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2004 News
Alec Cutler is New J/22 World Champion
Alec Cutler of Annapolis, MD, was crowned the 2004 World Champion after holding off reigning champ John den Engelsman of the Netherlands by two points at the World Championship in Annapolis. Cutler was joined by crew Paul Murphy and sailmaker Max Skelley.
The regatta boasted 130 boats, the largest fleet ever to participate in a J/22 championship. The first two days of racing served as a qualifying series, splitting the fleet into gold and silver divisions. The three races in steady breeze on the opening day proved to be the qualifying races after the wind fizzled out on the second day.
Nixon Wins Tune-up for J/22 World Championship
Scott Nixon followed up on his victory at the J/22 Midwinters with a win at the Annapolis NOOD Regatta, which featured 80 J/22s on the line. Nixon, who started the regatta with two firsts and a sixth on the first day of racing, was using the event as a tune-up for the J/22 Worlds to be held May 18-21 in Annapolis. Nixon explained his dominance by saying, "We've sailed a lot lately. We even sailed the J/24 Nationals last week and placed second." Nixon also had some help from the winner of the 2002 J/22 World Championship, Terry Flynn, who sailed with Nixon during the NOOD Regatta because one of Nixon's regular crew, Mike Wolfs, was sailing in the Star Worlds.
Dates and Location Announced for 2005 World Championship
The Dutch J/22 Class Association, in cooperation with WSV Braassemermeer and the ISCM in Medemblik, is happy to announce that the 2005 J/22 World Championship will be held July 1-9, 2005 at the ISCM in Medemblik.
After successful J/22 Worlds in the Netherlands in 1995 and in 2000, the Dutch Class is eager to continue this tradition. With 60 participating boats in 1995 and 93 boats in 2000, a new record of more than 100 J/22s are expected in 2005. Competitors are anticipated to arrive from the Cayman Islands, South Africa, the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and more.
After approval from the IJ22CA to host the event, the Dutch members voted for the Class to proceed with the preparations. It is never to early, so put this event in your calendar-the largest keelboat one design regatta of the Netherlands in 2005. A special website will be opened shortly; please follow www.j22.nl for details.
Nixon Dominates J/22 Midwinter Championship
Scott Nixon never finished below third place in any of the five races of the J/22 Midwinter Championship, and won the regatta by nearly 28 points over his closest competition. Held at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA, the championship became a two-day event when the final day of racing was cancelled due to high winds. Nixon finished with 8.8 points overall, winning two of the races. Rob Johnston placed second with 35 points, followed by Kenny Wolfe at 37 points.
Notice of Annual General Meeting and Election for Class Office
A meeting of the membership of the U.S. J/22 Class Association will be held during the Midwinter Championship, February 12-15, at the Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA. The precise date and time will be announced at the regatta. The principal purpose of the meeting will be to elect Class Officers for 2004.
Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis Sign On as Title Sponsor for J/22 World Championship
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis as the title sponsor of the J/22 World Championship in May. "To have such a prestigious group aligned with the 2004 J/22 World Championships is more than we could have hoped for," said regatta chair Ray Wulff. "When you think of this (event), you'll think Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis." The Worlds will be held from May 18-21 at Annapolis Yacht Club in Maryland. Visit the website for the latest information.
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