Month: November 2025

As the calendar edges toward year’s end, the rhythm of J/Sailing keeps pulsing across both hemispheres — from the spring breezes of Buenos Aires to the autumn tides of Annapolis and Hamble. October has been a month of contrasts and continuity, where new champions were crowned, fleets flourished, and traditions renewed.In Argentina, seventy-one teams from sixteen nations are dueling for the J/70 World Championship. Standings shift daily in a thrilling ‘chutes and ladders’ battle on the muddy waters of the Río de la Plata. Across the Atlantic, Naples delivered a spectacular finale for the J/22 Worlds. The Bay’s shifting moods — from calm mornings to roaring Grecale gusts — tested sailors’ seamanship. Farther north, the Solent again proved itself as a top proving ground. The 44th Hamble Winter Series tested J/crews under every kind of English sky.In North America, San Diego celebrated another Lipton Cup in classic SoCal style. The home team at SDYC defended its title in a fleet filled with top clubs from both sides of the border. Meanwhile, Annapolis reaffirmed its place as the heart of J/105 sailing. Fleet 3 enjoyed record participation, and GOOD TRADE finished as Chesapeake Bay Champion.And in London, the Royal Ocean Racing Club marked its centennial year, a fitting reminder that the spirit of offshore adventure endures, with J/Teams once again earning silver across the RORC’s legendary season of races.From Naples to Newport, the stories this month remind us that while the seasons shift, the sense of purpose remains the same — wind, water, and the endless pursuit of a perfect race  sailing with friends and family.

A Fresh New Take on the Small Keelboat- the J/7 CRUISING WORLD Review(Newport, RI)- A fresh take on the small keelboat, the J/7 brings performance, stability, and simplicity to a modern daysailer.With the new J/7, J/Boats has distilled nearly five decades of design experience into a modern 23-foot keelboat that’s as approachable as it is spirited. Designed to be trailerable behind a midsize SUV, the J/7 offers seating for up to six in a deep, secure cockpit, a compact cabin for storage and overnights, and a simple sail plan that delivers the crisp handling J/Boats are known for. Aimed at families, beginners, and club programs— but with enough sparkle to keep experienced sailors engaged— the J/7 promises to double your sailing days with a blend of comfort, stability, and pure fun on the water.The J/7’s layout emphasizes comfort and ergonomics without over-complication. The cockpit spans 8.5 feet with long bench seats, angled backrests, and space for six adults.  READ MORE HERE.

J/70 World Championship Update(Buenos Aires, Argentina)- The Yacht Club Argentino is hosting the 2025 edition of the J/70 World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the first time “down under” in the southern hemisphere. There are seventy-one teams participating from sixteen nations; including Argentina (22), Australia (1), Bermuda (1), Brazil (14), Chile (5), China (1), Spain (2), Great Britain (2), Germany (1), Italy (3), Portugal (1), Switzerland (1), Sweden (2), Turkey (3), Uruguay (7), and USA (13). Sailing started on Tuesday, October 28th, and continues to Saturday, November 1st. So far, the top of the leaderboard is experiencing a severe case of “chutes & ladders”, as teams move up and down the top ten like yo-yos on a string. Day OneThe initial leader on the first day was Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY, the first time in the history of the J/70 class that a lady helm led the top of the leaderboard at a World Championship! Local knowledge directed race one when Fernando Gwozdz’s PETRO GREEN RACING (ARG) went wire to wire, and Juan Diego Figueroa’s HOMERO (ARG) was runner-up. Continuing their hot streak after winning the Corinthian World Championship last month, Alec Cutler’s HEDGEHOG (BER) placed third. Women helms made a statement in fifth and sixth places: Maggie McKillen’s MAGATRON and Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (both USA). Winds came from the Southeast around 12-15 knots with choppy waters upwind and mode changing downwind in planing conditions.  READ MORE HERE.

