At the lake high in the mountains of Valle de Bravo, west of Mexico City, a fleet of 30 J/70 teams from across Mexico participated in the four-day Mexican J/70 National Championship. Hosted by the Club de Vela La Peña, sailors enjoyed not only good racing, but plenty of hospitality onshore. After a total of 17 races sailed, with 14 races to count (three discards), it was the Perez family from Vallarta Yacht Club who finished top of the podium. Winning by just one point was Ignacio Perez-Morett’s ZAQUERO with crew of Santiago Perez Soltero, Manuel Weiller and Rodrigo Cuellar Dipp. Their consistent scoreline filled with podium finishes produced a net total of 33 points. Alejandro Perez’s ALGARETE with crew of Diego Fructuoso, Rayco Tabares and Juanma Barrionuevo also had an impressive scoreline, including six bullets, for a net total of 34 points. The last race determined the winner, with ZAQUERO taking second to ALGARETE’s third. Rounding out the podium was another family—the Brockmanns. Taking the bronze, including three bullets, was Ricardo Brockmann’s VINCITORRE with crew of Erik Brockmann, Jeronimo Maristcacal and Palo Guzman. The balance of the top five included Marco Sparveieri’s BUENA JUNTA in fourth place and Eduardo Cano Seija’s CHILCANO in fifth place. Winning the Corinthian Division was Sparveiri’s BUENA JUNTA with crew of Leopoldo Risotto, Ramon Benitez and Gerardo Benitez. Following was Cano Siena’s CHILCANO with a team of Luis Olcese, Hugh McCarthy and Natalia Pellicer. Then Manuel Vazquez’s 4 LOCOS with crew of Eduardo Oething, Cesar Ruiz and Rodolfo Carballo.