NEWPORT, R.I. (August 28, 2019) – In the first-ever ROAD TO THE WORLDS Waypoints Series, it came down to the last day of the last regatta – the 2019 12 Metre World Championship held over July 8-13 in Newport, R.I. – to determine Courageous (US-26) as the overall Series winner.
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Newport Trophy Regatta Showdown Won by Columbia, Challenge XII and New Zealand
The Newport Trophy Regatta, hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club and held this weekend (June 29-30) for ten 12 Metres, gave a sneak preview of the intense racing to come in July’s 12 Metre World Championship, where 21 of the historic boats will compete.
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Newport Trophy Regatta for 12 Metres Begins This Weekend
As an important lead up to the 2019 12 Metre World Championship, the Newport Trophy Regatta will take place June 29-30.
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Decades Later, Champions Return to Claim 12 Metre World Title
“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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