(Quiberon, France)- The French J/80 sailing season ended where it
started, on the Bay of Quiberon from October 28 to November 1, 2017, at
Quiberon (Port-Haliguen) organized by the Yacht Club of Quiberon.
Forty-seven teams participated in the finale that saw amazing racing
from the top J/80 crews in France. The regatta was held in variable
wind conditions, oscillating between 7 and 15 knots. The first day saw
light weather and flat seas, and then the remaining days had medium
breezes and chop sitting on top of large swells.In the end, it was Pierre Loic Berthet’s crew on ARMEN HABITAT from APCC Voile Sportive that were crowned with the most coveted sportboat title in all of France, that of French J/80 National Champion.
Once again, the French J/80 Nationals were blessed with good weather and a very high level of competition. After three days of sailing, the top three boats were separated by a mere 7 pts. Berthet’s ARMEN HABITAT led the way with 31 points. Anne Phelipon’s NAVIGATLANTIQUE from Societe Regate Rochelaises from La Rochelle were second with 35 points. And, Sylvain Pellisier’s VOILERIE ALL PURPOSE from Virtual Regatta YC had 38 points.
On the last day, Berthet’s ARMEN HABITAT consolidated their lead with two bullets to win with just 33 pts in 10 races! Pellisier’s VOILERIE ALL PURPOSE also closed out their series with all top five finishes to take the silver on the podium with 45 pts net, 12 pts back from the leader Berthet. Then, rounding out the podium was Anne Phelipon’s NAVIGATLANTIQUE in the bronze position, suffering from a closing 3-21-7 to finish with 62 pts total.
The balance of the top five was Jeremy Jean’s APCC EQUIPPE JEUNE MIXTE in fourth from APCC Voile Sportive with 76 pts. Just two points back in fifth place was Theo Carayon’s VITEL SAILING Team from E.V. Trebeurden with 78 pts. For more French J/80 National Championship sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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