On Long Island Sound, two different J/120s won distance races this July. Larchmont Yacht
Club Rear Commodore Jan Smeets� BACCHANAL won her class and was first overall in IRC in
the 190-mile Around Long Island Race. She was also scored under PHRF where she finished
second in class and third in fleet. BACCHANAL�s sail inventory included a three-year-old
Tape-Drive main (pictured), a new UK Ultra light No. 1 and a new all purpose Asymmetrcial
chute. �That chute is magnificent,� said Smeets. �It is so powerful and rotates to windward
well.�
Rick Oricchio�s ROCKET SCIENCE won her PHRF division and was first overall in PHRF in
the 45-mile Riverside YC Stratford Shoal Race. G Sailing with sons Dan and Dave, ROCKET
SCIENCE topped a fleet of 17 competitive boats. �This is the fifth year we�ve had our Tape- Drive sails and they still have terrific shape,� said Oricchio. �In the medium breeze, I was
pleased with our ability to hold the Code 0 � that sail made a big difference in this race.�
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