Shane Connelly’s J/99 Rum Rebellion has been a top contender in the two-handed division since it was launched in 2021.  Having taken out victories in the Flinders Islet Race and Bird Island Race in 2022, Connelly led the Blue Water Pointscore two-handed division heading into the Rolex Sydney Hobart.  However, a mid-fleet finish in the Hobart saw them pipped at the final hurdle.  This year, Connelly has had another string of top results, stepping onto the podium in the first three races of the Blue Water Pointscore and currently sits second overall in the Pointscore. 

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