Team Oceanpact–Viking of Brazil, with Haroldo Solberg, Mario Tinoco, Gabriel Silva and Carlos Robles, is the 2026 J/70 World Champion after five demanding days of racing at Clube Naval de Cascais in Portugal. The 100-boat fleet representing 26 nations completed 10 races from September 8–12, with one discard. Challenging conditions […]

The opening event of the brand-new J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027 Series supported by SARF was successfully held in RYC Marina of Ras Al Kaimah, UAE from 10 to 13 of September and characterized by hot conditions and light to moderate breezes of around 8–10 knots, putting the crews to […]

Tenzor Sailing Club international yacht-clubs chain supported by SARF has announced the launch of the first-ever international regatta series in the J/70 class in the Middle East – the J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027. This landmark eight-stage series officially sets sail this weekend, establishing the region as a new global […]

It was a challenging day for the frontrunners at the J/70 World Championship in Cascais, as moving the racecourse closer to the shore resulted in a very different scenario to that experienced in previous days. Lighter winds and almost no swell reshuffled the battle at the top of the fleet. […]

Spain’s Luís Bugallo has taken the overall lead at the J/70 World Championship after a demanding day of racing off Cascais, where a strong northerly breeze and building Atlantic swell put boat handling, speed and crew work to the test. At the helm of Marnatura, Bugallo delivered one of the […]

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 […]

Fourteen teams were hosted by Åländska Segelsällskapet in Mariehamn, Finland for the Finnish/Nordic J/70 Championship. Winning was Victor Mesterton’s LIQUID SUN team with his crew of Simon Karlemo, Emil Lindblom and Ville Varesmaa with 21 points. Taking the silver was Bjorn Hansen’s PICCOLOORSO with 26 points. Rounding out the podium […]

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. […]

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 […]

The second day of the J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, saw three races, bringing the total to six. With the discard race now in effect, Joan Cardona Mendez’s Yupi (ESP) has established a commanding lead in the 38-boat fleet representing 13 countries. Sailing in […]