Last weekend, the fourth event of the Barcelona J/70 Winter Series was held under the organization of the Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona. A total of 29 boats took part in the regatta, representing 10 countries: Germany, Denmark, Great Britain, France, Hungary, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Lithuania and Spain.
The J/70 fleet completed a total of ten races out of the twelve scheduled over a weekend marked by varied wind conditions. The event kicked off on Friday with light winds of 4 to 5 knots from the northeast, allowing the fleet to complete two opening races. The German team Diva took the early lead in the provisional standings, followed by Spain’s Noticia, while Denmark’s Sassy held third place, closely followed by HSN Sailing Team. Sirena Chico, also from Denmark, completed the provisional top five.
On Saturday, with stronger winds ranging from 8 to 10 knots, the fleet was able to complete the four races scheduled for the day. Diva consolidated its lead convincingly with three race wins, while HSN Sailing Team, after finishing Friday in fifth position, climbed up to second place overall. Sassy remained solid in third, while Sirena Chico and Let it Be lost ground in the battle for the leading positions.
Sunday proved decisive in the fight for the podium. Under excellent sailing conditions, with wind intensities increasing from 8–10 knots up to 12–14 knots, the fleet closed the fourth event with four intense races. HSN Sailing Team stood out with two race wins on the final day. The Danish team Diva secured overall victory with 28 points, while HSN Sailing Team finished second, just two points behind the leaders. The battle for third place remained open until the final races, with several teams in contention. Denmark’s Sirena, competing for the first time in Barcelona, showed great consistency and claimed the third step of the podium. Noticia finished in fourth place, while Sassy completed the top five.
As a result, HSN Sailing Team, after a total of 34 races sailed and five discards applied, strengthens its lead in the provisional overall standings with 94 points, extending its advantage over its closest rivals. Bodega Can Marlès currently holds second place with 149 points, followed by Let it Be in third position with 215 points.
Following the Christmas break and the start of the new year, the Barcelona Winter Series will continue with three remaining events, scheduled for January 23–25, February 20–22 and March 20–22. The final winter event will coincide with the opening series of the Barcelona Spring Series.
The Barcelona Winter Series 2025–2026 is organized by the Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona, with the support of Renting Ribs and the collaboration of the Diputació de Barcelona, the Spanish J/70 Class Association, the Federació Catalana de Vela, Estrella Damm and Veri.
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