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INTERNATIONAL
TWELVE METRE
NEWS
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A Message from ITMA President, Chris Winter | |
Greetings to all members, friends, and followers of the International 12 Metre Association!
ITMA’s Southern European VP, Bernard Minvielle and I recently spent a day in Barcelona discussing the September 12 Metre reunion at the Americas’ Cup venue. The event will take place in the Heart of the AC village and we are looking forward to more than 15 boats attending. This is a great opportunity for the Class to showcase our history with boats from all divisions potentially participating.
The World Championship in Porquerolles France will have at least 6 Grand Prix 12mRs participating. This division is really taking off in the Med with active racing at many events this summer. There will be boats from the Northern European fleet attending as well. This looks to be the biggest World Championship for the class since 2019.
For information on these two events and the many more being offered during 2024, check the schedules for each of the regional fleets below.
Contact Chris
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Introducing the Newest Members of the ITMA Team: DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATIVES | |
The Executive Committee is pleased to welcome four dynamic 12mR sailors to the ITMA Team. Fredrik Malmberg (Vintage), Jephtha (Jeph) Tausig (Traditional), Peter Askew (Modern) and Johan Blach Petersen (Grand Prix) have volunteered to serve as representatives for their respective divisions as described in our 12mR Class By-Laws: | |
These representatives were suggested to the Exec Comm by their regional VPs. All are active 12mR owners / co-owners; this positions them to best represent their fellow divisional members. Each of the new Divisional Representatives will develop their role according to the composition and concerns of their specific division; but the overall goal is to improve communications and exchange of ideas throughout. | |
ITMA President, Chris Winter wrote: This Class is about volunteers. We dedicate our time to keep it active, fun and fair. There are always things we can do better, but if something isn’t working and we don’t know about it, it is hard to fix! As very active members of the Class, these representatives have direct contact with the owners and sailors of their Divisions. This is a strong asset for the Class that has been underused. We want feedback from the Divisions!” In a request to the Divisional Representatives, he asked that they: | |
- Gain knowledge of all fellow divisional members
- Establish a communication network among them
- Act as clearing house for resources-- vendors, etc.
- Provide feedback from fellow Division members
- Report on Division specific issues to ITMA Exec Comm
- Collect and report racing results to ITMA Secretary for posting
- As ambassadors of ITMA, promote and support the legacy of the 12mR Class
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Meet the DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATIVES | |
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Vintage Division:
Fredrik Malmberg
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Traditional Division:
Jephtha "Jeph" Tausig
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Fredrik grew up on the sea in Sweden, sailing dinghies, being a passionate windsurfer while racing and cruising various keel boats. However, his career in investment banking in London largely sidelined his passion for sailing for many years.
Upon relocating to Copenhagen, Fredrik was invited to join the Vim... continue reading
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Jephtha “Jeph” remembers her father Hans Tausig taking her as a child to see the 12mR boats whenever they could find them. An award-winning clinical psychologist professionally, Jeph became involved with 12mR racing as an amateur sailor in 2011 when she was asked to organize a crew for Northern Light (US-14) in the 12 Metre Regatta in Nantucket... continue reading | | |
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Modern Division:
Peter Askew
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Grand Prix Division:
Johan Blach Petersen
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Peter Askew grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and at the age of 12, began racing Flying Juniors at the Bayview Yacht Club. By the mid 1980’s he was racing and working aboard many of the top IOR boats that were all the rage at that time. After a break from racing to focus on work and family commitments, Peter returned to competitive sailing in 2013 with Wizard... continue reading | | |
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After a career in powerboat racing in the 70s winning the Danish championship in the fastest class, Johan converted to wind power. He was a very active owner of Miss BB, a Børresen BB 10m. During the 1983 and 1987 America's Cups, his interest in match racing grew. Johan was a great fan of Chris Dickson and his crew on Kiwi Magic (KZ-7)...
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We hope that you will join us in welcoming Fredrik, Jeph, Peter and Johan to the ITMA team and thank them for their important voluntary service to the 12mR Class and its members! | |
ITMA is Comprised of 3 Regional Fleets Worldwide... | | |
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Sailing primarily in the Mediterranean, the Southern Europe fleet includes yachts in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal as well as encompassing Oceania. | The 55th Coupe de France 3-year race series will continue and conclude this season. The Yacht Club de France has recently informed us that the prestigious trophy will be presented to its' winner during a major Awards Ceremony at Les Voiles de Saint- Tropez on October 5. | |
2024 SOUTHERN EUROPEAN FLEET SCHEDULE | |
12 METRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | |
From June 17 to 23, 2024, the Yacht Club de Porquerolles (YCP) is organizing the 12mR World Championship. Recently the YCP announced...
The SFA Group is committed to working alongside the Yacht Club de Porquerolles to organize the 12m JI World Championship.
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The SFA group, French designer and manufacturer of domestic and professional solutions – “wherever water flows and flows”, confirms its commitment to the event and alongside the Yacht Club de Porquerolles by becoming a partner of the World Championship of 12m JI. | |
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Claude Perdriel, president of the SFA Group said: “We had to be present alongside our friends from the Yacht Club de Porquerolles to experience the rare, exceptional moments with enthusiasts of the sea who will take part in this event.”
Aurélie Lhuillier, director of the Yacht Club de Porquerolles said: “We are very happy to welcome the support of Claude Perdriel with the SFA Group, and we sincerely thank him for it.”
Today the list of registered competitors include 15 yachts, in 3 divisions representing 4 nations.
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12mR Worlds Preview at the PORQUEROLLES CLASSIC | |
Expertly filmed by French yachting photographer Gilles Martin-Raget, the idyllic sailing conditions of the Cote d' Azur were on full display at the 20th edition of the Porquerolles Classic held at the Yacht Club de Porquerolles (Hyères, FRA) from June 8 – 11, 2023. | |
TOULON PROVENCE REGATTA Anchors 12mR Olympic History | |
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The International Twelve Metre Class will again be anchored in sporting history as the focal point for the 2024 Paris Olympics Torch Relay. On May 10, the Olympic flame will traverse the quay in front of the 12mR fleet assembled for the Toulon Provence Regatta from May 7-12, 2024.
Regatta registration includes free dockage in Toulon Harbor from May 6-13th; where the 12mR fleet will be at the heart of the Olympic Torch celebrations. Numerous social events are planned throughout the week and crews will also receive complimentary tickets to surrounding events including a Sea Film Festival and the Coupe de France Exhibit (displayed in Toulon) from the Musée de la Marine in Paris. On May 10, the Olympic flame will traverse the quay in front of each 12mR, followed by a crew dinner and a magnificent ...read more
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12 Metre Yachts Revive America's Cup History at the
XVII Edition of the PUIG VELA CLĂ€SSICA BARCELONA
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55th COUPE de FRANCE Race Series Standings | | |
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Although centered in Newport, RI, the Americas fleet extends over two continents with yachts located in other U.S. states and the Caribbean.
After the busy Worlds summer of 2023 in Newport, the 12MYC anticipates a season of rebuilding while looking ahead to plans for 2025 - 2026. It is hoped that new owners will be found for Defender (US-33) and Victory '83 (K-22) to maintain the strong Modern Division fleet in the U.S. The Newport fleet has decided not to hold a North American Championship in 2024.
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2024 AMERICAS FLEET SCHEDULE | |
12PPP: Protect and Preserve for Posterity | |
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ITMA VP, Steve Eddleston has issued a call to action around the concept: 12PPP to “Protect and Preserve 12mRs for Posterity”
Eddleston explained his thoughts on 12PPP in an invitation to 12mR owners and others to join him for an exploratory discussion on April 24th. He wrote:
"One thing that links all of us together is the respect and admiration we have for the 12s, their legacy, and their ongoing contribution to history of sailing here in America, and around the world.
By preserving and protecting these amazing vessels, we can ensure future generations of young and upcoming sailors can be as inspired as we and countless other sailors and spectators have been for many decades to come.
How we achieve such an auspicious and audacious goal is yet to be determined but I would like to involve you and others at an exploratory kickoff meeting where we will hear from preservation experts as to how we can begin our journey."
If you would like to learn more and/ or to attend the meeting please email Steve Eddleston
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Most active in the Baltic Sea, the Northern Europe fleet includes Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
While many of the N. European 12mR fleet have migrated south for the World Championship season in the Med-- those preferring to sail closer to home this summer will have excellent racing options found below. The two "Classic" events are organized by the prestigious Freundeskreis Klassicher Yachten (German Classic Yacht Association).
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2024 NORTHERN EUOPEAN FLEET SCHEDULE | |
Discover the Magic: 12mRs for Sale | |
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WINGS (K-15)
After five successful years as one of the really best performing 12mR yachts in Europe, her current owners would like to hand over Wings (K-15) to a new owner or a syndicate of owners. K-15 is a Camper Nicholson Vintage 12mR built in 1937 and is today in a better shape than a new-built 12mR. Wings comes updated and optimized in....
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IKRA (K-3)
ThIs iconic 12mR is currently in France and ready for a new owner to race her in the 2024 Med season! Formerly named Kurrewa V, Ikra (K-3) serves as a testament to the enduring sustainability and versatility of the 12-Metre class. Ikra also holds a special status in France as a "Bateau d'intérêt patrimonial" (heritage vessel)...
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World Sailing Adopts 12mR Rule Change:
Extends Measurement Certificate Validity to 4 Years
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At the ITMA Annual General Meeting held on October 28, 2023, the Class Membership unanimously voted to extend the Measurement Certificate validity period from 2 years to 4 years. In the application to World Sailing, ITMA’s Technical Director, Ken McAlpine reasoned that extending the certification “will reduce the ongoing inconvenience and cost of Rule compliance for our members.”
All other requirements re: Measurement Certificates remain unchanged
Last month, World Sailing officially ratified this request and the change is now in force. The updated 12mR Rule is now available on both the World Sailing and ITMA websites.
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Your purchase of officially licensed 12mR gear for men, women and kids in our 12mR Team Store supports the 12mR Class!
Just click through and start shopping for your customized apparel,
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Who Is ITMA and What Do We Do? | |
The 116 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the world’s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the America’s Cup (1958-1987). | |
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International Twelve Metre Database:
Preserving the History of the 12mR Class
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We are always working to update ITMA's online yacht database, a very daunting project tracking the history of 100+ yachts over 100+ years!
With boats undergoing changes in ownership, location and restoration its very difficult to keep up-- we need your help!
Please take a look for YOUR 12mR and alert us to any updates needed; together we will preserve the legacy of our historic Twelve Metre Class.
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