J-Class yacht "Rainbow" manoeuvring before the start of Race 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta, July 2012
J-Class yacht "Rainbow" manoeuvring before the start of Race 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta, July 2012. On May the 15th 1934, the William Starling Burgess designed J Class "Rainbow" was launched at the Herreshoff Yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. She was built to defend the America’s Cup against “Endeavour” in 1934 which she managed successfully. But she was sold for scrap in 1940. In 2012 a replica of the original "Rainbow" was launched. The new yacht is built in aluminum and designed according to the JCA (J Class Association) maximum performance rules. After 78 years the famous J Class yacht sails again. This replica of the America’s Cup winner from 1934 was built by Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam. Since her launch, "Rainbow" has won multiple awards, including Sailing Yacht of the Year (39m+) at the Superyacht Awards and the European Spirit of Tradition class at the inaugural 2013 Classic Boat Awards.
Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: West Solent, Hampshire, England
Photo credit: © will Perrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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