I assembled this a few years ago because even I forget some of the boats and events I sailed. Still fond memories; and still making more.
Category: six meter class
BAND OF BROTHERS
I am about to start my 9th transatlantic race on 7 different boats. I have sailed with a number of people as a result; and have warm memories of each race, each boat, and each and every person.
It is a fraternity that one can only join by competing.
I had news a few days ago that another of that fraternity had died. Peter Van Dyke passed away. A loss to our group.
GOODBYE NANCY BOY
I first met Bill when he was sailing on “Spirit” and then “New World”. Later of course during Cowes Weeks and while he was working for Jeremy Rogers. Our paths crossed less frequently as time passed; one of the last times was when Bill brought “Nancy” to the Six meter world championships in Newport, RI. god’s speed.
SAILING THROUGH LIFE
This is in response to those who asked:”Who are you?” It is a least a dimension.Boats have always been a part of my life. Naturally interwoven with the story of Newport.
SIX METER SPRING LAUNCH
BRILLIANT
SIX METRES
SIX METER MEETING
Today was the six meter class meeting in the harry anderson library in the Seaman’s Church Institute in Newport. Toby Rodes presiding. With a bit of luck there will be more than 10 boats on the line for the NYYC spring regatta june 11-12.
Three boats will leave for the world championship in Helsinki, which promises to be a wonderful event with over 50 boats.
SIX METRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2011
If you love to race, and want to have fun doing it, no class does it better than the six metre class. Never have I experienced a group that exhibits better the values of yacht racing. Loves the boats they sail; knows more about the history not only of the class but each and every boat. I know the parties will be fun the people nice. Not to be missed.
PRESS RELEASE 9.2.2011
The Six Metres gather at the NJK–yacht club at Blekholmen
6-METRE WORLD CUP 2011 IN HELSINKI IN AUGUST
6mR-class World Championship 2011 will be held from 5th August to 12th of August at the NJK-yacht club at Blekholmen in Helsinki. The championship takes place every two years and is expected to bring together a fleet of around 50 boats and 250 yachtsmen from around the world.
The SEB Six Metre World Cup 2011 held in Helsinki is part of the 150th anniversary of NJK-yacht club, Nyländska Jaktklubben. This same year Finland also celebrates its 150th anniversary of yacht racing history.
In Helsinki the championship will take place in two classes: the modern Six Metres (build after 1965) and the classic Six Metres (build before 1965). The majority of the Finnish fleet will compete in the classics division.
This will be the 19th Six Metre World Cup. In the year 2009 the WC was sailed in Newport, USA. There the winner in modern Six Metres was Sweden’s Hugo Stenbeck with Sophie II, and in classics Canada’s Eric Jespersen with Gallant. From Åland, Finland, Henrik Lundberg took silver in the classics with Fridolin. Both winners are America’s Cup –veterans. The Finns have won the championship in classics three times, last in 2003. The Swedes on the other hand have mastered the championship in moderns.
The championship was last held in Helsinki in 1999. The Six Metres was an Olympic class from 1908 until 1952. Among the boats participating in this year’s Helsinki WC are all top-5 boats from the Helsinki Olympics 1952.
The Six Metres in Finland add up to 40, and worldwide the registered boats add up to around 300. Following the Six Metre rating rule, each boat is different. The Six Metres are considered extraordinary beautiful and many highly esteemed boatdesigners are among the constructors, namely the late Olin Stephens from USA and Finland’s Gösta Kyntzell.
The SEB Six Metre World Cup 2011 -program:
1.-4.8. 5.8. 6.-7.8. 8.-11.8. 12.8.
measuring of sails measuring of boats prerace (2 starts/day) races 1-8 (2 starts/day) prizegiving (reserve day)
Media accreditations: Markku Lamppu.
Additional information: Henrik Andersin, head of the Organizing Committee, henrikandersin@me.com, +358 400 406 391 Markku Lamppu, press, markku.lamppu@welho.fi, +358 50 542 3424
www.6mRWorldCup2011.fi
Title sponsor SEB. Day sponsor Baltic Yachts. Sponsors Viking Line, Finnlines, Silja Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics. Suppliers, Volvo, Itella, Jouko Lindgren Boat Yard, Henri Lloyd, Procopé&Hornborg, Maritim, WB-Sails and Scandic.
SIX METER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HELSINKI 2011
For those of you who would like to follow Brian Thompson aboard Banque Populaire V in their attempt to break the record non-stop around the world, click HERE.
The SIX METER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP will be in HELSINKI in 2011. Here is how to get your boat there. This promises to be a wonderful event. The Six meter clan are are a terrific group. Join them on the Facebook Group.
SIX METER FOR SAIL
“MADCAP” IS FOR SALE.
“Madcap” a classic 1924 six meter designed by Frederick Hoyt lovingly restored at IYRS. She finished second in her class in the North American Championships in 2009 in Newport, Rhode Island; and third in the World championships in her division a week later.
Measurement certificate, ready to go. lying Newport, Rhode Island. Call Tom Rowe at NYM Yachts 401-683-1616