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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…

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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) & 6mR Lucie (US-55) race alongside in the Around the Island Race. Each took first place in their respective Class / Division today.

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!

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

12mRs starting together in close quarters.

12mRs starting together in close quarters.

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

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

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

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

6mRs reach across the racecourse.

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).

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.

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...

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

A rare site in recent years-- NINE 12mRs started together at METREFEST, marking a resurgence of the 12mR North American Fleet.

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.

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)

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 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.

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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.

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

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