In the two and a half years since being introduced, the J/70 has not only become one of the most popular and competitive classes in the world – with 600+ boats sailing in 20+ countries – it has been chosen Sailing World’s 2014 Boat of the Year and also been […]

This past week, the Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga sailed its third act on the beautiful Wansee Lakes of Berlin, Germany. The YC Berlin-Grünau with Jochen Schümann was the winner, just two points ahead of the Norddeutsche Regatta Verein (NRV) from Hamburg with Johannes Polgar as skipper. The Deutsche Touring YC of Lake […]

This past Saturday saw the conclusion of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2014 in England. The overall prize-giving on Saturday evening was attended by some 300 people and regatta organizers, Cowes Week Limited, reflected on a Week of mixed weather conditions. Champagne sailing conditions started the Week with sunshine and […]

The Italian J/70 series has continued to grow in popularity as more teams take delivery of their new boats and others in the fleet continue to improve in their capabilities to compete at the front of the fleet. For their most recent event on Riva del Garda, the J/70s enjoyed […]

Terry Hutchinson has been an integral member of multiple America’s Cup programs and currently spends the majority of his time competing at the highest level of monohull sailing as tactician for Quantum Racing in the 52 Super Series. However, Hutchinson was just another weekend warrior this past Saturday as he […]

Travemünde Week in Germany was a week of championships, and it also featured the J/70 Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga (July 18-22). The SAP Media Race Course at the mouth of the river offered a spectacular program for the sailors from all 18 clubs participating in the event. The kick-off for this event […]

Tim Healy, with his team of John Mollicone, Gordon Borges and Geoff Becker, has attained the 2014 J/70 North American Championship. Hosted by Rochester Yacht Club in Rochester, New York, six races were completed in the second annual Championship, which did not include a discard race. Although never finishing higher […]

No racing today at the J/70 North American Championship in Rochester, NY due to lack of wind. Sunday is the final day of competition. For complete regatta information, visit www.j70nac.com. Five races are now in the books, and the J/70 North American Championship has a new leader. Brian Keane continued to […]

Three races were completed on the initial day of the J/70 North American Championship, hosted by Rochester Yacht Club in Rochester, New York. Only one point separates Tim Healy and Brian Keane for the top position, with Healy holding the advantage 12 points to 13. Mauricio Santa Cruz stands in […]

Eighty-one J/70 teams are assembling in Rochester, New York for the second annual J/70 North American Championship. Competitors from Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Sweden and the United States are invading the area as entrants complete the registration procedures and tune-up for the official start of competition […]