Spectacular Finale for the J/22 World Championship in Naples 
(Naples, Italy)- The 2025 J/22 Worlds in Naples came to a close after an intense week of competition, with nine races completed in a wide range of conditions— from light morning airs to steady south-westerly sea breezes and strong north-easterly “Grecale” wind gusting up to 25 knots. Throughout the week, the Bay of Naples displayed its full range of moods: bright days with summer-like temperatures and sparkling sunshine alternated with cloudier skies and even one day of heavy rain, when racing went ahead in challenging, but manageable conditions. The variety of wind, weather, and sea states provided a complete test of skill and endurance, perfectly capturing the versatility that defines the J/22 class.The Dutch FRAPORITA team, a multiple-time J/22 World Champion, once again demonstrated remarkable consistency and control to claim the 2025 world title. Led by skipper Jean-Michel Lautier and crew of Giuseppe D’Aquino and Denis Neves from VW Brassemermeer sailing club, they started out with three straight bullets to dominate the fleet on day one. They never let their foot off the gas pedal for the next three days of racing. In fact, the team “firewalled” the gas hard to close with three more bullets for a remarkable “podium-only” scoreline of 11 pts net in nine races.  READ MORE HERE.

44th Hamble Winter Series Reports(Hamble, England)- The 44th running of the Hamble Winter Series is now in its fourth weekend of sailing on the infamous, capricious Solent Water between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Yet again, J/teams across the board are enjoying a wide range of conditions from wet & wild to sunny and benign. Here are the reports from the first three weekends. Week 1 ReportIn the build-up to the 44th Hamble Winter Series, all eyes were focused on the GRIB weather prediction files to see how Storm Amy would affect the proceedings. Try as they might, the Race Team could not find a forecast that would allow racing on Saturday, 4th October. This made the decision easy for Matt Stein, the RC/PRO for the Hamble One-Design Championship. He was able to cancel racing on Friday morning, giving those competitors who had to travel, including one from Italy, plenty of notice.By Sunday, Amy had lifted up her skirts and headed East. She left behind a good sailing breeze, interspersed with a number of interesting gusts. Matt Stein took the CV Flightwing out to 4S (Royal Southern buoy) with the intention of giving the J/111s and J/70s four races to compensate for the missed Saturday. RC/PRO Peter Bateson headed towards 4V (Hamble Yacht Services) before settling the line for the IRC classes half a mile East of 4S.On the One-Design line, nineteen teams started in the J/70 fleet. This was the last of their Grand Slam events for the 2025 season, so no pressure! Three J/111s started first and went to a further windward mark. The windward mark on Race 2 for the J/70s arrived as a strong gust met the fleet. There proceeded to be a number of boat handling challenges as the kites went up.  READ MORE HERE.

San Diego YC Repeat Winners @ Lipton Cup J/105 Regatta(San Diego, CA)– After an exciting weekend of tight racing in quintessential San Diego weather, the 110th Challenge for the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup concluded on Sunday, October 26. The prestigious, invitational-only regatta brought together 12 highly competitive yacht club teams from across the United States and Mexico including Club de Yates de Acapulco, Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, American Yacht Club, Balboa Yacht Club, Bayview Yacht Club, California Yacht Club, Coronado Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, and San Francisco Yacht Club. Regatta Chair, Dave Vieregg, stated, “We had an incredible collection of highly skilled teams racing in the 2025 Lipton Cup. It was an honor to host them at SDYC and watch the competition. The Challenge for the Lipton Cup is Southern California racing at its finest.”The regatta kicked off on Thursday, October 23, with registration, weigh-ins, and a practice race so the teams had a chance to get their bearings on the member-loaned J/105 boats they would be racing over the next three days. To keep racing as fair and even as possible, the Lipton Cup regatta is structured in a round robin format where each team sails one race on each of the twelve J/105s, switching between races from the temporary floating dock brought down to the South Bay for the event.  READ MORE HERE.

Silverware for J/Teams @ RORC Seasons Points Championship 2025(London, England)- The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025, a milestone marking a century of dedication to ocean racing and yachting excellence. Since the 1930s, the RORC has organized a full season of offshore races. In 2000, the Club introduced the first RORC Season’s Points Championship, scored under the IRC Rating System. A quarter of a century on, the RORC Season’s Points Championship has become the largest and most prestigious offshore racing series in the world. The 2025 edition attracted over 600 boats and over 7,000 sailors representing six continents. Over time, various J/Teams have won their respective IRC Divisions or won it Overall. This year, two more teams silvered on the podium.  READ MORE HERE.

J/105 Fleet 3 Shines with Strong Season and New Regatta(Annapolis, MD)- While many one-design classes across the country are facing participation challenges, the J/105 Fleet 3 on the Northern Chesapeake continues to thrive, with competitive turnouts, lively events, and an enthusiastic community spirit centered in Annapolis.Annapolis YC’s 2025 Wednesday Night Racing showcased the fleet’s depth, fielding 27 boats in Series 1 and 29 in Series 2— the largest class in either series. Beyond weeknight racing, the J/105s have also dominated many weekend regattas, including the Helly Hansen Sailing World Series, AYC Fall Series, and the Chesapeake Championships, frequently drawing 20 or more J105s—figures rivaling those of recent national championships.  READ MORE HERE.

