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Welcome to the latest edition of our J\/Newsletter, where we bring you all the exciting highlights from around the world of competitive sailing and J\/owners enjoying their sailboats! This week was been packed with thrilling races and impressive victories by J\/Teams. From the “J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta in Larchmont, NY, to the all-women’s Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup, and the all-women’s Red Bra Regatta in San Francisco, J\/Boat sailors were dominating across the globe.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also take you to Europe, where the Dutch JOOL Team claimed victory at the German J\/24 Open Championship. Then, the J\/111 FIREBALL secured the overall win at the Stratford Shoal Gearbuster Race on Long Island Sound. Additionally, we cover the action at Lake Wolfgangsee in Austria where Reiner Brockerhoff\u2019s team triumphed at the J\/22 EuroCup.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the excitement continues with the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis, MD, and the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where J\/Teams will once again be in the spotlight. Stay tuned for all the action and join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of these talented sailors.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fall Boat Shows Calendar!<\/h1>\n

(Newport, RI)- It’s time to dream about the future! Here is the fall boat show highlight for you to consider.<\/p>\n

J\/45 Video by Mike Coe- Experience the Performance & Luxury!<\/strong>
In Annapolis, MD, Mike Coe and 410 Films take us on an\u00a0informative tour of the J\/45 luxury performance offshore cruising yacht. Enjoy and watch it here on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

EUROPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valencia Boat Show- Valencia, Spain- October 23rd to 27th, 2024<\/strong>
At this spectacular marina that was significantly updated for the America’s Cup back in the AC75 days will be the 2024 Valencia Boat Show. On display will be the J\/99 offshore shorthanded speedster that has been the stuff of legend in its short history of sailing across the world’s oceans. Learn more about it at the show!\u00a0 For more\u00a0Valencia Boat Show information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Dominated by J\/Teams!<\/h1>\n

(Larchmont, \u00a0NY)- This past weekend, from October 12th to 13th, the de-facto “J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) took place at Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club. The event saw 42 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 college sailing experiences.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s regatta featured 30 J\/Boats owners generously contributing their boats- 71.0% of the 42-boat fleet! J\/Boat owners have been enthusiastic participants in this event as they support their alma maters from across the USA. It’s quite extraordinary to see J\/Teams supported from California to Maine and Minnesota to Texas!<\/p>\n

In the end, J\/105s ruled! The Webb Institute J\/105-mod SLEEPER and College of Charleston’s J\/105 KESTREL teams took top honors!<\/p>\n

Saturday delivered perfect conditions for the sailors, with sunny skies and a steady breeze of 8-12 knots, ideal for racing. All classes completed four windward-leeward races over a 5-nautical mile course, making the most of the favorable weather. Sunday started with overcast skies, but the clouds soon parted, allowing for an early start and two additional races to round out the weekend. The sailors enjoyed solid competition across both days, thanks to the great weather and race management.<\/p>\n

The prestigious Paul Hoffman Trophy, awarded to the overall winner with the highest winning percentage, went to Webb Institute’s modified J\/105 SLEEPER, skippered by Rayne Duff. Duff credited their victory to “consistently good starts, a team that works great together, and a fun-focused attitude were the most important things this weekend.” Webb Institute, known for its strong offshore program, delivered a stellar performance throughout the event, not losing a single race.<\/p>\n

The IOR is a monumental undertaking, relying on the generous donation of boats and time from owners and club members who offer college sailors a unique opportunity to experience offshore racing. While some schools, like Webb, have dedicated offshore teams, many of the participating schools only sail keelboats once a year, with a primary focus on dinghy sailing. Despite this, teams traveled from as far as Texas A&M in Galveston, the University of Wisconsin, and Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia to compete in this annual event.<\/p>\n

Yet despite the logistics, the event continues to grow, and organizers were thrilled to welcome new schools this year: Clemson University, Middlebury College, Olin College of Engineering, Rutgers University, Texas A&M, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.<\/p>\n

The Puff Trophy, awarded to the team with the second-highest winning percentage, went to the College of Charleston Cougars for their outstanding performance in the J\/105 KESTREL, owned by CofC alum Chuck McCarthy. Skipper Luke Tougas reflected on the weekend, sharing, “Larchmont IOR is an event that we look forward to every year because of the many opportunities it provides. This event came down to how bad we wanted it.” Tougas credited the team\u2019s success to crew work and teamwork, explaining, “It\u2019s easy to drive the boat in the right direction, but it\u2019s not easy to keep the sails in the perfect spots at all times.” He also expressed gratitude to the McCarthy family for providing the team with a J\/105 and thanked their safety officer, Ned Goss, for keeping the team motivated with his mantra, \u201cFiretrucks don\u2019t stop at red lights!\u201d<\/p>\n

PHRF Large Division<\/strong>
Five J\/Teams were participating in this eight-boat division. The top dog amongst J\/crews was the US Navy’s J\/44 MAXINE posting four 1sts and a deuce, but did not win. An arbitrary penalty was leveled on them for 10\/ABD… whatever that means. As a result, they took the silver medal. The next two teams also suffered a similar fate. Fourth went to Univ. of Maryland’s J\/124 TENEBRAE and fifth place went to Mass Maritime’s J\/122 DIRE WOLF.<\/p>\n

PHRF Medium Division<\/strong>
This eight-boat fleet saw two J\/Teams on the starting line. Northeastern University’s J\/112E REBELLE \u00a0sailed a solid series to take the bronze medal. \u00a0<\/p>\n

PHRF Small Division<\/strong>
This half-dozen boat fleet was predominated by J\/crews sweeping the top three spots on the podium! Winning was Webb Institute’s J\/105-mod SLEEPER, followed by Univ. Vermont’s J\/88 ONE TOO MANY in second place, and Syracuse Univ.’s J\/99 THIN MAN in third position.\u00a0<\/p>\n

J\/109 Class<\/strong>
Five teams were sailing this one-design class. The regatta turned into a “mano-a-mano” duel between two very well-sailed teams. In the end, it was Brown Univ.’s NORDLYS that won with 11 pts, followed by Univ. Wisconsin’s TBD with 12 pts. Rounding out the podium with the bronze medal was Embry-Riddle College’s AVIATO with 19 pts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

J\/105 Class<\/strong>
The largest fleet in the event, the twelve-boat fleet included many talented teams that are accustomed to J\/105s and are experienced sailing them in their local waters. Not surprisingly, it was the College of Charleston’s KESTREL team that took top honors with a blistering scoreline of five 1sts and a deuce for 7 pts total! Sitting 5 pts back to take the silver was another experienced J\/105 team from Princeton Univ. sailing MAGIC. Their record was an enviable 3-2-1-2-2-2 for 12 pts. Rounding out the podium for the bronze medal was Olin College’s SYNERGY with a 23 pts total.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A highlight of the regatta was the camaraderie, both on and off the water. The regatta hosted a lively social under the tent on Saturday, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Larchmont Yacht Club, creating an unforgettable experience for the participants.<\/p>\n

The success of this event would not have been possible without the support of the Storm Trysail Foundation and the generous support from its partners who believe in the mission: ShopRite of Carteret, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Helly Hansen, Risk Strategies-Gowrie Group, Harken Derm, Carlsberg (Sheehan Co), McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont.<\/p>\n

