(Long Beach, CA)- One of the classic California regattas will be taking
place this coming weekend off Long Beach, renowned for being the host of
the famous match race series, the Congressional Cup. The conditions
are considered the best in southern California, with summer sea-breezes
often developing out of the West at 10-17 kts.
Over the course of time, the event has become a big J/Fest with six J
one-design fleets participating, including J/24s, J/70s, J/80s, J/105s,
J/109s and J/120s. In addition, there are two PHRF divisions with
several offshore J racing teams sailing.
Five teams are sailing in the J/80s, including multiple class winner
Curt Johnson sailing AVET and Cal Week's runner-up Steve Wyman on
NUHUNU. The J/24 class has a small turnout but had some good teams
participating, including past winner Susan Taylor's TAKE FIVE. For more Long Beach Race Week sailing information