An Evening with Ken Read & Jeff Johnstone on the State of Distance Racing

Event Description

North Point Yacht Sales, North Sails and J/Boats Present:

An evening presentation and discussion by two of the sport's most influential voices on the growing trend towards adventure and destination sailing. Experience Comanche’s record breaking Trans-Atlantic run and a recap of Vendee Globe excitement via video and Ken Read, North Sails President's first hand experience. Ken and Jeff will discuss the growing trends in adventure racing, what effects it is having on sailing, and how the industry, J/Boats in particular with the new J/121, is responding. Followed by an open Q&A session.

 

• Meet & Greet, Cocktail Hour 6-7pm
• Presentation and Q&A 7-9pm
• Light appetizers will be served
• Drinks available via a cash bar
• Tickets include 1 free drink
• Junior (17 and under) sailors admitted free