The IOR came to a close on Sunday with all smiles as teams were already looking ahead to future events and asking when 2025 sign-ups will open. As the world’s largest intercollegiate sailing regatta, the 2024 IOR solidified its place as a “must-attend” regatta, offering college sailors an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their offshore racing skills and build lasting connections.<\/p>\n

Sailing\u00a0Photos Credits- Steve Cloutier\/ @BlockIslandSteve on Instagram.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are any\u00a0college teams interested in 2025? Fill out this form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Regattaclub Oberhofen I Team Top Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup!<\/h1>\n

(Spiez, Switzerland)- This past weekend, the Yacht Club Spiez hosted the famous J\/70 Heidi Cup for all-women’s teams on the spectacular Lake Thunersee in the middle of Switzerland. The incredibly picturesque town, famous for vineyards that border the lake and beautiful vistas of snow-capped Swiss Alps surrounding the lake, played host to thirteen women’s teams from across Switzerland.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virtually all of the top sailing clubs in Switzerland were supporting the 100+ women and their sailing teams, including Regattavlub Oberhofen, Cercle de la Voile d’Estavayer, Yachtclub Zug, Yachtclub Zurich, and Seglervereinigung Kreuzlingen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Without question, the women sailors were blessed with three wonderful days of sailing. Each team sailed ten races in a combination of sun, rain, and nice shifty winds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the end, the regatta turned into a battle to the end by two top sailing clubs- Regattaclub Overhofen I and Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen. After the ten races, the regatta outcome was determined on a tiebreaker at 17 pts each! By winning six of ten races, the countback gave the Regattaclub Oberhofen I team the 2022 HEIDI Cup title! Their team was comprised of skipper Lisa Thonen and crew of Romea & Salvina Fries, and Felicia Adam.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Losing that countback, the silver medal went to the Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen crew led by skipper Livia Naef and a team of Mirjam Abeggien, Danielle Rast, and Tessa Egl.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rounding out the podium in third place was the Segelclub Oberer Zurichsee team led by skipper Christa Kuster and crew of Corinne Kohler, Jana Hess, and Michele Grossenbacher.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Empowered Women Empowering Women- The Red Bra Regatta! \u00a0\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(San Francisco, CA)- Recently, the South Beach Yacht Club on the southern part of San Francisco Bay hosted its annual Red Bra Regatta. The event was all about fun and supporting other women. Specifically, the regatta supported “Girls United” for the sixth year this September!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Girls United is an amazing organization that organizes clubs and student-led advocacy for girls in Kenya, as well as training female teachers to be role models for these girls.\u00a0<\/p>\n

United Girls for Kenya<\/strong>
Run out of Flying Kites Academies, Girls United empowers young women in many ways, including skill-building workshops as well as providing access to information on important topics like reproductive health. The aims of Girls United are clearly aligned with those of the Red Bra Regatta and its motto- “Empowered Women Empowering Women.”<\/p>\n

This year, we ask that you give any amount that feels meaningful to you- no amount is too small. If you want to further increase your impact, you can share this on your page. Let’s keep empowering each other!\u00a0 Please\u00a0consider a donation here<\/a><\/p>\n

Many passionate women J\/sailors participated in the event and while having fun they also managed to win some silverware!\u00a0<\/p>\n

PHRF F Divsion- Spin <115>
In this twelve-boat division, it was yet again a clean sweep by J\/Women’s teams! Winning this year were Lisa Anderson-Byrne, Liza Trombi, & Rachel Fogal’s J\/80 MEEP MEEP which won a tiebreaker at 3 pts each. Both teams posted identical 1-2 scores, but losing that countback by a 2nd in the last race saw Caitlin Gutekunst-Cerra and Tabea Mittmann’s J\/88 BUTCHER having to settle for the silver medal. Then, rounding out the podium with the bronze medal was Marcia Bever and Libby Zhang’s J\/105 ROULETTE.\u00a0<\/115><\/strong><\/p>\n

PHRF C Division- Non-Spin <152>
In this division of five teams, it was Melissa Davies’s team on the J\/30 MISS MAYHEM that took home the bronze medal.\u00a0<\/152><\/strong><\/p>\n

A quick history of the Red Bra Regatta from Libbie Sheldon:<\/strong>
“The Red Bra Regatta started with Nancy DeMauro using it as a protest flag in the Jazz Cup. She was egging me on to participate in the Jazz Cup so we could race against each other. I accepted the challenge and Tad (my husband) was the PRO for the race. As soon as I crossed the start line, she protested me for having an unfair advantage with the PRO and, subsequently, removed her red bra and “hoisted” it as the protest flag. Her tactic worked; we laughed so hard we were distracted and she won the race. The challenge continued for two more Jazz Cups. After the third Jazz Cup, we decided that it would be fun to have an all-women\u2019s race. \u00a0We wanted a non-threatening environment where women could race against each other, elevate their skills, and also have fun. The red bra was a symbol representing our racing together. \u00a0It seemed fitting to call the race the Red Bra Regatta.”\u00a0 Photo\u00a0Album by Brendan Rosen<\/a>\u00a0 Follow\u00a0Red Bra Regatta on Facebook here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Red Bra Regatta website<\/a>\u00a0 For more\u00a0South Beach YC \/ Red Bra Regatta sailing information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Dutch JOOL Team Wins German J\/24 Open Championship\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(Berlin, Germany)- This past weekend, the Berliner Yacht Club in Berlin, Germany hosted the 2024 German J\/24 Open Championship on the gorgeous Lake Wansee southwest of the city in a spectacular park-like setting. Short, fast races were the order of the day and the weather Gods cooperated, providing good very shifty, and puffy winds. A total of nine races were completed over two days!<\/p>\n

Eighteen teams ultimately participated from Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Not surprisingly, one of the top J\/24 teams in Europe took home the title of German J\/24 Open Champion- Frank Schonfeld’s JOOL from The Netherlands! His crew of Susanne Bergmann, Thorsten Glabisch, Olaf Zietz, and Nils Ole Harder managed to post a solid scoreline of 5-3-3-1-3-2-3-1-5 for 21 pts net.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Taking the silver in their closely fought series was the top German crew on HUNGRIGER WOLF, sailed by Fritz Meyer and a team of Jannik Duehren, Thorsten Paech, Lars Christiansen, and Jonas Lysseski. Their 6-1-6-11-1-1-5-2-2 tally of 24 pts showed they improved nearly every race!<\/p>\n

Rounding out the podium was another well-known top German team, Stefan Karsunke’s SCHWERE JUNGS with a crew of Carsten Kerschies, Christian Carstens, Tim Habekost, and Malte Gibbe. There was a truly “roller-coaster” experience, with an 8-2-2-2-2-13-1-BFD-1 for 31 pts net. Ironically, it was their regatta to lose, but given their lack of consistency and mental errors, they had to settle for the bronze medal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The top Women’s Team title went to Maike Haas on JUELSSAND. Her team was comprised of Naomi Kosmehl, Maria Hoffmann, Gesa Gollner, Emily Kern, and Kristin Duhren.\u00a0 For more\u00a0German J\/24 Championship sailing information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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J\/Teams Prevail in Stratford Shoal Gearbuster Race<\/h1>\n
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J\/111 FIREBALL Wins PHRF Overall and Division!<\/strong>
(Greenwich, CT)- Last Columbus Day weekend was the infamous “Gearbuster Race” run annually every fall by Indian Harbor YC. It’s a long day race around various government buoys in western Long Island Sound. It’s a popular event as the “grand finale” of fall sailing on the Sound. It is quite popular with J\/sailors. There were 25 J\/Teams sailing (50% of the 51-boat fleet!). Lots of silverware was garnered by the various J\/Teams! Here is how it all went down by division.<\/p>\n

