Honeybadger Wins J/24 US National Championship at Wayzata Yacht Club
Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger emerged victorious at the J/24 US National Championship held at Wayzata Yacht Club from September 6-8, 2024. Eighteen competitive teams battled it out on Lake Minnetonka over eight races, with Honeybadger showcasing consistent performance to secure the top spot with 15 net points. The crew, consisting of Monica Morgan, Dave Hughes, Jeff Sullivan, and Jay Miles, supported Odenbach in his success.
In the Corinthian Division, Nobuyuki Imai’s Siesta claimed victory, followed by Dave Breitner’s Usual Suspects and Bill Allen’s OZ. J/Boats representatives also honored the historic legacy of the J/24 fleet at the event.
The overall results saw Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger taking the lead, with Mike Ingham and Kurt Dammeier following closely behind. Complete event details and results can be found at www.wyc.org/j24-nationals-2024.
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