The Return of Running Tide

When the Newport Bermuda Race kicks off on June 17, 2022, Beau Van Metre expects to be where he spent much of his youth: aboard the 60-foot Sparkman & Stephens design Running Tide. Now in his 70s, Beau’s plan is to show the racing world that the 52-year-old yacht’s recent restoration at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has made her every bit the powerhouse she used to be.

But on occasion, Beau also wants to use for day cruises. His dual-purpose vision is why ’s restoration was not only substantial, but also unusual. It added just enough creature comforts to make her more than her original design, while still keeping