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A day for the tacticians - Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway
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J Class duo Velsheda and Topaz return to Porto Cervo for Rolex Maxi Yacht Cup 2021
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March 16, 2021
Running Tide remains one of the most renowned sailboats in the history of offshore racing. The custom designed Sparkman & Stephens 61-footer enjoyed incredible success under two different owners during its glory days of the 1970s.
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Commissioned by shipping magnate and passionate ocean racer Jakob Isbrandtsen, the aluminum vessel was one of the first stripped-out racers, specifically designed for maximum performance on the course.
Running Tide was built at Huisman Shipyard in The Netherlands then shipped to Kretzer Boat Works in City Island, New York, where Romagna personally oversaw installation of a very utilitarian deck layout.
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Al Van Metre, a wealthy developer from northern Virginia, bought Running Tide at auction in 1972 and continued to capture class honors in major regattas at a remarkable rate. Van Metre berthed the boat at Arnie Gay s Yacht Yard in Annapolis and put together a talented crew consisting largely of locals. He skip