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Ted Bartelewski and the crew of Drivers Wanted!!!

Congratulations to our new Canadian Champion!

Click here for the full results

The start of the first race has been delayed to wait for more wind coming from north.

Immediately after the 1st start, RC hit 2 guns and moved more North to get some more stable wind.

It was a good decision, as a consistent breeze, from 8 to 12 knots came in, allowing for 2 races, as planned.

This allowed a fantastic Tie Breaker day between Drivers Wanted and Navtech.ca as well as many other boats throughout the rankings.

Ted Bartelewski and Drivers Wanted dominated that 2nd day, with a 1st place in Race 9 and a 2nd place in Race 8.

All racers can agree that the Canadian J/24 2009 Champion had to be the boat that was able to perform at the top level in all conditions, from 5 knots to 30 knots of wind.

With 3 races won, and all others on the podium, Ted and his crew are definitely that champion.

Race8: 1. A1  2. Drivers Wanted  3. Taz

Race9: 1. Drivers Wanted   2. Navtech.ca     3. BayGull

With 2 wins today out of the 3 races launched by the RC, Ted and his crew came back to force Navtech.ca for a Tie Break Race on Day 3.

Race5: 1. Sticky Fingers  2. Taz    3. Navtech.ca

Race6: 1. Drivers Wanted   2. A1     3. Navtech.ca

Race7: 1. Drivers Wanted  2. Navtech.ca    3. Adrenaline Rush

4 races were run in very windy conditions. After Race 1, the wind really came in for 3 following races.

RC Boat reported average 20 knots, with gusts to 27.

Wahooooooooooo!!!

This pretty rough day was also tough on the fleet, with one broken mast, one collision, and one aground.

Survivors of this 1st day are eager to start the 3 races planned for tomorrow.

Click here for some great action shots.

Navtech.ca won the Western District Trophy for the top boat of the 1st day of racing.

Race1: 1. Navtech.ca  2. Sticky Fingers  3. Drivers Wanted

Race2: 1. Sticky Fingers   2. Drivers Wanted      3. Taz

Race3: 1. Navtech.ca  2. Drivers Wanted  3. Gorillas in the Mist

Race4: 1. Navtech.ca  2. Drivers Wanted  3. Taz

All 16 boats are in water. After a great welcome party with the Moonlight Band, crews are ready to compete.

For the 1st day, weathercast calls for great winds, from 16 to 20 knots. LET's GO !!!!!!!

All the best luck to all skippers!!

We just added the Hospitality Menu to the web site. Check out the Document Section!

Sailing Instructions published!!

Sailing Instructions are ready. Click here to download them.

Good news!!

So far, 14 J24s will attend the Hudson 2009 Canadian J/24 Championship. If we look at the last minute registrations that just came in, there should be some more !! Click here for the list of entrants

If you are dreaming of tacking, gibing, and polishing your hull like me while sleeping, don't worry, you are READY!!!!!

The 2009 Canadian J/24 Championship is coming fast!!! Have a look at the detailed schedule posted in the Documents Section. Click here for direct access.

The classic Labour Day Regatta just ended. With very low and shifty wind conditions, this was a good tune up or the Canadians in conditions that should be pretty similar.

7 J24s participated to the Long Distance and the Fleet Race.

Click here for the detailed results.

For the crews willing to experience the Two Mountains Lake conditions and take the temperature of the local Montreal Fleet, visit Hudson YC Labour Day Regatta Page. This classic regatta will be held from Sept 4 to Sept 6, 2009.

Take this opportunity to tune your boat and get ready!!

Thursday is registration, launching, practice race, meet the gang, etc., followed by three days of racing.  NOR will be posted very soon.  In the meantime, check out the registration form and the NOR on the Documents page - and contact us if you need any more information.
See you real soon!! 

The Canadian Championship web site is online.

It is time to register here!!!

Welcome to Hudson Yacht Club!!!

The beautiful and historic Hudson Yacht Club, is very proud to be your host for the 2009 Canadian J/24 Championship.

HYC, celebrating its 100^th birthday this year, is an active and vibrant boating club,

home to Olympians, avid racers and pleasure sailors alike.

Situated on Lake of Two Mountains, 35 miles west of Montreal, HYC is nestled in the picturesque town of Hudson, Quebec, famous for its local country market, antique auction and charming shops.

You don’t want to miss this four-day adventure, sharing your passion for J/24 racing with sailing enthusiasts from coast to coast!

Click here for the detailed schedule

Registration, Launching

1 practice Race will be held at 3 p.m.

Racing Day 3

Price Giving