J/105 Dreadnaught, with a crew of Midshipmen, sailed to an overall victory against a fleet of 60 boats in the 2007 Ft Lauderdale to Key West Ocean Race. The 160nm mile race started on Jan 10 in the Atlantic Ocean under ideal racing conditions with 25 plus knots of northeasterly wind and 6 - 8 foot waves. It was perfect planning conditions for the J/105 and the Midshipmen regularly hit speeds in the mid teens as they sprinted down the Florida coast toward Key West. At the prize giving, MIDN 1/C Tim Burchett and Dreadnaught crew were awarded first place in class, the Navigator's Trophy for first place in fleet, and the Sponsors Trophy for best overall performance, an incredibly impressive haul for their efforts. complete story & photos.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Navy J/105 Wins Ft. Lauderdale Race
J/105 Dreadnaught, with a crew of Midshipmen, sailed to an overall victory against a fleet of 60 boats in the 2007 Ft Lauderdale to Key West Ocean Race. The 160nm mile race started on Jan 10 in the Atlantic Ocean under ideal racing conditions with 25 plus knots of northeasterly wind and 6 - 8 foot waves. It was perfect planning conditions for the J/105 and the Midshipmen regularly hit speeds in the mid teens as they sprinted down the Florida coast toward Key West. At the prize giving, MIDN 1/C Tim Burchett and Dreadnaught crew were awarded first place in class, the Navigator's Trophy for first place in fleet, and the Sponsors Trophy for best overall performance, an incredibly impressive haul for their efforts. complete story & photos.