(Newport, RI/ St George's, Bermuda)- After sailing 635nm twice in a
period of around three weeks, going from Newport to Bermuda and back, it
may be time for Scott Miller to take his J/122 RESOLUTE back to the
barn for some R&R! After all, after winning the outbound
single-handed race, winning Class 1 both on elapsed and handicap time
and sailing back double-handed with friend George Hazelton to repeat the
feat of the first leg, it may be time for celebration, relaxation and reflection on a job well-done! In fact, this may be the first time that any boat sailing the classic Bermuda One-Two Race has ever won both elapsed, corrected and overall honors on both legs!
If some of you recall, the Bermuda One-Two is one of the classic
short-handed races in the summer northeastern offshore sailing schedule,
especially for those who love the challenge of short-handed sailing.
It's a race many sailors look forward to in between the Storm Trysail's
fully-crewed version that takes place in even years. For most, the "odd
years" sailing from Newport to Bermuda outbound single-handed and
returning on the summer solstice from Bermuda to Newport sailing
double-handed, is the ultimate test of sailing skill.Congratulations again to Scott and George on their formidable accomplishment and proof, yet again, the J/122 is an easy boat to sail short-handed offshore in such a forgiving fast boat (note- read the story below about sailing the J/122 in "darwinian sailing conditions!).
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