J/111 J-LANCE VIII Scores in IRC
(Crouesty Arzon, France)- One of the classic late spring, early summer
events on the French sailing calendar is the Grand Prix du Crouesty
sailed in southern Brittany. It's traditionally been a very strong
one-design regatta with additions of handicap fleets over the years.
The GPEN is hosted by Yacht Club Crouesty Arzon and sponsored by the
Yacht Club de France. The event is always sailed the weekend of
Pentecost on the beautiful bay bordered by Presque'Ile Rhuys and the
islands of Houat Hoedic called Mor Braz.
With over 130 boats and 600 sailors competing for three days literally
just off the beaches and cliffs, the general public have an exceptional
view of Petit Mont on the Bay of Mor Braz. And, with magnificent
conditions blessing the fleet for most of the weekend, the sailors got
in some fantastic sailing and some spirited competition.
The IRC handicap division saw Didier Le Moal's J/111 J/LANCE VIII take
third on the podium despite having a very slow start to finish with a
3-1-4-3 for 23 pts net. For more Grand Prix du Crouesty sailing information
