J/Boats Boat Show Schedule
(Newport, RI)- It’s fall/ winter boat show time, with major events in Europe and the USA. Dreaming about a new boat for next summer? Now’s the time to plan and browse the latest J/models at the sailboat shows. Here’s the schedule of the major shows:
October 9-12- Annapolis Sailboat Show- Annapolis, Maryland
 On display- J/7, J/9, J/36, J/40, and J/45
 Annapolis Sailboat Show information (https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/)
January 17-25, 2026- BOOT Düsseldorf- Düsseldorf, Germany
 On display- NEW J/7, J/99, NEW J/36, and J/40
 BOOT Düsseldorf 2026 boat show information (https://www.boot.com/)
Here are links for each J/Boat model that will be on display:
 J/7- https://jboats.com/boats/j7
 J/9- https://jboats.com/j9
 J/99- https://jboats.com/j-99-new
 J/36- https://jboats.com/boats/j36-2025
 J/40- https://jboats.com/j40
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Grow Sailing in Your Community! Have More Fun in a New J/7 Fleet!
(Newport, RI)- Wish to grow sailing in your community? Buy one, then loan a new J/7 for sailing program use. Then, use it yourself on evenings & weekends! Everyone wins! Here’s how it works and how you benefit as the J/7 owner.Â
A Dream Come True
For starters, this may be your “dream come true” for sailboat ownership. Ever dream of sailing anytime on a nice sailing day, but not have to deal with the hassles of boat ownership- maintaining, docking, launching/ retrieving, and storing the boat? Then, at the end of the sailing season, wouldn’t it be nice if your boat just “disappears” and magically reappears for the next sailing season? We’re certain many of you have seriously pondered this fantasy over time.
The dream is real. There are several great examples of how well this “win-win” scenario works for both the boat owner and the community sailing program or sailing club. In return for use of the “loaned” boat, the sailing program agrees to maintain, dock/moor, and store the boat. The program uses the boat for adult, women’s, and youth programs. Then, when it’s not in use on evenings and weekends, the owner can go sailing on their boat at any time. READ MORE HERE.
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RELATIVE OBSCURITY Crowned Open J/70 South American Champions!
Brazil’s EL ENEMIGO Wins J/70 South American Title
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)- From October 2nd to 5th, 2025, the Yacht Club Argentino in Buenos Aires hosted the 2025 J/70 South American Championship for a hot fleet of fifty-two boats. Amongst that fleet were well-known skippers who have competed on the world stage in midwinter series in Miami/ Tampa Bay, off Cowes, England, Monaco, Sardinia, and other places for J/70 North American, J/70 European, and J/70 World Championship titles. The YCA Race Committee & PRO team managed to run ten races over the three-day event. READ MORE HERE.
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Burns Crowned J/22 North American Champion!
(Rochester, NY)– The final day of the J/22 North American Championship hosted by Rochester Yacht Club in New York brought conditions that mirrored the first two days— light and shifty, demanding patience and precision from both sailors and race officials. Despite the challenges, the Race Committee excelled, successfully completing eight races while on Lake Ontario, adapting to every breeze shift thrown their way. Here is how it all went down for the twenty-five boats participating in the regatta. READ MORE HERE.
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CICLONE Crowned Italian J/70 National Champion
(Porto Maurizio, Italy)- In the southern parts of the island of Sardinia, one is struck by the sheer magnificence of the large mountains that form the geography of the seashore, unlike the north shore, which is relatively rocky and flat. Nestled in a cozy harbor flanked by those mountains is Porto Maurizio and the Yacht Club Porto Maurizio. This past weekend, the YC Porto Maurizio and their passionate volunteers hosted a fleet of twenty-five boats from all over Italy and Europe (including France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain, Turkey, Monaco, Poland, and Austria). The YCPM Race Committee/ PRO team was up to the challenge to provide world-class racing to the equally passionate sailors assembled for the Italian J/70 National Championship. They managed to run eight races over the three-day event. The regatta turned into a four-way battle for the podium, with just four points separating them at the conclusion of racing on Sunday.  READ MORE HERE.
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J/99 Leads Chilean IRC Championship
(Valparaiso, Chile)- The J/99 LADY CHOPPER II, owned by Eduardo Capdeville and skippered by Juan Reid, leads the Campeonato Apertura Oceanic that is being sailed off Valparaiso, the gorgeous mountainous seaside city with hundreds of pastel colored buildings. Hosts for the first IRC handicap regatta of the season are Cofradia Nautica del Pacifico, Yacht Club de Chile, and Club de Yates Higuerillas. Here is Juan Reid’s report on how they are progressing and leading the provisional standings.
