Jobson 12 Metre film airs Nov 7

THE GOLDEN YEAR OF 12 METRES is a Jobson Sailing Film produced and narrated by Gary Jobson. It will be shown on ESPN Classic at 1pm on November 7. This film brings you through a history of 12 Metres and America’s Cup action. It also includes extensive footage of the recent 2009 12 Metre Worlds in Newport, RI and has interviews with thirty sailors and other Legends who were there for the event.

Filmed from the air, on board the racing sailboats and from the water, highlights include an exclusive look at what it is like to race on board with Russell Coutts and Bill Koch. A special feature is the 2009 Candy Store Cup where all the Twelves competing in the Worlds raced under full spinnaker from one long starting line in Rhode Island Sound to Bannister’s Wharf in Newport Harbor.

For those America’s Cup aficionados, the film has exclusive footage of Race 7 of the 1983 America’s Cup with comments by Dennis Conner and Tom Whidden. Other interviews include Ted Turner recalling his days on American Eagle and a heart warming piece on Paul Callahan. Sailing trivia fans will enjoy the “visual proof” of which American Presidents sailed on 12 Metres.

Still elegant and still racing, the 12 Metre Class certainly brought back the memories of Corinthian sailing during the 2009 Worlds. This film will preserve it for posterity.

If you happen to be in Newport, RI on the 6th of November, you can also attend a Pre-Screening of the film at the Jane Pickens Theatre. Prior to the “Director’s Cut” screening, there will be a Legends Forum moderated by Gary Jobson, For ticketing information, visit www.goldenyear2009.com. The deadline for purchasing the $20 ticket is November 3. Proceeds go to Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport and the Friends of the Jane Pickens Theatre.

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