The 2009 J/24 World Championship, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club, April 30-May 8, already has 78 entries from eighteen countries including Hudson's own High Strung and Peacemaker. All competitors qualify through a regional, national or international event or nomination to represent their country in the World Championship. Entries close April 8th.The HYC teams led by Dave Cobbett and Lee Grant join a fleet that includes five former J/24 World Champions together with five North American champions; a four-time European champion; two South American and five US Midwinter Champions. Chris Larsen returns to try and repeat his 1996 win along with two-time World Champion, Mauricio Santa Cruz of Brazil.
Stay tuned for news of their exploits.
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