The J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera has seen eight thrilling races so far, with the leaderboard experiencing a roller coaster of changes. Eight different winners have emerged from the races, each securing victory without repeating their success so far. Regaining the leadership position held on Day 1 is Wanderlust, […]

It was a second day of racing in light winds in Tuscany for the J/70 European Championship, an event that has gathered almost 90 crews from 20 nations. The breeze, reaching up to 10 knots, was enough to complete three more races that add on to the two sailed Tuesday. […]

The first day of the J/70 European Championship, hosted in Italy in the wonderful location of Mount Argentario, kicked off with two exhilarating races under light breeze conditions, creating a dynamic and unpredictable day of racing. Almost 90 crews from more than 20 countries worldwide demonstrated exceptional skills as they […]

Incredible conditions prevailed for four days and a full slate of 11 races at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. Fernando Perez Ontiveros’s Black Mamba won the first contest and held off all competition to earn the title among 26 teams. […]

You can’t get enough of a good thing! That sentiment persists from the 26 teams at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. Friday proved to be another magnificent day on the water, as three more races went in the books, bringing […]

Banderas Bay continued to deliver epic wind conditions starting at 12-14 knots and building up to 20 at times for three more races Thursday, bringing the total to six at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship. Twenty-six teams enjoyed a second day with a beautiful seabreeze at the Championship hosted […]

A stunning day welcomed 26 teams to the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. Winds at 12-15 knots, a light chop, sunshine and warm temperatures added up to three races to launch the four-day Championship. Fernando Perez Ontiveros’s Black Mamba (with crew […]

The J/70 Massilia Cup Inshore took place from April 12-14 in Lacydon, France near Marseilles. Nearly 70 boats, including eight J/70s, took part in this third stage of the J/70 Coupe de France. Only three races were held over the weekend regatta due to erratic winds, bordering mostly on the […]

With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world. The International Class Association has released a commemorative video to celebrate its growth, accomplishments and popularity since becoming a World Sailing recognized International Class in 2014. […]

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron’s Laura Harding clinched the 2024 BYS Women’s Sportsboat Regatta during a whirlwind trip back to her home club in Australia. Eight teams from across Australia sailed 18 races on a fleet of six one-design J/70s. After finishing fifth overall at the 49erFX World Championship earlier in the […]