GOOD TRADE Wins Chesapeake Bay Championship(Annapolis, MD)— Peter Bowe’s team on GOOD TRADE won the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Championship in an extremely tight 20-boat fleet in what host Annapolis Yacht Club called “epic conditions.”The two-day event had better-than-expected wind on Saturday and “the breeze we yearn for all year on Sunday,” according to Annapolis YC.Saturday: Shifty Southerly and Tight RacingPRO Steve Kling posted an AP on Saturday while waiting for the breeze to settle in across the course. The first race got underway around noon against a strong ebb tide, which caused two general recalls.Throughout the day, a shifty southerly built from 6 to 10 knots, making for great sailing for the 20 competitors. After three races, Kyle Bollhorst’s JUGGERNAUT won the day— living up to its name by closing with two bullets. MAYHEM was only a point behind, followed by WARBRIDE, the winner of the AYC Fall Regatta against another 20-boat fleet.  READ MORE HERE.

The J/46 SWEET RUCA’s AdventuresThis is an ongoing story about a couple that bought a J/46 and, with little offshore experience, decided they wanted to sail around the world. The crew consists of Kate, Curtis, and Roxy the dog. Their introduction is quite amusing. “One day we woke up, saw a boat on the Internet (the J/46), and in less than 24 hours, we had the winning bid!! Kate and I purchased the boat in January 2019 with the intention of refitting her and sailing her around the world. We sold our house, left Ohio, and moved onto the boat in Newport, Rhode Island, in July 2019. That’s before the global Covid-19 pandemic!”Since then, this American couple from the Midwest has had quite the adventure cruising around the world on SWEET RUKA. Here is the short story of their travels to date. READ MORE HERE. 

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(Hamble, England)- The 44th running of the Hamble Winter Series is now in its fourth weekend of sailing on the infamous, capricious Solent Water between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Yet again, J/teams across the board are enjoying a wide range of conditions from wet & wild to sunny and benign. Here are the reports from the first three weekends.

Week 1 ReportIn the build-up to the 44th Hamble Winter Series, all eyes were focused on the GRIB weather prediction files to see how Storm Amy would affect the proceedings. Try as they might, the Race Team could not find a forecast that would allow racing on Saturday, 4th October. This made the decision easy for Matt Stein, the RC/PRO for the Hamble One-Design Championship. He was able to cancel racing on Friday morning, giving those competitors who had to travel, including one from Italy, plenty of notice.
By Sunday, Amy had lifted up her skirts and headed East. She left behind a good sailing breeze, interspersed with a number of interesting gusts. Matt Stein took the CV Flightwing out to 4S (Royal Southern buoy) with the intention of giving the J/111s and J/70s four races to compensate for the missed Saturday. RC/PRO Peter Bateson headed towards 4V (Hamble Yacht Services) before settling the line for the IRC classes half a mile East of 4S.
On the One-Design line, nineteen teams started in the J/70 fleet. This was the last of their Grand Slam events for the 2025 season, so no pressure! Three J/111s started first and went to a further windward mark. The windward mark on Race 2 for the J/70s arrived as a strong gust met the fleet. There proceeded to be a number of boat handling challenges as the kites went up. EV Experts, Tim Collins, managed to show a keel and test the buoyancy all at the same time. Everyone on board was fine, and the EV Experts headed home to Hamble. As is always the case, consistency prevailed in the J/70 fleet. Max Clapp’s JEEPSTER went 4-3-3-7 in the four-race, no discard, series. Hector Simpson’s DADS’N’LADS was 4 points back. Arthur Farley’s GENIUS was in third, regretting a 17th in the first race, after which they went 1-2-3!!
In the J/111 class, it was JOURNEYMAKER 11, with Louise Makin and Chris Jones, that had a clean sweep with straight firsts! In second behind them was Ella Wollmann’s FREQUENT FLYER, then Paul Griffiths’s JAGERBOMB in third position.
Back in the HRSC clubhouse, Key Yachting presented some very welcome prizes to the windswept participants. Bubbles, Beer, and Chocolates are always well received after a hard day’s play on the Solent.

