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INTERNATIONAL
TWELVE METRE
NEWS
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A Message from ITMA President, Paul Buttrose |
Dear Members and friends of the International Twelve Metre Class,
Renowned sailing ‘hotspots’ Cannes, Marstrand and Newport were the venues for season ending 12 Metre regattas in September. All well attended and competitive. A special note to Regates Royale in Cannes with the revival of 12 Metre racing in Southern Europe. Race reports from each region are elsewhere in this newsletter and on our website, 12mRClass.com.
Planning is well underway for the 2023 12 Metre World Championship to be held from July 31 to August 5 in Newport, RI along with dates for the lead up events. A schedule of events for 2023 for Fleets in Northern Europe and Southern Europe will be finalized and published by December 31. Stay tuned to 12mRWorlds.com and 12mRClass.com.
For the past eighteen months, Technical Director Ken McAlpine, his committee, Dyer Jones, Kay-Enno Brink, owners and representatives of Division D yachts have been working tirelessly in an attempt to resolve questions within the ADCF formula. Recent open forums, video conferences and in-person meetings have resulted in transparent presentations of various positions. The common thread being “continued success and growth of the 12 Metre Class.” A consensus on how the Class moves forward is expected by December 31.
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Who Is ITMA and What Do We Do? |
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The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the world’s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the America’s Cup (1958-1987).
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ITMA is Comprised of 3 Regional Fleets Worldwide... |
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Sailing primarily in the Mediterranean, the Southern Europe fleet includes yachts in France, Italy, Turkey, and Portugal as well as encompassing Oceania. |
Grand Prix 12mR racing returned to the Med last month where France (F-1), French Kiss (F-7) and Kiwi Magic (KZ-7) competed at Cannes' Regates Royales, YCF's Coupe d' Automne and at Les Voiles de St. Tropez. Momentum is building in this region as plans for 2 spectacular seasons of 12mR regattas are being finalized for 2023-24. Highlights will include the 2024 12mR World Championship and a special 12mR event in Barcelona concurrent with 37th America's Cup activities. Stay tuned 12mRClass.com for details. |
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below: French Kiss (F-7) powering 9 knots to weather during YCF Coupe d' Automne.
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Kiwi Magic (KZ-7), a N. European fleet member is now racing with her sister Grand Prixs in the Med through the 2024 World Championships.
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Most active in the Baltic Sea, the Northern Europe fleet includes Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Finland. |
Nine N. European fleet 12mRs wrapped up their successful 2022 season in early September racing for the Marstrand 12mR Cup in Sweden.
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Vim (US-15) skipper, Patrick Howaldt (left) received the Pelle Petterson trophy from the Swedish sailing legend himself, Mr. Pelle Petterson (right).
~ photos: Dan Ljungsvik
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Although centered in Newport, RI, the Americas fleet extends over two continents with yachts located in other U.S. states and the Caribbean. |
Late season 12mR sailing in Newport included the North American Championship, hosted by the 12MYC with perennial race committee support by Ida Lewis Yacht Club. In the Traditional (+Vintage) Division Columbia (US-16) claimed first place after sailing a nearly perfect regatta scoring 6 points over the 5-race regatta. Vintage 12mR Onawa (US-6), racing above her division with the Traditionals, took second. In the 2-boat Modern division Challenge XII (KA-10) and Enterprise (US-27) ended tied with 8 points-- KA-10 had the winning score with 1-2-1-1-DNF(3) vs. US-27's 2-1-2-2-1. |
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Join host Gary Jobson and members of the 1962 crew for a vivid look at US-17's defense of the Auld Mug. Sponsored by the America’s Cup Hall of Fame and the 12 Metre Yacht Club. |
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American Eagle (US-21) Women's Team Prevails at Nantucket
Jephtha Tausig on teamwork and continuing the tradition of women racing US-21.
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At the 2022 Nantucket Regatta, the All-Women's team aboard American Eagle (US-21) claimed first place in Division 3, soaring past six other boats to victory.
When asked, why 12mRs? Jeph replied, “They are amazing boats to sail. Yes, the loads are heavy, but by leaning into intelligence, multi-tasking, practice and determination, we are able to maximize our abilities. Naturally there is an ongoing generational shift as veteran crew members retire and younger men and women emerge to fill positions. We are especially thrilled to help bring the next generation of women sailors into 12mR racing.”
Team Members: Beth Colocci, Jephtha Tausig, Kim Frisbie & Deborah Winsor
For Jephtha, the most meaningful part of racing with this team is the amazing camaraderie among the crew. Egos are checked at the dock and positions are assigned pragmatically... continue reading
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ITMA Yacht Database: Preserving the History of the 12mR Class |
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The archive was started by former ITMA S. European Vice President, Luigi Lang and was the basis for 2 books authored by Lang and former ITMA President, Wm. H. Dyer Jones. With boats undergoing changes in ownership, location and restoration its very difficult to keep up-- we need your help!
Please take a look and alert us to any updates needed; together we will preserve the legacy of our historic Twelve Metre Class.
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With the assistance of Easterner owner Scott Bernard, US-18 ITMA's database record is now updated.
