Articles by: J/70 Class

2021-2022 J/70 Winter Series Begins in Tampa, FL

Fifty-seven J/70s descended upon Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, FL for the start of the 2021-2022 Winter Series and the postponed 2021 J/70 Midwinter Championship. From December 3-5, competitors enjoyed abundant sunshine and warm temperatures, however a lack of breeze allowed only one race which was not enough to […]

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Yale wins College Match Race Nationals in J/70s

Yale University won the 2021 College Match Race National Championship on November 13-14 in St. Petersburg, FL. Ten teams competed in J/70s, with Yale’s Jack Egan, Nicholas Davies, Megan Grimes and Christophe Chaumont beating Navy 2-1 in the Finals to take the title, while Coast Guard topped Georgetown 2-1 to […]

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J/Fest Southwest

The 12th Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta was hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, TX from October 2-3. Seven J/70s were on hand and got in three races. Jay Lutz’s Al’s Baby topped the fleet with 4 points. Scott Spurlin’s YOLO! was two points back in the runner-up spot, and […]

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American Yacht Club Fall Regatta

The 2021 American Yacht Club Fall Regatta was hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY on September 25-26 and October 2-3. Three J/70s were on hand for the eight-race series. Winning all races to tally just 7 net points was Jean Marc Papin’s Pen Segel. Gibbons Sinclair’s Half Mine […]

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