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Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024

Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024

Update: 2024-11-19
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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








Overpowered Six Meters dual downwind





















Madcap & Saleema, the two veterans steam upwind








Madcap & Saleema, the two veterans steam upwind





















Madcap Hugh Jones early 20s design holds off two moderns








Madcap Hugh Jones early 20s design holds off two moderns





















Saleema, like older boats, flies in the lighter winds








Saleema, like older boats, flies in the lighter winds





















Wildcat winner of the Pre-Worlds








Wildcat winner of the Pre-Worlds





















Tempest sets at the offset








Tempest sets at the offset





















Madcap reaches west








Madcap reaches west





















Saleema ready to hoist








Saleema ready to hoist





















Saleema reaches hard with the chute up








Saleema reaches hard with the chute up





















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Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024

Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024

Conversations with Classic Boats