(Santander, Spain)- Thirty one boats competed in one of the first major trophies of the famous J/80 Santander fleet sailing season-- the Trofeo Compesca. The Cantabrian fleet takes no prisoners, amongst them are multiple J/80 World Champions, Olympic and European Champions. In the end, Tono Piris too his crew on YATES Y COSAS to a one point victory over current 2011 J/80 World Champion (Copenhagen, Denmark) Ignacio Camino's famous NEXTEL ENGINEERING. Third was yet another 2010 J/80 World Champion (Newport, RI), Jose Maria "Pichu" Torcida's ECC VIVIENDAS. The fleet enjoyed good weather, sunny days, and plenty of wind over the course of three weekends of sailing. For more Spanish J/80 sailing information
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Piris Wins J/80 Compesca Trophy
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Santander, Spain