North American Eight Metre Association

The International Eight Metre World Championship Regatta on Sodus Bay

Eight meter yachts are survivors of the Golden Days of sailing when boats were built of wood and income taxes were low.

by Susan Peterson

Editors note: This article describes the 1996 race. For 1997, the race will be based in Toronto. However, it returns to the American side next year so stay tuned! There are boats and there are yachts. Each is in the eye of the beholder. Few would deny the accuracy of the term “yacht,” however, as applied to the group of sailing vessels which will convene on Sodus Bay in July for the International Eight Metre World Championship Regatta. Eight meter yachts are survivors of the golden days of sailing when boats were built of wood and income taxes were low. Continue reading News from 1996 SBYC