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Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island was the birthplace of International Rule Six Meter boats. In 2025, the "Santa Claus of 6 Metres," a Swiss-Canadian named Rainer Muller, hopes to bring his Sixes collection to anchor the 2025 World Championship in Long Island Sound. Over 20 Six Metres, dating from 1924 to contemporary, are expected to be on the line.

Overpowered Six Meters dual downwind






























Madcap & Saleema, the two veterans steam upwind






























Madcap Hugh Jones early 20s design holds off two moderns






























Saleema, like older boats, flies in the lighter winds






























Wildcat winner of the Pre-Worlds






























Tempest sets at the offset






























Madcap reaches west






























Saleema ready to hoist






























Saleema reaches hard with the chute up






























Saleema's 1928 design showing her heritage






























Action downwind






























The two moderns charge up






























Tight racing on the run






























15 Tons of Six jockeying at the start





















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