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FATHER’S DAY AND MORE “J” CLASS RACING

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Tomorrow is father’s day. It is the first father’s day I have been at home in perhaps 30 years. Now that my children are grown and have children of their own. I have told my wife that we can do whatever she wishes.

I spent today watching the “J” class racing. Ranger has won every start and her tacks and jibes are a little better. The amounts to Ranger having won every race so far.I find it hard to take my eyes off these magnificent boats.

“J” CLASS REGATTA NEWPORT DAY TWO

These giants of sail are wonderful to look at. Here is the link to the web site for the regatta. Look carefully to find results. Starts (1pm) and finishes are off Ft. Adams which makes easy viewing.

Ranger is a re-creation, built new from scratch. Velsheda is a restoration.

“J” CLASS REGATTA, NEWPORT

Aboard “Snow Lion” we were tuning the mast in preparation for the transatlantic race, leaving in 10 days. We still have a lot to do, however I am not worried about the timeline, we are on schedule.

The “J” Class is having a two boat regatta. This is the series Rhode Island claimed would replace the loss of the America’s Cup. Make no mistake these are truly majestic boats; however the regatta was not especially well advertised and not very many people are aware it is taking place.