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With autumn in full swing, the world of sailing is bringing some incredible action to waters around the globe. From the picturesque Chesapeake Bay to the iconic coastlines of Sicily in the Mediterranean, and the lively offshore courses of Hong Kong in the South China Sea, this past week has showcased both fierce competition and stunning seascapes.<\/p>\n

In this week\u2019s issue, we\u2019re diving into the latest updates from renowned regattas, such as the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where crews are challenged by fierce competition and awe-inspiring views of \u201clive\u201d volcanoes!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll highlight exciting events like the German J\/70 Sailing League Finale on Lake Starnberg and the ever-popular J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta in San Diego. Plus, we\u2019ll give you a glimpse of what\u2019s coming up, including the J\/Fest Southwest Regatta in Houston, TX, and the French J\/80 Nationals off their beautiful \u201cEmerald Coast,\u201d where sailors worldwide are preparing to make waves.<\/p>\n

So, grab your Mt. Gay rum & tonic (or Gin Sul & tonic) and settle in for the latest updates from our sailing community!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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!
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<\/p>\n

Valencia Boat Show- Valencia, Spain- October 23rd to 27th, 2024
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\/22 World Championship Update<\/h1>\n

(Annapolis, MD)- From October 21st to 27th, forty-eight teams from around the world have been sailing the 2024 J\/22 World Championship, hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. Currently, leading the regatta is Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (current J\/24 World Champion as well!). The teams have been treated to two gorgeous days of fall sailing on Chesapeake Bay, with six races completed. Here are the first three days’ reports.\u00a0Read more here<\/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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Challenging Rolex Middle Sea Race\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(Gzira, Malta)- This past week, the Royal Malta Yacht Club hosted its renowned Rolex Middlesea Race. Many consider it a must-do “bucket list” race due to the immense challenges it presents and the breathtaking, picturesque islands along the route. The race begins and ends in Malta, with participants circumnavigating the stunning volcanic island of Sicily, Italy. Covering a distance of 606 nautical miles, the journey starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, beneath Fort St. Angelo and the impressive medieval Saluting Battery. The fleet then heads northeast along the Sicilian coast, aiming for the Straits of Messina, where you can often catch a glimpse of Mount Etna, sometimes audible with its rumbling eruptions\u2014it’s always “smoking,” that’s for sure!\u00a0Read more here.<\/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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American ROWDY Eclipses Italian J\/70 Cup Series!\u00a0\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(Lerici, Italy)- For the first time in the ten-plus years the Italian J\/70 Class has been running their famous Italy J\/70 Cup Series, a “foreigner” from Chicago Yacht Club won the 26-race series over five regattas in the 2024 summer season! The series featured 130 entries in the Open Division and 67 entries in the Corinthian Division. In the end, it was Rich Witzel’s ROWDY team (Carlos Robles, Mortiz Spitzauer, & Tomas Dietrich) that won the series by a massive 34 pts margin, ending up at 66 pts net!\u00a0Read more here<\/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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BANGOR PACKET Dominates J\/24 East Coast Championship!<\/h1>\n
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(Annapolis, MD)- In the 47th year of the J\/24 East Coast Championship at Severn Sailing Association, twenty teams from the northeastern seaboard of the USA gathered to compete in this fall classic on the Chesapeake Bay. Following a six-race series, with one race allowed to be discarded, a long-time J\/24 class veteran from Portland, Maine\u2014now residing in Georgetown, MD\u2014emerged victorious by a significant margin of 12 points.\u00a0Read more here<\/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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Northerners Duel for German J\/70 Sailing League Finale!\u00a0<\/h1>\n
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(Hamburg, Germany)- As the finale of the German J\/70 Sailing League Series championship approached, only three points separated the top two teams from northern Germany: the past winners, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), and the M\u00fchlenberger Sailing Club (MSC). The racing on Lake Starnberg was set to be intense and competitive, featuring skilled skippers. NRV had Olympic participant and former 470 world champion Luise Wanser making her debut, while MSC was depending on the experienced Magnus Simon at the helm. A total of eighteen teams were competing throughout the three-day regatta.\u00a0Read more here<\/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\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta Update<\/h1>\n
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(San Diego, CA)- The San Diego Yacht Club is hosting its annual Lipton Cup Trophy regatta sailing a fleet of matched J\/105s supplied by their generous owners. Here is the first day’s regatta report.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Day one of racing had out-of-towners wondering about the thick spooky marine layer that not very many people think of when they hear about sunny San Diego and the perfect year-round sailing conditions.\u00a0Read more here.<\/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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14th J\/Fest Southwest Preview<\/h1>\n
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(Seabrook, TX)- The J\/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J\/Boat owners throughout the southwestern region with over 70 J\/Boats and avid J\/Boat competitors from around the country.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club from November 1st to 3rd, the regatta will feature one-design classes of J\/22s, J\/24s, J\/105s, and ORC handicap divisions.\u00a0Read more here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/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\/70 US National Championship Preview<\/h1>\n
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(Ft. Worth, TX)- From November 7th to 10th, the Fort Worth Boat Club on the gorgeous Eagle Mountain Lake in Ft. Worth, TX will be hosting the 2024 J\/70 US National Championship. Currently, twenty-one teams will be participating on this shifty, puffy, challenging lake to the west of downtown Ft. Worth and Dallas.\u00a0Read more here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/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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French J\/80 Nationals Preview<\/h1>\n
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(Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast will be hosting the French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center is dedicated to making this event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a renowned resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.\u00a0Read more here.<\/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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Hong Kong Round The Island Race Preview<\/h1>\n
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(Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race will take place on Saturday, October 26th. This event is one of the largest inshore races in Hong Kong, covering a distance of 26.0 nautical miles around Hong Kong Island. More than 200 boats are expected to participate, with over 1,500 competitors from various yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs across the region. The race features a significant J\/80 one-design class, along with several J-class boats competing in the IRC handicap classes.\u00a0Read more here<\/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\/Soft Shell Vest- October 20% Off Special<\/h1>\n

