(Key West, FL)- 37 boats and counting. And, the possibility the fleet
may reach 40+ boats is better than even odds by mid-January 2013! It's
quite remarkable to see J/70 one-design fleet growth for Key West,
catching even Premiere Racing's Director, Peter Craig, by surprise.
Taken from a historical perspective, J/70's first Midwinters in 2013
will be nearly twice as big as the legendary J/24's first Midwinters in
1978. What's more amazing is to see many of the top sailors in both J's and other international classes (multiple World, European and North American Champions) that will be participating. Top names and sailmakers like Jud Smith (Doyle), Dave Ullman (founder of Ullman Sails), Mark Ploch (Doyle-Ploch and first J/24 Midwinter Champion in 1978 on the RED EYE EXPRESS), Tim Healy (Quantum), Jay Lutz (North), Jim Allsop (North), Don Trask and Kerry Klingler (Quantum) will be looking forward to their first experience sailing in a highly competitive J/70 fleet down in the legendary, crystal azure blue waters off Key West. Coupled with the frontal systems that toss in Northwesterly curveballs blowing 15-25 kts or the classic, benign, sunny southeaster that blows at 8-15 kts, you can be sure the competition will be incredibly fun and "white hot" around the race-track. For more Key West Race Week sailing information
