« June 2011 | Main | August 2011 »
The annual Vineyard Cup for the benefit of Sail Martha's Vineyard ended its 3-day regatta on Sunday with a flourish. Winds gusting up to 25+ knots buffeted the fleet as it passed East Chop en route to the finish line for the 17.7 mile final race.
Boats heeled sharply in the heavy winds off East Chop.
The weather was flawless for the weekend with cloudless skies, temps in the high '70s and winds 5-10 Friday and Saturday with a heavier go on Sunday that saw boats heeling severely in the face of occasional heavy blasts and swells from the SW winds.
Perception with John Amabile aboard bearing down.
Holmes Hole SA boats made their mark with Andy Berry (Isobar), Ed Cerullo (Undine), Mo Flam (Penelope) and Jerry Goodale (Stormalong) all finishing in the money in their respective divisions.
Sunday's first leg, running off East Chop to first mark, belied what was to come later in the afternoon: building seas and heavy wind.
Final leg, a pair of Nonsuch boats come upon Trinka, a Bristol Channel Cutter.
Trinka up close with skipper John Rose, an accomplished sailmaker, at the helm.
Magic Time on the far left, Mischief, and Gloria, far right, on Sunday's first leg.
Avanti crew David McDonough, a future Holmes Holer and Vineyard Cup competitor (Trinity, Morgan 37), accepts an Avanti burgee from its grateful skipper.
Trinka heeling on the last leg.
Avanti skipper David Lott with crew Elise Ryan: Wait 'til next year!
NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET!
FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
Delicately tucked along the natural tropical waterways of Jupiter, Florida, The Club at Admiral's Cove is a world-class family golf and country club offering a marina, 45 holes of championship golf, yacht services, tennis, a luxurious spa, salon and a full-service fitness center.
Members here cultivate friendships, explore more than five miles of navigable waterways, and enjoy superb dining, golf and facilities spread out over 976 acres. A private, gated enclave, the community serves both the yachting enthusiast and golfer from its location on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County.
Golf at Admiral's Cove spreads over five separate nine-hole loops designed by Robert von Hagge. You can also work on your game in the extensive practice areas. And gain advantage from indoor training and analysis through the club's leading-edge technology and PGA personalized instruction.
Homes with Boats: Admiral's Cove offers one of the finest marinas in South Florida, and a thriving Yacht Club with more than 300 members, including a social calendar that is full from November to June with events such as dinner dances and “Docktail” parties. With 85 percent of the homes on the East Side located on navigable water, a world-class marina and five-star amenities, the Admiral's Cove Yacht Club enjoys the best of all worlds.
Real Estate: Admiral's Cove, FL
The final day of the J Class Regatta in Newport, RI, had Velsheda playing for pride and she in fact finished strong to claim her point. It was her only win in the five-race match which Ranger took, four races to one.
The Sunday race started on a downwind leg that immediately cast some drama into the race when Ranger's spinnaker ripped to pieces shortly after being deployed. The crew quickly replaced the 10,000 s.f. sail, but it gave valuable space to Velsheda which she maintained throughout the day.
Ranger bears down on a closing beat at day's end, but could not make up the time.
At the start, the two giant boats jockey for starting line position.
Over the line together, the J Class racers are even for just a moment.
Each boat sent a crew member up the mast to look out over the spinnaker.
A perch not for one afraid of heights.
Ranger's spinnaker suddenly and completely rips across a seam and plummets to the water.
The crew worked quickly to pull the torn sail onto the boat while working up a replacement.
Further down the leg, Velsheda runs by Castle Hill light.
The spinnaker and pole come down on Velsheda in preparation for the beat back to Newport.
Close-up of the Velsheda main and jib.
The Ranger team hops to the spinnaker and pole.
Close-up of Ranger's jib and main.
Ranger tacking as the final leg nears its end.
The winning Ranger team: Earl Williams, professional helmsman, Ranger owner John A. Williams of the New York Yacht Club, and Alastair Tait, Captain.
To the victor, the spoils.
Read all the post in the series on the J Class Regatta:
The visual boating feast in Newport during the recent J Class Regatta was not all about the stunning Js. Row upon row of magnificent vessels were on display, including the world's most expensive sailboat, the Maltese Falcon. Here are some of the beauties we saw. (Click the photo to see the full picture.)
The owner of the J Class Velsheda, Dutch businessman Ronald de Waal (European retail fashion chain WE), provided on-site hospitality for his crew on his super yacht Bystander.
One of the belles of the ball, the bright-work beauty Sophie.
Close-up of Sophie.
One of several regatta chase boats which originated in the same era as the Js.
From Royal Huisman, Meteor combines the classic lines of the Gloucester schooner with 21st century sail and rig technology.
La Forza del Destino, a 167-foot Swan 77.
Braveheart.
Gracie at her home berth.
Read all the posts in the J Class Regatta series of articles:
