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Daily Herald storyTwo things of interest to me, not really related to the outcomes. For whatever reason, I thought that the 12 meter boats had sunk during Irma. Glad to hear they are still sailing. And I've seen some of those kite surfers off of Orient Beach, and they seem to be flying, but can't imagine one of them circumnavigating the island in an hour and a half! Wow.
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I thought they were destroyed also but perhaps nor or these are other boats using the same name. No idea really.
I saw a chart elsewhere of the various classes and it appeared to be about 120 total boats, which as you know is down a lot from the pre-Irma Regatta days.
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OK, would be interesting to know, on the 12 meter boats. As far as total number of boats, at one time, I think they were up around 300..
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That number sounds about right.
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The 12 metre boats have moved over to Dock Maarten. I know the shipyard there had one of them under repair. One of the Stars & Stripes / US56 had gone to Cozumel, Canada II (Candy) had Irma damage but is now back in the water, as is True North IV (Ivy) and she has a new mast. They are currently sailing 3 boats but S&S / US55 will be back in the water soon as well!
This is their first regatta in 12 years. Welcome back 12M!
Did you know that 12 Metre Class sailboats are so called NOT because of their overall length, but because they must conform to a formula! The formula takes into consideration various measurements of the vessel and the result must not exceed 12 metres. In fact, these sailboats are approximately 70 feet long with 86 foot masts and weigh in at approximately thirty-five tons.
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Thanks for the info. I never knew that, about their name, but if I had thought about it, I would have realized that there is no way that is their length.
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We saw those kite surfers yesterday and they were blazing across the sea! Never seen them over here before, they were moving! Pretty sure they had hydrofoils to go that fast.
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Kite boarding around the island ![[Linked Image]](http://www.traveltalkonline.com/gallery/40/full/2896.jpg)
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I believe the picture shows kite boarding on a hydrofoil board. The only thing touching the water at speed is the foil. Super fast and agile.
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