Jeanneau America Staff Sailing Team 1st in Class, 2nd Overall

In a fleet of over 40 boats, Jeanneau America Staff Sailing Team, in a Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 (Invictus) handily won her class and placed 2nd overall on corrected time. This is the first major regatta for the boat racing under PHRF and is a great testament to the competitiveness of the boat under a variety of handicap ratings including IRC and ORC. Organized by the Hampton Yacht Club, the Down the Bay Race is a 120 nautical mile race from Annapolis, MD to Hampton, VA.

 

 

 

 

 

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