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Press Release
Aug 20, 2010
Healey worldchampion in J24
Tim Healey (USA) is the new champion of the J24 class. This crew mastered the various conditions in Malmoe and won convincing. Ian Southworth (GBR) sailed good at the end for the silver medal and Andrea Casale took the bronze. Best swedish boat was Per-Håkan Persson finishing eight.
Aug 19, 2010
J24 Worlds in Malmoe Sweden: What comes up must get down?
This is true for wind directions but as farnot for Tim Healey. In 1983 when the J24 Worlds was hosted by the same club, Ed Baird was the winner. Nice rolemodel for the leader this time----- who sailed outstanding being able not only to stay inside top ten all the races but also sail to win races. Two things that not always go together. For the last day he (now just has to withstand the prophecy and) has a solid lead and it seems like Tim must have the directing signs the others are seeking on the course. Ian Southworth slowly working his way up, is second with one day to go.
Aug 18, 2010
Americans taking the lead in j24 worlds
Three days into the championship T Healey(USA) leads followed by Tony Parker (USA) and Andrea Casale (ITA). Healey took over the lead yesterday when he was freed from an early start and extended it today with one more win and a second place in race six. Southworth (GBR) and Karsunke (GER) are following.
The weatherforecast is finally promising better weather, still good wind is expected but from tomorrow without rain. The raceofficer Peter Reggio has been kept busy from shifts and gusts.
Aug 17, 2010
Homewin in downpour
Worst possible touristic conditions but perfect sailing on the second day of J24 in Malmoe. Light and tricky winds in the first race was followed by broaches and breakage in the second, both races in heavy rain. Even starts and tight roundings challenges crew work and nerves for the participants.
In the first race of today A Gunnarsson (SWE) sailed in the lead from the end of the first upwind and won elegant the first race. M Garzmann (GER) advanced to second from a nice last upwind in the light and shifty breeze.
In the second race the wind increased to 12 m/s. M Santa Cruz (BRA) made a false start and have had a poor beginning of the worlds. T Healy (USA) won the fourth race before PH Persson (SWE), who had a nice start and sailed with good height and speed on the upwinds. Third was previous champion A Casale (ITA).
After four races Casale is leading Pereira (ARG) and Karsunke (GER). Ingham (USA), Gunnarsson (SWE) and Southworth (GBR) follows in the battle for the title.
The races are visible from the shore close to the Turning Torso buildning starting 10.30 every day.
Aug 16, 2010
Collisions and wreckage on the j24 worlds at Malmoe Sailing Arena
Strong offshore winds disturbed the sailors during the two first races of the Worlds in J24. Some of them broached and capsized an further sailors expirienced broken equipment causing them disappointing results.
Matias Pereira from Argentine sailed up to a nice lead ahead of Tim Healy, US and Stefan Karsunke from Germany. The former champion Andrea Casale from Italy is in forth place followed by Ian Southworth from Great Britain. The most successful sailor and champion of the class Mauricio Santa Cruz from Brazil struggled on the first day and is well behind at number 15.
The swedish boats is still in good position with PH Persson in 10th and A Gunnarsson in 11th place with results that could be counted in a top score series if they improve a litte and avoid mistakes the following days.
The 2010 Worlds in J24 is sailed on Malmoe Sailing Arena (used in the Americas Cup 2005) and visible from the area Västra hamnen. The start is 1030 daily mo-fr 16-20 aug."
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