Monday, November 10, 2014

J/70 Winter Circuit Overview

J/70 sailors having fun- sailing in planing mode (Key West, Florida)- The upcoming US Winter Circuit for J/70s is shaping up to be another fun one for the incredibly popular class.  All events will be well-attended with pre-registration for most in the 30-40+ boat range, with more sure to go as teams figure out their holiday/ post-holiday and spring time calendars with friends and families. The best part about the circuit is that you can sail once per month starting in December and ending in May at some of the nicest, warmest sailing locations during the winter-time.

Starting out in December/ January are the first two of three Quantum J/70 Winter Series being hosted by Davis Island YC in Tampa, FL.  Sailing will take place literally right in front of the club, talk about “stadium-sailing” for those sitting at the bar/ restaurant with a commanding view over beautiful Tampa Bay! 

After that warm-up event, the J/70 Midwinters are being sailed in conjunction with Quantum Key West Race Week down in Key West, FL.  As always, the sailing should be fun, epic, warm and friendly!  With excellent Race Committee/ PRO’s managing the fleet, J/70 sailors should be in for another treat at America’s only trade-wind, Caribbean-like setting.

Thereafter, the finale for the Quantum J/70 Winter Series takes place in Tampa, followed by the famous Bacardi Miami Sailing Week in March.  With spring equinox taking place mid-March, the fleet migrates north along the Atlantic Coast to Charleston Race Week in April.  Then, after experiencing what promises to be another amazing event held in the current-heavy Charleston Harbor, the fleet concludes their circuit at the Annapolis Sperry Top Sider NOOD Regatta hosted by Annapolis YC on Chesapeake Bay!  Here are the dates and links to get yourselves organized (register now and reserve important dock/ slip space!):
Sailing photo credit- Rolex/ Daniel Forster.    For more J/70 Regatta calendar information.
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