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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J/24 Worlds in Malmö Sweden: What goes up must come down?
This is true for wind direction but as far not for Tim Healey. In 1983 when the J/24 Worlds was hosted by Malmö Segel Sällskap – Ed Baird was the winner. Nice rolemodel for the leader this time. He sailed outstanding being able not only to stay inside top ten all the races but […]
Read MoreAmericans 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 […]
Read MoreDownpour 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. […]
Read MoreCollisions and Wreckage at the J/24 Worlds in Malmö, Sweden
Strong offshore winds disturbed the sailors during the two first races of the Worlds in J24. Some of them broached and capsized an further sailors expirienced broken equipment causing them disappointing results. Matias Pereira from Argentine sailed up to a nice lead ahead of Tim Healy, US and Stefan Karsunke […]
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