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Helming Ranger, replica of
the 1937 America's Cup winner.
Photo: ©2010 Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
Velsheda showing her
distinctive cockpit layout. Compare her raised toe-rail
with Ranger's low profile in photos below.
Photo: ©2010 Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
Ranger's distinctive
snubbed bow, coming through, a legacy of Olin Stephen's quest to
minimize weight at the front of the massive J-Class defender he
designed with W. Starling Burgess.
Photo: ©2010 Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
Magnificent Parade. Original
J-Class survivor Velsheda (JK7) at right, Ranger
(J5) at left.
Photo: ©2010 Chris
Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
Ranger's foredeck.
Photo: ©2010 Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
By the acre: many hands take in
the spinnaker.
Photo: ©2010 Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
Leading the way. Compare
Ranger's traditional style wheel, above, with Velsheda's
modern version seen in previous photos.
Chris Cameron/www.chriscameron.co.nz
See more of these photos from photographer
Chris
Cameron
Visit the
Ranger
Website for more info.
At CupInfo:
History of the J-Class Yachts
Additional Links and Info:
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Official Website
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