* Two sailors who have raced J/22s and J/80s extensively over the course of the past half-dozen years were just awarded the
ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year- namely,
Anna Tunnicliffe for Women and
Iker Martinez and Xabier Fernandez for Men.
While Iker and Xabier have raced 49ers and other classes, they also
share some of their time with family and friends sailing J/80s in
Spain-- right now they're in a horse-race to win the Volvo Ocean Race on
their V70 TELEFONICA. Likewise, Anna has sailed J/22s in many women's
events with her team, most recently finishing 2nd in the Rolex Women's
Worlds in Rochester, NY and winning the Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis,
MD. For
more ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year award information
