1962 - Classic Yacht Info

Year: 1962

An America’s Cup year, the second with the 12-Metre class where the Australian Gretel faced up again the US defender Weatherly. Weatherly won 4 races to 1.

John F Kennedy was there to spectate:

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The rescue of the 27 metre schooner Midsummer from Kenya is well under way with masts ready to step, the hull in good working order and a little time for the final bits to all come together. More at her page www.classicyachtinfo.com/yachts/midsummer

Boat 2861, built in 1931 in Bremen by Abeking and Rasmussen, is being restored by Colin Davidson in his shed in Wainakarua, North Otago amongst the scenery of New Zealand’s South Island. This beauty was brought to NZ in the early 1980s but damaged in transit. The cabin was crushed, ribs broken and more. The […]

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