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Saturday, September 4, 2010

The Shipyard Cup 2010





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The "Big Boat Racing" was held in Maine on 27-29 August, 2010. 

This was the 8th running of this impressive event with some of the world's most spectacular sailing yachts participating in this "Corinthian spirit" style competition. With a passion for the true amateur sport, a respect for the grandeur of big boat competition and the unmatched beauty and grace of the coast of Maine, the Shipyard Cup is a participant and spectators dream come true. Few events celebrate the authentic majesty of yachting's heritage and future like the Shipyard Cup.

This year the Shipyard Cup was opened to sailing vessels 21 metres / 70 feet and above from around the world with typical entrants averaging 100 feet and over. The event began mid-day Friday, include Saturday and Sunday racing, a Maine lobsterbake and lots of other festivities with award ceremonies on the Sunday afternoon.

In addition to attracting hundreds of spectators the event was also the highlight of the season for owners and crew alike.

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