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THE ENTRIES

AQUARIUS

DESIGN: Ron Holland/Perini Navi

BUILD: Perini Navi 1990

The largest entrant this year, this early Perini ketch was formerly called Xasteria and built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is now run as a family boat. The owner loves racing and the atmosphere of the event, says Cup director Kate Branagh, and that getting around the course safely while having fun is the main goal. Given some breeze, a Perini ketch in full flight always makes for a fine sight

BAIURDO VI

Gilles Vaton

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