The Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona hosted this weekend the fifth event of the Barcelona J/70 Winter Series, a new chapter of the winter circuit that once again highlighted the strong momentum of the J/70 class in the Catalan capital. The regatta gathered 28 teams from ten countries —Hungary, Portugal, Poland, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Lithuania and Spain— reaffirming the strong international profile of the fleet.
Weather conditions were highly variable throughout the three days, adding an extra layer of challenge for both crews and the Race Committee. Three races were completed on Friday, with Bodega Can Marlès taking the early provisional lead, closely followed by Noticia and HSN Sailing Team, while Artem Sailing was tied on points and Phantom 7 completed a very tight leading group.
Saturday was marked by rain and more unstable conditions, allowing only two races to be sailed. It proved to be Noticia’s day, delivering a flawless performance with two race wins that propelled the team to the top of the provisional standings. HSN Sailing Team moved into second place, pushing Bodega Can Marlès down to third, while Phantom 7 and Sassy rounded out the top five.
The decisive Sunday featured three final races with the first discard coming into play. Although it was not Noticia’s strongest day, posting scores of 8-11-2, the consistency shown throughout the weekend and the application of the discard allowed the team to secure overall victory in the fifth event. The battle for second place was particularly intense and was decided on a points tie-break in favor of Bodega Can Marlès, with HSN Sailing Team completing the podium in third position.
After five events held since September, and with a total of 42 races sailed and seven discards applied, HSN Sailing Team remains at the top of the provisional overall standings of the International Barcelona J/70 Winter Series with 118 points. Bodega Can Marlès follows with 166 points, ahead of Noticia with 196, while Let it Be (280 points) and Diva (325 points) complete the provisional top five.
The Mediterranean fleet of the Barcelona Winter Series will meet again from February 20 to 22 for the sixth event of the circuit, which will consist of a total of seven events and conclude in March, coinciding with the start of the Barcelona J/70 Spring Regattas. Many teams continue to use the Winter Series as key preparation for the J/70 European Championship, to be held in Barcelona from July 20 to 26, 2026, an event that already counts 100 confirmed entries and nearly 30 teams on the waiting list, further establishing Barcelona as one of the leading international venues for the class.
The Barcelona Winter Series 2025-2026 is a regatta 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 Catalan Sailing Federation, Estrella Damm, and Veri.www.barcelonawinterseries.com
