“It’s going to make quite a statement to the world when 21 of these historic 12 Metres – the largest gathering ever in the U.S. – converge in Newport and it becomes clear that they are still being sailed at such a high level,” said Gary Jobson…
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12mR Class Mourns Loss of Dr. Luigi Lang, ITMA VP, South Europe
It is with great regret that I write to inform you of the recent passing of Dr. Luigi Lang… for the last 20-years he has served as Class Vice President for the Southern Europe 12 Metre Fleet.
Continue Reading12 Metre Worlds Will Harken Back to America’s Cup Days in Newport
NEWPORT, RI (March 20, 2019) – When the 12 Metre World Championship comes to Newport, R.I. this summer (July 8-13), the significance of the venue will not be lost on sailing buffs, or for that matter, on sports historians in general.
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NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND (November 6, 2018) – With a little more than eight months to go, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) America’s Fleet and the 12 Metre Yacht Club are gearing up for the largest-ever gathering of historic 12 Metre yachts in the U.S. at the 2019 12 Metre World Championship. Scheduled for July 8-13, the regatta will host 24 teams from seven countries…
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