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The US built 12 Metre racing yacht 'Vim', 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The US built 12 Metre racing yacht 'Vim', 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, 'Vim' had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder, two-speed winches and a lighter mast made of Duralumin (a form of aluminium used in the aircraft industry). 'Vim' is considered a benchmark design which was continually refined over her racing career. In 1939 'Vim' came to the UK and won 19 races out of 28.
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The US built 12 Metre racing yacht 'Vim', 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.
The US built 12 Metre racing yacht 'Vim', 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, 'Vim' had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder, two-speed winches and a lighter mast made of Duralumin (a form of aluminium used in the aircraft industry). 'Vim' is considered a benchmark design which was continually refined over her racing career. In 1939 'Vim' came to the UK and won 19 races out of 28.
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4317 x 5804 px | 71.7 MB
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36.6 x 49.1 cm | 14.4 x 19.3 in (300 dpi)
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