J105 Invitational Regatta Gets Underway
The first day of the 2014 Bermuda J105 Invitational Regatta, sponsored by XL, took place today [Nov 20] and saw two races completed in a light northerly breeze.
The first race was for International helms, and Morning Glory [Jason Owen] and Yabsta [Stewart Neff] lead out on the left side of the course, but Sadiiqi [Richard Mitchele] quickly headed right into more pressure and led at the first mark, and maintained the lead to the bottom of the course. The next lap of the course, Sadiiqi successfully covered the competition and took the opening win, with Yabsta 2nd to Morning Glory’s 3rd.
Race 2, with Bermuda helms, got under way after the course was reset in the now more easterly and lighter breeze. Congestion at the start boat had two boats shut out and having to circle back to start.
Morning Glory [Jon Corless] recovered from a poor start and were well placed after the first lap, with Chequemate [Peter Bromby] chasing hard. Coming down to the finish it was Morning Gory ahead of Chequemate, with Sadiiqi [Pete Ramsdale] holding off Passion [James Macdonald].
The format for the event is for alternate races to be helmed [International and Bermuda], with the combined results counting for the XL Trophy.
After the first day the overall results are Morning Glory [4 pts]; Sadiiqi [4 pts]; Chequemate [6pts]. Six International [UK, US, Canada] yacht clubs are represented, in addition to the two Bermuda Royal Clubs.
Racing continues on Friday and Saturday.
