History & Articles

The history of the Shields Class is a rich and interesting tale that has yet to be formally written. The History of the Shields is an important storyline in the history of recreational sailing and one-design racing. Presented below are some of the "raw" materials that will someday be incorporated into a more formal "History of the Class"...

• Old Cape Cod Shipbuilding Shields brochure
  
  
• Current Cape Cod Shipbuilding Shields brochure
  
  
• The Shields from by Everett B. Morris from "The Skipper", March 1964
  
  
• Sailing World Article by Chris Hufstader reporting on the Shields Nationals of 1987.
  Photos by J.H. Peterson. Reprinted/Posted with permission from Sailing World Magazine
  
  
• "The Shields, A Touch of Class" Sailing Magazine Article Reprinted/Posted with permission from Sailing Magazine
  
  
• "A Diamond in the Rough; Shields Refit", Sailing World Article by John Burnham Reprinted/Posted with permission from Sailing World Magazine
  
  

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