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Corinthians Top J/70s at Chicago NOOD

The Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago on June 11-13 was the largest regatta hosted on Lake Michigan since the pandemic began. Ten J/70s participated in six races, half of which were won by Corinthian Martin Johnsson’s Aquaholiks who took the victory with 10 points. Fellow Corinthian Bob Willis’ Rip Rullah […]

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Fun Eastport One-Design Classic

The season opening regatta for Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD is their annual Eastport One-Design Classic. With 10 boats, the J/70s had close racing between the top two. After two races, Roger Link’s OSPREY and Peter Firey’s PHOENIX both won races and were separated by one point. However, in […]

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29 J/70s Compete at Cal Race Week

Twenty-nine J/70s tuned up for the upcoming World Championship at California Yacht Club during the first weekend of June at Cal Race Week. After recently winning the 2021 North American Championship, Peter Duncan’s Relative Obscurity stayed hot in Marina del Ray, topping the fleet. The American YC-based skipper won three […]

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‘Pen Segal’ Rocks American YC Spring Regatta

The 2021 American Yacht Club Spring Regatta, hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY, took place April 24-25 & April 30-May 2. Three J/70s completed 12 races over the two-weekend Series. Jean Marc Papin’s Pen Segal came out on top with 12 points, including 10 bullets. Benjamin Hunt followed […]

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Charleston Race Week 25th Anniversary

While many regattas around the world are still getting canceled because of coronavirus, Charleston Race Week pressed forward with its 25th anniversary celebration. It came one year late since the 2020 edition was canceled due to the developing pandemic last April. Mass vaccinations combined with a decrease in positive cases […]

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Lots of Races at St. Pete NOOD

For the first time in its 33-year history, the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta St. Petersburg moved from its traditional February slot, and the Sunshine City showed off its spring break charm for the 120 teams competing April 2-4 to deliver the full package of wind, waves and fun in the […]

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J/70s Enjoy Invitational in Miami

Sail22 hosted a J/70 Invitational at Shake A Leg Miami on March 25-28 for 11 J/70s. Nine races were completed, and David Jannetti’s Very Odd came out on top with 25 points. Close behind were John Heaton’s Empeiria (29 points), Pamela Rose’s Rosebud (30) and Doug Newhouse’s Yonder (31). Complete […]

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Challenging SSS Corinthian Race

The Singlehanded Sailing Society of San Francisco Bay held their annual Corinthians Race with 180 competitors. Starting and finishing off Golden Gate Yacht Club, the 15.5nm course rounds Blackaller Buoy to starboard, Southampton Shoal red bell to port, Little Harding green buoy to port, Blossom Rock green bell to starboard, […]

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