Quantum J/70 Winter Series 2016-17 Round 1 at Davis Island Yacht Club
by Christopher Howell 12 Dec 2016 06:14 GMT
10-11 December 2016
Quantum J/70 Winter Series Round 1 © Christopher Howell
Marty Kullman on Reach Around wins opening weekend
Fifty-three J/70 teams traveled to Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida for the first weekend of the 2016-2017 Quantum J/70 Winter Series.
Basking in sunshine and breeze between 10-18 knots for seven races, Marty Kullman on Reach Around finished strong to secure the weekend victory with 13 points. Kullman was able to discard a 15 from the opening contest, and added in four bullets. Bruno Pasquinelli's Stampede took second place with 19 points, followed by Darby Smith's Africa with 35. The 23-boat Corinthian division was topped by Andrew Loe.
Racing continues at Davis Island Yacht Club on January 7-8 and February 4-5. Photos are available on the J/70 Class Facebook page, and complete results may be found at www.diyc.org.