It was no Saturday evening club race, which Stargazer stumbled into last night. (See Ad Lib 104.)
But a J-Cup match racing championship. Held in J-80's. Built, by J-Composites, in the home of the Vendée Globe, Les Sables d'Olonne.
Which explains why the start line was laid across the marina entrance: The better for shoreside spectators to enjoy the weekend-long spectacle.
Which is fast and furious. As the final elimination rounds are fought out through Sunday.
In a blistering twenty five knots, and more, of breeze.
Much to the delight of the J-Crews and their supporters.
RIB riding on the water referees ensure that, whilst the battle may be ferocious, it is scrupulously fair.
With umpires stationed strategically at the turning marks.
And straining to keep pace, with the flying J’s, on the full throttle downwind sectors.
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