PHRF Doublehanded Division
In this fleet of half-dozen boats, the J\/teamms nearly swept the podium. Winning was Christian Uecker’s J\/120 HOUND DOG, with Thomas Sa’s J\/33 GUN DOG in second place, and the two other J\/120s rounding out the top five- Sara & Josh Reisberg’s ABILYN in fourth and Richard Wests’s CHARLOTTE in fifth position.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PHRF A Division. (<9>
Winning this half-dozen boat division was the screaming-fast J\/125 GOOD NEWS sailed by Macrae Sykes.\u00a0<\/9><\/strong><\/p>\n

PHRF B Division (10-55)- J\/Teams sweep!<\/strong>
This ten-boat fleet was packed with hot J\/crews and it was not a surprising outcome to see the top five spots occupied by those talented teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winning was Bill & Jackie Baxter’s J\/111 FIREBALL by nearly 24 minutes corrected time! As a result, they also took PHRF Overall honors, too. Second was Steve Losik’s J\/121 HABIRU, third went to Eric & Maggie Deichmann’s J\/112E MISCHIEF, fourth was John Sartorius’s J\/120 ALIBI, fifth was Bill Klein’s J\/120 SPECK, and sixth went to Brian Nelson’s J\/112E HONEYBADGER.<\/p>\n

PHRF C Division (56-91)<\/strong>
Four J\/crews sailed this nine-boat fleet. Taking class honors was Nicolas Delcourt’s J\/88 OH JEE, with Steve Landy & Derek Soohoo’s J\/100 SANGUINE taking the silver medal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EATON’S NECK SHORT COURSE RACE<\/strong>
PHRF Spinnakers Division- J\/Teams sweep!<\/strong>
Sailing in this fleet of eleven boats were several J\/crews that swept the podium! Winning was Ken & Drew Hall’s J\/88 NEVERMORE, followed by Randy Bourne’s J\/105 STRANGE BREW in second, and JC Zucconi & Jim Townsend’s J\/92 EASY RED.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PHRF Non-spin Division<\/strong>
This eleven-boat fleet saw Jim Reichel’s J\/105 SCAPEGOAT take the silver medal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Brockerhoff Crowned J\/22 EuroCup Champion!<\/h1>\n
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(Lake Wolfgangsee, Germany)- The J\/22 EuroCup at Lake Wolfgangsee was sailed from October 3rd to 6th, hosted by the Union Yacht Club Wolfagngsee. Fifteen teams from Germany, Austria, and The Netherlands fought for the coveted title of J\/22 European Champion 2024. After six races, it was the German team that garnered victory, led by former J\/22 Vice World Champion Reiner Brockerhoff and his French crew of Christophe Declerque and Charles Michaux.<\/p>\n

The experienced crew won after 6 hard-fought races, in sometimes challenging conditions. Despite the extremely bad weather forecast: 5 to max. 10 C. degrees, snow up to 1200 m above sea level, rain, and hardly any wind, the winner prevailed. Brockerhoff’s team posted a 6-1-4-1-2-8 for 14 pts net. They ended up winning on a tiebreaker of 14 pts each over the Dutch team led by helmsman Jesper Overbeeke and crew of Merle Meinhardt, Sijmen van de Velden, and Lucas Leerdam. On the countback, the Dutch record of 1-5-2-5-3-3 lost to the German winners by number of 1sts!<\/p>\n

Rounding out the podium taking the bronze medal was the Austrian team led by skipper Karl Holzner and his crew of Rudi H\u00f6ller and J\u00f6rg Moser. This team from Salzburg, Austria also sailed a solid regatta posting a 2-2-9-3-5-9 tally for 21 pts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The balance of the top five included the Dutch team led by Sanne van Rijn in fourth with 22 pts and the German team with skipper Lasse Paland in fifth place with 27 pts.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the race report for all 3 days from one of the skippers on AUT 1127- Karl Holzner.<\/p>\n

October 4th Friday<\/strong>
It’s finally starting! But, we started with a “harbor postponement”!<\/p>\n

The clouds were hanging low, the surrounding mountains had disappeared in the mist, and the lake was in leaden silence. It is raining now and then. The wind forecast is 1 to 2 km from the west.<\/p>\n

After a long wait, a breeze picked up and the very committed and prudent race director chased us out onto the water. It was enough to sail! That was hard to believe! We had just one race in a light, quite brisk wind. The winner was NED 1455 skippered by Jesper Overbeeke.<\/p>\n

October 5th Saturday<\/strong>
At the skipper’s meeting, we were greeted by yet another “harbor postponement”! It was a prudent thing to do, so we had more coffee and more pastries!<\/p>\n

We had more clouds, more rain, and no wind. Is that why we all drive so far? LOL! It’s the nature of sailing… we understand!<\/p>\n

A small gap opens up in the clouds and there is what no one dared to hope for: wind!<\/p>\n

Thanks to the good race management and the exceptional starting discipline (not a single false start, only various individual recalls), we had four really exciting, difficult but fair races!<\/p>\n

The UYCW used every trick in the book to keep us sailing, using all means possible such as moving course marks, shortening course legs, etc.<\/p>\n

Reiner Brockerhoff GER 1368 won 2 races, \u00a0Felix Rittinger’s AUT 1442 one win, and Rudi Mayer’s \u00a0AUT 1680 one win.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tired, but mostly satisfied with four races completed, we returned to the harbor.<\/p>\n

In the evening, there was the UYC Wolfgangsee sailors’ dinner with a 3-course menu and traditional live music!!<\/p>\n

October 6th Sunday: Wash, rinse, repeat!<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the skipper’s meeting, we were greeted by yet another “harbor postponement”! Again, it was a prudent thing to do, so we had more coffee and more pastries!<\/p>\n

The sun was shining, we could see the mountains, winds were blowing from the southeast over the lake, but the wind just wouldn’t get through.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The starting line goes to the right, against all the rules, much to the dismay of the local Wolfgangsee residents. There’s another way to have a home advantage!<\/p>\n

It was enough wind for a laborious final windward-leeward race, completed in a dying wind. That sole race winner was Sanne van Rijn’s NED 1500.<\/p>\n

The hoped-for spring wind never came!<\/p>\n

A few final words as a member of the UYCW:<\/p>\n

“Thanks to Rudi Mayr, who together with the German J\/22 Class Association brought this J\/22 EuroCup to Lake Wolfgangsee. He was the main organizer before and during the regatta, which didn’t make it easy for him to concentrate on sailing himself!<\/p>\n

