Sail-World.com : Farr 30 Worlds - Australian sailors find success not just at Olympics
Farr 30 Worlds - Australian sailors find success not just at Olympics
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'fleet - Farr 30 Worlds 2012'
Darren Jones
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BMW Farr 30 World Championships 2012.
Well-known and well-respected Australian yachtsman, Darren 'Twirler' Jones, is making his triumphant return to Australian shores after another win on the USA based 'Groovederci.' It has been an incredible season for the newly crowned world champions – clocking up 15 first places over the past two regattas and going undefeated at Key West Race Week.
Groovederci was a stand-out in the fleet, not only for its successful season, but also due to 14 of the 22 yachts in the regatta being locally based. Overcoming the significant local knowledge in the fleet was certainly a testament to the skill of Jones and the rest of the crew.
'It wasn’t an easy regatta by any standards,' explained Jones. 'With winds up to 20 knots and shifts of up to 30 degrees, consistency was the key'.
The conclusion of the Farr 30 Worlds marks Jones' return to local waters. Having recently competed in the Cork Week regatta in Ireland, and New York Yacht Club Race Week, the Sydney based sailor is anticipating some time at home.
'It will be great to spend at least a week with the family. I'm really looking forward to Hamilton Island Race week. It's one of the best venues in the world and I always enjoy sailing in home waters,' said the veteran yachtsman.
At Hamilton Island Race Week Twirler will compete aboard Greg Prescott’s Melges 32 '2unlimited'. He then returns to the United States to compete in the Rolex Farr 40 World Championships and Melges 32 World Championships. Racing begins in Hamilton Island on August 18th.
by Angus Clinton
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