(Queen Mary Reservoir, Heathrow, England)- Sailing J/80s on the Queen Mary Reservoir in London, England can be quite an exciting experience. This large “lagoon” is located directly beneath the southerly approach to the famously busy Heathrow Airport. Even on light air days, the tip vortices off the biggest jets like the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747 can be felt on the water! Makes for some interesting shifts or wind shear sometimes!
Nevertheless, the fleet of J/80s supplied by Royal Thames YC and the Royal Yacht Squadron were team raced this past weekend by four teams for the bi-annual “Cornerstone Cup”- an event between the Royal Thames YC, Royal Yacht Squadron, New York YC and St Francis YC. After 54 races, Team NYYC won not only the Cornerstone Cup, but also the Madcap Trophy, the Nichols Trophy and the Quissetta Trophy! New York YC Commodore Phil Lotz was providing the on-water cheering section and coaching for the happy team that was sailing a 2 vs 2 format- where “last loses” the race. Add to Flipboard Magazine. |
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