J-29 Invitational won by Hustler
on Monday April 26, 2004 08:40PM
APRIL 16-18, 2004
Eight boats came to FBYC in Deltaville, Virginia for the sixth annual J/29 Invitational Regatta. The weather was horrible all weekcold, rainy and very windy. On Thursday, as participants were getting their boats ready, the rain finally stopped and the wind started to decrease, somewhat.
Friday dawned sunny and clear with a spring nip in the air. The wind blew 6-10 and shifty. David Lee, the PRO, and his race committee were very busy moving marks but managed to get in 4 good races. Patriot won the day with 3 bullets and a 6th. Titillation was just 1 point behind. Hustler had a spinnaker halyard jump the sheave and dropped to last place in the fourth race, but was still in third place for the day. Even though the wind was light to moderate, everyone was happy with 4 good races.
On Saturday the wind blew 12-16 and there was more chop. Hustler was back on stride with 4 bullets. Titillation was second, Rockette third and Patriot fourth. Again, all participants were happy and tired after 4 good races.
Sunday there was no wind so the regatta was decided on the 8 races on the first two days. Overall Hustler was first, Titillation second, Patriot third, Rockette, fourth and 4 Sail fifth. Even though races were cancelled on Sunday, many participants talked about what a great regatta it had been and how much fun they had.
Case Whittemore, regatta chairman, thanked all the volunteers who made the regatta possible and thanked West Marine and Quantum Sail Design Group for their sponsorship.