The J Class Regatta in Newport, RI. Summer 2011. from new close up deep action Watch Video
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Description: Spending a day racing on board the J Class sloop Velsheda, a 130ft yacht built in 1933 for Charles Nicholson is an experience not many people have and was to say the least amazing! The sheer size of the sails, winches rigging and loads on these yachts are quite daunting. The boat is raced with a crew of about 30. The boat was restored in 1997 and had been maintained in its immaculate condition since then. Velsheda has an overall length of 39.4 m (130ft) and a draft of 4.57 m (15ft) deep. The tip
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