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2024 CanAm Series Events 1 & 2

by Shan McAdoo 30 Jan 2024 03:51 PST
2024 CanAm Series © Tina Weida

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.

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.

Event 1 full results

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.

Bruce Millar won the event, Tony Pocklington was second, Allen Liebel was third.

Event 2 full results

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