Week 2 ReportFor the second week running, wind was the major discussion point as the weekend approached. This time, however, it was an apparent lack of breeze, particularly on the Saturday. Not one to be put off by less-than-favorable forecasts, RC/PRO Peter Bateson messaged the fleet by WhatsApp on Friday to give them his thoughts. His message finished with, “We are certainly going to go out and try!” Oh, the power of positive thinking. Peter and his Race Team completed the whole five-race program for the Hamble IRC Autumn Championship, including three races on a puffless Saturday.
To add to the fun, there were mean spring tides in the Solent, which have a big influence on light airs. In an attempt to mitigate this, Peter and his No. 2, Kathryn Clark, took the CV Baldur, inshore of the North channel, to start near 4Q (John Fisher). Even so, the effect of the tide was significant. With the breeze from the NE, the windward mark at 0.7 miles from the CV ended up near the shore, which made things very shifty.
A simple windward/leeward, with a spreader mark giving a short hitch up tide to improve the runs, was the plan for the first two races. Race 1 had two laps and Race 2 had three. Finally, a round-the-cans of 6 to 7 miles for the different classes was set for Race 3, but this had to be shortened to 2.7 miles as the breeze veered and dropped. Notwithstanding this, Peter Bateson was “delighted to have got three races in” and so were the 38 teams out on the racecourse.
Simon Shillaker’s J/92S JAMBO was leading IRC 2 with ten points, closely followed by the J/109s, JUKEBOX and JEANIE, of John Smart and Rosie Berry, respectively, with 12 points.
Sunday brought less tide and a better breeze, mostly around 8 knots, again from the NE. The CV set up at 48 (Paul Heys) with windward marks at up to 1.2 miles, again close to shore and quite shifty. Only one windward/leeward was required on Sunday, followed by a decent round-the-cans race of between 7 and 8½ miles for the different classes. Once again, the Race Team and the competitors managed to get both races in, and “the sun came out!” boasted the PRO.
IRC 2 was equally packed with Solent experts. The J/109 JUKEBOX banged in a couple of firsts to take the class.
Back at HRSC, Tom, the Manager from Force 4 at Port Hamble, was there to present the prizes. There were some very impressive waterproof bags given out, as well as vouchers to use in the store.

Week 3 ReportSaturday saw the start of the second weekend of the Hamble One-Design Championship. RC/PRO Matt Stein took the CV Artimis near 4R (Darling Buoy). He was ably assisted by Kathryn Clark as ARO, with PRO Peter Bateson lurking onboard doing menial tasks. In addition, HRSC Rear Commodore Sailing- Mark Benton- skippered the boat, under the watchful eye of Dian Galpin. Helen O’Connor and Ann Russell completed the crew. What a Team!
With the breeze averaging circa 15-17 knots from 140 degrees, the plan was to run three windward/leeward races for the J/111s with a 1.5-mile leg.
In the J/111s, JOURNEYMAKER 11 of Louise Makin and Chris Jones, who were leading the competition from the first weekend, had a disappointing second place in Race 1. Cornel Riklin’s JITTERBUG took advantage of their slip-up to record the bullet. Paul Griffiths’s JAGERBOMB was third. JOURNEYMAKER 11 recovered their poise in the next two races, winning both, leaving them in a pretty uncatchable position with one day to go. JAGERBOMB was second, and JITTERBUG recorded a DNC.
The PRO messaged both fleets on Saturday night to confirm that “we are expecting brisk conditions tomorrow and are planning to go racing.” He didn’t mention the rain! The J/111s sent in a note from their Mum to say they would not be going out in the rain.
Thanks for these report contributions from Trevor Pountain
Sailing photo credits- Paul Wyeth-http://www.pwpictures.com
For more Hamble Winter Series sailing informationhttps://www.hamblewinterseries.com

(Buenos Aires, Argentina)- The Yacht Club Argentino is hosting the 2025 edition of the J/70 World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the first time “down under” in the southern hemisphere. There are seventy-one teams participating from sixteen nations; including Argentina (22), Australia (1), Bermuda (1), Brazil (14), Chile (5), China (1), Spain (2), Great Britain (2), Germany (1), Italy (3), Portugal (1), Switzerland (1), Sweden (2), Turkey (3), Uruguay (7), and USA (13).
Sailing started on Tuesday, October 28th, and continues to Saturday, November 1st. So far, the top of the leaderboard is experiencing a severe case of “chutes & ladders”, as teams move up and down the top ten like yo-yos on a string.

