More Hot Rum for the Fall Sailing Season
A couple of weeks ago we shared photos of San Diego Yacht Club’s Hot Rum race taken by Bob Betancourt. Held on November 9, it was the first in a series of three races. Bob was back on the water on November 23, this time taking photos during Hot Rum round 2.
“The regatta began at high noon,” Bob wrote. “The wind was out of the west-northwest, probably 8 to 10 knots, which made for some good competition.
“It was a beautiful day for sailing. The fleet consisted of about 100-plus boats. First across the line was Jim Madden on his J/100 [Stark Raving Mad].”
SDYC‘s Jared Wohlgemuth described the day.
“The San Diego Yacht Club’s Fall Classic, the Hot Rum Races, enjoyed sunny skies and steady breezes of 10-15 knots this weekend. The second race in the three-part series delivered excellent conditions for the 110-boat fleet. Open to vessels 20-ft and longer, the regatta draws a diverse mix of competitors, from nimble Santana 525s to the sleek Botin 56.
“With a pursuit start spanning over 70 minutes, the racing focused on overtaking or holding off rivals, culminating in a thrilling finish where all 110 boats crossed the line within a 32-minute window.”
The next and final race in the Hot Rum series is this coming weekend, December 7.
Full results of race 2 can be found on SDYC’s website: 2024 Sinnhoffer Hot Rum Series.
