J/122 RAGTIME, skippered by J Boats’ president Jeff Johnstone sailed to a first overall in IRC 4 at New York Yacht Club’s 153rd Annual Regatta June 9-10. The J/122 excelled in the generally light and shifty conditions that prevailed on Rhode Island Sound. Acceleration out of the tacks, keeping pace through an awkward chop, and pointing the boat in the right direction were the keys to staying ahead of the pack. The northeast J fleets head next to Block Island Race Week. This will also continue the J/122’s string of debut events, only this time with three sisterships competing for IRC honors. NYYC results... Monday, June 11, 2007
J/122 Tops Class at NYYC Annual
J/122 RAGTIME, skippered by J Boats’ president Jeff Johnstone sailed to a first overall in IRC 4 at New York Yacht Club’s 153rd Annual Regatta June 9-10. The J/122 excelled in the generally light and shifty conditions that prevailed on Rhode Island Sound. Acceleration out of the tacks, keeping pace through an awkward chop, and pointing the boat in the right direction were the keys to staying ahead of the pack. The northeast J fleets head next to Block Island Race Week. This will also continue the J/122’s string of debut events, only this time with three sisterships competing for IRC honors. NYYC results... 