J/70 News

As winter loosens its grip across the Northern Hemisphere, the global J/Boats fleet shifts gears. Crews move from tight winter circuits to the first signs of a long, competitive season. From the shifty Levante breezes off Barcelona to Bodrum’s pressure-filled waters, and from Cascais's Atlantic rollers to the sun-soaked courses…

(Rye, NY)- The American Yacht Club Spring Regatta, taking place from May 1-3, 2026, has been the classic annual rite of passage for sailors on Long Island Sound to kick off the summer sailing season. Sailed for decades on the western end of the Sound, it has always attracted a…

(Charleston, SC)- What began as an idea scribbled on a cocktail napkin has become one of the most iconic sailboat racing regattas in the world. Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. The 30th edition of the “regatta unlike any other” will be held…

(St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)- St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club, provided all the classes with a stellar mix of eight races over the three days of the event. This year marked the 52nd edition with a solid gold fleet of J/Teams participating. Sailing the…

(Marseilles, France)- The second event on the French J/70 Cup calendar, the 60th edition of the International Mediterranean Sailing Week, saw twenty-five J/70s compete in preparation for the J/70 Corinthian World Championship coming up in May 2026. The host SN Marseilles managed to run a round dozen races for the…

(Hamburg, Germany)- The Hamburg Sailing Club hosted the first spring regatta of the year on the gorgeous Alster Lake last week in downtown Hamburg. A total of thirty-three crews competed in the three classes, including nineteen J/70s, seven J/22s, and seven J/24s. Saturday demanded everything from the sailors: wildly changing…

(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- The RORC Easter Challenge, organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, returned to the Solent from April 3-5, 2026, offering effective ways for racing teams to prepare for the season ahead. Hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse, the three-day regatta combined high-quality racing with world-class…

(La Trinite sur Mer, France)- Hosted by the eponymous Société Nautique La Trinité-sur-Mer, the 48th edition of the SPI Ouest-France – Banque Populaire Grand Ouest again took place over Easter Weekend on the Bay of Quiberon. Over 390 boats participated in the regatta, with seasoned pros to passionate amateurs all…

Across both sides of the Atlantic and into the Caribbean trade winds, the early spring calendar is delivering intensity, unpredictability, and an international flavor. These qualities define a new sailing season coming to life. From the tidal chessboard of the Solent to the race courses of the Bay of Quiberon,…

(Seattle, WA)- What a year for sailboat racing in the Pacific Northwest! Many of our qualifying events saw attendance upticks, and it seemed there was a little more even distribution of wins across the fleets. More boats sailing and more boats winning races are good things. By our count, the…

(Vancouver, BC, Canada)- The West Vancouver Yacht Club will be hosting its 56th Annual Southern Straits Race this Thursday to Sunday, April 2nd to 5th, 2026. The start takes place on the Canadian side of the infamous Straits of Juan de Fuca that separate the wild and majestic Olympic Peninsula…

(Vancouver, BC, Canada)- The West Vancouver Yacht Club will be hosting its 56th Annual Southern Straits Race this Thursday to Sunday, April 2nd to 5th, 2026. The start takes place on the Canadian side of the infamous Straits of Juan de Fuca that separate the wild and majestic Olympic Peninsula…

(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- The RORC Easter Challenge, organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, returns to the Solent from April 3-5, 2026, offering one of the most effective ways for racing teams to prepare for the season ahead. Hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse, the three-day regatta combines…

(St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)- St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), first sailed in 1974, continues in its fifth decade with an exceptional program of serious world-class yacht racing that has earned it the status of the ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing’. Hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club, the STIR…

(St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)- St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), first sailed in 1974, continues in its fifth decade with an exceptional program of serious world-class yacht racing that has earned it the status of the ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing’. Hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club, the STIR…

(Bridgetown, Barbados)- The Barbados Cruising Club welcomed sailors from near and far across the Caribbean to their gorgeous corner of the Earth. Barbados is the easternmost of the Windward Islands, and sailors love the long weekend of "fun in the sun"! The week-long regatta started with the local Coastal Offshore…

(Geelong Bay, VIC, Australia)- The Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition. More than 260 boats…

(Coconut Grove, FL)- The Bacardi Invitational J/70 Winter Series kicked off this weekend at Shake-A-Leg Miami. The regatta PRO managed to run eight races over the three-day event for the twenty-eight teams from the USA, Sweden, and Hungary. The battle for the top of the leaderboard came down to the…

(Key West, FL)- The Southernmost Regatta, powered by Sailing Inc, took place this past week from January 19th to 23rd, 2026. The fleet of J/111s was blessed with excellent sailing conditions all five days of the regatta. The weather forecast held true, with big breezes from the NNW to NNE…

(Sydney, Australia)- The J/70 fleet hit Sydney Harbour in spectacular fashion as racing took place off the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Sydney Harbour delivered classic summer conditions for the J/70 Australian Championship. A moderate to fresh north-easterly breeze set the scene for the opening three days, before a south-easterly breeze…

(Key West, FL)- The Southernmost Regatta, powered by Sailing Inc, will be sailing next week from January 19th to 23rd, 2026. Imagine being in gorgeous, sunny Key West, watching sunsets, chatting with friends we haven't seen in months, and enjoying five days of excellent sailing in the aquamarine waters of…

(Tampa, FL)- The "sailingest yacht club" in southeastern USA is the self-described mission of the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, FL. With sailing taking place on northern Tampa Bay, it could be argued that there is a lot of sailing most days on the bay. However, as more and…

(Cherbourg, France)- J/Cup Europe is back and heading to Cherbourg, France for two days of top-level racing delivered in true J/Cup style. Mark your calendars- June 18-20, 2026! Run in partnership with AXE Sail and Yacht Club de Cherbourg, this year’s event will bring together J/Boats teams from across Europe…

SEA Index® Expands to the Caribbean. The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index®), an initiative by the Yacht Club de Monaco, proudly announces the institutional membership of Port de Gustavia, marking a strategic expansion into the French Antilles and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable yachting across the Atlantic. To date, more…

The Navicap Challenge-Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva 2025 was won in fine style by Victor Holst and Paul Pillon, young sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco, ahead of a record fleet of 65 crews from eight nations. Organised by the YCM in collaboration with FxPro and North Sails, the event is unique…