Article: Re-launching a Grand Era - New York Times

LEAD: The golden age of yachting, a period in sailboat racing that peaked in the 1930's with mighty J-Class sloops competing for the America's Cup, is being revived this summer in the Northeast. The golden age of yachting, a period in sailboat racing that peaked in the 1930's with mighty J-Class sloops competing for the America's Cup, is being revived this summer in the Northeast. Shamrock V, one of the three J-boats left in the world, arrived in New York yesterday from Newport, R.I. The yacht, which is owned by the Museum of Yachting of Newport, is here as part of a tour to collect donations for her upkeep. While in New York, Shamrock V will be berthed at the North Cove Yacht Harbors at ...

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