12 Metre Archives

A living piece of yachting history

April 13th, 2026

After USA lost the 1983 America’s Cup to Australia, the 1987 edition attracted 13 challengers and four defense syndicates seeking

April 10th, 2026

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of

March 18th, 2025

A new event is coming in 2025 that celebrates the rich legacy of America’s Cup racing in Newport, RI. The

August 15th, 2024

by Herb McCormick, Cruising World My old college buddy Tad called out of the blue this past spring. He and

June 22nd, 2024

Fourteen teams competed in the 2024 12 Metre World Championship on June 18-23 in Porquerolles, an island off the south

June 17th, 2024

Fourteen teams are set to compete in the 2024 12 Metre World Championship on June 18-23 in Porquerolles, an island

December 13th, 2023

America’s Cup defender New York Yacht Club had won the 1937 edition in J Class yachts, but World War II,

September 28th, 2023

Régates Royales Cannes 2023 on September 25-30 in Cannes, France. As one of the world’s premier annual classic sailing events,

August 9th, 2023

During the 37th America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series in 2024, up to 25 12 Metres are anticipated for racing on

August 5th, 2023

Ten historic 12 Metres competed in the 2023 12 Metre World Championship on on August 1-5 in Newport, RI. To