Cowes Week is one of the United Kingdom’s longest-running and most successful sporting events and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two World Wars. For the 196th edition, 800+ boats were treated to […]
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Titles Decided at 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE
In the Herbalife J/70 fleet, the title went to Alcaidesa Marina skippered by Gustavo Martínez Doreste whilst the Sotheby’s Mallorca Women’s Cup went to the local Balearia team of María Bover. Balearia took the overall Copa del Rey MAPFRE title for the one-designs. For complete event details, visit www.regatacopadelrey.com.
Read MoreKeller Crowned J/70 Ladies Cup Champion
A half-dozen women’s teams congregated at the Zurich Sailing Club to compete for the 2022 J/70 Ladies Cup on the Zurichsee. Over the two-day weekend, racers enjoyed seven races in beautiful conditions. For the top three boats battling for the podium, it was very close racing all weekend. All three […]
Read MoreKivell Crowned J/70 Swiss Cup Champion
Hosted by the Cercle de la voile de Neuchâtel, a fleet of 13 J/70s assembled on the Lac de Neuchatel in the middle of Switzerland’s Swiss Alps for the 2022 J/70 Swiss Cup. After two days of enjoying the relatively hot, clear, sunny days, the fleet was only able to […]
Read MoreVIVA Wins Italian J/70 Cup Lake Garda
The fourth act of the Italian J/70 Cup series took place on Lago di Garda for the fleet of 69 boats from 15 nations (Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Monaco, USA, Sweden, Great Britain, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Portugal, Switzerland and Austria). Fraglia Vela Riva was the host for the event, […]
Read MoreSalcombe Gin July Regatta Organised by the Royal Southern Yacht Club 9 -10 July
Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, The Salcombe Gin July Regatta was held in sizzling heat in the Solent. Despite light airs, Principal Race Officer Tanya Robinson and Course Race Officers Charlie Stowe and Tom Rusbridge provided two days of racing for the fleet, assisted by Royal Southern volunteers. […]
Read MoreKey Yachting J-Cup Regatta in association with B&G Organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club Thursday 30th June – Saturday 2nd July 2022
The Key Yachting J-Cup, in association with B&G, was topped-off with a third day of fantastic conditions in The Solent. Classic south westerly breeze, pumped up to 15 knots with more in the gusts, but the wind was with the tide for most of the day, giving a flatter sea […]
Read MoreChallenging Champagne Charlie Platinum Jubilee Regatta
The Royal Southern YC Champagne Charlie Platinum Jubilee Regatta attracted sailors from far and wide to enjoy two days of racing in the Solent. Supported by Charles Heidsieck Champagne, well over 250 sailors appreciated the hospitality of the Royal Southern with its facilities on the banks of the River Hamble. […]
Read MoreTU DELFT CHALLENGE Win Dutch J/70 Championship
It was a spectacular weekend at the Allianz Regatta – Open Dutch Sailing Championship that took place off Muiden, The Netherlands. A strong field of J/70s and a cold north wind made it a wet & wild event. After three days of races, the student team of TU DELFT CHALLENGE […]
Read MoreSAGE ENGINEERS Crowned French J/70 National Champions
The 2022 French J/70 National Championship took place on the Mediterranean Sea, hosted by Union Nautique Marseillaise (UNM) off the seaport of Marseilles. A fleet of 21 teams from France, Monaco and Spain enjoyed a 10 ten-race series managed by UNM PRO Corinne Aubert. After a four-day event highlighted by […]
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