Newsreel clip of Larchmont YC regatta in 1947
When asked to do a blog for the Class I immediately turned to a blog I have enjoyed for the last few years. Rod Mincher's blog sets the standard for classic racing sailboats. The Classic Moth is much like our Classic Lightning group. Building, restoring and racing classic wooden sailboats. Rod captures this in his blog. With period videos like the one above, photos and old magazine clippings he brings it alive. In his work I found the roots of our Lightning design in 'Departure', the basis of the Star and Comet designs. Jeff and Amy Linton sail with these folks. While I have yet to cross paths with the Lintons we have several mutual friends in the Flying Scot Class and the Watertribe. So here is Rod's Blog. I like the tunes he throws in. Mine will be covers of tunes of the times we are covering. So click on the link. Hit the Youtube, cut up the volume and listen to the old B-3 as you scroll down for the pics...
Lifted from Rod's blog
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