Thanks to Manfred Magnus, who was the race director and did a perfect job with his entire team in the most adverse conditions!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thanks to our neighbors from Wallersee and thanks to all the participants who traveled far and for the wonderful days together at Wolfgangsee! We enjoyed hoisting a few beers with our comrades in arms and colleagues from around Europe!<\/p>\n

Thanks to the UYCW for the usual good execution on the water and on land and for allowing the J\/22s to be their passionate, enthusiastic guests!” For more\u00a0J\/22 EuroCup sailing information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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J\/22 World Championship Preview\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(Annapolis, MD)- Next week, from October 21st to 27th, forty-eight teams from around the world will be participating in the 2024 J\/22 World Championship, hosted by Eastern Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. The J\/22 Worlds have been hosted on the Chesapeake Bay in the past several times and it often provides a great challenge to the very talented teams sailing from four nations (USA, Cayman Island, Canada, and Jamaica).<\/p>\n

Several past J\/22 World, North American, European, and National Champions are participating in this star-studded fleet. To say the least, it would be “fool’s gold” to handicap the two ten boats since all of them have beaten each other in various regattas over time! Who’s going to prevail this time is anyone’s guess, but it will surely come down to the smartest team that makes the fewest mistakes!<\/p>\n

The following teams should be a factor at the top of the leaderboard; Mike Farrington’s Cayman Islands team on ADJUSTED; Glenn Darden’s BABY DOLL from Fort Worth Boat Club; Will Welles’s COUGAR team from Newport, RI; Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER crew from Rochester YC (he’s recent J\/24 World Champion!); Jeff Todd’s HOT TODDY from Annapolis YC; Katja & Mark Sertl’s LUCY from Jamestown, RI; Kevin Doyle’s MO’MONEY from Youngstown YC; Jake Doyle’s PINATA from Annapolis YC; JR Maxwell’s SCOOBY from Annapolis YC; Chris Doyle’s The JUG 4 1 from Youngstown YC; and Brad Julian’s YARD SAIL from Annapolis YC. That’s a very stellar and highly competitive cadre of teams plying the choppy, muddy, current-driven water of northern Chesapeake Bay! For more\u00a0J\/22 World Championship scoring & sailing information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rolex Middle Sea Race Preview<\/h1>\n
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(Gzira, Malta)- For most racers, the Rolex Middle Sea Race needs little introduction. Hosted by Royal Malta Yacht Club the race starts and ends in Malta, with an offshore race that makes a circumnavigation around the spectacular volcanic island of Sicily, Italy. The 606.0nm journey starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, beneath Fort St Angelo and the Saluting Battery, then the fleet heads northeast along the coast of Sicily, towards the Straits of Messina. You can usually spot Mount Etna and hear the Volcano rumble, or so they say.<\/p>\n

The course heads north from the Straits in the direction of Stromboli, another active volcano, where the yachts then turn west to the Egadi Islands. After reaching Favignana the fleet heads south towards the island of Lampedusa with the island of Pantelleria on their port side. Once they have passed Lampedusa the fleet is on the home straight towards Malta and the finish at Marsamxett Harbour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a challenge for both skippers and crews. Everyone has to be on their A-Game to cope with the demanding and often changeable conditions on the 606.0nm course.<\/p>\n

Amongst this year’s 94 entries are a half-dozen J\/Teams spread over three divisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ORC\/ IRC 4 Division- 14 boats<\/strong>
Sailing this tough fleet will be Andrew & Sam Hall’s J\/125 JACK KNIFE. In the past, J\/125s have proven incredibly difficult to beat given the right wind and sea conditions. J\/125 has won the Rolex Middle Sea Race twice before overall!<\/p>\n

ORC\/ IRC 5 Division- 20 boats<\/strong>
This fleet has three J\/crews participating and all have abundant offshore experience and good track records. There are two J\/112Es- Hort Huelsey’s BEFREE OPENPAYD from Malta (local offshore hotshots) and Peter Lezhnin’s JEDI crew from Australia. Joining them is Mark Wilson’s J\/122 NOISY OYSTER, a proven winner on the Mediterranean offshore circuit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ORC\/ IRC 6 Division- 18 boats<\/strong>
As the smallest boats racing for 606.0nm, it’s a tough “ask” for these small crews to keep up the pace 24×7 for over three days! Nevertheless, the intrepid young crews on the two J\/109s are up to the task and have sailed remarkably well! Supported and sponsored by the Jarhead Young Sailors Foundation in Malta, those two teams include Gary Mercieca’s JARHEAD and Claudio Bugeja’s JYS JAN. For more\u00a0Rolex Middle Sea Race sailing information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the latest edition of our J\/Newsletter, where we bring you all the exciting highlights from around the world of competitive sailing and J\/owners enjoying their sailboats! This week was been packed with thrilling races and impressive victories by J\/Teams. From the “J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta in Larchmont, NY, to the all-women’s Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup, and the all-women’s Red Bra Regatta in San Francisco, J\/Boat sailors were dominating across the globe.
\nWe\u2019ll also take you to Europe, where the Dutch JOOL Team claimed victory at the German J\/24 Open Championship. Then, the J\/111 FIREBALL secured the overall win at the Stratford Shoal Gearbuster Race on Long Island Sound. Additionally, we cover the action at Lake Wolfgangsee in Austria where Reiner Brockerhoff\u2019s team triumphed at the J\/22 EuroCup.
\nLooking ahead, the excitement continues with the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis, MD, and the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where J\/Teams will once again be in the spotlight. Stay tuned for all the action and join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of these talented sailors.<\/p>\n

Fall Boat Shows Calendar!
\n(Newport, RI)- It’s time to dream about the future! Here is the fall boat show highlight for you to consider.
\nJ\/45 Video by Mike Coe- Experience the Performance & Luxury!In Annapolis, MD, Mike Coe and 410 Films take us on an\u00a0informative tour of the J\/45 luxury performance offshore cruising yacht. Enjoy and watch it here on YouTube.
\nEUROPE
\nValencia Boat Show- Valencia, Spain- October 23rd to 27th, 2024At this spectacular marina that was significantly updated for the America’s Cup back in the AC75 days will be the 2024 Valencia Boat Show. On display will be the J\/99 offshore shorthanded speedster that has been the stuff of legend in its short history of sailing across the world’s oceans. Learn more about it at the show!\u00a0 For more\u00a0Valencia Boat Show information<\/p>\n

