Throwback Thursday - Columbia's First Year Of Sailing in Newport

As 12 Meter Charters starts another season of sailing in Newport we think back to the first year our 12 Meter yachts were sailing.

In the spring of 1958, 12 Meter Columbia US 16 was launched.  Below is a picture of Columbia on September 20, 1958 winning her first race of the America's Cup finals.  She crossed the finish line over eight minutes before her competitor, Sceptre.

Today Columbia continues in her speedy, winning ways.  Last season she had a dominating victory and the 12 Meter North American Championship and was awarded the Ted Hood Trophy for the best racing performance of 2012! 

Farewell Columbia!

Last week our America's Cup winner wrapped up another fabulous season of 12 Meter sailing in Newport!  It was sunny, warm and beautiful for US 16's last sails - weather that made even Captain Kevin smile!  Thank you to everyone who joined us aboard Columbia this season.  We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2013!

America's Cup Winner Courageous Returns to Racing in Newport!

Bannister's Wharf welcomes back America's Cup Winner Courageous to Newport.  It has been 35 years since Courageous won the America's Cup and this weekend she will be racing in Newport again!

Check out Bannister Wharf's David Ray discussing the 1977 America's Cup win.  Welcome back to Newport Courageous!

Columbia Wins 1958 America's Cup in Newport!

Vintage footage of our 12 Meter, Columbia, winning the 1958 America's Cup in Newport!  After over 50 years, she is still racing strong and sailing fast in Newport.  Look for her on the race course again soon!


  

New York Yacht Club Racing in Newport!

Check out this video from Friday's Around-the-Island Race in Newport.  This marked the start of the 158th Annual New York Yacht Club Regatta.  Can you spot our America's Cup Winner, Columbia?

All Eyes on Columbia!

Yesterday in Portsmouth, Rhode Island 12 Meter US 16, Columbia, launched for her 54th season of sailing.  Our 1958 America's Cup winner is like a fine wine...she just gets better with age!  Thanks to Captain Kevin for all his hard work(look at the hull shine!) and thanks for Mate Laura for the great pictures.  Next up...stepping her 90 foot mast.  Look for Columbia in Newport later this week!

 

  

  

 

Saturday Sailing aboard Columbia!

Great shot one of our guests on Heritage took of our America's Cup Winner Columbia sailing last Saturday in Newport, RI!  Perfect day - sunshine and wind.  What more could you want?  Thank you to all who sailed with us!