(Key West, FL)- The annual winter pilgrimage to the sunny, friendly
climate of the Florida Keys in late January is showing healthy
participation by J/Sailors! This spectacular event presents world-class
competition over five full race days. Entering its 27th year, Race Week
offers exceptional racing and fun shoreside parties in wonderful Key
West. The Florida Keys and Key West are the perfect southernmost
vacation destination! Yes, even the first J/24 Midwinters sailors in
1978 can attest to that fact!!Premiere Racing’s reputation for excellent race management and regatta organization promises to deliver another great regatta and ideal winter get-away for all sailing enthusiasts. If you haven’t already, make plans now to start off the New Year with the best sailing there is this side of the Caribbean’s aquamarine waters and warm, gentle trade-winds.
So
far, 105 boats have signed up for Key West, with the two largest
one-design fleets being J’s. The 64 J/Teams registered in four classes
represent 61% of the fleet, a veritable J/Fest down in the Florida
Keys! By far the largest one-design fleet at the event, the forty
strong J/70 Midwinter Championship fleet, already has representation
from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Great Britain and continental
Europe. The next biggest fleet are the fourteen J/80’s competing for
their 2014 Midwinter Championship with several of their top teams
participating from across the country. In the “big boat” J/PHRF handicap world, ten boats are participating including two J/122s, three J/111s and a fast J/125. Thrown into that mix are a new J/88 speedster, a J/109, J/44 and J/24. Head on down and join the fun! Last year’s Key West was epic, 2014 promises to be even better! Sailing photo credits- Onne Vanderwal.com For more Quantum Key West Race Week sailing information
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