Six races for all 13 divisions at the Chicago NOOD. Bob Vickery's Collaboration 2, a Beneteau 40.7, takes the overall honors with a 1-point win in an 11-boat class.
As the one-design world turns, the latest grand-prix big-boat offering comes as its predecessors enjoy their golden years. "New Boats" from our April 2011 issue.
The Class40s Buckley Systems and Campagne de France are forced to head back to New Zealand after injury and gear damage. Meanwhile, the three remaining boats continue to Uruguay through strong, Pacific Ocean headwinds in the Roaring Forties during the third leg of this shorthanded, round-the-world challenge.
Sailing Bio: 10K+ NM of off-shore racing in Atlantic, Gulf and Great Lakes. Buoy racing since 8 years old. Foredeck, Mast, Helm, Watch Captain. Crew experience on competitive, winning boats from 30 to 60 feet. Safety-at-Sea Certified 2011; ISAF USAMG38 Class 1.Grove_usa@yahoo Live in DC and willing to travel.
Great photo of one of the racers (sail number 11533) trying to keep up with the water coming in over the bow of his Opti during the Portland Yacht Club and SailMaine Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Northeast in Portland Maine.