Various classes - Key West Race Week 2016 - Key West FL, USA - Day 1

Fresh winds around 20 kn prevailed yesterday at the Key West Race Week (KWRW), making the opening day quite sporty. 130 teams from 12 nations compete, split in 12 classes.
All fleets sailed 3 races. Leader among the four 72-foot Maxis is 'Caol Ila R' of Alex Schaerer USA with John Cutler NZL as tactician. 'Bella Mente' of Hap Fauth USA with Terry Hutchinson USA follows closely behind. The largest fleet are the J/70 with 54 teams, and the favorites are already in the lead: Carlo Alberini ITA with his 'Calvi Network' is in front ahead of Tim Healy USA on 'Helly Hansen' and Julian-Fernandez Neckelmann MEX, i.e. the three teams of the World Championship podium. Only 15 Melges 24 participate this time with John Brown USA and his team on first. At equal points on the ranks 2 and 3 follow Richard Thompson GBR (tactics Jamie Lea GBR) and Richard Reid CAN (tactics Chris Rast SUI ).
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