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YouTube Video from 2008 North Americans

Written by Barracuda Productions Alex Bolan, aka “The Barracuda” shot this video during the last day of the 2008 Viper 640 North American Championships at Marblehead. Depending on your internet bandwidth, you may also be able to watch it in high quality. Click HERE , and then look for the “watch in high quality” link […]

Smoke On The Water

Written by Felipe Payet A new Viper 640 sailor’s experience at the North American Championship As a new owner of a Viper 640, I was thrilled to get the opportunity to charter a boat for the North American Championship Regatta, and jumped at the chance to attend the event. After all, what better way to […]

Record Attendance at Viper 640 North American Championships

Written by Marblehead Viper Fleet Twenty six Vipers raced in the Viper 640 North American championships in Marblehead that finished on Sunday. The number of competitors has increased by 45% for two consecutive years mirroring the growth of interest in this modern 21 foot sportsboat. The Class Association has grown from a mere 20 boats 2 1/2 years […]

2008 North Americans – Online Replays

Day one of the 2008 Viper 640 North American Championship/Marblehead NOOD is now in the record books, and we now have animated replays of the races available for online viewing. After a cancellation of all racing on Thursday due to dangerous weather in the area, Friday was warm, sunny, and provided sufficient breeze to get […]

2008 Coastal Living Newport Regatta

Written by Dan Tucker The 2008 Coastal Living Newport Regatta was a blast for the Viper Sailors The other sportboats in Division 4 had fun as well! Eight Vipers traveled to Newport for a sportboat fest. We shared a line with the RS K6’s, Laser SB3’s, 5o5’s and Nacra 17’s. We were joined by an […]

Charleston Race Week – 2008

Written by Justin Scott The growing Viper 640 sportsboat class made their first appearance at Charleston Race Week with ten Vipers sharing the starting line in Charleston harbor. The most important trophy for the three day weekend was awarded to Simon Eve. Simon is 14 and this was his first regatta in a Viper. Simon won […]