Canadians Rank Well at CanAm Series Events 1 & 2
Feb 14, 2024
With files from Shan McAdoo
Photos: Fran Burstein and Tina Barnes
Ten Canadian boats were among the 24 International 2.4 Meters and sailed in two events over five days during the last week of January in Port Charlotte FL.
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 six races. Day 1 saw 35 knot gusts. The breeze moderated on Day 2. Jeff Linton won the event. Victoria’s Bruce Millar, member of the Canadian National Sailing Team was second (see his win at RVYC Ice Bowl earlier in the month HERE), Tony Pocklington was third. Results: Event 1 Full Results
Event 2
CanAm series Event 2 ran from Jan 25-27. The fleet sailed six races. Day 1 saw 10-15 knot winds. The breeze was very light on Day 2 allowed only one race and returned on Day 3.
Bruce Millar won the event, Tony Pocklington was second, Canadian Allen Liebel was third. Results: Full Event 2 Results
