Jammin’ J/22 Jamaica Regatta Announcement
(Montego Bay, Jamaica)- It’s that time of year again to let J/Sailors around the world know they have an open invitation to participate in the 33rd anniversary of the famous Jammin’ J/22 Jamaica Regatta! It is truly a little-known “bucket list” regatta that you simply have to experience. Amazing regatta venue on gorgeous Montego Bay. Fabulous hosts at Montego Bay Yacht Club. Supplied boats for visiting teams! Extremely cool resorts to stay in and hang out on their famous beaches.
How can you not love to experience the most amazing island in the Caribbean at its most awesome resort locations in Mo’Bay!? Plus, you can go visit the world’s most expensive and delicious coffee plantation- BLUE! Incredibly, every single bean is hand-picked for quality! Don’t believe us? Read more here.
And, if that wasn’t a good enough excuse to go to a bucket list regatta, Jamaica is famous for its award-winning rums, too! You can go visit Appleton’s Distillery or Myers Rum Distillery. Most sailors are quite familiar with Bermuda’s favorite- the “Dark & Stormy”- Myers & ginger beer! That’s a “sunset rum party” going down on this J/22 below… yup, 11 is a partaaayyyy!
From December 1st to 3rd, the Montego Bay Yacht Club will be hosting the regatta, with sailing taking place on the pristine aquamarine waters of Montego Bay along Jamaica’s beautiful north shore. When you land at the Montego Bay International Airport, you literally land right over the race course… somewhat like what happens in Saint Maarten. The classic trade winds blow from the eastern points on the compass and range from 10 to 20 kts each day, basically postcard perfect conditions with plenty of sun!
This year’s event will amend the standard J/22 Class rules for a weight limit of up to 705 lbs crew weight total (a 100 lb increase).
If you wish to participate, the entry fee by October 15th- $600- includes a boat and sails ready to race. However, you may bring your own suit of sails.
Here is Jammin’ J/22 Jamaica Regatta Notice of Race with all relevant entry information:
http://www.jboats.com/images/stories/pdf/JamminJamaicaNOR.pdf
For more regatta information, you may contact MBYC Commodore Spencer May at Mobile +1 876 276 6623 or email- [email protected] For more Jammin’ J/22 Jamaica Regatta information