The Grey-blue Rocketship Continues Domination of French '09 IRC Offshore(Crouesty, France- May 30-June 1)- The third major event of the French UNCL/ FFV offshore sailing season had excellent representation from passionate J owners from France, in particular. The Yacht Club du Crouesty Arzo hosted a wonderful event; the J's represented 50% of the fleet of the Grand Prix du Crouesty where forty one J/80s were present to do battle; not far behind in attendance were the J/22 and J/24 classes.
In the J/80's, Sylvain Pelissier won in a highly competitive fleet. In IRC1, the J/122 Pen Azen again confirmed their supremacy, beating stablemate J/122 Damacle with the renowned Christine Briand on-board as tactician. Also doing well was the J/109 Poulico, 3rd in IRC2 (beating three very competitive Archambaut A35s). For more info.
