(Hamble, England)- The first J/70 arrived in the UK last weekend and has
already been causing quite a stir in the Solent. Local sailors were
able to get their first glimpse of the long awaited high-performance one
design at the J-Cup 2012, generating much shore-side chatter about the
possibility of a J/70 class of its own for 2013. This week the J/70
will embark upon a tour of the biggest marinas in the South and West
Country. Her first stop will be Royal Harbour Marina in Ramsgate,
coinciding with Ramsgate Week. Her tour will come to a close in
Dartmouth in early September, just in time to arrive back home for the
Southampton Boat Show. The J/70 Tour dates are the following:Ramsgate: 2nd – 3rd August Royal Harbour Marina
Hamble: 4th – 10th August Port Hamble Marina
Cowes Week: 11th – 17th August Cowes Yacht Haven
Plymouth: 18th-19th August Queen Anne’s Battery
Fowey Week: 19th-25th August TBC
Dartmouth Week: 30th August – 2nd September Royal Dart Yacht Club
Hamble: 3rd – 13th September Port Hamble Marina
Southampton Boat Show: 14th – 23rd September
For anyone considering a J/70 for the 2013 season, trial sails will be available on all of the dates enumerated above. For those interested in arranging a sail, please call Key Yachting on +44-2380-455669 or email- gemma@keyyachting.com.
