Jan 29, 2024 – Port Charlotte FL
by: Shan McAdoo
Photos:: Fran Burstein & Tina Barnes
24 International 2.4 Meters sailed in 2 events over 5 days this past week. The fleet encountered a variety of weather conditions over the week from 3 knots to 30 knots of air. The Americans and Canadians battled to a draw for podium positions after both events.
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Event 1
CanAm series Event 1 ran from Jan 22, 23. The fleet sailed 6 races. Day 1 saw 35 knot gusts. The breeze moderated on day 2.
Jeff Linton won the event. Bruce Millar was second, Tony Pocklington was third. Results Event 1 Full Results
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Event 2
CanAm series Event 2 ran from Jan 25-27 The fleet sailed 6 races. Day 1 saw 10-15 knot winds . The breeze was very light on day 2 allowed only 1 race and returned on day 3.
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Bruce Millar won the event, Tony Pocklington was second, Allen Liebel was third. Results Full Event 2 Results
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