(Tigullio, Italy)- The J/80 Italian class continues to grow and enjoy
racing on their spectacular lakes as well as in gorgeous offshore venues
like Sardinia and San Remo. This year's Winter Championship is taking
place in the Gulf of Tigullio. "Today the wind conditions have enabled the smooth running of two races really exciting, we are very happy with the technical level achieved. We're also assured all 39 boats are happy with the racing and the quality of the course. What will happen in the next three days? Who knows, we expect potentially six more races with the possibility of other movements in the championship," commented Franco Noceti.
After the first weekend, the J/80 OLJ SPIRIT-HATAMURI is in first, skippered by Federico Raiola. Currently, they are followed by JOCONDE'S Massimo Zunino in second and in third is JENIALE, sailed by the Extreme Sailing Team.
The last three events of the Gulf of Tigullio Winter Championship will be Sunday, Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20. For more J/80 Winter Championship sailing information. For more J/80 one-design sailboat information.