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nightfighter · 06-29-2023, 08:47 PM

This is Windward Passage. Probably the premier maxi yacht of the early 1970s. I got to sail on her in 1976 and that ended my serious one design aspirations as I just wanted to go fast on big boats. But this 73' girl was special. There was a LOT going on when this much laundry was flying. Only sail missing here is the mizzen. IOR rule made for some of the coolest racing yachts that you could actually live aboard, unlike most of those built today, nevermind the foiling crowd. So when I saw this pic come up I had to share.

06-29-2023, 08:47 PM	#1
nightfighter Seldom Seen iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,404	Some favorite pics of summers past or present This is Windward Passage. Probably the premier maxi yacht of the early 1970s. I got to sail on her in 1976 and that ended my serious one design aspirations as I just wanted to go fast on big boats. But this 73' girl was special. There was a LOT going on when this much laundry was flying. Only sail missing here is the mizzen. IOR rule made for some of the coolest racing yachts that you could actually live aboard, unlike most of those built today, nevermind the foiling crowd. So when I saw this pic come up I had to share. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nightfighter; 06-29-2023 at 09:01 PM..
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