Japan Nationals – Day 3

Hayama, November 18, 2017

(Photo courtesy of Junichi Hirai – Bulkhead Magazine)

Report by Gweneth Crook

Carnage today on the race course at the Japanese Nationals. The race started then the wind picked up to 25 knots on the second triangle, gusts stronger. Several boats capsized and at least one bent mast. Boats were sailing in under jib alone. Racing cancelled for the rest of the day.

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