For those who place in the bottom third in the first race of a World Championship, look to Rossi Milev’s Clear Air for inspiration. The local team overcame double-digit finishes in the first three of eight races to become the 2017 victors at the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, […]
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Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet Back on Top on Penultimate Day of J/24 World Championship
Light winds continued at the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, as just one race was accomplished on day four. Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet returned to the top of the leaderboard, placing eighth today, leaving him with 40 net points heading into the final day of competition on […]
Read MoreEvan Petley-Jones’ Lifted Rewarded for Patience on Middle Day of J/24 World Championship
If good things come to those who wait, then Evan Petley-Jones’ Lifted is the perfect example on day three of the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Sixty-three teams waited out multiple hours of an on-water postponement, hoping for enough breeze to get a start off. Finally around […]
Read MoreTony Parker’s Bangor Packet Extends Lead at J/24 World Championship
To the delight of 63 teams at the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Mother Nature provided more consistent breeze and sunshine on the second day of racing. As the conditions improved, so did the lead for Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet, who notched a 5,8 on Wednesday to […]
Read MoreLight and Shifty Conditions Greet 63 Boats at J/24 World Championship
While major storms continue to batter coastal regions of North America, fickle breeze was the theme of the opening day at the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Sixty-three teams from Argentina, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru and the USA endured winds around 6 […]
Read MoreJ/24 World Championship Kicks Off Tuesday, September 19 from Canada
Sixty-five J/24 teams are gathering for racing at the J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The competition begins Tuesday, September 19 and continues through Saturday, September 23. Look for photos on the J/24 Class Facebook page, and keep up with all the action from Port Credit Yacht Club at […]
Read MoreMuy Muy Victorious at Florida State Championship Series
Thanks to Dave Noble for this report: The J/24 Florida State Championship Series for 2017 and 2018 is about to begin with the first regatta of five to be sailed in Melbourne, FL sponsored by Fleet 87. But before I promote this coming series, I must recognize the champion of […]
Read MoreClassic Narragansett Bay Contest
Heavy breeze and high seas – remnants of Hurricane Harvey – made for some exhilarating racing on Narragansett Bay for the 90th edition of the Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race. The day kicked off with wind speeds clocking in over 20 knots, forcing Race Committee to postpone the […]
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