Posted by: j70nac August 17th, 2015

CHRIS KOSTANECKI
Ross, CA

What are you looking forward to most about the J/70 North Americans?
Racing in the great conditions of San Diego and competing against excellent teams from across North America. Fish Tacos and Green Flash Beer and meeting other competitors.

What regattas have you been racing in preparation for the North Americans?
Racing in San Diego in the spring, Long Beach Race Week and several NorCal regattas. Just trying to get as much time in the boat.

What are your goals for the North Americans regatta?
Top 10 finish and have a good time with my team.

What was your favorite regatta that you've ever attended, and why?
Big Boat Series in San Francisco. Great Breeze optimal conditions and the Staff bring beers dock side.

What kind of food or outings are you looking forward to while in San Diego?
Bay View Fish Co. And some haunts in Point Loma.

JUSTIN KROMELOW
Burlingame, CA

What are you looking forward to most about the J/70 North Americans?
Have a lot of fun racing in a big fleet.

What regattas have you been racing in preparation for the North Americans?
Everything on the West coast.

What are your goals for the North Americans regatta?
Top 25% or better.

What was your favorite regatta that you've ever attended, and why?
Big Boat Series 2014 in J70. Favorite because of the really long courses. Really separates out the fleet.

What kind of food or outings are you looking forward to while in San Diego?
Fine Dining is always good.

 

IGNACIO PEREZ
San Diego, CA

What are you looking forward to most about the J/70 North Americans?
A big level of Sailing and very technical. Excellent organization and competition.

What regattas have you been racing in preparation for the North Americans?
I was training regularly in Puerto Vallarta to have a good level in North American competition.

What are your goals for the North Americans regatta?
Sailing at a competitive level, learning new techniques to apply and sailing clean and fast.

What was your favorite regatta that you've ever attended, and why?
Be the first Champion from Mexico.

What kind of food or outings are you looking forward to while in San Diego?
Balanced and healthy food and nutritional beverages.

CRAIG TALLMAN
Redondo Beach, CA

What are you looking forward to most about the J/70 North Americans?
Location, with good participation and competition.

What regattas have you been racing in preparation for the North Americans?
Participating in J/70 class racing throughout the year.

What are your goals for the North Americans regatta?
Finish top five in Corinthian class.

What was your favorite regatta that you've ever attended, and why?
Key West Race Week.

What kind of food or outings are you looking forward to while in San Diego?
Having food and social with friends and fellow competitors.

RAY WULFF
Annapolis, MD

What are you looking forward to most about the J/70 North Americans?
Driving. I have been crewing for my wife Jenn for the last three years. Due to a scheduling conflict with the Farr 40 Worlds, she will be racing the same weekend in California (albeit in Long Beach) with a Farr 40 team. Also, sailing with my friends Jake Doyle, Chad Corning, and Sam Parisi. it is going to be a blast.

What regattas have you been racing in preparation for the North Americans?
Local racing in Annapolis, Maryland. J/70 Worlds in France, Annapolis NOOD.

What are your goals for the North Americans regatta?
Still figuring that one out. ;-)

What was your favorite regatta that you've ever attended, and why?
The J/70 Worlds in Newport, RI. The camaraderie was fantastic, conditions were epic, and we were able to put it together for a great event.

What kind of food or outings are you looking forward to while in San Diego?
Mexican, Mexican, Mexican. Also, it will be great to check out downtown San Diego and the beach area.