Estrella Damm & W Hotels are off

The Two W 60's have set off from New York heading to Barcelona The 500 mb forecast shows promise.  these boats are quick enough to keep up with the system at least for a while. It is always an advantage to be able to choose your departure time; never-the-less I envy Peter Becker and Stan Schreyer.

     These two boats will have to cross the Gulf Stream, again unlike the Bermuda Race participants it works in their favor.

1962 America's Cup

1962 saw "Easterner" designed by Ray Hunt return, "Neferitti" designed and sailed by Ted Hood and a re-designed "Weatherly"(Phil Rhodes) back in Newport vying for the right to defend the America's Cup.

America's Cup 1958

It is important to put 1958 in historical context. This was the first challenge for the America's Cup since 1937; when it was raced for in "J" class yachts, around 130 feet in length. Life was different, a depression, a world war, taxes were higher than today, for the wealthy.

     Olin Stephens had designed "Vim" for Harold Vanderbilt in 1939 (sail # 15) "Columbia" (sail # 16) built in 1958 both at Nevins' yard in City Island. "Vim" pressed "Columbia" and made the selection committee's job a hard one.

EARTHQUAKE

several hours ago, an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.2 occurred in Mexico effecting southern California. An independent quake of 4.0 was registered in northern California. We have children in each area, and all are safe, not having noticed the quakes.

EASTER AT THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB

Easter Sunday, a glorious day in New England. The boxwood smelled strongly and the daffodils shined bright yellow at Harbour Court. Re-united for lunch after a long winter, with friends.

12 METER ERA RE-UNION

If anyone asked my advice I would tell them that the New York Yacht Club should have Bruno Trouble, Louis Vuitton organize the parties for the re-union in September.
    If you attended the party in Cowes during the Jubilee, you would understand why. The best sailing event party I have ever attended.

The 12 meter era of the America's cup is announced

Go to the New York Yacht Club site or click on the link to read about the reunion. I would very much like to hear from anyone who sailed and may have stories and/or photos they might be willing to share.