12 Metre Golden Year of Racing - Friends of the Library Sailing Series

01/23/09
Thursday January 29, 2009 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM hosted by the Jamestown Library. Jan Slee, President of the 12 Metre Association will discuss the upcoming 12 METRE GOLDEN YEAR OF RACING. A yearlong calendar of racing and events will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic and elegant 12 Metre Class of boats in the America’s Cup Competition.

This “Golden Year” will highlight the famous 12 Metres with regattas in Newport, RI, Edgartown, MA, Nantucket, MA and New York City, NY. The centerpiece of the “Golden Year” will be the 2009 12 Metre World Competition in Newport on September 22-27. Up to thirty five 12 Metre yachts from around the world are likely to participate. Special events open to the public will include competition viewing, a dockside party, a lecture series, book signings and film presentations. Trophies and awards will be on display in addition to the slide presentation accompanying the talk.

This event is free and open to the public at the Jamestown Library - Meeting Hall. Refreshments will be served. Questions please contact Susan Lutes @ 423-7435 or call the library at 423-7280.

The 12 Metre Class

Image: Onne van der Wal / Jan Slee

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