There was a distinct turnabout in conditions for the second spring series race on the Solent. A chilly weekend brought a mixture of sunshine and heavy rain or hail showers and a strong breeze. The race officers set tight challenging courses keeping all the crews busy. On the White Group […]

The weather certainly took a turn for the better in the opening races of the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series on March 16. With a clear blue sky and temperatures soaring to 18 degrees C, the River Hamble suddenly became alive with keelboats making their way to the Solent start. […]

The inaugural Chilean J/70 Nationals took place this past weekend on one of the world’s most picturesque lakes. Situated on the Puyumén Peninsula, Lake Panguipulli is surrounded by the majestic peaks of the famous Andes Mountain range. On the first day, the fleet of J/70 sailors were met by high […]

Conditions were tough for this 30th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée Credit Suisse which lived up to its reputation as a demanding winter regatta that attracts a high level among the 800 sailors who come from all over the world early February each year. In total, there were 160 entries, […]

Organizers with Premiere Racing deemed the most impressive performance of the regatta was put forth by skipper Tim Healy and his team on Helly Hansen, which won the 60-boat J/70 fleet in convincing fashion. Healy repeated as Midwinter champion in Key West by winning two races and placing second or […]

Quantum Key West 2014 got off to an atypically slow start due to difficult weather conditions the first couple days, but reliably strong winds off the Conch Republic certainly delivered on Wednesday and Thursday. Northerly winds today ranging from 12 to 16 knots allowed for another three-race day on all […]

Northerly winds that held steady from 12-16 knots provided the best racing conditions yet for Quantum Key West Race Week, with three races completed for the 10 classes on three divisions. There is a new leader in J/70 class. Tim Healy steered Helly Hansen to a couple seconds and a […]

After racing for the J/70s was unsuccessful on Monday due to lack of wind, rain squalls and wind shifts were the order of the day during Day 2 at Quantum Key West 2014. Multiple storm bands that were quite severe at times challenged the race committees and forced delays. Ultimately, […]

Ian Atkins of Boats.com is competing on a J/70 at Key West Race Week. He is writing a blog on the event at: http://blog.boats.com/2014/01/j70-boats-com-rigs-up-for-key-west-race-week/#.Ut03gBBFDIU

60 J/70s have descended upon Key West for the Midwinter Championship in conjunction with Key West Race Week. Teams have gathered from across the USA, Canada, Bermuda and Great Britain for five days of competition. Tim Healy is back to defend his Midwinter title, as are runner-up Brian Keane and third […]