J/105 North American Championship at San Diego Yacht Club - Day 2
by Chris Howell 20 Oct 2012 07:46 BST
18-21 October 2012
Masquerade in controls at San Diego
Chris Perkins on Masquerade opened up a strong lead on day 2 of the J/105 North American Championship. Hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club in California, San Francisco-based Masquerade holds an impressive line of 1,2,2,1,3 for just 9 points overall, and five races in the books. Gary Mozer's Current Obsession 2 maintained his second-place spot with 23 points. Tom Fisher and Joe Dagostino on Viggen have put together a consistent regatta so far with all top-six tallies for 26 points.
In the day's first contest, Rick Goebel's Sanity took top honors, with Perkins on Masquerade in second and Dennis Case's Wings in third. Masquerade ran away with the next race, trailed by Case's Wings and Chuck Driscoll and Tom Hurlburt on Blow Boat. In the day's final battle, Mozer's Current Obsession 2 claimed first, with Blow Boat and Masquerade behind them.
Conditions in Southern California were superb, with consistent breeze between 8-12 knots, sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s. Twenty-five teams are competing in the event.
Racing continues through Sunday, and 10 total races are planned. For complete results and to follow live updates during racing, go to www.j105nac.com