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The J/99 is once again at the top of the races in France !

July 19th, 2021 news

The J/99 is once again at the top of the races in France 😎

✅ 3 weeks of regattas

✅ 3 key events on the Atlantic coast

✅ 3 victories for J/99

 

🥇Congratulations to Daniel Robin who won the Tour des Ports Vendéens with Jaffa, in double-handed, against the teams !!

🥇Congratulations also to Grassi Bateaux who emerge victorious at the OlonaCup, also in double-handed in tough conditions (20 to 30 knots) !!

🥇And finally, congratulations to Axe Sail who won the Tour des Ports de la Manche 2021 for the second time with a J/Boats (J/88 first and J/99 for this year)!!

 

The J/99 never ceases to win the races, whether in double-handed or in crew ⏩Contact your nearest expert to try it 😉

 

 
 

Le J/99 est de nouveau en haut de l’affiche en France 😎

✅ 3 semaines de régates

✅ 3 épreuves phares sur la façade Atlantique

✅ 3 victoires de J/99

 

🥇 Bravo à Daniel Robin qui remporte sur Jaffa le Tour des Ports vendéens, en double, face à des équipages !!

🥇 Bravo également à Grassi bateaux qui sort victorieux de l’Olona Cup, en double également dans des conditions musclées (20 à 30 nœuds) !!

🥇 Et pour finir, félicitation à Axel Sail qui gagne pour la deuxième année consécutive en J/boats le Tour des Ports de la Manche !!

 

Le J/99 ne cesse de remporter les épreuves, que ce soit en double ou en équipage ! Venez l’essayer auprès de votre revendeur le plus proche 😉

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