(Key West, FL)- Enjoying yet another Midwinter Championship in Key West
since 1994, the J/80 sailors simply know a good thing when they see
one. Jumping at the opportunity to sail their Midwinters in the
gorgeous aquamarine waters of Key West, the J/80s have enjoyed great
sailing more often than not every January, relishing the chance to toss
out the holiday trees and put away the trimmings and gifts to head south
for the warm breezes, sunny skies, great competition and fun times in
the overgrown village known as Key West-- the capital of the Conch
Republic. The experience is what counts and Ron Buzil and Andrew Kerr sailing VAYU 2 from Chicago, IL would not miss the Quantum Key West/ J80 Midwinters for anything in the world. Sailing well, they managed to eclipse their fleet and "almost" win the party on land, too. They left those honors up to their colleagues. John Krediet and crew on PARTICIPANT III sailed well and pulled off a string of seconds to secure 2nd overall. Long-time Long Island sailor and J/80 owner Gary Panariello sailed the great yacht COURAGEOUS into 3rd overall. Sailing photo credits- Onne Vanderwal For more J/80 Midwinters/ Quantum Key West sailing information
