The current J/70 European Champions, Solyd Property Developers/SailCascais, of Vasco Serpa, Paulo Manso, Bernardo Plantier and Diogo Pinto, from Cascais topped the table in the 6th stage of the J/70 Cascais Winter Series to take also the full Cascais J/70 Winter Series title. After two bullets, and a less happy […]
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Bob Johnstone Awarded US Sailing’s Herreshoff Trophy
Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […]
Read More40th Primo Cup-Trophee UBS Concludes in Style
With stiff 8-18 knot breezes, the 40th Primo Cup-Trophee UBS, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, proved a tense one design contest for the 400 crew and 10 nations competing in J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier and Cape 31. Around 50 J/70s turned out with Monaco sailors confirming their domination […]
Read MoreCascais J/70 Winter Series Fifth Stage
Corinthian Estonia Team Lenny of double Olympic medallists Tonu and Tomaas Töniste, with Maiki Saaring, Marko Lilienthal and Andres Viisemann won the 5th stage of the Cascais J/70 Winter Series. The Estonians topped the 9 boat fleet, by displaying superior boat handling and team work, scoring 1, 1, 1, 3, 3. […]
Read MoreTHE HANG TEN-HNOS.BERGA WINS THE 2023-2024 SEASON OF THE BARCELONA J70 WINTER SERIES AND NOTICIA WINS THE LAST SERIES
Last Sunday marked the conclusion of the fifth and final event of the International Barcelona Winter Series of J70. A resounding success, where every day of competition was sailed, with a total of 34 races contested and five monthly series that began in October 2023. Foreign participation was notable, with […]
Read MoreMonaco J/70 Winter Series Act III
Since 2013, Monaco bay has been the stage of a unique spectacle that attracts many of the very best J/70 crews for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. Organized by Yacht Club de Monaco, these monthly regattas have become a must-do tradition on the winter sailing calendar, attracting fiercely competitive teams […]
Read MoreAnother Affair Wins Fourth Stage of the Cascais J/70 Winter Series
Portuguese Another Affair from Tiago Morais, Nuno Barreto, Luis Queiroz and Diogo Pontes from Clube de Vela Atlantico, Porto, held to the top on the last day to win the 4th stage of the Cascais J/70 Winter Series. 14 teams coming from 6 countries gathered in Cascais for the first […]
Read MoreJ/70 Class Creates New Class Rules Aimed at Increasing Opportunities
The new edition of the J/70 Class Rules includes two new initiatives: Young Crew and Mixed-Plus. Designed to grow the pipeline into the big-fleet keelboat racing the J/70 Class is known for, these two subdivisions galvanize the Class’s commitment to growth in populations that have historically had fewer opportunities. WATCH […]
Read MoreMonjo Triumphs in Fourth Act of Barcelona J/70 Winter Series
The fourth act of the Barcelona J/70 Winter Series, organized by the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, concluded with thrilling moments and outstanding performances from the participants. In this edition, 17 teams from seven countries gathered in the waters of Barcelona to face challenging weather conditions marked by high pressure […]
Read MoreCELESTIAL Stars at Australian J/70 Championship
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) played host to the 2024 J/70 Australian Championship, delivering four days of competition on Sydney Harbour. Nineteen J/70s, including four from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), battled it out in 11 races to determine the nation’s top J/70 sailors. Day 1: Thursday […]
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