Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Porter Wins J/24 Mexican Nationals

J/24s sailing in Mexico Nationals (Valle de Bravo, Mexico)- Over the past weekend, the Club Nautico Marinazul hosted the J/24 Mexican National Championships.  A strong turn-out of twenty-four boats participated over the weekend, enjoying the privilege of sailing eight races in total!  As defending champion, Kenneth Porter’s “S” managed to repeat their efforts a take home top honors over the excellent fleet at Valle de Bravo.

On the first day, the early regatta leader was Juan Maegli’s GOOD VIBES, posting a 1-3-5-9 tally.  One point back was Porter’s “S” with a “snakes & ladders” scoreline of 2-8-2-7.  And, just behind them was Tito Benitez’s LOS MISERABLES with a 7-7-6-5.

The next day saw dramatic changes in the overall top three, if not the top five.  Sailing like a crazed bandito taking everything in sight, Porter’s “S” crew took home a 3-1-1-3 to close out the regatta and take the championship with 19 pts net.  However, behind him the regatta turned out to be a battle for the balance of the top five.  After knocking out a 2-3-2-4, Yon Belausteguigoitia’s CHIMERA grabbed the silver with just 23 pts net.  Five points back after posting a closing tally of 1-1-5-3-5 was Luis Alvarez’s TA’LENTO, happy to secure the bronze.  Rounding out the top five was Maegli’s GOOD VIBES in fourth and Pablo Gutierrez’s DIGGER in fifth place.   For more Mexican J/24 Nationals sailing information