Articles by J70 Class

J/70 World Championship Opens in Cascais

More than 100 boats from 26 nations have descended upon the racing mecca of Cascais Portugal for the 2026 J/70 World Championship. After two races on the opening day, Haroldo Solberg’s Brazilian team is leading the overall standings with 10 points. Spain’s Luis Bugallo sits in second place, with American […]

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Yupi Wins Second Consecutive J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship; Soffe Takes Corinthian Title

Joan Cardona Mendez’s Yupi (ESP) has successfully defended its title at the 2026 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club. With 11 races completed over four days of racing, Yupi once again emerged as Mixed-Plus World Champion, repeating its victory at the inaugural Championship in 2025. […]

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Yupi Maintains Commanding Lead After Nine Races at J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship

The J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, completed three more races Friday, bringing the Championship total to nine. With two scheduled races remaining Saturday, Joan Cardona Mendez’s Yupi (ESP) continues to lead the 38-boat fleet representing 13 countries. Cardona Mendez’s Yupi, winner of the inaugural […]

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Cowes Week

There are many faces to a typical day at Cowes Week. Wet and windy. Wet and windless. Sunny and windless. Sunny and a perfect breeze. The organisers of North Sails Cowes Week 2026 must have had a direct line to somebody with a lot of influence because the bright sunny […]

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