Not Mine wins Bermuda Race Week J105 Class
[written by Talbot Wilson] ‘Not Mine’ skipper Allan Williams shared the glory of his fourth consecutive J105 Class first place finish with co-skipper Glenn Astwood this week at Bermuda International Invitational Race Week. The duo won on a tiebreaker that put Chuck Millican’s Elusive into second.
Not Mine in center. Photo courtesy of Talbot Wilson
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Both boats finished with 8 points. After dropping a fourth place finish each Not Mine had scores of 1,1,2,1,3 and Elusive scored 2,2,1,2,1. Not Mine wins with three firsts over two for Elusive. Third place in the five-boat class went to James MacDonald in Passion.
Because of high winds early in the week the J105’s only sailed six of the nine scheduled races. Thursday and Friday were “No Race” days, so the competition ended there.
The Laser Class was scheduled to finish their eleven-race series on Thursday. However, their schedule designates Friday as a “Spare Day” so then can continue and get all eleven races into the week.The J24, Etchells and IOD classes have racing on Thursday and Friday as well.
High pressure is building in Thursday morning easing winds and seas. The forecast for Thursday is WNW 18-22kts and Friday WNW 15-20kts.
Racing starts at 1100hrs on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for both courses.
Bacardi presents a daily prize at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] Terrace Bar post race party. The BACARDI Sailing Spirit Prize, for the day’s significant sailing achievement, is awarded ceremoniously each afternoon.
The Prize Giving Party at RBYC concludes Race Week on Friday the 30th of April. In addition to the fantastic sailing competition, the week is sprinkled with fleet parties.
Inaugurated by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in 1927, Bermuda International Invitational Race Week has become an established international yachting fixture each spring – attracting top skippers from all over the world. Bermuda Premium Spirits Limited, local distributor for BACARDI® rum, is the sponsor and has been for the past nine years.
All classes with an active local racing program in Bermuda may invite international sailors to participate in the 2010 Bermuda International Invitational Race Week. International participation is required for a fleet to compete.
Check out the new event web site at Biirw.bm where details, entry lists, results and photos will be posted.
[Bernews would like to thank Mr Wilson for this report]
