(Seattle, WA)- Yes, it was an amazing fact. Long known for its famous late spring monsoon season with next to no wind, the Pacific Northwest version of the Sperry Topsider NOOD regattas can also produce some spectacular sailing conditions with the mighty, snow-capped Cascades Mountain range in the background. While perhaps not postcard perfect sailing conditions, the sailors didn't care! Wind was all that mattered, not the wet & wild variety, but just good breezes; the type of conditions that permitted the PRO's on the various course to seriously crank out some fast turn-arounds and dozens of starts. For the J/80s a dozen races!
The J/80s saw two veterans dueling for the top prize in their fleet, Bill McKinnon's SKYE ROCKET and Dave Schutte's TAJ MAHAL. However, even after closing the last six races with three 1sts and three 2nds, the TAJ gang couldn't muster enough momentum to overcome their early deficit. Consequently, SKYE ROCKET took the win with 21 pts with TAJ in second with 23 pts. Third went to Bryan Rhodes's CRAZY IVAN with 33 pts. Sailing Photo credits- TimWilkes.com. For more Sperry Topsider Seattle NOOD Regatta sailing information
