The second annual J/24 Corinthian US National Championship made its way east to Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY from May 15-19. The forecast for Sunday’s final two races called for lighter winds, which many teams hoped might be the case. Mother Nature had other plans. The North wind […]
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Busy Day at J/24 Corinthian US National Championship
Day two for the Corinthian US National Championship at Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY was a long day, with four races completed for 19 boats. The wind forecast was for a diminishing breeze starting at 1400 hours, but this never came to pass. It blew between 14-18 mph […]
Read More2024 J/24 Corinthian US National Championship Launches at Sayville Yacht Club
After Thursday’s delay of boat launching, Friday morning the wind cooperated early so boats began to launch at 08:30. Racing was scheduled to start at 14:30. Before racing began, teams took advantage of having some coach time with Kris Werner and Will Welles as they followed boats on the water. […]
Read MoreSDYC Yachting Cup Delivers Thrilling Finale Amidst Blustery Conditions
As a blustery weather front cleared Sunday morning to reveal clear blue skies and white caps at sea, sailors on the final day of Yachting Cup were excited to get out on the water in some ‘sporty’ conditions. The fresh breeze from the passing front required boats to tune up […]
Read MoreHelly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis
Knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and its light, shifty winds paid off for local sailors in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis from May 3-5. J/24 (5 boats, 7 races): Hillman Capital Management, USA4182, Mark Hillman – 1 -1 -1 -1 -2 -1 -1 ; 8 Rush Hour, […]
Read More28th Edition of Charleston Race Week
Charleston: a wonderful place to completely turn off before turning onto some of the nation’s most challenging sailing conditions, to get excited for the upcoming sailing season, see your friends, escape the cold, and simply have a great time, all at Charleston Race Week. And, if you don’t win the […]
Read MoreJ/24 North American Champion: Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger
The J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida concluded Sunday with a lack of breeze, leaving the race total at six. Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger took the win with team of Monica Morgan (bow), Dave Hughes (trim), Jay Miles (tactics) and Jeff Sullivan (twings/strategy). Odenbach credited […]
Read MoreJ/24 North American Championship Day Two
The middle day of the J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida featured three more races. Winds started beautifully at 14-16 knots but decreased throughout the day, resulting in some TLE (time limited expired) in the final contest. Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger earned all top-three placements […]
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