Posts tagged William Fife

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Oct 10

Altair

Saint Tropez, France 43º16’42″N 6º38’48″E

Onboard Altair during “Les voiles de Saint Tropez”, France.
Commissioned in 1929 by Captain Guy H MacCaw whose brief to William Fife was simply: ‘build a sound, safe cruiser, safe to go to the south seas islands in with no anxiety’. Fife was then 73 years. 

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Aug 01

America’s Cup Jubilee Regatta

Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, 50º46’22″N 1º18’90″W

“Man Overboard” on “The Lady Anne”, a 15 metre (95′) Gaff Cutter design by William Fife of Fairlie (1912), during the America’s Cup Jubilee Regatta, 1851-2001
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the World’s Oldest and Most Famous Sporting Trophy. The Woodstock of sailing as it has been described. Was truly a remarkable event.