The 8 Metre Centennial World Championship 2007 starts today on the Clyde. Twenty-two of these elegant boats are here for a week and are based in Rhu Marina (with the race being run by the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club of Rhu). To see who's who and what countries are represented click here.
This is one of the 2 Canadian boats preparing to leave the marina. Most of the yachts do not have an engine (they are towed out, then raise their sails) - nor do they have any lifelines along the deck!!!
Photo by Adam
These boats were originally designed and built in the Clyde. My feeling is that they are like Classic cars - hobbies for groups or individuals with loadsa money. The marina was full of big trucks with trailers and cradles plus big RV type vehicles.
Photo by Adam
Light airs out on the Clyde.
These 2 photos are of the same scene but using 2 different cameras. (I dropped the good Nikon camera and am using the "back-up" Sony.) The fleet is heading for the start line.
These 2 photos are of the same scene but using 2 different cameras. (I dropped the good Nikon camera and am using the "back-up" Sony.) The fleet is heading for the start line.
The following photo is taken by Adam showing the Australian yacht Saskia (just right of centre), a Wm Fife III, 1931, helmed by John Stephen. Very spiffy sails - modern material, silvery grey with dark grey reinforcements - quite different from all the other (traditional?) sails.
Photo by Adam
Out enjoying a lovely Sunday (the yachts have just passed out of sight headed for the start line) are the good folk of Helensburgh. The whole week is devoted to this event so hopefully this glorious weather will last and I can get some additional (closer) photos. Watching a fleet sail by is quite thrilling! (I've only ever seen photos of them on big, glossy calendars!)
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