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Easterner (US-18)
1958-1966: Built for the Chandler Hovey family at the Graves Yacht Yard in Marblehead, MA. Designed by C. Raymond Hunt, Easterner (US-18) entered the 1958, 1962 and 1964 Defender Trials sailing for the Eastern Yacht Club. Although the boat had great potential, as she was considered the fastest of the 1958 12mRs, she was unsuccessful in capturing the Defender position. In 1962 she won the Astor Cup (NYYC) and the Queen’s Cup (NYYC) in 1964.
1967-1995: She was purchased by John F. Baillie who renamed her Newsboy. During this time her homeport was Newport Beach, CA. She had an extensive interior refit suitable for extended offshore racing on the west coast, including installing a small piano... continue reading
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France (F-1)'s ITMA db record has been updated with information provided in a detailed report by AFCA.
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France (F-1)
1970: France (F-1) was one of the national flagships of modern yachting. An exceptional boat, it is the first to have defended the colors of France in the America’s Cup. Designed by French naval architect André Mauric and built in France – as required by the America’s Cup regulations – in Pontarlier (Doubs), the first 12 Meter J.I. New and high-tech construction techniques were employed particularly for the construction of the hull in 3 plies of mahogany of more than 30 years and for the winches made in France under the direction of Claude Bich. She was launched in La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan), where sailing conditions are comparable to those at Newport (RI); she was christened in May and after a month of testing with trail horses Chancegger (F-4) and Constellation (F-20), all three are sent to Newport, RI to continue preparations… continue reading
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Dame Pattie (KA-2): An Owner's Restoration Adventure
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Frédéric Rolland shared his "incredible adventure"... on becoming the owner of Dame Pattie (KA-2) and provided an extensive photo gallery documenting the restoration process... click through to view many more images.
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THIS MONTH IN 12mR HISTORY: OCTOBER 1967
Dame Pattie (KA-2), Yachting World "cover girl"
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“Dame Pattie can lay claim to being the second fastest 12-metre in the world, and to having surpassed the winner of the last challenge in the face of greater difficulties, since the change in the rule, than anyone before. She is a fine boat, of which her designer and all concerned must be proud. She failed to win only because, good as she was, the defender was just a little bit better, in almost every respect: a more experienced 12-metre campaigner and helmsman in Bus Mosbacher, better rig, better sails, better sail-handling, better hull. Each separately scarcely enough to notice; together insuperable.” –J.R. Macalpine-Downie
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12mR Class President
The seed of passion for 12 Metres was planted off the coast of New South Wales in his native Australia watching Dame Pattie, Gretel and Vim tune up in preparation for the 1967 Australian challenge for the America's Cup.
In 1980 after a ten year ‘career’ in ocean racing, Paul settled in Newport, RI. Volunteer pursuits in sailing commenced September 27th, 1983 following the presentation of the Americas Cup to the Australia II Syndicate at Marble House. A meeting that morning with Robin Wallace (ITMA Treasurer for 42 years) and Bart Dunbar resulted in the formation of SAIL NEWPORT.
Paul was elected ITMA VP for the Americas Fleet in November of 2011, President in 2005- 2007 and re-elected President in 2021.
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ITMA Technical Committee & 12mR Measurer
Kay-Enno grew up in Flensburg and started sailing and racing dinghies as a child. In 1997, after graduating from the University of Hamburg with a Naval Architecture degree, he worked in the yacht design business and at the Hamburg Ship Model Basin through 2005. Since 2006, Brink has served as Technical Committee Chairman for the German Sailing Federation. Professionally, Kay-Enno provided engineering services for the restoration and new-build of 12mR yachts as well as other Metre class boats. Since accepting the appointment to ITMA’s Technical Committee, he has expertly attended to the 12mR fleet’s measurement and certification process including at 12mR World and Regional Championships. An avid 12mR and 8mR sailor, Kay-Enno enjoys land sailing in his free time.
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12mR Class Secretary &
Communications Director
SallyAnne arrived in Newport from NYC in 2002 after a successful 17-year career in the entertainment industry. In 2003, she became involved with the 12mR Class while serving as Creative Director of the Museum of Yachting. First elected ITMA Secretary in 2011, she serves on the Exec Comm and reports to World Sailing. SallyAnne has played key roles at several 12mR Worlds including Barcelona, Newport and Helsinki. Combining photography, copywriting and graphic design, she creates race reporting and editorial content set against the backdrop of 12mR history. In 2014, she was the recipient of the Ted Turner Trophy for outstanding contribution to the 12mR Class; her inscription reads… “the picture of perseverance.”
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Discover the Magic: 12mRs for Sale |
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KA-15 was the 12 Metre selected to defend the America’s Cup for Australia in 1987. Kookaburra III is a very noteworthy and historic sailing yacht that has had a detailed refit to an incredible standard. She presents like a new 12 Metre, with a lot of attention paid to restore the equipment rather than replacing... Read more
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KZ-5 was the second in a development series of the three “Plastic Fantastics” (KZ-3, KZ-5, KZ-7) built by McMullen & Wing for the 1987 New Zealand Americas Cup Challenge in Perth, Western Australia. Well maintained and stored professionally, she was chartered by a Swedish Syndicate for the 2019 World Championships in Newport and claimed first place in the Grand Prix Division... Read more
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Miquette (K-14) Make-Over
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2023 & 2024 12mR World Championships |
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Planning is underway for a 2024 12mR World Championship to be included within an exciting series of regattas in the Mediterranean organized by the Southern European 12mR fleet. Follow 12mRWorlds blog for details as they are finalized. |
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