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June 14, 2017 1000 × 664 A Perfect Regatta

In the 2.4mRs there was US-7, Dee Smith...

In the 2.4mRs there was US-7, Dee Smith…

In the 2.4mRs there was US-7, Dee Smith…

Regatta for International Rule Yachts

METREFEST NEWPORT GRABS COVER OF QUEST MAGAZINE!

PHOTO GALLERIES:

FRI, 6/9: Dock-out

FRI, 6:9: Dinner

SAT, 6/10: Docks & Racing

SUN, 6/11: 2.4mR Racing

SUN, 6/11: Prizegiving

HIGHLIGHTS:

12mR Laura, KZ-5 and 6mR Lucie US-55 each won their division in Friday’s Around the Island Race. (photo: James Hilton)

Dee Smith, in US-7 sailed a perfect regatta at NEWPORT METREFEST 2017!

12mRs starting together in close quarters.

6mR Lucie US-55 executes a picture perfect spinnaker set.

Dee Smith, in US-7 sailed a perfect regatta at NEWPORT METREFEST 2017!

6mRs reach across the racecourse.

Older new and newer old 12mRs cross tacks… Gran Prix Laura (KZ-5), newly restored Modern Defender, (US-33) and Newport’s favorite Traditional 12s Weatherly (US-17) and American Eagle (US-21).

The fleet of 2.4mRs, 17 strong was just one measure of success for METREFEST NEWPORT 2017.

In the 2.4mRs there was US-7, Dee Smith…

NINE 12mRs with formula designs spanning 1958 – 1986 shared one starting line at METREFEST NEWPORT 2017. (photo: SallyAnne Santos | WindlassCreative.com)

2.4mRs racing near the Newport Bridge.

William Booth’s Flapper, N-71 set the tone for the weekend in Saturday’s first start squeezing out Jerry Goldlust’s Cherokee, US-53 and Hugh Jones’ Madcap, US-21 at the pin. (photo: SallyAnne Santos | WindlassCreative.com)

The 2.4mR fleet chases Dee Smith in USA-7. With his Around the Island Race win on Friday and 3 bullets today, Smith has sailed a perfect regatta to date.

The Full Moonrise over Newport highlights Traditional 12mRs Weatherly (US-17) and American Eagle (US-21) who won her division in the Around the Island Race today.

RACE RESULTS

FRIDAY – Around the Island

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

RACE DOCUMENTS:

NOTICE OF RACE &
REGISTRATION:
12mrR, 8mR, 6mR, 2.4mR

2.4mR NOTICE OF RACE

Class & Club Links:

2.4mR Class - International
2.4mR Class - U.S.

6 mR Class - International
6mR Class - North America

8mR Class - International

12mR Class - International
12mR Yacht Club - Newport

NEW: CREW LIST / SIGN-UP

New York Yacht Club

Ida Lewis Yacht Club

Sail Newport (dockage)

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