“J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Dominated by J\/Teams!
\n(Larchmont, \u00a0NY)- This past weekend, from October 12th to 13th, the de-facto “J\/Fest” Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) took place at Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club. The event saw 42 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 college sailing experiences.
\nThis year\u2019s regatta featured 30 J\/Boats owners generously contributing their boats- 71.0% of the 42-boat fleet! J\/Boat owners have been enthusiastic participants in this event as they support their alma maters from across the USA. It’s quite extraordinary to see J\/Teams supported from California to Maine and Minnesota to Texas!
\nIn the end, J\/105s ruled! The Webb Institute J\/105-mod SLEEPER and College of Charleston’s J\/105 KESTREL teams took top honors!
\nSaturday delivered perfect conditions for the sailors, with sunny skies and a steady breeze of 8-12 knots, ideal for racing. All classes completed four windward-leeward races over a 5-nautical mile course, making the most of the favorable weather. Sunday started with overcast skies, but the clouds soon parted, allowing for an early start and two additional races to round out the weekend. The sailors enjoyed solid competition across both days, thanks to the great weather and race management.
\nThe prestigious Paul Hoffman Trophy, awarded to the overall winner with the highest winning percentage, went to Webb Institute’s modified J\/105 SLEEPER, skippered by Rayne Duff. Duff credited their victory to “consistently good starts, a team that works great together, and a fun-focused attitude were the most important things this weekend.” Webb Institute, known for its strong offshore program, delivered a stellar performance throughout the event, not losing a single race.
\nThe IOR is a monumental undertaking, relying on the generous donation of boats and time from owners and club members who offer college sailors a unique opportunity to experience offshore racing. While some schools, like Webb, have dedicated offshore teams, many of the participating schools only sail keelboats once a year, with a primary focus on dinghy sailing. Despite this, teams traveled from as far as Texas A&M in Galveston, the University of Wisconsin, and Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia to compete in this annual event.
\nYet despite the logistics, the event continues to grow, and organizers were thrilled to welcome new schools this year: Clemson University, Middlebury College, Olin College of Engineering, Rutgers University, Texas A&M, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
\nThe Puff Trophy, awarded to the team with the second-highest winning percentage, went to the College of Charleston Cougars for their outstanding performance in the J\/105 KESTREL, owned by CofC alum Chuck McCarthy. Skipper Luke Tougas reflected on the weekend, sharing, “Larchmont IOR is an event that we look forward to every year because of the many opportunities it provides. This event came down to how bad we wanted it.” Tougas credited the team\u2019s success to crew work and teamwork, explaining, “It\u2019s easy to drive the boat in the right direction, but it\u2019s not easy to keep the sails in the perfect spots at all times.” He also expressed gratitude to the McCarthy family for providing the team with a J\/105 and thanked their safety officer, Ned Goss, for keeping the team motivated with his mantra, \u201cFiretrucks don\u2019t stop at red lights!\u201d
\nPHRF Large DivisionFive J\/Teams were participating in this eight-boat division. The top dog amongst J\/crews was the US Navy’s J\/44 MAXINE posting four 1sts and a deuce, but did not win. An arbitrary penalty was leveled on them for 10\/ABD… whatever that means. As a result, they took the silver medal. The next two teams also suffered a similar fate. Fourth went to Univ. of Maryland’s J\/124 TENEBRAE and fifth place went to Mass Maritime’s J\/122 DIRE WOLF.
\nPHRF Medium DivisionThis eight-boat fleet saw two J\/Teams on the starting line. Northeastern University’s J\/112E REBELLE \u00a0sailed a solid series to take the bronze medal. \u00a0
\nPHRF Small DivisionThis half-dozen boat fleet was predominated by J\/crews sweeping the top three spots on the podium! Winning was Webb Institute’s J\/105-mod SLEEPER, followed by Univ. Vermont’s J\/88 ONE TOO MANY in second place, and Syracuse Univ.’s J\/99 THIN MAN in third position.\u00a0
\nJ\/109 ClassFive teams were sailing this one-design class. The regatta turned into a “mano-a-mano” duel between two very well-sailed teams. In the end, it was Brown Univ.’s NORDLYS that won with 11 pts, followed by Univ. Wisconsin’s TBD with 12 pts. Rounding out the podium with the bronze medal was Embry-Riddle College’s AVIATO with 19 pts.\u00a0
\nJ\/105 ClassThe largest fleet in the event, the twelve-boat fleet included many talented teams that are accustomed to J\/105s and are experienced sailing them in their local waters. Not surprisingly, it was the College of Charleston’s KESTREL team that took top honors with a blistering scoreline of five 1sts and a deuce for 7 pts total! Sitting 5 pts back to take the silver was another experienced J\/105 team from Princeton Univ. sailing MAGIC. Their record was an enviable 3-2-1-2-2-2 for 12 pts. Rounding out the podium for the bronze medal was Olin College’s SYNERGY with a 23 pts total.\u00a0
\nA highlight of the regatta was the camaraderie, both on and off the water. The regatta hosted a lively social under the tent on Saturday, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Larchmont Yacht Club, creating an unforgettable experience for the participants.
\nThe success of this event would not have been possible without the support of the Storm Trysail Foundation and the generous support from its partners who believe in the mission: ShopRite of Carteret, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Helly Hansen, Risk Strategies-Gowrie Group, Harken Derm, Carlsberg (Sheehan Co), McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont.
\nThe IOR came to a close on Sunday with all smiles as teams were already looking ahead to future events and asking when 2025 sign-ups will open. As the world’s largest intercollegiate sailing regatta, the 2024 IOR solidified its place as a “must-attend” regatta, offering college sailors an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their offshore racing skills and build lasting connections.
\nSailing\u00a0Photos Credits- Steve Cloutier\/ @BlockIslandSteve on Instagram.\u00a0
\nAre any\u00a0college teams interested in 2025? Fill out this form here.
\nFor more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta sailing resultsFor more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Regatta sailing information<\/p>\n

Regattaclub Oberhofen I Team Top Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup!
\n(Spiez, Switzerland)- This past weekend, the Yacht Club Spiez hosted the famous J\/70 Heidi Cup for all-women’s teams on the spectacular Lake Thunersee in the middle of Switzerland. The incredibly picturesque town, famous for vineyards that border the lake and beautiful vistas of snow-capped Swiss Alps surrounding the lake, played host to thirteen women’s teams from across Switzerland.\u00a0
\nVirtually all of the top sailing clubs in Switzerland were supporting the 100+ women and their sailing teams, including Regattavlub Oberhofen, Cercle de la Voile d’Estavayer, Yachtclub Zug, Yachtclub Zurich, and Seglervereinigung Kreuzlingen.\u00a0
\nWithout question, the women sailors were blessed with three wonderful days of sailing. Each team sailed ten races in a combination of sun, rain, and nice shifty winds.\u00a0
\nIn the end, the regatta turned into a battle to the end by two top sailing clubs- Regattaclub Overhofen I and Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen. After the ten races, the regatta outcome was determined on a tiebreaker at 17 pts each! By winning six of ten races, the countback gave the Regattaclub Oberhofen I team the 2022 HEIDI Cup title! Their team was comprised of skipper Lisa Thonen and crew of Romea & Salvina Fries, and Felicia Adam.\u00a0
\nLosing that countback, the silver medal went to the Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen crew led by skipper Livia Naef and a team of Mirjam Abeggien, Danielle Rast, and Tessa Egl.\u00a0
\nRounding out the podium in third place was the Segelclub Oberer Zurichsee team led by skipper Christa Kuster and crew of Corinne Kohler, Jana Hess, and Michele Grossenbacher.\u00a0
\nThe balance of the top five include Erin Cross’s team on Cercle de la Voile Vevey- La Tour in fourth place and Natacha Reynaud Oudot’s crew on Cercle de la Voile d’Estavayer in fifth place.\u00a0Follow the\u00a0J\/70 HEIDI Cup regatta here on FacebookFor\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup results and entry list\u00a0 For\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup sailing information<\/p>\n

Empowered Women Empowering Women- The Red Bra Regatta! \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

