History was made when five J Class yachts lined up for the J Class Race at St Barths Bucket 2013.
Under sunny skies and average of 8kts breeze, five Js crossed the start line, the first time five boats have lined up together in the Caribbean.
Ranger was first of the fleet to reach the windward mark.
Spectators crowded the course anticipating close racing. The sight of these magnificent yachts racing at full speed did not disappoint.At the finish, Hanuman crossed the line first at 14.21.59 to win the J Class Hundred Guinea Cup.
Lionheart, flying a protest flag, finished second, and Rainbow took the third podium place. One second separated Rangerand Velsheda on the finish line.
Results
1. Hanuman
2. Lionheart
3. Rainbow
4.Ranger
5. Velsheda
A tracker replay of Race 1 can be seen here