ITMA’s April 2024 E-Newsletter contains all you need to know to start preparing for a spectacular International Twelve Metre sailing season! Updates include: Coupe de France, 12mR Worlds, ITMA’s new Divisional Representatives, Regional Fleet Schedules, 12mR Rule Change, 12mRs for Sale and more.
Continue ReadingNow Posted: 2024 12mR World Championship Notice of Race
Editors’ Note: To receive the 12 Metre Worlds blog, sign up here: https://12mRworlds.com CONTACTS: Bernard Minvielle, ITMA Vice President, Southern…
Continue ReadingTOULON PROVENCE REGATTA 2024:
Toulon, France (May 13, 2024) The Club Nautique de la Marine in Toulon and Twelve Med Events, in collaboration with the Toulon City Hall, the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis, the Var department and the South region organized the “Toulon Provence Regatta” from May 7 to 12, 2024.
The Olympic flame, en route to the 2024 Paris Games, paused to recognize the 12mR fleet. The International Twelve Metre was an official Olympic Class in the 1907-1920 Games.
Continue Reading8 Bells: Johan Blach Petersen
We recently learned of the untimely passing of Johan Blach Petersen; a true gentleman and supporter of the International Twelve Metre Class. Johan was the owner / skipper of Kiwi Magic (KZ-7); he and his team of family and friends actively campaigned throughout Northern and Southern European 12mR fleets, and raced in Newport (RI) at the 12mR Worlds. ITMA officers and members remember him…
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IKRA: The iconic 12mR is now available for a new owner! Formerly named Kurrewa V, IKRA serves as a testament to the enduring sustainability and versatility of the 12-Metre class in the America’s Cup. IKRA also holds a special status in France as a “Bateau d’intérêt patrimonial” (heritage vessel)…
Continue ReadingTOULON PROVENCE REGATTA: 12MRS ANCHOR OLYMPIC HISTORY
The International Twelve Metre Class will again be anchored in sporting history as the focal point for the 2024 Paris Olympics Torch Relay. On May 10, the Olympic flame will traverse the quay in front of the 12mR fleet assembled for the Toulon Provence Regatta from May 7-12, 2024.
Continue ReadingInternational Twelve Metre E-Newsletter, December 2023
ITMA’s December 2023 E-Newsletter delivers tons of 12mR Class sailing news including 2023 wrap-up reports and a preview of things to come for 2024. Coupe de France, 12mR Worlds, Regional Fleet Schedules, Database Updates, 12mR History, ITMA AGM Summary and 12mRs for Sale are among the included topics.
Continue Reading2023 12 Metre World Championship: Wrap-Up Report
Editors’ Note: To receive the 12 Metre Worlds blog, sign up here: https://12mRworlds.com 2023 12mR Worlds Wrap-Up Submitted by 12MYC Commodore,…
Continue Reading2024 Toulon Provence Regatta Preview
Touloun Provence Regatta: An Exceptional Maritime Event written by Mathieu Dalaine Translated from French From May 7-12, 2024 the Toulon…
Continue Reading2023 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Race Report submitted by Johan Blach Petersen The 2023 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was a marvelous event with more than…
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