America's Disabled Regatta
J2 Racing USA supported by Team Paradise finished on top of the SKUD 18 fleet at the 2011 America's Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida. Debuting back on the racing circuit after several months of training, the J2 Racing USA team with JP Creignou and Jen French fought hard to cilmb there way to the top of the fleet. The event hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club was from December 2-4 with 5 countries represented and consisting of all 3 Paralympic classes. "It was a good event for our team to gauge our performance against the other USA team and the international teams." says Jen French. Jen French was also the recipient of the Milam-Gruson award for top disabled female skipper.
Team Paradise has supported J2 Racing USA team since they started training together two years ago. The team is now preparing for IFDS 2012 World Championship and the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta both held in January and both part of the USA Paralympic selection process. Only one SKUD 18 team will be selected to represent Team USA at the Paralympic Games. Jen French continues, "With the Team Paradise behind us, we have the needed resources to compete on the world stage. We are looking forward to soon be sailing in Miami again. Thank you, Team Paradise!"
