Throwback Thursday - 1970 America's Cup in Newport, RI

Here's a throwback to 1970 in Newport, Rhode Island.  Check out a young Charley Morgan sailing aboard our 12 meter Heritage in the 1970 America's Cup trails.  For more about Heritage visit www.12metercharters.com/heritage.asp.



Duel in The Wind Official Trailer - 1970 America's Cup
http://www.maritimeproductions.tv/

Description:  "For the first time the NYYC accepted more than one challenger in 1970. Featuring the defense selection trials Intrepid, skippered by Bill Ficker, met challenger Australia's Gretel II.  This detailed retrospective of the 1970 races focuses on the ambitious Charley Morgan, who designed, built, funded, and skippered the 12-meter Heritage. The program recounts the intense series of elimination races between Morgan and Ficker, and summarizes the 1970 races. Never before has a video given the viewer such a feeling of being aboard a racing 12-meter."  from You Tube.

Sail Away Heritage...

The sun has set on another wonderful season of sailing for Heritage!  Last week, after over 170 sails and welcoming aboard over 2000 guests, Heritage had her last sail of 2013.  Thank you again to all who joined us aboard US 23 this season.  And, of course, thank you to our fabulous crew, Captain Cedar, Mate Gus and Mate Eli, for another successful season aboard our bright hulled beauty.  Team Heritage rocks!  We look forward to having you aboard in 2014!

So what will Heritage be up to over the winter?  Stay tuned for some boatyard bites.  

Boatyard Update: Heritage Launches and Gets Her Rig

Last week Heritage launched for her 43rd year of sailing!  Looking bright with her freshly varnished top sides, US 23 was put in the water in Salem, MA and then motored over to Marblehead, MA to get her mast.  Look at that new boom shine!  Next up?  The 12 hour delivery to her summer home of Newport, Rhode Island!  We can't wait to see her back on her mooring in the harbor.  

Stay tuned for pictures of her sister, Columbia, launching.  

 

 

Boatyard Update: Heritage Gets Her Shine!

Check out these before and after pictures of Heritage in the boatyard last week.  Before varnish and after varnish, what a difference a few coats makes!  Man we love to see US 23's golden shine - can't wait until our girl is back in Newport.  

Where in the World is Crew Member Gus? Answer Revealed!

A question always on the mind of a 12 Meter Charters' sailor is, "What do I do in the off season?"  Some head North and some follow the sailing weather South.  This winter Heritage crew member Gus chose the latter and joined the team of 12 Metre Challenge in Saint Maarten.  Gus refined and tuned his 12 Meter sailing skills while enjoying the Caribbean scenery.

Come aboard Heritage this summer and hear all about Gus' Caribbean sailing adventures!

Where in the World is Crew Member Gus?

Although it isn't sailing season in Newport, Heritage crew member Gus is still sailing and trimming jib!  He followed the sailing season south and have been enjoying 12 Meter sailing all winter long.  Which warm weather spot do you think he is spending his winter in?  Stay tuned for the answer!

The Many Caps of Captain Cedar!

Anyone that has sailed with Captain Cedar has seen her charm and charisma but have you seen her CAPS?  Check out these shots of the many caps of Captain Cedar.  Which is your favorite?

Farewell Heritage!

Last week our bright hulled beauty wrapped up another fabulous season of 12 Meter sailing in Newport!  Thank you to everyone who joined us aboard Heritage this season.  We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2013!

Dolphins Racing Heritage!

Yesterday, during Heritage's first sail of October we had an unexpected race.  Not your typical race against another sailboat, Heritage was racing dolphins!  

While sailing north of the Newport Bridge in Narragansett Bay, Heritage was greeted by a school of dolphins.  Check out these amazing pictures Captain Duncan took of Heritage sailing with the dolphins.  Another UNFORGETTABLE day of 12 Meter sailing in Newport!