J/45 News

(Rye, NY)- The 35th annual American Yacht Club Fall Regatta, virtually a J/Fest regatta for passionate J/Sailors, took place for two weekends in succession- September 27-28 and October 4-5 on western Long Island Sound. Of the 76 offshore teams sailing the regatta, 42 J/teams represented 55.0% of the fleet. After…

As the calendar edges deeper into autumn, the J/Community continues to prove that the sailing season never closes. In the northern hemisphere, the late fall/ midwinter events kick in, and "down under," their seven-month-long summer is just getting going! From Marblehead to Mattsee, Glücksburg to Montego Bay, Austria to Argentina,…

Sailors around the globe have been busy making headlines this September, with everything from world championships to national league finales delivering drama, skill, and plenty of spray. From Plymouth Sound, where Ireland’s HEADCASE stormed to J/24 World Championship victory, to San Francisco Bay, where J/Teams swept the Rolex Big Boat…

As the northern hemisphere shifts from summer breezes to autumn winds, the pace of sailing certainly hasn’t slowed down. While kids head back to school and sports fans tune into the fall line-up, J/Teams around the world are keeping the racing action alive— from Europe’s biggest championships to North America’s…

Late summer was electric for the J/Community this past week, with new boats, big regattas, and plenty of silverware. Newport buzzed, first at the Sail Newport Gala where the new J/7 daysailer turned heads, and soon at the Newport International Boat Show, where sailors can see the full lineup— from…

Sweep Top 5 PHRF 9 and Top 2 in PHRF 10 Divisions!(New York, NY)- "Our ACADIA had a successful start to distance racing last week! I sailed the 209-mile Around Long Island Race with my cousins and some longtime friends," commented Erik Asgeirsson, owner/ skipper of the J/45 ACADIA. "We…

(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- Marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the 2025 edition of the ROLEX Fastnet Race is certain to be a special one. From its humble beginnings, the race upon which the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) was founded has grown to become…

This past week was a global celebration of sailing, featuring family victories and World Championship glory. It showcased the incredible depth and diversity of the global J/Sailing community. From the storied shores of Porto Santo Stefano in Italy to the brisk freshwater of Kingston, Ontario, in Canada and the salty…

(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- The RORC Myth of Malham Race is set to be a thrilling chapter in offshore sailing, marking the sixth event in the RORC Season’s Points Championship— the world’s largest offshore racing series. This race also serves as the decisive finale for the IRC Two-Handed National…

(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- The Royal Ocean Racing Club will be hosting the first of its summer-long series of offshore sailing races for hundreds of enthusiastic sailors from across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and others from around the world. The RORC Offshore Season Point…

(Rye, NY)- Looking forward to hosting their annual opener for the summer sailing season on Western Long Island Sound will be the American Yacht Club. Their Spring Regatta is taking place from Friday to Sunday and will feature both ORC and PHRF handicap fleets. Dozens of J/crews from around the…

Come sailing with us and explore the "J" range!(Hamble, England)- J/UK will again be hosting its "J/Open Days" this spring so that you may learn more about the latest J/Boats and even take them sailing on the Southampton Water and the Solent. Get on the water and enjoy the full-on…

With thrilling updates from across the sailing world, this edition of J/Newsletter brings together the best of racing action, boat reviews, and community stories.  The fall season is in full swing as events like the San Diego Hot Rum Series in California and the Hamble Winter Series in England keep…

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(Rye, NY)- The American Yacht Club's annual Fall Regatta marks the close of the summer offshore sailing season on Long Island Sound. It's always a well-attended event and it attracts dozens of J/Boats owners up and down the Sound for racing in one-design classes of J/44s, J/105s, J/70s, and a…