Congratulations to all sailors on an outstanding weekend of competitive racing at this year’s Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – Annapolis May 1-3. The 21-boat J/80 fleet was also vying for the East Coast Championship, with the top three:\ Scamp, J.R. Maxwell, 1 – 3 – 4 – 4
Read MoreCharleston Race Week celebrated its 30th anniversary in style by welcoming 153 boats across 14 classes April 16-19. There was a regatta within a regatta this year as Charleston Race Week welcomed the ORC Sportboat North American Championship. Organizers expanded the regatta to four days for the inaugural event, which
Read MoreThe 2026 J/80 North American Championship is headed to one of the best venues on the continent: CORK in Kingston, Ontario Canada from July 8–12. The Notice of Race is posted, and registration is open at https://theclubspot.com/regatta/5UDpF5EQFE. And don’t forget — stay and keep the momentum going for the J/80
Read MoreThe Notice of Race for the 2026 J/80 World Championship has been amended to include a fee deposit clause, making it easier for teams to commit early. Competitors may now complete their event entry by paying a deposit, with the remaining balance not due until May 31, 2026. The Championship
Read MoreThe J/80 North American Championship came to a nail-biting conclusion Sunday at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA. With the final two races on the docket, the Championship became a battle between Daniel Wittig’s Turbo Sloth of Annapolis, MD and James Buley’s Le Tigre of San Diego, CA—Wittig with
Read MoreDaniel Wittig’s Turbo Sloth made a statement on day three of the J/80 North American Championship with two victories in two races. Sunshine and a steady 10-12 knots of breeze out of the ENE greeted the 21 teams Saturday at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA. Wittig, of Annapolis,
Read MoreDay two of the J/80 North American Championship hosted by Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA was a gorgeous one on the water. Four races were completed, and although the discard came into effect, the top of the leaderboard remained unchanged: James Buley’s Le Tigre (7 points), Daniel Wittig’s
Read MoreTwenty-one J/80s from across the United States and Canada have 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 one proved
Read MoreThe North U Performance Race Week is an intensive five-day clinic designed to elevate your competitive sailing skills. The curriculum covers every facet of racing trim, helming and boat handling, with special attention given to tactical decision-making. Participants receive on-the-water coaching aboard J/80s, combined with comprehensive shoreside seminars and detailed
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