(Seattle, WA)- The Pacific Northwest version of the Sperry
Topsider NOOD regattas have always enjoyed a strong following for
sailors who enjoy the challenges and breath-taking scenery of Puget
Sound. Weather in this region of the country can certainly see the
extremes, from light air, no wind and tropical downpours to spectacular
10-15 kt winds, sunny, crispy cool and a snow-capped mountainous view in
crystal-clear skies that evokes the Beatles vision of "Lucy in the Sky
with Diamonds"!
Attending this year will be strong divisions of one-design J/Teams in the J/24, J/80 and J/105 classes. The J/80s also see some veterans that will be vying for the top
prize in their half-dozen boat fleet. Bill McKinnon's SKYE ROCKET, Dave
Schutte's TAJ MAHAL and Bryan Rhodes's CRAZY IVAN will all be amongst
the leaders. However, so long as FEARFUL SYMMETRY (Cline) and HEART
ATTACK (Shapiro) aren't falling asleep at the wheel, this could be one
of the tightest classes in the entire event. For more Sperry Topsider Seattle NOOD Regatta sailing information
