As the hosts for the first 2020 Germany J/70 Segel-Bundesliga that took place in Kiel from July 17-19, the three Kiel clubs (Baltic Sailing Club, Kiel Sailing Association and TSV Schilksee) did not expect that one of their hometown teams would end up dominating the fleet of 18 teams. After […]

There is a lake in Switzerland that is known as the Bodensee, sitting between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. When the initial Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga was created five years ago, a decision was made by all of the Bodensee member sailing clubs. The clubs agreed to standardize on one boat for inter-club […]

The International J/70 Class Association (IJ70CA) and the Port Credit Yacht Club in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada have determined, because of the varying levels of infection and disruption across the world, that the 2020 J/70 North American Championship scheduled for September 20-27 is cancelled. The Executive Committee has been closely monitoring […]

The International J/70 Class Association Executive Committee, working with the Organizing Authority of the 2020 European Championship to be held in Copenhagen Denmark, has determined, because of the varying levels of infection and disruption across the world, to postpone the J/70 European Championship hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club […]

The International J/70 Class Association has been closely monitoring the worldwide developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 2, the International J/70 Executive Committee met specifically in regard to the upcoming World Championship to be held July 25-August 1 (in Los Angeles, USA). The Executive Committee understands the huge commitment […]

Brisk conditions of force 5-6 from the SSW greeted the hardy people who ventured out on Sunday 15 March for the start of the new season. The conditions clearly suited Simon Cavy in the J/70 Just4Play who took line honours is all three races as well as winning them on […]

Tough, rough and exhilarating conditions showed up in Biscayne Bay on the last day at the Bacardi Invitational Regatta for the thrill of the 524 sailors gathered in Miami for this world-renowned event. An average 15 knots breeze, with gusts of over 20 knots, tested teams and served up a […]

The Real Club Náutico De Vigo hosted the five-event Villalia J/70 Vigo Winter Series. In the finale, the fleet was treated to 15-25 knot winds from the south to southwest all weekend, with the RCNV PRO managing to run four races in the wavey conditions. Winning the final weekend was […]

John and Molly Baxter’s Team Vineyard Vines, along with crew Allan Terhune and Ben Lamb, bested 53 fellow J/70s to earn the title of 2020 J/70 Midwinter Champions. Biscayne Bay delivered its third consecutive day of epic conditions, as winds averaged 15-17 knots with blue skies. Three more races were […]

The Primo-Cup Trophée Credit Suisse is one of those classic winter events that keep up with tradition while always adding something new. Hosted by the Yacht Club de Monaco, this 36th edition saw a successful format that attracted 450 sailors on some 100 boats divided into six classes. With 20 […]