(San Francisco, CA)- Recently, the South Beach Yacht Club on the southern part of San Francisco Bay hosted its annual Red Bra Regatta. The event was all about fun and supporting other women. Specifically, the regatta supported “Girls United” for the sixth year this September!\u00a0
\nGirls United is an amazing organization that organizes clubs and student-led advocacy for girls in Kenya, as well as training female teachers to be role models for these girls.\u00a0
\nUnited Girls for KenyaRun out of Flying Kites Academies, Girls United empowers young women in many ways, including skill-building workshops as well as providing access to information on important topics like reproductive health. The aims of Girls United are clearly aligned with those of the Red Bra Regatta and its motto- “Empowered Women Empowering Women.”
\nThis year, we ask that you give any amount that feels meaningful to you- no amount is too small. If you want to further increase your impact, you can share this on your page. Let’s keep empowering each other!\u00a0 Please\u00a0consider a donation here
\nMany passionate women J\/sailors participated in the event and while having fun they also managed to win some silverware!\u00a0
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This week was been packed with thrilling races and impressive victories by J\/Teams. From the "J\/Fest" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta in Larchmont, NY, to the all-women's Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup, and the all-women's Red Bra Regatta in San Francisco, J\/Boat sailors were dominating across the globe. We\u2019ll also take you to Europe, where the Dutch JOOL Team claimed victory at the German J\/24 Open Championship. Then, the J\/111 FIREBALL secured the overall win at the Stratford Shoal Gearbuster Race on Long Island Sound. Additionally, we cover the action at Lake Wolfgangsee in Austria where Reiner Brockerhoff\u2019s team triumphed at the J\/22 EuroCup. Looking ahead, the excitement continues with the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis, MD, and the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where J\/Teams will once again be in the spotlight. Stay tuned for all the action and join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of these talented sailors. Fall Boat Shows Calendar! (Newport, RI)- It's time to dream about the future! Here is the fall boat show highlight for you to consider. J\/45 Video by Mike Coe- Experience the Performance & Luxury!In Annapolis, MD, Mike Coe and 410 Films take us on an\u00a0informative tour of the J\/45 luxury performance offshore cruising yacht. Enjoy and watch it here on YouTube. EUROPE Valencia Boat Show- Valencia, Spain- October 23rd to 27th, 2024At this spectacular marina that was significantly updated for the America's Cup back in the AC75 days will be the 2024 Valencia Boat Show. On display will be the J\/99 offshore shorthanded speedster that has been the stuff of legend in its short history of sailing across the world's oceans. Learn more about it at the show!\u00a0 For more\u00a0Valencia Boat Show information "J\/Fest" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Dominated by J\/Teams! (Larchmont, \u00a0NY)- This past weekend, from October 12th to 13th, the de-facto "J\/Fest" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) took place at Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club. The event saw 42 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 college sailing experiences. This year\u2019s regatta featured 30 J\/Boats owners generously contributing their boats- 71.0% of the 42-boat fleet! J\/Boat owners have been enthusiastic participants in this event as they support their alma maters from across the USA. It's quite extraordinary to see J\/Teams supported from California to Maine and Minnesota to Texas! In the end, J\/105s ruled! The Webb Institute J\/105-mod SLEEPER and College of Charleston's J\/105 KESTREL teams took top honors! Saturday delivered perfect conditions for the sailors, with sunny skies and a steady breeze of 8-12 knots, ideal for racing. All classes completed four windward-leeward races over a 5-nautical mile course, making the most of the favorable weather. Sunday started with overcast skies, but the clouds soon parted, allowing for an early start and two additional races to round out the weekend. The sailors enjoyed solid competition across both days, thanks to the great weather and race management. The prestigious Paul Hoffman Trophy, awarded to the overall winner with the highest winning percentage, went to Webb Institute's modified J\/105 SLEEPER, skippered by Rayne Duff. Duff credited their victory to "consistently good starts, a team that works great together, and a fun-focused attitude were the most important things this weekend." Webb Institute, known for its strong offshore program, delivered a stellar performance throughout the event, not losing a single race. The IOR is a monumental undertaking, relying on the generous donation of boats and time from owners and club members who offer college sailors a unique opportunity to experience offshore racing. While some schools, like Webb, have dedicated offshore teams, many of the participating schools only sail keelboats once a year, with a primary focus on dinghy sailing. Despite this, teams traveled from as far as Texas A&M in Galveston, the University of Wisconsin, and Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia to compete in this annual event. Yet despite the logistics, the event continues to grow, and organizers were thrilled to welcome new schools this year: Clemson University, Middlebury College, Olin College of Engineering, Rutgers University, Texas A&M, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The Puff Trophy, awarded to the team with the second-highest winning percentage, went to the College of Charleston Cougars for their outstanding performance in the J\/105 KESTREL, owned by CofC alum Chuck McCarthy. Skipper Luke Tougas reflected on the weekend, sharing, "Larchmont IOR is an event that we look forward to every year because of the many opportunities it provides. This event came down to how bad we wanted it." Tougas credited the team\u2019s success to crew work and teamwork, explaining, "It\u2019s easy to drive the boat in the right direction, but it\u2019s not easy to keep the sails in the perfect spots at all times." He also expressed gratitude to the McCarthy family for providing the team with a J\/105 and thanked their safety officer, Ned Goss, for keeping the team motivated with his mantra, \u201cFiretrucks don\u2019t stop at red lights!\u201d PHRF Large DivisionFive J\/Teams were participating in this eight-boat division. The top dog amongst J\/crews was the US Navy's J\/44 MAXINE posting four 1sts and a deuce, but did not win. An arbitrary penalty was leveled on them for 10\/ABD... whatever that means. As a result, they took the silver medal. The next two teams also suffered a similar fate. Fourth went to Univ. of Maryland's J\/124 TENEBRAE and fifth place went to Mass Maritime's J\/122 DIRE WOLF. PHRF Medium DivisionThis eight-boat fleet saw two J\/Teams on the starting line. Northeastern University's J\/112E REBELLE \u00a0sailed a solid series to take the bronze medal. \u00a0 PHRF Small DivisionThis half-dozen boat fleet was predominated by J\/crews sweeping the top three spots on the podium! Winning was Webb Institute's J\/105-mod SLEEPER, followed by Univ. Vermont's J\/88 ONE TOO MANY in second place, and Syracuse Univ.'s J\/99 THIN MAN in third position.\u00a0 J\/109 ClassFive teams were sailing this one-design class. The regatta turned into a "mano-a-mano" duel between two very well-sailed teams. In the end, it was Brown Univ.'s NORDLYS that won with 11 pts, followed by Univ. Wisconsin's TBD with 12 pts. Rounding out the podium with the bronze medal was Embry-Riddle College's AVIATO with 19 pts.\u00a0 J\/105 ClassThe largest fleet in the event, the twelve-boat fleet included many talented teams that are accustomed to J\/105s and are experienced sailing them in their local waters. Not surprisingly, it was the College of Charleston's KESTREL team that took top honors with a blistering scoreline of five 1sts and a deuce for 7 pts total! Sitting 5 pts back to take the silver was another experienced J\/105 team from Princeton Univ. sailing MAGIC. Their record was an enviable 3-2-1-2-2-2 for 12 pts. Rounding out the podium for the bronze medal was Olin College's SYNERGY with a 23 pts total.