Conditions could not have been better for Act III of the YC Monaco Winter Sportboat Series, with eight races completed over three days. The sailors from North Europe, including eight German, three Swedish and two Russian teams, enjoyed steady southwesterly breezes beneath sunny skies all weekend. In total, there were 34 boats jostling for position on the start. Sweden’s Oscar Lundqvist and crew sailed FANNY super-fast and won the weekend, eight points in front of the Englishman Charlie Esse on BABY J, who came back with a vengeance on the Sunday. Taking third overall was the German sailor Claas Lehmann on TRES MARKELLER, who did not win a race but was consistently at the front of the fleet throughout the weekend. Congratulations for a fine performance by YCM member Stefano Roberti on PICCININA, who managed the most race wins during the weekend. The next event for the J/70 class in Monaco is the Mediterranean classic, the Primo Cup- Trophee Credit Suisse, from February 12-14. Thereafter, the winter series continues with Act IV from March 4-6 and Act V from March 18-20. For more YC Monaco J/70 Winter Series sailing information, click here.