(Santa Margherita, Italy)- Like their friends over in Santander
across azure blue Mediterranean Sea, the Italian J/80 fleet found
themselves sailing off Portofino an Santa Margherita with spectacular
sailing conditions. It was the order of the day, go forth, have fun,
savor the deliciously sweet breeze and sunny day. WIth a steady 12-15
knot wind, the fleet was treated to two excellent races.
At the end of the first day, it was JENIALE! that was leading the
fleet, despite having to overcome an earlier DSQ in the first race.
They are followed by MONTPRES and ORSO J. After being spoiled the first
day, the fleet had to contend with a grey Sunday with a shifty wind and
a heavy rain. After a long postponement only one more race was sailed
Sunday afternoon. With three races under their belt, the fleet leader
is MONTPRES with three 2nd places, followed ORSO J in second. Third to
fifth is a battle between four boats separated by only two points- JBES,
SCRATCH, JENIALE, and GARIBOTTO. The next weekend for the winter
series is Sunday, March 27. For more Italian J/80 Winter sailing information.
