For many, the 12 Metres have been synonymous with the America’s Cup, but the class goes way deeper than that. Designed in the early 1900s, it was first sailed as a cruiser/racer, but that changed when the New York Yacht Club picked it as the next class to defend for the Cup.  From 1956 to 1983, the best of the best in the sailing world came to Newport to compete in the waters of Rhode Island Sound, and this summer they are back!  The 12 Metre World Championships will be held from July 9th-July 13th, and in this episode we talk with Peter Gerard, who has the daunting task of organizing the event. Tune in to learn about the history of the class, who is going to be here, and how everyone can get an up-close view of these amazing legends. Don't miss this one!