Will Welles’ Bruschetta Crowned J/24 North American Champion
April 6, 2019
Will Welles’ Bruschetta withstood a charging Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet to return the J/24 North American Championship to Newport, RI. Welles, two-time J/24 World Champion and now four-time J/24 North American Champion, came into Friday’s final two races with a slight two-point advantage over Parker. With boat owner Aroldo de Rienzo aboard as well as [...]
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Americans to Duke It Out for J/24 North American Championship
April 5, 2019
After eight stunning races in Valle de Bravo Mexico, two Americans will battle for the title of 2019 J/24 North American Champion: Will Welles’ Bruschetta and Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet. Welles suffered a UFD penalty in Thursday’s opening contest, which became his discard, leaving him with 15 net points. Parker continued his ascent to the [...]
Will Welles’ Bruschetta Stays Strong at J/24 North American Championship
April 4, 2019
Another gorgeous day in Valle de Bravo, another day atop the leaderboard for Will Welles’ Bruschetta at the J/24 North American Championship. With boat owner Aroldo de Rienzo aboard as well as Rich Bowen, John McCabe and PJ Schaffer, Bruschetta lodged scores of 1,5,1 on Wednesday. Now able to discard the fifth in race five, [...]
How Do You Spell Perfection in Spanish? Valle de Bravo
April 3, 2019
Twenty-seven J/24s reveled in flawless conditions as the J/24 North American Championship kicked off at Club Nautico Valle de Bravo in Mexico. Winds started at 10-12 knots and increased to 12-16, with occasional higher gusts. Current J/24 World Champion Will Welles, racing Bruschetta, of the USA has taken the early advantage with 5 points, following [...]
Kenneth Porter is 2019 Mexican National Champion
April 2, 2019
The 2019 J/24 Mexican National Championship took place at Club Nautico Valle be Bravo from March 30-31, in advance of the North American Championship kicking off April 2. Local Kenneth Porter was crowned Mexican National Champion, ahead of Ramon Benitez on Decolores and Javier Velasquez on Trinquette. In the overall standings, American Will Welles’ Bruschetta [...]
CAMBURY Crowned J/24 Campeon del Oeste
The Campeonato del Oeste was recently sailed on the Andean mountains lake off Potrerillos in Argentina. The dozen-boat fleet was treated to a wide variety of conditions over the three-day Championship. After 11 races, it was clear the regatta was a battle between CAMBURY, RINA and MORRUCHO. The final standings were not determined until the [...]