CARRER Takes Campeonato Centro de la Republica
February 16, 2013
With 21 J/24s on the water of Lago San Roque from the provinces of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Neuquen it was sure to be tough competition. With somewhat extreme conditions, the regatta’s PRO managed to run three races overall for the four day event scheduled to sail from February 9-12. In the first day [...]
St Andrews Wins Primo Cup in Monte Carlo, Monaco
February 8, 2013
The first weekend of the 29th edition of the Primo Cup–Trophée Credit Suisse has finished in breezy 20-knot conditions which saw six fabulous races over the two days for the 20-boat J/24 fleet. Having searched for wind on Friday further offshore, only to have it filling in with a vengeance in the bay, the Race [...]
J/24 Sailor Finishes Fourth in Vendee Globe
Jean-Pierre Dick finished the Vendée Globe 2012-2013 with no keel, and took fourth place in this amazing event. Several of our fellow J/24 sailors competed against Jean-Pierre at many J/24 events in Europe in the 1990s, and they remember some very competitive tussles particularly at the French Spi Quest Regatta run from La Trinite every [...]
Mendieta Wins J/24 Copa Manolo Regatta in Buenos Aires, Argentina
February 5, 2013
With the imposing backdrop of the coastline of Mar del Plata and with hundreds of tourists and locals watching from the various points along the coast, the fourth edition of the Manolo Cup Championship was a great success. The event was sponsored by Churros Manolo and was well-managed by the host, Club Nautico Mar del [...]