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America's Cup - Checking out the superyachts in Bermuda

by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ on 22 Jun 2017
Shemara, constructed in 1929 and recently restored - on a calm day at the start of the Semi-Finals - 35th America’’s Cup - Bermuda Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Over 70 superyachts have registered for the 35th America's Cup Regatta in Bermuda. They make a very spectacular backdrop on one section of the America's Cup course area.

And when there is no wind and no racing they make a fascinating diversion to see classic yachts alongside contemporary. Here's a look at some that were on the water for the start of the Semi-Finals, when the wind showed up too late for racing.


















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