Transatlantic Race 2011 final start - Rambler v Leopard

10:46 PM Sun 3 Jul 2011 GMT

'PUMA&rsquo;s mar mostro crosses Rambler 100 before the start. (photo credit TR2011/Dan Nerney)' Dan Nerney &copy

The final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 commenced as six yachts set their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England. As the six magnificent yachts hoisted their sails you could almost feel the huge crowd of spectators gathered at Castle Hill hold their breath as they observed the fastest ocean-going monohulls ever built in the 145 years of transatlantic racing. Prior to the start, George David (Hartford Conn.), skipper of Rambler 100, paid tribute to the four yacht clubs that came together to make this race a reality. 'This race was only conceived 18 ...

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