Twelve meters are elegant yachts. It is practically impossible to photograph them poorly. I had a long relationship with the 12 meter class; having lofted and built “Courageous” and having sailed on “American Eagle”, Weatherly, “Easterner” and “Intrepid” in the sixties and seventies.
They are still eight knots boats and after the last America”s Cup we will never be satisfied with anything that does not foil and sails at less than thirty knots.
There should be a place for beauty in sailboat racing. The 12 meter boats are right in there. Beautiful shots Stephen. Thanks for sharing. Bill
Like seeing the lofting photo and what Bill said…