Wednesday, December 16, 2009

J/97 Race Results Update

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The J/97 JENGA had a remarkably successful debut racing season in UK waters this year.  Congratulations are in order to Paul and Marie-Claude Heys for their wonderful performances over a broad spectrum of weather conditions that are typical in the summer sailing season in England.  As a demonstration of its remarkable diversity, the J/97 won in drifting conditions with nary a ripple in sight to gale force, blowing dogs off chains, conditions with huge breaking waves.  Here was JENGA's record for 2009:
  • 2nd in class and 27 overall out of 1779 starters, at the JPMorgan Round the Island Race
  • Winner of Black Group Overall at Cowes Week – 6 race wins
  • Overall Winner of Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta – 6 race wins
  • Winner of J-Cup – 9 race wins
  • Winner of RNLI Eastbourne Lifeboat Regatta – 4 race wins
  • Learn more about sailing the J/97