Cannonball 2 Wins J/30 US National Championship
Cannonball 2 was crowned the J/30 US National Champions after an exciting regatta on the Chesapeake Bay hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club from September 11-15, 2024.
The winning team, CANNONBALL 2, led by Ralph Riddle, dominated the competition with a strong performance throughout the event, finishing with 20 points net. BEPOP, skippered by Bob Rutsch & Mike Costello, took silver with 24 points, while BUMP, helmed by Pamela Morris, claimed the bronze medal with 35 points.
For more details on the J/30 US National Championship results, visit the event’s sailing information page.
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