After two races sailed on Saturday, the race committee decided cancel races for Sunday due to strong wind. On the third day, there was glorious weather, but the wind remained nearly dead. When wind conditions were still weak, the RC managed to sail only two races, and the right side of the track was heavily favored on all legs upwind and downwind.
In the evening the J/80 teams got together for a barbecue on the beach at the Yacht Club. After plenty of cold beer and hot sausages (bratwurst), there was plenty of laughter about the past days of sailing, recognizing how difficult it was to sail in the weather conditions presented to the race committee.
The last day dawned with great expectations for a fun day or sailing, thanks to a fresh breeze blowing 20-25 knots! In a few hours, the PRO managed to fire off four great races, much to the satisfaction of the now very, very tired skippers and crews!
In summary, we can say that the MAIOR in 2012 demanded a lot of the crews. Strength, endurance and good tactics. The light winds demanded tremendous concentration to sail fast and smart.
For the final results, PROCEDES DIVA with skipper Bjorn Beilken (SKWB) topped the field quite convincingly. Second was ANEGADA sailed by Thomas Dehler (GYC), followed closely in third by CAMPAIGN guided by helmsman Sven Vagt (SKWB). Next up are the J/80 Worlds in Plymouth, England for many of our teams. Until then, "boom-and Schotbruch"! For more J/80 Maior Cup sailing information
