(Valle de Bravo, Mexico)- Over the past weekend, the Club Nautico
Marinazul hosted the J/24 Mexican National Championships. A strong
turn-out of twenty-four boats participated over the weekend, enjoying
the privilege of sailing eight races in total! As defending champion,
Kenneth Porter’s “S” managed to repeat their efforts a take home top
honors over the excellent fleet at Valle de Bravo.On the first day, the early regatta leader was Juan Maegli’s GOOD VIBES, posting a 1-3-5-9 tally. One point back was Porter’s “S” with a “snakes & ladders” scoreline of 2-8-2-7. And, just behind them was Tito Benitez’s LOS MISERABLES with a 7-7-6-5.
The next day saw dramatic changes in the overall top three, if not the top five. Sailing like a crazed bandito taking everything in sight, Porter’s “S” crew took home a 3-1-1-3 to close out the regatta and take the championship with 19 pts net. However, behind him the regatta turned out to be a battle for the balance of the top five. After knocking out a 2-3-2-4, Yon Belausteguigoitia’s CHIMERA grabbed the silver with just 23 pts net. Five points back after posting a closing tally of 1-1-5-3-5 was Luis Alvarez’s TA’LENTO, happy to secure the bronze. Rounding out the top five was Maegli’s GOOD VIBES in fourth and Pablo Gutierrez’s DIGGER in fifth place. For more Mexican J/24 Nationals sailing information
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