Yachts collide at Herreshoff Classic

By Christy Nadalin
Posted 8/29/24

The 2024 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta looked like it was going to get off to a slow start...

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Yachts collide at Herreshoff Classic

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The 2024 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta, held Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25, looked like it was going to get off to a slow start.

Bill Lynn, Executive Director of the Herreshoff Marine Museum, was anchored off Gould Island midday Friday, wondering if the wind was going to fill in enough for the feeder race from Newport to Bristol. Thankfully it did, and Saturday and Sunday too, as forecast.

“We got so lucky with the weather,” said Lynn. “We got away with it again.”

Following the successful conclusion of the feeder race, competitors and guests enjoyed a Living Boat Show and reception on the Herreshoff docks. More racing followed Saturday and Sunday, with prizes and a barbecue on Saturday evening.

“We had five really nice races over three days, really gorgeous, spectacular boats,” said Lynn.

Collision sends American Eagle packing
The otherwise great event included one significant low point on Sunday morning when Courageous collided with American Eagle near the middle ground buoy in Bristol Harbor, leaving a roughly 2’ by 4’ gash on Eagle’s port side, forcing Eagle to retire from the race (and the 2024 sailing season.).

Friday’s Newport to Bristol feeder race saw Gleam take the top spot in Class 1, while Gamecock won Class 2. With the full fleet assembled for Saturday, boats (and winners) were divided into 6 divisions: Vintage (Gamecock), Classic (American Eagle), Modern Classic (Courageous), Spirit of Tradition (Van Ki Pass), S Class (Aquita), and 15’ Class (Murmer).
Sunday’s results are pending the outcome of the protest hearing.

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