burning chap six meter evening

Burning chap at Jesse Smith's of "Totem" this evening. The weather cooperated nicely and many familiar faces were surrounding the bonfire hoping to cook marsh mellows on a stick.

Onne van der wal showed his outstanding photographs of the 6 and 12 meter championships.

Tony Widmann announced plans for an overall trophy for the coming season, which he is generously donating. All in an attempt to keep the class alive and active.

Toby Rodes spoke briefly, poking the embers of the class as well.

what's next for six meters in Newport?

What will happen next season with the six meter class in Newport? Will it wither? Will it limp along with a few boats?Will it flourish; with some boats choosing to remain here and race?

Seattle has long been a stronghold of Six Meter sailing; with an active class. Europe has and will likely remain the most active environment for six and eight meters as well.

The survival of any class depends on the strength and commitment of the people involved.

six meter world championships day four

The wind is still in the north east 14-20 knots. Yesterday we nearly tore the gooseneck off the mast. This morning the solution was underway, a bronze strap drilled and tapped around the mast.

Two more races today, the wind still in the northeast and blowing 14-18 knots. Thankfully we didn't break anything today.

If we had an MVP award it would go to George Cochran and Jonathan Hough, we would not have made it to the starting line without their efforts.

six meter world championships day three

Yesterday we broke our spinnaker pole and worked the vang attachment too hard. Having solved those problems. Today we still had a lot of wind although not as much as yesterday, we were working the gooseneck hard and the chocks at the mast partners came loose.This allowed the mast to twist against the gooseneck making the problem worse. Had it not been for the seizing of spectra we might not have finished the day's racing.

We had two races and after several general recalls we finally started under a black flag.

We are currently in third place in our division. Wishing for lighter air, as the boat was designed for Long Island Sound.

6 meter world championships day two

The second day of the world's opened with wind. 18-25 knots from the NE. There was a delay but finally started a race between Gould Island and Prudence Island. There were a number of breakdowns. We broke our spinnaker pole. Stout Scout hull # 1 has beaten a few boats so far; not bad for a boat over 100 years old.

SIX METER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Today was the first day of racing for the six meter world championships. we started in two divisions, the moderns and the classic and vintage boats. We were not able to start a race until 3:45 pm as the wind never filled and settled. it moved from north to SSE at 5-7 knots.

We finished second in our division today.

MADCAP

The boat has been measured and is now officially a six meter. In fact is entitled to some extras, as the measurement came in below 6 meters.

SAILING SIX METERS

Sailing 6 meter "Madcap" designed by Frederick Hoyt in 1924. Perhaps the smallest 6 meter ever, which entitles her to more sail area than she can handle except in light air.

Today was an odd day the wind never filled from the southwest despite the sun. A southeast breeze pushed the fog into the bay and over the land.

The starting line had been set for SW and when the wind shifted we could not cross the line on starboard tack.

The boat proved to be quick.