After racing for the J/70s was unsuccessful on Monday due to lack of wind, rain squalls and wind shifts were the order of the day during Day 2 at Quantum Key West 2014. Multiple storm bands that were quite severe at times challenged the race committees and forced delays. Ultimately, perseverance and patience paid off as Division 2 completed two races. Boat-handling was at a premium on Division 2 as the J/70 class was buffeted by the big breeze. There were plenty of knockdowns and round-ups as the spinnakers were pounded with sudden gusts. Skipper James Allsopp and his team on Moxie showed tremendous skill and strategy in winning both races in J/70, largest class of the regatta with 60 boats. Former College of Charleston sailor Zeke Horowitz was on his game calling tactics on Moxie, which led after the first day of racing last year as well. “We went out there with a plan and we stuck with it. Everything just kind of came together for us today,” said Allsopp, who competed collegiately at the Naval Academy. “We got off the line well in both races and did a good job of managing the shifts. We had a good time today.” The event is also the Midwinter Championship with multiple berths on the line for the first ever J/70 World Championship this fall. News, results and photos are available at www.Premiere-Racing.com.