(Monte Carlo, Monaco)- The Yacht Club de Monaco, at the instigation of
their J/70 class president- Jacopo Carrain, will host the J/70 European
Championship from the 12th to 17th of October 2015. Voted “European
Boat of 2013” and previewed at the 30th Primo Cup – Trophée Credit
Suisse in February 2013, this one-design has already captivated members
of YC Monaco, they expect over a dozen boats sporting the YCM’s burgee
by the autumn!Fun, fast, easy to maneuver, the J/70 is a sportsboat requiring 3-4 crew that appeals to thrill-seekers and families alike. Safe and reliable, its ballasted retractable keel ensures enough stability to sail with children, without them having to sit out to keep the balance. Performance has not been forgotten; with a displacement of just 795kg pulled by a 45m2 asymmetric spinnaker, the J/70 more than satisfies double-digit speed enthusiasts.
Keen
to start preparing for this meeting, which will be a highlight of YC
Monaco’s 2015 calendar, Jacopo Carrain sailed the 2014 European
Championship at Riva del Garda in Italy. It was an opportunity for the
crew on CARPE DIEM, currently leading the 2014 Monaco championship, to
compete against top sailors in the international series. Carrain hopes
to bring other YCM members up to world-class level regards his expanded
knowledge of boatspeed and tuning techniques.
This
past June, Prince Albert II, opened the new premises of YC Monaco, of
which he has been president for 30 years. It was a historic occasion for
the guests. He said that, “with this architectural masterpiece we are
affirming Monaco’s yachting identity, our ambition is to continue to
orient our country’s future prosperity to the sea.” In fact, the design
by the famous British architect, Lord Foster, is reminiscent of the
fabulous super-yachts that grace Port Hercule on a regular basis. As an
avid sportsman, Prince Albert has loved the sea and sailing since he
was a kid; for years he competed in the YCM’s local J/24 fleet! Perhaps
he will dust-off his sailing gear and hop into a J/70? No question he
would have fun planing offshore in the fantastic waves and wind (like
the photo here) that so often graces this special section of the French
& Italian Riviera!For more J/70 Europeans 2015 sailing information, you may contact Thierry Leret - Section Sportive/ YC Monaco at email- sectionsportive@ycm.org or call the office @ +377 97 98 37 55. For more 2015 J/70 Europeans sailing and registration information
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