Photos from the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge
Greetings all!
I was invited to attend the 1st ever Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Newport, Rhode Island this weekend - what a fabulous event! Here's a few photos I grabbed:
I got in late Friday night so I missed the dinner that night, so the limo that picked me up from the airport and took me directly to the hotel. The next morning I was up early working, and got this shot of Newport at sunrise from my hotel room:
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After breakfast, I met up with the Panerai press group and we were transported to harbor where the boats competing in the event were docked.
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Here's the Panerai hospitality tent:
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We then headed over to the boats themselves. The event was for sailing boats in the Americas Cup 12-metre class - gorgeous classic wood sailboats. Here's a few shots of the boats in the full dress flags::
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I had the honor and privilege to be one of two journalists to sail aboard Gleam - a sailboat rich with history and many racing victories. You can read more about Gleam here: http://www.seascopenewport.com/fleet/gleam_frameset.htm
Here's some shots I got of Gleam:
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Quite honestly, I'd never stepped foot anywhere near a sailboat prior to this weekend. But the captain and crew of Gleam welcomed me with open arms. Upon arrival, I was given a crew shirt and hat, and they put me to work prepping Gleam for launch. Here's a shot of me on this grand yacht once we were underway:
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Now, I'm not particularly prone to motion sickness - I've been on five cruises before, and many other smaller ocean going vessels. But while the weather was beautiful on Saturday, the water was CHOPPY! I knew I was in trouble when, before the race started, I looked over and the journalist from SAIL magazine was taking Dramamine....
It was all worth it though, because it was a very exciting race, which Gleam won!!!! Woohoo!!!
Later that evening Panerai held a reception for the various competitors and guests:
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We had the opportunity to tour the Museum of Yachting which was directly behind the Panerai hospitality tent:
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Later that evening we moved to another tent for the banquet held in honor of the ocassion:
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The weather was absolutely beautiful all day Saturday - here's a shot of the harbor at sunset:
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The next day I was quite busy taking notes and getting with folks from Panerai. But before I knew it, it was time for the car to take me back to the aiport.
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Many thanks to Panerai for a fabulous event!
RE: Photos from the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge
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Original von jholbrook
(...)Many thanks to Panerai for a fabulous event!
Many thanks to you, for a great Picture-Story, John! Seems like you had a great day ...
RE: Photos from the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge
Thanks everyone - glad you enjoyed the photos! :]