Day OneThe initial leader on the first day was Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY, the first time in the history of the J/70 class that a lady helm led the top of the leaderboard at a World Championship!
Local knowledge directed race one when Fernando Gwozdz’s PETRO GREEN RACING (ARG) went wire to wire, and Juan Diego Figueroa’s HOMERO (ARG) was runner-up. Continuing their hot streak after winning the Corinthian World Championship last month, Alec Cutler’s HEDGEHOG (BER) placed third. Women helms made a statement in fifth and sixth places: Maggie McKillen’s MAGATRON and Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (both USA). Winds came from the Southeast around 12-15 knots with choppy waters upwind and mode changing downwind in planing conditions.
A wind shift caused a short postponement before race two as the breeze ebbed off a bit. A pack of Americans charged forward, led by Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (USA). The leeward gates were quite busy with multi-lingual commotion. Teams used wing-on-wing maneuvers to slay the downwind legs. Samuel Albrecht’s EL ENEMIGO (BRA) and Brian Keane’s SAVASANA (USA) took the silver and bronze spots in race two.



The top five overall: 1st- Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (USA)- 7 pt; 2nd- Sam Albrecht’s EL ENEMIGO (BRA)- 11 pts; 3rd- Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADER (USA)- 18 pts; 4th- Peter Duncan’s RELATIVE OBSCURITY (USA)- 18 pts; and 5th- Haroldo Solberg’s VIKING OCEANPACT (BRA)- 18 pts. 

Day TwoSailors were giddy on Wednesday after two more races in wet and wild conditions on the Río de la Plata. Under sunny skies, 15-18 knots of breeze paired with a running river current to equal a lively day off the shores of Yacht Club Argentino.
A new leader emerged in Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (USA) and also two fresh names in the top five— Brian Keane’s SAVASANA and Rich Witzel’s ROWDY (both USA). Cate Muller Terhune’s CASTING COUCH (USA) ascended to sixth overall, leading the group of five women helms.

“The HONEYBADGER team likes to have fun and keep it loose. It’s unique to have this amount of talent on a boat that also happens to be really good friends,” said Odenbach.

In race three, Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (USA) made it look easy in the heavy air. Bruno Bethlem’s ARETE (BRA) and Peter Duncan’s RELATIVE OBSCURITY (USA) also excelled in the dramatic weather, as boats churned rapidly on the downwinds.

The exhilarating racing lasted into race four, where local knowledge ruled as Guillermo Parada’s NILDO (ARG) took line honors, ahead of Keane’s SAVASANA (USA) and John Heaton’s EMPEIRIA (USA). 

Top five overall: 1st- Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (USA)- 24 pts; 2nd- Peter Duncan’s RELATIVE OBSCURITY (USA)- 25 pts; 3rd- Haroldo Soberg’s VIKING OCEANPACT (BRA)- 38 pts; 4th- Brian Keane’s SAVASANA (USA)- 40 pts; 5th- Rich Witzel’s ROWDY (USA)- 46 pts.  Click here for J/70 Worlds Day 2 results overall (PDF file).

Day ThreeThe roller coaster scorelines started to settle in on Thursday as the discard race came into effect, with now six races scored. The day began as a light air affair, the opposite of the initial two days, but picked up to a steadier pace for the day’s second contest. Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (USA) returned to the top of the leaderboard, able to toss a prior 40th and land at 37 net points just after the halfway point of the Championship. Haroldo Solberg’s VIKING OCEANPACT (BRA) moved into the runner-up position, only two points behind.
The DUCASSE Sailing Team (CHI) of Andrés Ducasse, Ignacio Ducasse, Rodrigo Ducasse, and Francisco Ducasse is keeping hold of the 30-boat Corinthian Division. Winners of the 2021 Worlds Corinthian division, they remain eighth overall in Buenos Aires, aiming for a top-ten finish. “It’s a family business, there are seven of us,” said Andrés Ducasse. “My younger brother is our coach. My older brother is our tactician. My dad helps keep everyone calm on board. We’ve been sailing the J/70 for 10 years, and my brother and I raced 470 in the Rio Olympics. So yes, we’re Corinthians, but we’ve got hours on the water.”

Light air tactics determined race 5, won by Luis Albert’s PATAKIN (ESP), with John Heaton’s EMPEIRIA (USA), and Grondin’s DARK ENERGY extending on the rest of the 71-boat fleet. 

