(Xiamen, China)- The first annual J/80 winter series started this past
weekend. Nine boats are participating in a 7 week series in Xiamen,
China. The event starts each week with a 30 minute lesson followed by
boat assignments and then first race at 1:30. No starts after 3:30.
This is open to anyone that would like to join each sunday until the end
of January (Space Limited). 58 people showed up for the first event.
Too many for the nine J/80's, but with support boats available everyone
was able to have a great time.
There were three races to start the series with each being won by a
different boat. There was a tie for second place and winning the day
was David Zhou with 2-1-2. Current was a major factor in this days
racing and consistent starts played a big role with the current pushing
most competitors over the line early at least once during the day.
Reports Jim Johnstone, "We look forward to a fun series and the sailors
are all quite happy to be on the water regularly in this new series."
