Here are some shots from the recent 09′ 12 Metre Worlds, specifically the boat Freedom, in which Patrick Gavin Brynes sailed on as bowman. Freedom came in 3rd overall at this prestigious event under Division II-Modern. Freedom-US30 out of Boston, MA. posted 15 points overall, 7 points under 1st place Victory and 5 points under [...]
While history didn’t quite repeat itself today, it came pretty close. The final races of the 2009 12 Metre World Championships were sailed on a sparkling Rhode Island Sound as helicopters buzzed and spectator boats jockeyed for front row seats to the action – evoking memories of 26 years ago to the day when the [...]
Some competitors at the 2009 12 Metre World Championship are certainly experiencing déjà vu as a veritable “Who’s Who” of sailing walked the docks at Bannister and Bowen’s Wharves this morning as the first day of this long-anticipated event got underway. From current America’s Cup poster boy Russell Coutts (Auckland, NZL), who is sailing on [...]
The countdown clock has just about run out only a week remains until the start of one of the most anticipated yacht racing events of the year – the 2009 12 Metre World Championships. What is expected to be the largest gathering of these vintage yachts in the 26 years since Newport last hosted the [...]