(Santa Margherita, Italy)- Like their friends over in Santander across azure blue Mediterranean Sea, the Italian J/80 fleet found themselves sailing off Portofino an Santa Margherita with spectacular sailing conditions. It was the order of the day, go forth, have fun, savor the deliciously sweet breeze and sunny day. WIth a steady 12-15 knot wind, the fleet was treated to two excellent races.
At the end of the first day, it was JENIALE! that was leading the fleet, despite having to overcome an earlier DSQ in the first race. They are followed by MONTPRES and ORSO J. After being spoiled the first day, the fleet had to contend with a grey Sunday with a shifty wind and a heavy rain. After a long postponement only one more race was sailed Sunday afternoon. With three races under their belt, the fleet leader is MONTPRES with three 2nd places, followed ORSO J in second. Third to fifth is a battle between four boats separated by only two points- JBES, SCRATCH, JENIALE, and GARIBOTTO. The next weekend for the winter series is Sunday, March 27. For more Italian J/80 Winter sailing information.
