Salty Sailors Race

Welcome aboard Raptor II, a J/112E built for performance and grace on the water. Today, we’re taking part in the Long Beach Senior Salty Sailors Pursuit Race — a local tradition held every Tuesday throughout the year. With its long waterline and low vertical center of gravity, Raptor II delivers a smooth ride that rivals much larger 40-footers. It’s a prime example of what makes a racing sailboat both fast and fun. Skippered by Heinz Butner and crewed by a talented team of seven, we’re racing inside the Port of Long Beach, California — one of the busiest and most iconic container ports in the world. Spanning 3,200 acres with 10 piers and 80 berths, it serves as a major gateway for U.S.–Asia trade. In today’s race, Raptor II holds the lowest PHRF rating among a fleet of 10 boats — and all the action takes place right inside the harbor. 👉 Subscribe for more sailing races, cruising adventures, and boat life stories. 📍 Location: Port of Long Beach, CA ⛵ Boat: J/112E “Raptor II” ⚓ Race: Senior Salty Sailors Pursuit Race 🎬 New sailing videos often on Sailing with Scott Check out Raptor II in a sailboat race during the Los Angeles Firestorm of 2025: https://youtu.be/Ak6sbiYjzxI?si=HSHEHpFO6c0vQzH1 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #sailinglife #jboats