KZ-5 was the second in a development series of the three “Plastic Fantastics” (KZ-3, KZ-5, KZ-7) built by McMullen & Wing for the 1987 New Zealand Americas Cup Challenge in Perth, Western Australia. Well maintained and stored professionally, she was chartered by a Swedish Syndicate for the 2019 World Championships in Newport and claimed first place in the Grand Prix Division.
Continue ReadingDame Pattie (KA-2): An Owner’s Restoration Adventure
Frédéric Rolland reports on his “incredible adventure: becoming the owner of Dame Pattie (KA-2)” and shares a photo gallery of detailing the extensive restoration in progress
Continue ReadingAMERICAN EAGLE’S (US-21) ALL-WOMENS TEAM PREVAILS AT Nantucket Regatta
At the 2022 Nantucket Regatta, the women aboard American Eagle (US-12) claimed first place in Division 3, soaring past six other boats to victory.
Continue ReadingGrand Prix 12mRs Return to Racing in the French Med
France (F-1), French Kiss (F-7) and Kiwi Magic (KZ-7) Compete at REGATES ROYALES and YCF COUPE d’AUTOMNE
Continue Reading12mR North American Championship Caps Newport Season
North American Championship to Wrap-Up Newport 12mR Season NEWPORT, RI: September 12, 2022, Submitted by 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport…
Continue ReadingMARSTRAND 12mR CUP RACE REPORT
Marstrand 12mR Cup Race Report, submitted by Christian Hörberg September 6, 2022, Marstrand Sweden: Nine beautiful 12 metre yachts from…
Continue ReadingONAWA (US-6) SEASON HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE OPERA HOUSE WIN!
A jubilant Onawa (US-6) crew shares their summer adventures including a win at the 2022 Opera House Cup.
Continue ReadingInternational Twelve Metre E-Newsletter, July 2022
ITMA’s July 2022 E-Newsletter contained updates from President, Paul Buttrose, our 3 regional fleets in Southern Europe, Northern Europe and the Americas, 12mRs for Sale, 12mR History and more.
Continue ReadingKOOKABURRA III (KA-15)
Own the 1987 Aussie Defender; Kookaburra III (KA-15) Kookaburra III (KA-15), is a very noteworthy and historic sailing yacht that…
Continue ReadingNORTHERN LIGHT (US-14) SHINES BRIGHTEST AT ROBBE & BERKING STERLING CUP
June 19, 2022, Glücksburg, Germany: Northern Light (US-14), helmed by World Champion and Olympic sailor Magnus Holmberg (SWE), outshined her Division D rivals at the 2022 Robbe & Berking Sterling Cup.
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