The first International Rule was introduced in 1907 .170 twelve metre yachts were built between 1907 when the class was defined. More than 100 of them still exist around the world.
Competition again pushed the designs to extremes and in 1919, the Second International Rule was introduced. Simple modifications were made in 1933 and the Third Rule was introduced. Build, maintenance and crewing costs depleted the Metre classes and while the Olympic classes during this period were comprehensive, only a few survived. Those that have, have shown the Metre formula to have matured to enable craft covering almost a century to compete together. A remarkable achievment.
"The Centre of Excellence for all Metre Class activities"
Official 12 Metre website - click here
List of all existing 12 metres - click here
Competition again pushed the designs to extremes and in 1919, the Second International Rule was introduced. Simple modifications were made in 1933 and the Third Rule was introduced. Build, maintenance and crewing costs depleted the Metre classes and while the Olympic classes during this period were comprehensive, only a few survived. Those that have, have shown the Metre formula to have matured to enable craft covering almost a century to compete together. A remarkable achievment.
"The Centre of Excellence for all Metre Class activities"
Official 12 Metre website - click here
List of all existing 12 metres - click here
The Metre Shed is the centre of Excelence for 6 Metre yachting.
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Expert staff able to race tune boats -
Opportunity to sail or charter
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Mast stepping and Dry Sailing
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Transport and storage
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Skilled workers knowledgable in all aspects of 6 metre repairs
