Key Yachting is the Irish Agent for J Boats and Grand Soleil (also Nautitech Catamarans and Tofinou Day boats). They are thrilled to see models from each of the Grand Soleil and J Boat ranges perform so well in the D2D race.
Overall Winner and winner of Class 1 was Denis and Annamarie Murphy's Grand Soleil 40 Nieulargo. Warmest congratulations to Denis and the Murphy family, plus all their crew.
Winner of Class 2 was Andrew Algeo's J/99, Juggerknot 2. Second in Class 2 was Simon Knowles J/109, Indian, and completing the Key Yachting Brands hat trick in Class 2 was John Treanor's Grand Soleil 34, Justina.
Andrew Algeo's J/99—Winner Class 2
Simon Knowles J 109 Indian, second in Class 2
John Treanor's Grand Soleil 34—Justina 3rd in Class 2
On Line Honours, Robert Rendell's beautiful new Grand Soleil 44, Samatom took second over the line, followed closely by Chris Power Smith's J/122 Aurelia in third.
Robert Rendell's New Grand Soleil 44, Samatom—2nd on line honours
Showing the dual purpose nature of the J Boats and Grand Soleil brands, many of the above-mentioned yachts are taking a few days cruising back to Kinsale for Sovereigns Week, or back to their home ports.
If you are looking for a boat that will win prizes at a top-level and where you can also cruise in comfort, look no further than the J Boats or Grand Soleil ranges.
Mark Mansfield is the Irish Agent for Key Yachting and can be contacted at [email protected] or at 087 2506838.
