With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world. The International Class Association has released a commemorative video to celebrate its growth, accomplishments and popularity since becoming a World Sailing recognized International Class in 2014. […]

Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […]

The climax of the 97th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta was a day of anticipation and pressure. Biscayne Bay set the stage for a spectacular finale, kicking off with a building 12 knots breeze and waves. Eddie Cutillas, Bacardi USA, praised all involved, saying, “It was a tremendous week. […]

The annual Southern California Yachting Association Midwinters Regatta took place in Los Angeles February 17-18. The J/70 fleet saw Jeff Janov’s NIMBUS eclipse the fleet with five firsts in seven races to take the win. Second went to Curt Johnson’s AVET 2.01 in a tight battle with Jim Murrell’s HUCKLEBERRY, […]

On the regatta’s C Division racecourse, a tight battle at the top of the J/70 fleet played out in favor of Joel Ronning’s team on Catapult, which posted a fourth in the first race, but the team’s win in the final race was exactly what they need to come out […]

Following two days ashore due to light air, Mother Nature reversed fortunes for the J/70 Midwinter Championship in Tampa, FL on Sunday. With a storm passing through Tampa Bay leaving winds starting at 20 knots and slightly decreasing through three races, winners were determined for the Midwinters and the three-event […]

The new edition of the J/70 Class Rules includes two new initiatives: Young Crew and Mixed-Plus. Designed to grow the pipeline into the big-fleet keelboat racing the J/70 Class is known for, these two subdivisions galvanize the Class’s commitment to growth in populations that have historically had fewer opportunities. WATCH […]

Three days of exceptional sailing conditions on Biscayne Bay, January 26-28, made the Bacardi Winter Series 2 a dream event. Catapult advanced to victory in the J/70. On a stunner of a sunny day in Miami, two races shaped the final podium in a variable and shifty 8-16 knot breeze. […]

On a little chain of islands a few hours south of Miami, there’s a town popping with palm trees, humming with live music, and surrounded by shimmering turquoise waters. Forget port/starboard: in Key West, the roosters roaming the streets have the right of way. At the southernmost point of the […]

Forty-eight J/70 teams continued the Winter Series at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida with the second of three weekends. Race Committee dodged morning storms, but completed six races over two days. Winning the weekend in the Open and also One-Pro and Mixed+ Division was TEN with Jud Smith, […]