J/70 Calvi Network skipper Carlo Alberini, an emerging leader in the Coppa Italia J/70 Circuit, is one of Italy’s top sailors. Carlo has sailed for years at the top of the game in the M24 and M32 classes around the world as well as sailing in the European offshore circuits […]

After the Easter break, the closing races in the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship took place over April 26-27. Having had no problems with gales or flat calms, the event has been a great success all round, with new entries joining week by week as the weather […]

The Yacht Club San Remo organized the second stage of the “Coppa Italia J/70,” a national circuit of six events that takes place throughout the summer season across Italy. So far, the series has achieved great success and is generating a lot of interest. Over the April 25-27 weekend, eight […]

It was yet another fun, challenging SPI Ouest France Intermarche Regatta that was held from April 17-21 on Quiberon Bay. The 300+ boats participating were not disappointed with the sunny breezy weather. The J/70s enjoyed great racing over the four days, managing to sail 12 races in all. The fleet […]

It was a busy time for Warsash Sailing Club on April 12-13 with racing on both days for the opening of the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Championship and the fifth Sunday of the Spring Series. As the weather became warmer, entry numbers have increased so that some 140 boats were […]

During the International Offshore Week, a classic Spring event that starts off the summer sailing season, the first of the Italian J/70 Circuit regattas took place. The interest has been high for J/70s in Italy and the fleet is having a lot of fun for many of them who were […]

An exhilarating day’s racing was completed for the fourth gathering of the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series on April 6 in England. The weather forecast had suggested a brisk southwesterly in the 14-20 knot range but with the possibility of double that in the gusts. It was a blustery day […]

The Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series in England reached the midpoint on March 30. Following last week’s heavy conditions, again there was a change back to bright sunshine accompanied by a light south-easterly. Jugador (Jack Davies) showed up for the first time in the series and nailed two wins in […]

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. […]