Tara takes early lead in Viareggio classic regatta

Four classic 5.5 Metres and one Evolution are taking part in the XIII Raduno Vele Storiche Viareggio, one of the most important Italian classic boat regattas. Racing began on Friday in very light wind. Tara, ITA 87, leads overall. Owned by Maria Cristina Rapisardi, Tara is a classic Britton Chance Jr. design from 1968, commissioned by his father, Briton Chance, who won the 5.5 Gold medal at the 1952 Olympics.The 1983 Evolution boat Whisper, ITA 57 (Richard Leupold, Paolo Giorgetti,

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