14 Jul 2008
- Rodriguez is new J80 World Champion
The winner of the Tutima J80 Worlds comes from Spain. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez and his "Nextel engineering" Crew took the title despite the fact that the Spanish crew was black flagged in the last race. Only two points ahead Ignacio Camino Rodriguez saved his lead and was happy that race officer Mandus Freese did not start the twelth race because of strong winds. All three days before of Tutima J80 Worlds the Spanish team was on first place in the daily rankings. First time skippering a J80 in a Worlds the president of the J80- Class, Jeff Johnstone, USA sailed into the second place, just two points behind the winner. With the boat chartered from a German trader and equipped with sails of the Kiel sail makers Faber and Münker the 48-year-old sailor needed a couple of races to get used to the conditions in Kiel, but showed then with three day wins and further rankings in front. The fleet of 63 Boats and crews from 12 nations was dominated by, besides the Spanish crews, especially teams of France, Great Britain and Sweden under the top ten of the fleet. After all, French sailor Patrick Bot could achieve four wins in the daily valuations. But after some worse places unfortunately rank 4 was left for the French team. Although rarely worse than 15th, Kevin Sproul (GBR), sailed himself into the total rank 5. The hosts and initiators of the Tutima J80 Worlds Uli Münker and Peter Hecht finished as best German team. Temporarily being on rank three finally the Kiel ones have to be satisfied with place nine. “We always had nice conditions here in Kiel, winds between 10 and 20 knots all the time and very seldom a strong rain shower. With a total of eleven races we could deliver a perfect performance", head of organisation, Thore Hansen, summed up. Final results: 1. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez/Alberdo Padron Gomez Jose Luis/Armando Gutierrez (ESP) 52 2. Jeff Johnstone/Bo Teichmann/Stella Mau/Florian Föh/Henning Mittelmann (USA) 54 3. Carlos Martinez/Chencho Ortega/Eugenio Pedreno/Juanma Barrionuevo (ESP) 63 4. Patrick Bot/Frederic Denis/Matthieu Durand/Frederic Hauville/Agathe Brucelle (FRA) 71 5. Kevin Sproul/Yoann Richomme/Robert Gullan/Aarian Gray (GBR) 75; 6. Javier Padron/Juan Gonzalez/Abelardo Queuedo/Cesar Obregon (ESP) 79 7. Ingemar Sundstedt/Jörgen Strömquist/Olof Detlefsen/Anne Tempelmann/Mikael Linquist (SWE) 79 8. Jonathan Lobert/Félix Pruvor/Thomas Le Breton/Benjamin Diouris (FRA) 81 9. Ulrich Münker/Philipp Schön/Willem Geertz/Erik Hecht/Peter Hecht (Kiel) 87 10. Luc Nadal/Francois Meesmaecker/Pierre Mousselon/Gilles Curcaud (FRA) 106 (...)
14 Jul 2008
- Johnstone gets second
A real perfect performance shows the boat with the number USA 1151 on the third day of Tutima J80 Worlds in Kiel. Jeff Johnstone, president of J-Boats himself, steered his J80 on the second place overall. Going further ahead to fetch the titel, the crew of Ignacio Camino Rodriguez is leading with eleven points in front of Johnstone. In Kiel Jeff Johnstone gives daily proof that he controls his “own” boat perfectly. He belongs to the second generation of the boat- builder family Johnstone from Newport/Rhode Island. The J80, designed by his brother Alan in 1993, which is represented in Schilksee 63 times, stands out due to her wide dynamic. “She is, nevertheless easy to handle ", how Jeff stresses. "All boats we built must pass the test by the family”, emphasizes Jeff Johnstone, sole American Skipper at the J80 Worlds. He appreciates very much that the J80 class takes it for granted to be open for young people. That’s why 14-year-old Stella Mau and 15-year-old Florian Föh are part of his crew. It is the first time that Jeff Johnstone takes part in a J80 World Cup. Until now he was known more to be an adviser and measurer in the regatta scene. Nevertheless two races have to be sailed on Saturday and perfect conditions will be expected. Top five after ten races: 1. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez/Alberdo Padron/Gomez Jose Luis/Armando Gutierrez (ESP) 2,2,6,8,3,4,(11,00),4,5,8/42 points; 2. Jeff Johnstone/Bo Teichmann/Stella Mau/Florian Föh/Henning Mittelmann (USA) 7,11,3,5,13,(14,00),7,1,1,5/53; 3. Carlos Martinez/Chencho Ortega/Eugenio Pedreno/Juanma Barrionuevo(ESP) 4,18,7,2,6,5,2,(65,00),4,10/58; 4. Javier Padron/Juan Gonzalez/Abelardo Queuedo/Cesar Obregon (ESP) 1,9,4,9,8,8,8,2,10,(21,00)/59; 5. Kevin Sproul/Yoann Richomme/Robert Gullan/Aarian Gray (GBR) 3,14,2,4,14,15,10,(32,00),3,3/68
11 Jul 2008
- Tutima J80 Worlds Day 2: Rodriguez still ahead
