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Herreshoff Classic Regatta August 27 - 29, 2010


View Onne van der Wal's spectacular photographs from Saturday's racing here!


The Herreshoff Classic Regatta is an annual event drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. Classic and Herreshoff boat owners gather for a weekend of challenging races and social events. The weekend includes the race for the prestigious Bill Swan Memorial Trophy, the Livingston’s Wind Hill Trophy for Herreshoff 12 1/2s, and a traditional New England Clambake on the waterfront.

  
Racing Classes include:

  Classic (pre-1970)
  Spirit of Tradition (1970 and later)
  S Class
  12 1/2 (wood or fiberglass including CCSB H12, Bullseye, and Doughdish)
  Six Metre
  Twelve Metre
  Sea Sprite 23
  Cat Boat




This year's event saw over 75 classic and spirit of tradition vessels on the starting line, overseen by the 1901 126' steam yacht CANGARDA serving as committee boat.


We were honored to feature the 1944 Lindwall classic, ANGELINA, as part of our spectator  boat fleet this year.  For more information on her construction and restoration, please read her story here!



The 2010 Herreshoff Classic Regatta is supported by:

 

Z Blok Sunscreen
 
   





 





Please click here to view the photography of Amory Ross from 2009's regatta.


 


This event is part of the


 

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