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Jibe Set tops French J/70 Cup Series

by J/Boats 19 Nov 2023 15:02 GMT 10-12 November 2023
Jibe Set tops French J/70 Cup Series © French J/70 Cup

After the first 7 stages of the French J/70 Cup (Spi Ouest-France, Trophée ISPE, Atlantique Télégramme, MASSILIA, SNIM, Swiss Championship, and French Championship), it's Hervé Leduc's JIBE SET and his crew who are in the lead with 500 points.

The provisional podium includes Pierre Laouenan's ELITE ECOLE NAVALE in second place with 430 points and Damian Michelier's SAGE ENGINEERING with 400 points tied with Nicolas Rostand's LE TIB.

Patrick Torfou's JIMINY CRICKET takes the lead in the Mediterranean ranking with 270 points, ahead of Timothée Rossi's JEUNES MADE IN SUD with 220 points in second place, and Elisabeth Vaillant's TRISKELL with 180 points.

The final stage takes place this coming weekend in La Rochelle, France. Hosting the Navigatlantique Trophy will be La Rochelle Nautique from November 10th to 12th.

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