The final day of the Landsail Tyres J/Cup in partnership with B&G was nothing short of spectacular in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. With 20 knots, gusting 25 out of the southwest, there were thrills and spills across the 67-boat fleet. In the J/70 fleet, Geoff Carveth from Warsash, helming Gill Race Team, was fully launched in the fast conditions. Gill Race Team scored six bullets for the regatta to win by a handsome margin. Jamie Holmes’ Jika had a great last day on the water, blotting Gill Race Team’s perfect score line, winning the penultimate race of the regatta. Patrick Liardet’s Cosmic, based in Hamble, had a consistent series to claim third place and the Corinthian prize for an all amateur crew. Ian Wilson, owner of Gill Race Team spoke about the experience, “It was awesome, off the scale. Today was just fantastic. We were a little bit worried coming out today, as we could see standing waves, but once we got out there and started to send it, well I am speechless. I spoke to Geoff after racing, and we agreed it was one of the best days we have ever had on the Solent, and we have both sailed here for years. This is the last serious competition before we go to the J/70 Worlds and to mix it up with 19 boats was perfect for putting the final bits of training into place before we go to La Rochelle.” For more J/Cup Regatta sailing information, visit http://www.jcup.co.uk/.