A competitive international fleet of boats will be at the starting line July 9 to begin the Marblehead to Halifax ocean race. The 363-mile race, which dates back to 1905, is billed as the “granddaddy of ocean races.”
Seventy-three boats have already signed up with two months of registration to go. “We are excited about the strength of the entries so far,” said Jennie Aspinall, vice commodore of the Boston Yacht Club and co-chair of the race. Sixteen of the entrants will be defending one of more podium finishes from 2015.
Several large boats with impressive records have signed up. Among them is Prospecto
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