A rare site in recent years-- NINE 12mRs started together at METREFEST, marking a resurgence of the 12mR North American Fleet.
12mR yachts, 2.4mR yachts, 6mR yachts, MetreFest Regatta, Sailboat Racing

DAY 2: WRAP

2.4mRs racing near the Newport Bridge.
2.4mRs racing near the Newport Bridge.
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.
6mRs reach across the racecourse.
6mRs reach across the racecourse.
6mR Lucie US-55 executes a picture perfect spinnaker set.
6mR Lucie US-55 executes a picture perfect spinnaker set.
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).
12mRs starting together in close quarters.
12mRs starting together in close quarters.
A rare site in recent years-- NINE 12mRs started together at METREFEST, marking a resurgence of the 12mR North American Fleet.
A rare site in recent years– NINE 12mRs started together at METREFEST, marking a resurgence of the 12mR North American Fleet.