BOP 2002 > Still Photography Entries > Sports Action
- Sports Illustrated
"THE FLYING DUTCHMAN" or "SAILS PITCH" The "Velsheda" skippered by Ronald de Waal of the Netherlands, built in 1933, one of only 3 surviving J-class yachts underway during the j-class regatta sponsored by the Lymington Town Sailing Club in preparation for next week's Americas Cup Jubuilee celebrations. The race took place in the west Solent which is between the Isle of Wight and Southampton in England. The Velsheda finished 2nd overall in the series. 8/12/2001 Eds Note: Web references if needed: www.ltsc.co.uk, www.jclassyachts.com Credit: Bob Martin SetNumber: X63660
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