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Hyde J/24 wins North-eastern regionals
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
The Hyde Sails-powered J24 takes regional championship in Marblehead, USA.
'SpoilSport', skippered by Stuart Challoner, beat 16 other boats to win the 2009 J24 Northeast Regional Championship hosted by the Corinthian YC of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The event started with a strong 18-25 knot northwesterly and choppy seas, providing challenging and fun conditions for a talented group of racers. Three races were held on Saturday with 1.2 mile windward/leeward legs. 'SpoilSport' dominated the day with two seconds and a first. Other notable competitors were Mike Ingham sailing a new Italian boat who finished the day with two firsts and a sixth and Will Welles sailing 'Paraloc' who finished third on the day
Sunday brought completely different conditions with a southwesterly breeze of 6-12 knots and flat seas. Two races were run in slightly shifty conditions. Will Welles and team posted a first and a third, but 'SpoilSport' sailed very conservatively, making sure to keep close to their competition, and posted a fourth and a second place to win the regatta.
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