The anniversary trade

STEFFAN MEYRIC HUGHES

Funny things, anniversaries. If you accept that we appreciate milestones, arbitrary though they are, then we can agree that 100 is a big one. It’s how we mark the passing of history after all. The Rolex Fastnet is 100 years old this year. It’s probably the biggest, best known yacht race in the world, albeit that most of its fame stems from the tragic disasters of the 1979 race. The club that it founded – the Royal Ocean Racing Club – is also a century old this year. But how about the Royal Thames Yacht Club? An astounding 250 years old. That’s older than the America’s Cup. Come to think of it, it’s older than America. King’s Boatyard in Suffolk (who built Arthur Ransome’s yachts) is 175 years old this…

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