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

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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

...and the veteran Saleema takes it

right to left Tempest(125) Wild Cat(94) Peter Wealicks Blade(111)

Hugh Jones Madcap claws up-wind

Audio & Visual Production by Griffin Bengraff