(St. Petersburg, FL)-The Tait Yachts team in Florida will have a brand new J/7 daysailer at St. Petersburg Yacht Club for demo sails for three days during the Helly Hansen SAILING WORLD Regatta from February 14th to 16th, 2025. Read more here.

(Monte Carlo, Monaco)- Last weekend, the J/70 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series lived up to its reputation as the essential winter event organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco. The fleet enjoyed three days of intense races, hard-fought duels, and twists and turns at every mark ensuring a spectacular show. With the season’s finish line approaching, tensions were high, as every tack and gybe had the potential to change everything. While the Monaco teams proved their dominance, the international fleet, hungry for success, was out to spoil the party!

PICCININA “Masters of Monaco”
In the highly competitive J/70 class, Stefano Roberti’s PICCININA, with the young Antoine Arnoult from YCM’s Sports Section onboard, showcased his expertise. Leading after two races, he held his nerve against tough competition, handling the conditions with finesse which was no easy feat.  Read more here.

(San Diego, CA)- San Diego Yacht Club’s annual Women’s J/22 Invitational Regatta returns this upcoming winter from February 14th to 16th, 2025. The regatta is sailed at San Diego YC directly off the docks in La Playa and features the club’s J/22 one-design sailboats, which are sponsored by Mount Gay. Over 80 women sailors on 24 teams will make for a fun, action-packed regatta weekend on and off the water.

The Women’s J/22 Invitational is one of the first established yacht club challenges for women in the country, to encourage participation in the sport while providing a unique Southern California sailing experience. Sailors and spectators alike experience the unmatched atmosphere of San Diego in February.  Read more here.

 (St Petersburg, FL)- The Helly Hansen St. Petersburg Sailing World Regatta will be taking place this coming weekend on sunny Tampa Bay! The host St. Petersburg Yacht Club is rolling out the red carpet for all and hopes there’s some fun to be had on the water during race days! Three days of racing are planned from February 14th to 17th, 2024.

The entire St Pete YC team will treat you to coffee and pastries on the main dock each morning and meet you right back there after racing with a cold beer!! Muchas cervezas, por favor!! Thanks to the beer sponsor Anchor Brewing, there will be coolers overflowing with “coldies” waiting on the docks when you return! Sounds awesome, a great break and an antidote to the “winter blues” up north!

J/Crews from across America will be participating in two one-design classes- eighteen teams of J/70s and a half-dozen J/24 teams. Read more here.

(Melbourne, Australia)- The 2026 J/24 World Championship will be hosted by the iconic Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia from November 4th to 11th, 2026. The SYC Organising Committee is excited and proud to announce the confirmation of the J/24 Worlds title sponsor- PEERLESS Industrial Systems. They are an Australian company with an international client base involved in the manufacture of industrial epoxy resin systems under the brand name- EPIGEN.
Peerless Industrial Systems has been an industry leader since 1970 in the development and provision of resin-based technology. They are dedicated professionals with technical expertise in the Mining, Water and Power, Oil and Gas, Mineral Processing, Refining, Pipeline, Material Handling, and storage industries.

Their resin systems are also used in boatbuilding industries throughout Australia and overseas. Read more here.

(Nieuwpoort, Belgium)- As the sponsor of the J/80 Worlds in Nieuwpoort, CFP Green Buildings is committed to making the beautiful and sustainable sport of sailing more accessible to everyone. In addition to supporting the event itself, they are introducing a special fund, giving youth teams (three crew members under 25 years old) from around the world the opportunity to participate in the J/80 World Championship.

Sailing for everyone: From France to India
“With this fund, we aim to provide equal opportunities for teams from various countries to join the championship: from France and Spain to India, the US, and Denmark,” says Bram Adema, CEO of CFP Green Buildings and an avid sailor. “We understand that travel costs can be a barrier and hope this initiative will enhance access to the championship while strengthening the international J/80 community.” Read more here.

(San Francisco, CA)– This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Summer Sailstice, the global celebration of sailing, set to take place on June 21-22, 2025. Founded in 2001 by John Arndt, Summer Sailstice unites sailors from around the world to share the experience of sailing, connect all sailors, and promote ocean sustainability. What began as a small initiative to have fun celebrating the pleasure, heritage, and value of sailing has grown into a global event with thousands of participants from over 40 countries.

Summer Sailstice encourages sailors of all levels— from seasoned veterans, and competitive racers to casual cruisers— to join sailors worldwide by hoisting their sails on the first weekend of the summer. The event coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and participants can join in by sailing/racing/cruising their boat, crewing on a friend’s vessel, or joining activities onshore. Participants are encouraged to register online and share their experiences through social media, creating a global community of sailors connecting for one weekend to celebrate sailing. Read more here.