Archive for August, 2010

Healy Wins J/24 World Championship in Malmö, Sweden

Tim Healy is the new champion of the J24 class 2010. This crew mastered the various conditions in Malmo and won convincing. Ian Southworth (GBR) sailed good at the end for the silver medal and Andrea Casale took the bronze. Best Swedish boat was Per-Håkan Persson finishing eight.  It has […]

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Americans Taking the Lead in 2010 J/24 Worlds

Three days into the championship T Healey(USA) leads followed by Tony Parker (USA) and Andrea Casale (ITA). Healey took over the lead yesterday when he was freed from an early start and extended it today with one more win and a second place in race six. Southworth (GBR) and Karsunke […]

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Downpour at the 2010 J/24 Worlds

Worst possible touristic conditions but perfect sailing on the second day of J/24 in Malmoe. Light and tricky winds in the first race was followed by broaches and breakage in the second, both races in heavy rain. Even starts and tight roundings challenges crew work and nerves for the participants. […]

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