\u00a0 A highlight of the regatta was the camaraderie, both on and off the water. The regatta hosted a lively social under the tent on Saturday, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Larchmont Yacht Club, creating an unforgettable experience for the participants. The success of this event would not have been possible without the support of the Storm Trysail Foundation and the generous support from its partners who believe in the mission: ShopRite of Carteret, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Helly Hansen, Risk Strategies-Gowrie Group, Harken Derm, Carlsberg (Sheehan Co), McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont. The IOR came to a close on Sunday with all smiles as teams were already looking ahead to future events and asking when 2025 sign-ups will open. As the world's largest intercollegiate sailing regatta, the 2024 IOR solidified its place as a "must-attend" regatta, offering college sailors an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their offshore racing skills and build lasting connections. Sailing\u00a0Photos Credits- Steve Cloutier\/ @BlockIslandSteve on Instagram.\u00a0 Are any\u00a0college teams interested in 2025? Fill out this form here. For more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta sailing resultsFor more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Regatta sailing information Regattaclub Oberhofen I Team Top Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup! (Spiez, Switzerland)- This past weekend, the Yacht Club Spiez hosted the famous J\/70 Heidi Cup for all-women's teams on the spectacular Lake Thunersee in the middle of Switzerland. The incredibly picturesque town, famous for vineyards that border the lake and beautiful vistas of snow-capped Swiss Alps surrounding the lake, played host to thirteen women's teams from across Switzerland.\u00a0 Virtually all of the top sailing clubs in Switzerland were supporting the 100+ women and their sailing teams, including Regattavlub Oberhofen, Cercle de la Voile d'Estavayer, Yachtclub Zug, Yachtclub Zurich, and Seglervereinigung Kreuzlingen.\u00a0 Without question, the women sailors were blessed with three wonderful days of sailing. Each team sailed ten races in a combination of sun, rain, and nice shifty winds.\u00a0 In the end, the regatta turned into a battle to the end by two top sailing clubs- Regattaclub Overhofen I and Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen. After the ten races, the regatta outcome was determined on a tiebreaker at 17 pts each! By winning six of ten races, the countback gave the Regattaclub Oberhofen I team the 2022 HEIDI Cup title! Their team was comprised of skipper Lisa Thonen and crew of Romea & Salvina Fries, and Felicia Adam.\u00a0 Losing that countback, the silver medal went to the Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen crew led by skipper Livia Naef and a team of Mirjam Abeggien, Danielle Rast, and Tessa Egl.\u00a0 Rounding out the podium in third place was the Segelclub Oberer Zurichsee team led by skipper Christa Kuster and crew of Corinne Kohler, Jana Hess, and Michele Grossenbacher.\u00a0 The balance of the top five include Erin Cross's team on Cercle de la Voile Vevey- La Tour in fourth place and Natacha Reynaud Oudot's crew on Cercle de la Voile d'Estavayer in fifth place.\u00a0Follow the\u00a0J\/70 HEIDI Cup regatta here on FacebookFor\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup results and entry list\u00a0 For\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup sailing information Empowered Women Empowering Women- The Red Bra Regatta! \u00a0\u00a0 (San Francisco, CA)- Recently, the South Beach Yacht Club on the southern part of San Francisco Bay hosted its annual Red Bra Regatta. The event was all about fun and supporting other women. Specifically, the regatta supported "Girls United" for the sixth year this September!\u00a0 Girls United is an amazing organization that organizes clubs and student-led advocacy for girls in Kenya, as well as training female teachers to be role models for these girls.\u00a0 United Girls for KenyaRun out of Flying Kites Academies, Girls United empowers young women in many ways, including skill-building workshops as well as providing access to information on important topics like reproductive health. The aims of Girls United are clearly aligned with those of the Red Bra Regatta and its motto- "Empowered Women Empowering Women." This year, we ask that you give any amount that feels meaningful to you- no amount is too small. If you want to further increase your impact, you can share this on your page. 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This week was been packed with thrilling races and impressive victories by J\/Teams. From the \"J\/Fest\" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta in Larchmont, NY, to the all-women's Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup, and the all-women's Red Bra Regatta in San Francisco, J\/Boat sailors were dominating across the globe. We\u2019ll also take you to Europe, where the Dutch JOOL Team claimed victory at the German J\/24 Open Championship. Then, the J\/111 FIREBALL secured the overall win at the Stratford Shoal Gearbuster Race on Long Island Sound. Additionally, we cover the action at Lake Wolfgangsee in Austria where Reiner Brockerhoff\u2019s team triumphed at the J\/22 EuroCup. Looking ahead, the excitement continues with the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis, MD, and the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where J\/Teams will once again be in the spotlight. Stay tuned for all the action and join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of these talented sailors. Fall Boat Shows Calendar! (Newport, RI)- It's time to dream about the future! Here is the fall boat show highlight for you to consider. J\/45 Video by Mike Coe- Experience the Performance & Luxury!In Annapolis, MD, Mike Coe and 410 Films take us on an\u00a0informative tour of the J\/45 luxury performance offshore cruising yacht. Enjoy and watch it here on YouTube. EUROPE Valencia Boat Show- Valencia, Spain- October 23rd to 27th, 2024At this spectacular marina that was significantly updated for the America's Cup back in the AC75 days will be the 2024 Valencia Boat Show. On display will be the J\/99 offshore shorthanded speedster that has been the stuff of legend in its short history of sailing across the world's oceans. Learn more about it at the show!\u00a0 For more\u00a0Valencia Boat Show information \"J\/Fest\" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Dominated by J\/Teams! (Larchmont, \u00a0NY)- This past weekend, from October 12th to 13th, the de-facto \"J\/Fest\" Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) took place at Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club. The event saw 42 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 college sailing experiences. This year\u2019s regatta featured 30 J\/Boats owners generously contributing their boats- 71.0% of the 42-boat fleet! J\/Boat owners have been enthusiastic participants in this event as they support their alma maters from across the USA. It's quite extraordinary to see J\/Teams supported from California to Maine and Minnesota to Texas! In the end, J\/105s ruled! The Webb Institute J\/105-mod SLEEPER and College of Charleston's J\/105 KESTREL teams took top honors! Saturday delivered perfect conditions for the sailors, with sunny skies and a steady breeze of 8-12 knots, ideal for racing. All classes completed four windward-leeward races over a 5-nautical mile course, making the most of the favorable weather. Sunday started with overcast skies, but the clouds soon parted, allowing for an early start and two additional races to round out the weekend. The sailors enjoyed solid competition across both days, thanks to the great weather and race management. The prestigious Paul Hoffman Trophy, awarded to the overall winner with the highest winning percentage, went to Webb Institute's modified J\/105 SLEEPER, skippered by Rayne Duff. Duff credited their victory to \"consistently good starts, a team that works great together, and a fun-focused attitude were the most important things this weekend.