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(Seattle, Washington)- The Seattle Yacht Club Grand Prix regatta was cancelled due to the Covid restrictions. As a result, a group of passionate, determined sailors put together a virtual race. "Virtual" being defined as not online, but "word of mouth" promotion to go sailing on the water, doing the same race because Seattle YC was not permitted by the State of WA to host it! So, between social media and emails, there was online registration, course information and finish time input. The 17.0nm courses were set up for Saturday and Sunday with a start between a buoy and a painted rock on the Shilshole Breakwater. 
According to J/Northwest dealer Ben Braden, "it was amazing! We had 22 boats signed up for Saturday. But, the weather Gods didn't cooperate. Although a spectacular, beautiful day, it blew 30 knots. It was windy enough that just 5 boats raced; four of which were J/Boats! However, with much milder conditions on Sunday, just as beautiful and blowing 15 knots, TEN J/Teams showed up to get a chance to go for a sail amongst friends. Lots of camaraderie for all!" Thanks to J/Boats Northwest Ben Braden for this report.
