When the cold, winter months arrive in New England, many boaters take the opportunity to have their beloved yachts hauled and given a dose of tender loving care. Some years, […]
Year: 2017
A Tribute to the Yacht that Shaped a Nation
With a history so deeply rooted in maritime culture, it was a natural evolution for Mystic, Connecticut to become home to one of the nation’s most extensive maritime museums and, […]
Lessons from the Past
By Madeline Gill In the midst of today’s fast-paced society that so covets innovation and advancement in manufacturing, the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) has recognized the value in slowing […]
As Each Northern Door Closes, a Southern One Opens
By Madeline Gill With New England’s sailing season in the rearview mirror, many sailors typically pack up and head toward the lower latitudes. Whether in pursuit of an endless summer […]
A Season Ending Celebration of the Classics at Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Before the light Summer breezes fade into the Winter’s Nor’Easters, crisp Fall winds deliver some of the season’s best conditions and nowhere is that truer than Long Island Sound in […]
Technical Committee Reflects on first season with new Classic Rating Formula
By Kate Wilson Rolling out any new system is bound to have some bumps along the way but the Technical Committee of the Classic Yacht Owner’s Association, tasked with creating […]
An interview with Shelia Graves about the IHYC’s Classic Yacht Regatta
This post was originally written by Dave Schmidt on Sail World. Atlantic and S-Boat start M.A. Fisher Photography While there’s no question that carbon fiber and fiberglass have transformed the […]
Classic Yacht Dorade, Guest of Honor
Published on August 25th, 2017 on Sailing Scuttlebutt Most naval architects would be happy if just one of their yacht designs was considered a true classic. Yet the quiet, bespectacled […]
Band of Classic Boat Brothers
By Madeline Gill As many can attest, sailing – and sailboat racing, in particular – can be much more of an all-encompassing lifestyle than a mere hobby. From putting together […]
Classic Yachting Racing Season Wraps in New England
By Madeline Gill Over the past five weeks, New England towns have been host to a large number of classic yachts for a series of regattas. The fleet convened in […]