12 Metre Yachts Aka 12’ Meter Racing (1960)

High angle L/S of the harbour at Cowes on the Isle of Wight during the Cowes Regatta; many boats, yachts and speed boats are seen on the water while a crowd of people watch at the jetty. M/S of harbour with gold cannons lined up in the foreground. M/S of two yachts, numbers 16 and 2, before the race starts. Commentator says “We’re featuring the International 12 Metre class - starting our coverage with preparations on board the famous Sceptre“ as we see M/Ss of the navigator checking maps and a sailor looking up as the sail is hoisted. M/Ss of the yachts milling about; the club house, where a crowd has gathered to watch. C/U of one of the cannons being loaded; M/S as a man fires it to start the race. Various shots of the boats starting off. M/Ss and C/Us on board the Sceptre; the crew all in red jumpers do their various tasks; one man is seen lying down on the bow of the yacht. Various shots of other yachts in the race; M/S of the Sceptre’s great rival Flica II; tilt up to show the sail. Nor