“With three races on Saturday 27th of September at ValparaÃso Bay and three races sailed in Higuerillas Bay on Sunday 28th, with winds of up to 27 kts, the J/99 managed to sail well and become the leader in the regatta with 8 pts. We are followed by the Chilean Navy’s CALEUCHE with 13 points and the Swan 45 RAYO with 13 points.
The upwind performance and stability of the J/99 against the other IRC boats is very good, especially in the choppy seas and with strong puffs. The stability of the boat with the standard bulb led keel was very good with winds blowing over 25 kts.  The full mainsail and J2 jib were enough sail area to keep the boat 100% under control with no stress in the breezy conditions and big waves offshore.  READ MORE HERE.
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Fun & Frolic @ American YC Fall Regatta
(Rye, NY)- The 35th annual American Yacht Club Fall Regatta, virtually a J/Fest regatta for passionate J/Sailors, took place for two weekends in succession- September 27-28 and October 4-5 on western Long Island Sound. Of the 76 offshore teams sailing the regatta, 42 J/teams represented 55.0% of the fleet. After the two weekends of racing, here is how it all went down in the various divisions..  READ MORE HERE.
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REDLINE Wins J/24 Changing of the Colors Regatta!
(Diamond Pt, NY)- The 47th Annual Changing of the Colors Regatta took place from September 26th-28th, hosted by the legendary hospitality of the Lake George Club. This year, the event was also declared the J/24 Great Lakes Championship, with the winner receiving a berth to the J/24 World Championship! The twenty-eight teams in attendance from all over the northeastern USA enjoyed challenging, shifty conditions on Lake George, somewhat typical of a large mountain lake in the Adirondacks.Â
J/24 Fleet #24 worked hard to make this a fun event. They found some giveaway goodies for each day from their awesome sponsors! Plus, there was complimentary beer and food on Friday evening, as well as post-racing kegs all weekend from the local sponsor- Adirondack Brewery. Saturday was the infamous, not-to-be-missed, Regatta Dinner with live entertainment at the Lake George Club! Trust us, it’s a serious party, with lots of fun, frolic, and dancing!   READ MORE HERE.
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J/22 World Championship Preview
(Naples, Italy)- For the first time in International J/22 Class history, the World Championship will be hosted in Naples, Italy, hosted by the Lega Navale Italiana Napoli, a club with a long-standing tradition of excellence in regatta management. The club has a J/22 fleet that has sailed locally in the gorgeous Golfo di Napoli for decades, all within sight of the famous Mount Vesuvius.Â
Naples and its surrounding waters are a spectacular location for hosting the J/22 World Championship. As one of the most scenic and historic cities in the world, Naples offers a combination of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and ideal sailing conditions that make it a premier location for international sailing events.
There are twenty J/22 teams from four nations (France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands) registered to participate in the regatta from October 11th to 19th, 2025.  READ MORE HERE.
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J/80 North Americans Report
(New Orleans, LA)- Twenty-one J/80s from across the United States and Canada 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.Â
The results from day one proved a wide variance of entrants, led by James Buley of San Diego, CA, on LE TIGRE, who posted scores of 1-2 for the early advantage at 3 points. The breeze started quite promising on Lake Pontchartrain, with winds in the mid-teens. Buley’s LE TIGRE took the bullet, ahead of Daniel Wittig’s TURBO SLOTH, and John Van Landeghem’s FUJIMO. READ MORE HERE.
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STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Preview
(Larchmont, NY)- On this Columbus Day holiday weekend, October 10-12, the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) will take place at Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club.Â
The event will see 47 schools from 19 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces come together for a unique offshore sailing experience, designed to give collegiate sailors a new challenge beyond their typical dinghy racing. Notably, this event has become by far the largest collegiate sailing event on the annual college sailing calendar in both the spring and fall!
This year’s regatta features 47 boats generously donated by local sailors or schools. In fact, 34 of them are passionate J/Boats owners- 72.0% of the fleet!! In total, 400+ college sailors will participate, supported by 90 volunteers who will serve in roles from Race Committee to Safety Officers on the donated boats. The event, supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation and powered by generous donations from club members, sponsors, and partners, remains free for all student competitors.  READ MORE HERE.
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J/Gear HOLIDAY Special- 20% off!
(Newport, RI)-Â We’re offering the J/Holiday Special from October through November 15th, 2025! 20% off on ALL orders!
But the 1/2 hull models are exempt from this offer.
Order early to ensure a Happy Holidays delivery!
Holiday discount coupon: Â JB2025HS
For any clothing, hats, blankets, and so forth, choose your J/Class logo and customize with boat name and sail number as an option.Â
Browse all products here on the J/GEAR website:
https://jgear.vsport.biz
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