(Victoria, Australia)- The J/70 class continues to make inroads in Australia. The most recent fleet developing has been at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron in Victoria. Here is a report from Down Under on their growing fleet from Andrew Little.
"Heats 1 to 4 of the Juno Trophy were sailed last Sunday 17th January. What a fantastic day! We had 15-20 knots from the south, flat water, a steady breeze, sunshine and six J/70s lining up on a short start line. It was a lovely sight to see the rapidly growing BYS fleet participate in tight and close racing all afternoon.
Thank you to Tony Landgren for making his second boat Spike available to a pick-up crew of Alister Danks, Sean O’Brien, Steve Cowell and Fingers Vinck. It was great to welcome new member Rod Warren to the club, who had three solid second placings in his first hit-out at BYS.
The Youth team of Laura Harding, Ella Grimshaw, Hayden Brown, Hannah Danks and Mitch Harding was very impressive sailing Notte Bianca to three wins, with Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Doc, Marty, Andy Mac and a first-timer J70 crew member Batsey) winning the other heat.
A big "thank you" to Alex Bolton, Zoe Blochlinger and Gordon Hyde for the race management.
"Heats 1 to 4 of the Juno Trophy were sailed last Sunday 17th January. What a fantastic day! We had 15-20 knots from the south, flat water, a steady breeze, sunshine and six J/70s lining up on a short start line. It was a lovely sight to see the rapidly growing BYS fleet participate in tight and close racing all afternoon.
Thank you to Tony Landgren for making his second boat Spike available to a pick-up crew of Alister Danks, Sean O’Brien, Steve Cowell and Fingers Vinck. It was great to welcome new member Rod Warren to the club, who had three solid second placings in his first hit-out at BYS.
The Youth team of Laura Harding, Ella Grimshaw, Hayden Brown, Hannah Danks and Mitch Harding was very impressive sailing Notte Bianca to three wins, with Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Doc, Marty, Andy Mac and a first-timer J70 crew member Batsey) winning the other heat.
A big "thank you" to Alex Bolton, Zoe Blochlinger and Gordon Hyde for the race management.
Australia Day Regatta report:
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron held their inaugural J/70 Australia Day Regatta on 26th January with six races held on southern shores of Port Philip Bay. Rod Warren on JOUST 70 won overall, closely followed by JUMPIN' JACK FLASH and JAVELIN. Everyone commented on what close fun racing it was. The teams are looking forward to the New South Wales and West Australian crews heading to Blairgowrie over Easter for the J/70 Nationals. Sailing photo credit- Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron For more J/70 sailboat information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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