Ierne and Truant : Two Fifes Duel Again

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These yachts are available to charter through Classic Sailing Club.Before they attend the Fife Regatta in June 08 a limited number of opportunites to sail on these yachts will be available to members. The Duel of the Fifes will be a re-enactment of their famous match races on the Solent in 1914. The prize then was the satisfaction of being the fastest 8 in the world. Now they will race from Crinan. The prize? A case of Jura whiskey for the winning crew. There will be only 10 Duels in June with six places on each. Click the link at the top of this section for all the details. Ierne and Truant, drawn to similar lines, were the last of the all conquering Fife first Rule 8 metre Yachts. Despite their similar lines, their rigs were miles apart. Ierne carried the new fangled, Marconi rig and excelled in light winds. Truant had the old style Gaff rig and preferred the heavier airs. Here we follow their renovation and return to racing.

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