J/80 News

(New Orleans, LA)- Twenty-one J/80s from across the United States and Canada descended on New Orleans, LA, for the 2025 J/80 North American Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club. Excitement has been high leading into this match-up, after recent championships in the North/Northeast of the continent. Day One- ThursdayThe results…

(New Orleans, LA)- Twenty-one J/80s from across the United States and Canada descended on New Orleans, LA, for the 2025 J/80 North American Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club. Excitement has been high leading into this match-up, after recent championships in the North/Northeast of the continent. The results from day…

(Lorient, France)- The Centre Nautique de Lorient in Lorient, France, hosted the classic early fall regatta in the summer-long series of the J/80 French Cup- the Atlantic Telegramme Regatta. Eighteen teams participated in this year's weekend event, which was punctuated by predominantly light airs. Here is Ludovic Gilet's report on…

(Blacksburg, Germany)- The christening of two brand new J/40s recently took place at Hanseatische Yachtschule in Glücksburg, Germany. The weekend ceremony celebrated the 100th anniversary of Deutscher Hochseeportverband Hansa (DHH). The new J/40s will be part of the offshore cruising and daysailing programs starting in the summer of 2026. They're…

(Marina del Rey, CA)- The 2025 edition of California Yacht Club's Women on Water Regatta was enjoyed by a great turnout of two dozen women's sailing teams. Sailing in southern California in sunny weather and gentle seabreezes is hard to beat in the summertime. The women sailors were looking forward…

(Niewupoort, Belgium)- The 2025 edition of the J/80 World Championship was sailed off Niewupoort, Belgium, and was hosted by the Koninklijke Yacht Club. Over 270 sailors on fifty teams enjoyed the warm hospitality of KYC and four days of challenging sailing on the North Sea. Not surprisingly, the fight for…

(Niewupoort, Netherlands)- More than 270 sailors from Belgium and abroad descended on the Belgian coast for the 2025 J/80 World Championship. The event is organized by the Koninklijke Yacht Club, supported by a young team of enthusiasts under 30 – a striking example of rejuvenation in sailing. The city of…

(Kingston, Ontario, Canada)- In preparation for the 2026 J/80 North Americans and J/80 Worlds regattas in July next year, CORK/ Sail Kingston, in collaboration with the J/80 North American Class Association, hosted a 3-day “test event” regatta in Kingston, Canada on June 27-29. Most notably, the regatta was employing the…

(Chennai, India)- The fourth edition of the Unifi Capital Offshore Regatta was held between 12th and 16th May 2025 in the Bay of Bengal, India. The event was held under the aegis of the Yachting Association of India (YAI), the national sailing body. It was organized by the Royal Madras…

(Hong Kong, China)- The 2025 Nations’ Cup was the highlight of a spectacular day of international racing and national pride on Victoria Harbour. Held on May 4th by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the 15th edition featured sixty-seven boats representing 19 countries, blending competitive sailing with dazzling costumes and…

Spring Sailing Season Bursts to Life Across the Globe As spring takes hold in the Northern Hemisphere, sailors worldwide are diving headfirst into a packed calendar of iconic regattas and thrilling offshore races. From Italy’s boisterous PasquaVela to the vibrant SPI Ouest-France in Brittany, and across the Atlantic to the…

(La Trinite sur Mer, France)- The largest sailing event in France, the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, brought together its partners on Thursday, January 30, at the Ouest-France group headquarters to launch the 47th edition, which will be held from April 18 to 21, 2025, in La Trinité-sur-Mer (56)….

(Scheveningen, Netherlands)- After three days of sailing in very different weather conditions from the RZV Naarden, it was the DON JUAN team sailed by the De Zeeuw brothers that were declared the 2025 J/80 Dutch Champions! The past two years they were close to victory, which made the team extra…

(Hong Kong, China)- This year’s J/80 Hong Kong Championship brought a solid turnout of 18 boats, amongst them Hong Kong Olympians Nicholas Halliday & Stephanie Norton, guided by a crewmate and 2016 HK J/80 Champion, Jacqueline Truhol. Defending champions, JAMMIN’ (Frederic Azemard), were present in full force with a team…

Sailing has always been a sport of skill, endurance, and adventure. But, it’s also a community— a network of passionate sailors coming together to push their limits, celebrate tradition, and embrace innovation. From the legendary waters of Monte Carlo and the windswept Pacific shores to the sun-drenched Caribbean islands, every…

(Nieuwpoort, Belgium)- As the principal sponsor of the J/80 World Championship in Nieuwpoort, CFP Green Buildings is committed to making the beautiful and sustainable sport of sailing more accessible to everyone. In addition to supporting the event itself, they are introducing a special fund, giving youth teams (three crew members…

As we dive deeper into the sailing season, more exciting regattas and global celebrations are on the horizon. As the winter chill lingers in some parts of the world, the sailing community is heating up with an action-packed schedule of regattas, championships, and special events. From the sun-soaked waters of Florida…

(Nieuwpoort, Belgium)- The J/80 World Championships 2025 are coming to the vibrant coastal city of Nieuwpoort from July 5th to 11th and registrations are officially open. This promises to be a world-class event packed with thrilling competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on and off the water. The Royal Yacht Club…

(La Rochelle, France)- The traditional Christmas Cup, the last regatta of the season for sailors in La Rochelle, will take place on December 8th, 2024 for J/24s, J/70s, and J/80s. This 2024 edition, organized by La Rochelle Nautique, will live up to its reputation for conviviality, with more than fifty…

(Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast hosted the three-day French J/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center was dedicated to making the event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a famous resort…

(Gilford, NH)- The annual J-Jamboree celebrated its 33rd Anniversary, the event also served as the J/80 New Hampshire Championship. The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club, J/80 Fleet 1, and Fay's Boat Yard hosted the regatta on gorgeous Lake Winnipesaukee from August 26th to 28th, with sailing taking…

August 31st, 2022                                       The Sun Never Sets on J's Sailing Worldwide The closing week of summer at the end of August had several interesting events taking place around the world; in Europe, the USA,…

(Gilford, NH)- The annual J-Jamboree celebrates its 33rd Anniversary this fall, the event also serves as the J/80 New Hampshire State  Championship. The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club, J/80 Fleet 1, and Fay's Boat Yard are hosting the regatta on gorgeous Lake Winnipesaukee from August 26th to…

August 24th, 2022                              The Sun Never Sets on J's Sailing Worldwide The penultimate week of August saw heatwaves continue to roll across America and Europe, producing a few wildly fluctuating weather patterns and breezes on various race tracks…

August 17th, 2022                                     The Sun Never Sets on J's Sailing Worldwide What a difference a week makes. Europe is on vacation, for those who don't know. Traditionally starting in the third week of July,…