H. Dyer Jones, and Jan D.
Slee, 12 Metre Class President.
In 1958, the elegant 12 Metre Class made its debut in the America’s Cup as the
victorious Columbia (US16) defeated the British challenger, Sceptre (K17). In
the 2009 Worlds, not only will Columbia again compete, but as many as 35 boats
including 14 from Europe and Australia are anticipated. Not since the America’s
Cup competitions have the waters and winds of Rhode Island Sound hosted such a
collection of 12 Metres.
Event schedule
May 15-17 - Boston, MA
July 25-26 - Newport, RI
Aug 8-9 - Edgartown, MA
Aug 13-14 - Nantucket, MA
Sep 22-27 - Newport, RI
Oct 2-3 - New York, NY
Full details: http://SButt112408a.notlong.com