A little more breeze of 10-12 knots made for hectic mark roundings in race 6 when Samuel Albrecht’s EL ENEMIGO (BRA), Doug Rastello on Charles Thompson’s BRUTUS III (GBR), and Renato Cunha Faria’s TO NESSA (BRA) cracked the top three.
Top five overall: 1st-  Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (USA)- 37 pts; 2nd- Haroldo Solberg’s VIKING OCEANPACT (BRA)- 39 pts; 3rd- Peter Duncan’s RELATIVE OBSCURITY (USA)- 42 pts; 4th- Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (USA)- 44 pts; 5th- Bruno Bethlem’s ARETE (BRA)- 49 pts.   Click here for J/70 Worlds Day 3 results overall (PDF file).

Day 4Friday was “shakeup day”, yet again, on a supremely sublime day. It was a sunny, beautiful day on the Río de la Plata with a ripping tide that challenged the teams. The standings continue to invert throughout this series, with eight of 10 planned races recorded. The final shootout is set for Saturday, after another new leader has materialized: Bruno Bethlem’s ARETE (BRA) with 68 net points, eight points ahead of Doug Rastello helming Charles Thomson’s BRUTUS III (GBR). Friday’s conditions could be referred to as a seesaw— when winds of 6-8 knots combined with significant current to test crews.

“The day was quite good. We were not too aggressive in the settings, so we could manage the tricky conditions of Buenos Aires,” said the new regatta leader. “My team? We’re all friends. We have been sailing in this Class together for a long time. They deserve this. I’m happy for them. We have no expectations. We’re just here to sail. We don’t think expectations are good, so we don’t make them. We just go out there every day and try to sail our best.”

Race seven saw Richard Witzel’s ROWDY (USA) forcing a gybe at the finish line to take the win over Mauro Roversi’s J-CURVE (ITA) and Filip Engelbert’s ELVIS (SWE).
After a brief postponement to reset the line, race eight was off with many on port tack right after the start. As boats turned downwind, a parade of spinnakers lit up the left side of the course. Cate Muller-Terhune’s CASTING COUCH (USA) earned the victory, ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo Silva’s BABA (POR), and Guillermo Parada’s NILDO (ARG).


Top five overall: 1st- Bruno Bethlem’s ARETE (BRA)- 68 pts; 2nd- Doug Rastello/ Charles Thompson’s BRUTUS III (GBR)- 76 pts; 3rd- Peter Duncan’s RELATIVE OBSCURITY (USA)- 80 pts; 4th- Laura Grondin’s DARK ENERGY (USA); 5th- Martin Dent’s JELVIS (GBR)- 87 pts.  Click here for J/70 Worlds Day 4 results overall (PDF file).

Sponsors include Vida Seguros, Almarena Madero Urbano, Galeno, South American Rigging/ Marlow/ Velo, Ansilta, Eximia, Windsail, Emergencias, Fantoche, and Vacalin

Sailing photo credits- by Matias Capizzano https://capizzano.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/2025-J70-Worlds/C0000IQHv30m._o8
For J/70 World Championship sailing information and resultshttps://viramos.com/championships/814266b9-7043-4391-bd4e-e05350b94417
For more Yacht Club Argentino regatta informationhttps://yca.org.ar/2025/01/15/2025-j70-world-championship/

 
(London, England)- The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025, a milestone marking a century of dedication to ocean racing and yachting excellence. Since the 1930s, the RORC has organized a full season of offshore races. In 2000, the Club introduced the first RORC Season’s Points Championship, scored under the IRC Rating System. A quarter of a century on, the RORC Season’s Points Championship has become the largest and most prestigious offshore racing series in the world. The 2025 edition attracted over 600 boats and over 7,000 sailors representing six continents. Over time, various J/Teams have won their respective IRC Divisions or won it Overall. This year, two more teams silvered on the podium.
IRC 1 DivisionIn this 141-boat fleet, it was a repeat performance for that tough team from Ireland aboard the J/121 DARKWOOD. Yet again, reaching the podium to take the silver medal was Mike O’Donnell’s team aboard DARKWOOD.
IRC 2 DivisionThis 135-boat fleet saw yet another J/133 rise to the top of the leaderboard. This time it was the British team on the J/133 CORAZON, led by her owner/ skipper Robin Herbert, to take the silver medal.
For more RORC Season’s Points Championship sailing informationhttp://www.rorc.org