\" Webb Institute, known for its strong offshore program, delivered a stellar performance throughout the event, not losing a single race. The IOR is a monumental undertaking, relying on the generous donation of boats and time from owners and club members who offer college sailors a unique opportunity to experience offshore racing. While some schools, like Webb, have dedicated offshore teams, many of the participating schools only sail keelboats once a year, with a primary focus on dinghy sailing. Despite this, teams traveled from as far as Texas A&M in Galveston, the University of Wisconsin, and Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia to compete in this annual event. Yet despite the logistics, the event continues to grow, and organizers were thrilled to welcome new schools this year: Clemson University, Middlebury College, Olin College of Engineering, Rutgers University, Texas A&M, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The Puff Trophy, awarded to the team with the second-highest winning percentage, went to the College of Charleston Cougars for their outstanding performance in the J\/105 KESTREL, owned by CofC alum Chuck McCarthy. Skipper Luke Tougas reflected on the weekend, sharing, \"Larchmont IOR is an event that we look forward to every year because of the many opportunities it provides. This event came down to how bad we wanted it.\" Tougas credited the team\u2019s success to crew work and teamwork, explaining, \"It\u2019s easy to drive the boat in the right direction, but it\u2019s not easy to keep the sails in the perfect spots at all times.\" He also expressed gratitude to the McCarthy family for providing the team with a J\/105 and thanked their safety officer, Ned Goss, for keeping the team motivated with his mantra, \u201cFiretrucks don\u2019t stop at red lights!\u201d PHRF Large DivisionFive J\/Teams were participating in this eight-boat division. The top dog amongst J\/crews was the US Navy's J\/44 MAXINE posting four 1sts and a deuce, but did not win. An arbitrary penalty was leveled on them for 10\/ABD... whatever that means. As a result, they took the silver medal. The next two teams also suffered a similar fate. Fourth went to Univ. of Maryland's J\/124 TENEBRAE and fifth place went to Mass Maritime's J\/122 DIRE WOLF. PHRF Medium DivisionThis eight-boat fleet saw two J\/Teams on the starting line. Northeastern University's J\/112E REBELLE \u00a0sailed a solid series to take the bronze medal. \u00a0 PHRF Small DivisionThis half-dozen boat fleet was predominated by J\/crews sweeping the top three spots on the podium! Winning was Webb Institute's J\/105-mod SLEEPER, followed by Univ. Vermont's J\/88 ONE TOO MANY in second place, and Syracuse Univ.'s J\/99 THIN MAN in third position.\u00a0 J\/109 ClassFive teams were sailing this one-design class. The regatta turned into a \"mano-a-mano\" duel between two very well-sailed teams. In the end, it was Brown Univ.'s NORDLYS that won with 11 pts, followed by Univ. Wisconsin's TBD with 12 pts. Rounding out the podium with the bronze medal was Embry-Riddle College's AVIATO with 19 pts.\u00a0 J\/105 ClassThe largest fleet in the event, the twelve-boat fleet included many talented teams that are accustomed to J\/105s and are experienced sailing them in their local waters. Not surprisingly, it was the College of Charleston's KESTREL team that took top honors with a blistering scoreline of five 1sts and a deuce for 7 pts total! Sitting 5 pts back to take the silver was another experienced J\/105 team from Princeton Univ. sailing MAGIC. Their record was an enviable 3-2-1-2-2-2 for 12 pts. Rounding out the podium for the bronze medal was Olin College's SYNERGY with a 23 pts total.\u00a0 A highlight of the regatta was the camaraderie, both on and off the water. The regatta hosted a lively social under the tent on Saturday, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Larchmont Yacht Club, creating an unforgettable experience for the participants. The success of this event would not have been possible without the support of the Storm Trysail Foundation and the generous support from its partners who believe in the mission: ShopRite of Carteret, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Helly Hansen, Risk Strategies-Gowrie Group, Harken Derm, Carlsberg (Sheehan Co), McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont. The IOR came to a close on Sunday with all smiles as teams were already looking ahead to future events and asking when 2025 sign-ups will open. As the world's largest intercollegiate sailing regatta, the 2024 IOR solidified its place as a \"must-attend\" regatta, offering college sailors an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their offshore racing skills and build lasting connections. Sailing\u00a0Photos Credits- Steve Cloutier\/ @BlockIslandSteve on Instagram.\u00a0 Are any\u00a0college teams interested in 2025? Fill out this form here. For more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta sailing resultsFor more\u00a0STC Intercollegiate Regatta sailing information Regattaclub Oberhofen I Team Top Swiss J\/70 HEIDI Cup! (Spiez, Switzerland)- This past weekend, the Yacht Club Spiez hosted the famous J\/70 Heidi Cup for all-women's teams on the spectacular Lake Thunersee in the middle of Switzerland. The incredibly picturesque town, famous for vineyards that border the lake and beautiful vistas of snow-capped Swiss Alps surrounding the lake, played host to thirteen women's teams from across Switzerland.\u00a0 Virtually all of the top sailing clubs in Switzerland were supporting the 100+ women and their sailing teams, including Regattavlub Oberhofen, Cercle de la Voile d'Estavayer, Yachtclub Zug, Yachtclub Zurich, and Seglervereinigung Kreuzlingen.\u00a0 Without question, the women sailors were blessed with three wonderful days of sailing. Each team sailed ten races in a combination of sun, rain, and nice shifty winds.\u00a0 In the end, the regatta turned into a battle to the end by two top sailing clubs- Regattaclub Overhofen I and Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen. After the ten races, the regatta outcome was determined on a tiebreaker at 17 pts each! By winning six of ten races, the countback gave the Regattaclub Oberhofen I team the 2022 HEIDI Cup title! Their team was comprised of skipper Lisa Thonen and crew of Romea & Salvina Fries, and Felicia Adam.\u00a0 Losing that countback, the silver medal went to the Regattaclub Bodensee Whemen crew led by skipper Livia Naef and a team of Mirjam Abeggien, Danielle Rast, and Tessa Egl.\u00a0 Rounding out the podium in third place was the Segelclub Oberer Zurichsee team led by skipper Christa Kuster and crew of Corinne Kohler, Jana Hess, and Michele Grossenbacher.\u00a0 The balance of the top five include Erin Cross's team on Cercle de la Voile Vevey- La Tour in fourth place and Natacha Reynaud Oudot's crew on Cercle de la Voile d'Estavayer in fifth place.\u00a0Follow the\u00a0J\/70 HEIDI Cup regatta here on FacebookFor\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup results and entry list\u00a0 For\u00a0Swiss J\/70 Heidi Cup sailing information Empowered Women Empowering Women- The Red Bra Regatta! \u00a0\u00a0 (San Francisco, CA)- Recently, the South Beach Yacht Club on the southern part of San Francisco Bay hosted its annual Red Bra Regatta. The event was all about fun and supporting other women. Specifically, the regatta supported \"Girls United\" for the sixth year this September!\u00a0 Girls United is an amazing organization that organizes clubs and student-led advocacy for girls in Kenya, as well as training female teachers to be role models for these girls.\u00a0 United Girls for KenyaRun out of Flying Kites Academies, Girls United empowers young women in many ways, including skill-building workshops as well as providing access to information on important topics like reproductive health. The aims of Girls United are clearly aligned with those of the Red Bra Regatta and its motto- \"Empowered Women Empowering Women.\" This year, we ask that you give any amount that feels meaningful to you- no amount is too small. If you want to further increase your impact, you can share this on your page. 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