Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
With preparation for the first ever Lipton Cup in J22 class yachts going on feverishly behind the scenes, those who sail this class of yacht need to be very aware of the class rules and not infringe them.
33 years ago Ian Ainslie and his crew were disqualified from the J22 Nationals, immediately prior to the J22 Worlds off Durban.
The Sunday Tribune newspaper said this: “At the weekend Springbok yachtsman Ian Ainslie, 27, and his crew were “robbed” of victory in the national championships off Durban when they were disqualified over the positioning of their yacht, ‘Donna Mia…Again’s’ keel.
The racing rules of sailing can be pretty darn severe when transgressed. Advice to all those likely to compete in the Lipton Cup in August is to be vigilant, double check everything, ask questions before the Challenge begins, and ensure that you comply in every single respect.
READ MORE HERE: 1993 05 30 – sunday tribune
