J/80 Worlds 2010 - The most competitive event to date

12:02 AM Wed 29 Sep 2010 GMT

'Tight mark-roundings put premium on boat-handling sailing J/80s. - J/80 Worlds 2010- Newport, RI' Fran Grenon Click Here to view large photo

J/80 World Championship 2010, hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club and Sail Newport, promises to be one of the most competitive J/80 events to date. Sixty-three boats from nine countries are currently registered including boats from Argentina, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and USA. Seven past World Champions are participating. Outside of a strong US contingent, the Spanish J/80 Class is showing up in force with ten sailing teams. Amongst them are 2010 J/80 European Champion Carlos Martinez sailing Peraleja Golf from Santiago, past World Champions Jose Maria Torcida sailing Team Ecc Viviendas from Cantabria, Rayco Tabares on ...

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by Stuart Johnstone