Already two Spanish teams resume the lead in the Tutima J80 Worlds at Kiel, with Ignacio Camino Rodriguez (ESP) on top and Carlos Martinez on second place. From a position far behind yesterday the German team of “Needles and Pins” with Uli Münker and Peter Hecht celebrated their comeback into the tops today. With a series of 1, 3 and 5 today they take the third place in the fleet of 63 boats in Kiel. While many collisions and unavoidable protests characterized the first race day, today constant southerly winds between 2 and 5 Bft brought calmness into the field. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez from Spain has the lead unchallenged. Still without a first place in a race but always among the first eleven boats the vice- world champion of 2007 dominates the 63 boats fleet from twelve nations. As the Spaniard, like all crews, could discard his worst result, he was able to enhance his balance to 25 points. Only one point behind ranks Carlos Martinez (ESP) with his crew. While things ran not quite optimal on board of "Needles and Pins" of Peter Hecht and Uli Münker at the start of Tutima J80 Worlds yesterday, the Kiel Yacht- Club team confirmed their world class condition and catapulted themselves onto a potential bronze rank. More than half of the Tutima J80 Worlds races have been accomplished with that. So until Saturday five races are left according to plan. Top five after seven races: 1. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez/Alberdo Padron/Gomez Jose Luis/Armando Coniertua (ESP) 2,2,6,8,3,4,(11)/25; 2. Carlos Martinez/Chencho Ortega/Eugenio Pedreno/Juanma Barrionuevo (ESP) 4,(18),7,2,6,5,2/26; 3. Ulrich Münker/Philipp Schön/Willem Geertz/Erik Hecht/Peter Hecht (Kiel) (26),6,8,11,1,3,5/34 4. Javier Padron/Juan Gonzalez/Abelardo Queuedo/Cesar Obregon (ESP) 1,9,4,(9),8,8,8/38 5. Tomas Movin/Peter Ohlsen/Nils Ohlsen/Peter Thorwid (SWE) (17), 8,11,10,2,1,9/41 (...)
10 Jul 2008
- Tutima J80 Worlds Day 2: Rodriguez still ahead
Already two Spanish teams resume the lead in the Tutima J80 Worlds at Kiel, with Ignacio Camino Rodriguez (ESP) on top and Carlos Martinez on second place. From a position far behind yesterday the German team of “Needles and Pins” with Uli Münker and Peter Hecht celebrated their comeback into the tops today. With a series of 1, 3 and 5 today they take the third place in the fleet of 63 boats in Kiel.
While many collisions and unavoidable protests characterized the first race day, today constant southerly winds between 2 and 5 Bft brought calmness into the field. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez from Spain has the lead unchallenged. Still without a first place in a race but always among the first eleven boats the vice- world champion of 2007 dominates the 63 boats fleet from twelve nations. As the Spaniard, like all crews, could discard his worst result, he was able to enhance his balance to 25 points. Only one point behind ranks Carlos Martinez (ESP) with his crew. While things ran not quite optimal on board of "Needles and Pins" of Peter Hecht and Uli Münker at the start of Tutima J80 Worlds yesterday, the Kiel Yacht- Club team confirmed their world class condition and catapulted themselves onto a potential bronze rank. More than half of the Tutima J80 Worlds races have been accomplished with that. So until Saturday five races are left according to plan. Top five after seven races: 1. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez/Alberdo Padron/Gomez Jose Luis/Armando Coniertua (ESP) 2,2,6,8,3,4,(11)/25; 2. Carlos Martinez/Chencho Ortega/Eugenio Pedreno/Juanma Barrionuevo (ESP) 4,(18),7,2,6,5,2/26; 3. Ulrich Münker/Philipp Schön/Willem Geertz/Erik Hecht/Peter Hecht (Kiel) (26),6,8,11,1,3,5/34 4. Javier Padron/Juan Gonzalez/Abelardo Queuedo/Cesar Obregon (ESP) 1,9,4,(9),8,8,8/38 5. Tomas Movin/Peter Ohlsen/Nils Ohlsen/Peter Thorwid (SWE) (17), 8,11,10,2,1,9/41
10 Jul 2008
- Spain takes the lead in the Tutima J80 Worlds
‘Have a shower..’, that was the motto for today’s races. Heavy rain showers cooled down the fresh winds during the first day of the Tutima J80 Worlds on Kiel Bight. In between wind speed decreased a bit, but the wind came back punctually for the third race. Finally four races were sailed in at least best conditions. The courses were dominated by the crews from Spain, at the end Ignacio Camino Rodriguez (ESP) and his crew took the lead in front of Javier Padron (ESP). The British team of Kevin Sproul achieved the third place. J-Boats designer and maybe the first J80 sailor in the world at all Jeff Johnstone from the US came in fourth and showed how well he knows his ‘own’ boat.
