ITMA News

RACE for UKRAINE: 12mR Sailors Unite On Narragansett Bay

April 22, 2022 – NEWPORT, RI – The International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA), in full support of the people of Ukraine and in solidarity with our Northern Europe 12mR fleet, is honored to endorse RACE FOR UKRAINE, a fundraising regatta around Conanicut Island, coordinated by the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station to be held on June 4, 2022.

“New” Vintage & Antique Trophies to Debut at 2021 Worlds

When the newly dedicated trophies for winners in the 12mR Vintage and Antique divisions are awarded the Nyländska Jaktklubben (NJK)…

8 Bells: Dr. Robin Wallace

In Recognition of Dr. Alan “Robin” Gordon Wallace March 21, 2021 Dear Members of ITMA, It is with a heavy…

ITMA’s New President, Paul Buttrose

INTERNATIONAL TWELVE METRE ASSOCIATION A Message from ITMA President, Paul Buttrose 6 August 2020 On behalf of the Officers and…

In Recognition of Harry Anderson

In Recognition of Harry Anderson ITMA has lost one of its longest-standing friends and allies with the passing of Harry…

Northern Light (US-14) Splashed in Sweden

Northern Light (US-14) has joined the Northern Europe 12mR racing fleet! She was launched in Marstrand, Sweden on May 29,…

2020 Worlds Helsinki: Postponed to 2021

2020 12MR HELSINKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POSTPONED TO AUGUST 14-22, 2021 Due to the worldwide prolonged travel restrictions and curfews caused…

8 BELLS: CHARLES ROBERTSON

February 12, 2020: It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of Charles…

2020 Worlds Helsinki: Nordic’s Largest Ever 12mR Event

February 7, 2020: The 2020 12mR World Championship to be held in Helsinki, Finland from August 16th to 23rd is…

ITMA President, Wm H. Dyer Jones Inducted to America’s Cup Hall of Fame

At a spectacular event held at the Robbe & Berking Yachting Heritage Center in Flensburg Germany on November 16, 2019, ITMA President, William H. Dyer Jones was inducted to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame along with Henry Racamier and Bill Trenkle.