Race director Jobst Richter had fired the signal for the first race of the day at firm winds from west at 11:25 a.m. “We had very variable wind conditions on the courses and had to lay out a new course for each new race. With every cloud the wind shifted by at least twenty degrees, which made it a challenge for the sailors as well”, declared Jobst Richter.
He will now give the race management responsibilities into the hands of Mandus Freese for the rest of the Tutima J80 World Cup
The new J80 World Champion will be determined on Saturday.
Top five after four races:
1. Ignacio Camino Rodriguez/Alberdo Padron/Gomez Jose Luis/Armando Coniertua (ESP/2,2,6,8) 18; 2. Javier Padron/Juan Gonzalez/Abelardo Queuedo/Cesar Obregon (ESP/1,9,4,9) 23; 3. Kevin Sproul/Yoann Richomme/Robert Gullan/Aarian Gray (GBR/3,14,2,4) 23; 4. Patrick Bot/Matthieu Durand/Frederic Hauville/Agathe Brucelle (FRA/22,1,1,1) 25; 5. Jeff Johnstone/Bo Teichmann/Stella Mau/Florian Föh/Henning Mittelmann (USA/7,11,3,5) 26.
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19 Jun 2008
- J/80 Worlds Entry Closes
More than 60 teams from 12 countries are now entered in the Tutima 2008 J/80 World Championship, taking place in Kiel, Germany next month. Never before have so many countries been represented at the worlds. Kieler Yacht Club and the German J/80 Class are proud of this result and look forward to welcoming all competitors to Kiel. (...)
04 Jun 2008
- J/80 Hull #21 Skillagalee
We regret to report that on Saturday, while racing in the Sprit Fest Regatta in Long Island, J/80 hull #21 broached with spinnaker the up and in the process lost its keel. Conditions were 22-25 knots with higher gusts. The incident took place on the last leg of the first race, where hull #21 broached three times, the third and final of which took place just after finishing. Everyone aboard was safe. The J/80 was later towed very slowly back into port and then hauled out. The boat will be undergoing a thorough survey in the coming weeks, and a full investigation will take place to determine, if possible, the cause of the accident. We will endeavor to inform all J/80 owners what is learned from the investigation. The J/80's 15 year record speaks for itself regarding the boat's durability and seaworthiness. At this point, this is believed to be an isolated incident.
We will keep you posted on the developments.
20 May 2008
- 2008 J80 North American's Update
California Yacht Club is pleased to host the J/80 Class for their North American Championship this July 30th through August 3rd. Sailing conditions in Marina del Rey at this time of year are ideal for a championship event, with a 10 to 15 knot breeze typically filling in by noon under warm and sunny skies.
Come sail on the same waters where many championship regattas have been sailed, including the Star Worlds, the Laser Radial Worlds, the J/105 North Americans, and the J/24 North Americans. Experience the dedication of a race management team that has been awarded US Sailings prestigious St. Petersburg Trophy three times in the past decade.
Marina del Rey is an ideal vacation destination for the whole family. Enjoy shopping experiences from chic Rodeo Drive to eclectic Melrose Avenue. Visit cultural attractions such as the Getty Museum and the LA County Museum of Art or enjoy a concert under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. Family excursions include Universal Studios, Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. Competitors and their guests also are welcome to use the Clubs facilities during race days, including a heated pool, snack bar and dining facilities.
Chairman: Marylyn Hoenemeyer
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15 Nov 2007
- Kerry Klingler wins 2007 J80 North American Championships
Eastport Yacht Club and its top-notch race committee team hosted an outstanding regatta last weekend. A strong fleet of 33 boats showed up in Annapolis with teams from as far away as California and Texas who were treated to a typical mixture of fall conditions on the Chesapeake Bay. Kerry Klingler, a class veteran and professional with UK Sailmakers, used solid crew work and superb boat speed to capture the North American crown with a low score of 16 points. The crew of Lifted consisted of Doug Lynn, Neil Bresnan, John Bowden, and Kerry Klingler. This victory was Klingler’s third North American Championship and second consecutive win. Everyone had high praise for EYC race committee, chaired by Jeff Borland. "Overall, the race committee did a great job of running races in difficult conditions. They worked hard to ensure fair and fun races," Klingler wrote in a blog entry on the UK Sailmakers website. "The regatta was well run and a lot of fun. I would like to thank Eastport Yacht Club, which provided the home base for the event. If you missed the regatta, you missed out on some great sailing and great competition." (...)
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