(Newport, RI)- The J\/Soft Shell Vest introduces new performance features welcomed under diverse sailing conditions. The soft shell offers warmth from bonded layers of microfiber and spandex for ease of movement while protecting from windy, rainy, and chilly conditions.<\/p>\n

Features:
– 1000 mm waterproof rating
– 96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester micro-fleece
– Wind and water-resistant\u00a0
– Interior storm flap with chin guard
– Open hem with dropped back bottom.<\/p>\n

The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew. Customize with your yacht detail as an option.\u00a0 Order your\u00a0J\/Soft Shell vest top here.<\/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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About J\/Boats<\/h3>\n

The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. In addition to the 5,500 J\/24s cruising the waves, there are over 9,500 more J\/Boats, ranging from the International J\/22 to the J\/65, that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0Read more<\/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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You can read Bob Johnstone\u2019s 2023 memoir, “MAVERICK MARKETER”, which Gary Jobson described as \u201cA compelling, page-turner, with uplifting, fascinating stories.\u201d The memoir includes background on how J\/Boats got started and how many of its designs were created. It is\u00a0available in ebook, softcover, hardcover, and audiobook formats on Amazon.<\/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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You are receiving this email newsletter from J\/Boats Inc, 557 Thames St, Newport, RI, USA. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, click the link below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With autumn in full swing, the world of sailing is bringing some incredible action to waters around the globe. From the picturesque Chesapeake Bay to the iconic coastlines of Sicily in the Mediterranean, and the lively offshore courses of Hong Kong in the South China Sea, this past week has showcased both fierce competition and stunning seascapes.
\nIn this week\u2019s issue, we\u2019re diving into the latest updates from renowned regattas, such as the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where crews are challenged by fierce competition and awe-inspiring views of \u201clive\u201d volcanoes!
\nWe\u2019ll highlight exciting events like the German J\/70 Sailing League Finale on Lake Starnberg and the ever-popular J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta in San Diego. Plus, we\u2019ll give you a glimpse of what\u2019s coming up, including the J\/Fest Southwest Regatta in Houston, TX, and the French J\/80 Nationals off their beautiful \u201cEmerald Coast,\u201d where sailors worldwide are preparing to make waves.
\nSo, grab your Mt. Gay rum & tonic (or Gin Sul & tonic) and settle in for the latest updates from our sailing community!<\/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\/22 World Championship Update
\n(Annapolis, MD)- From October 21st to 27th, forty-eight teams from around the world have been sailing the 2024 J\/22 World Championship, hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. Currently, leading the regatta is Travis Odenbach’s HONEYBADGER (current J\/24 World Champion as well!). The teams have been treated to two gorgeous days of fall sailing on Chesapeake Bay, with six races completed. Here are the first three days’ reports.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

Challenging Rolex Middle Sea Race\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

(Gzira, Malta)- This past week, the Royal Malta Yacht Club hosted its renowned Rolex Middlesea Race. Many consider it a must-do “bucket list” race due to the immense challenges it presents and the breathtaking, picturesque islands along the route. The race begins and ends in Malta, with participants circumnavigating the stunning volcanic island of Sicily, Italy. Covering a distance of 606 nautical miles, the journey starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, beneath Fort St. Angelo and the impressive medieval Saluting Battery. The fleet then heads northeast along the Sicilian coast, aiming for the Straits of Messina, where you can often catch a glimpse of Mount Etna, sometimes audible with its rumbling eruptions\u2014it’s always “smoking,” that’s for sure!\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

American ROWDY Eclipses Italian J\/70 Cup Series!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

(Lerici, Italy)- For the first time in the ten-plus years the Italian J\/70 Class has been running their famous Italy J\/70 Cup Series, a “foreigner” from Chicago Yacht Club won the 26-race series over five regattas in the 2024 summer season! The series featured 130 entries in the Open Division and 67 entries in the Corinthian Division. In the end, it was Rich Witzel’s ROWDY team (Carlos Robles, Mortiz Spitzauer, & Tomas Dietrich) that won the series by a massive 34 pts margin, ending up at 66 pts net!\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

BANGOR PACKET Dominates J\/24 East Coast Championship!<\/p>\n

(Annapolis, MD)- In the 47th year of the J\/24 East Coast Championship at Severn Sailing Association, twenty teams from the northeastern seaboard of the USA gathered to compete in this fall classic on the Chesapeake Bay. Following a six-race series, with one race allowed to be discarded, a long-time J\/24 class veteran from Portland, Maine\u2014now residing in Georgetown, MD\u2014emerged victorious by a significant margin of 12 points.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

Northerners Duel for German J\/70 Sailing League Finale!\u00a0<\/p>\n

(Hamburg, Germany)- As the finale of the German J\/70 Sailing League Series championship approached, only three points separated the top two teams from northern Germany: the past winners, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), and the M\u00fchlenberger Sailing Club (MSC). The racing on Lake Starnberg was set to be intense and competitive, featuring skilled skippers. NRV had Olympic participant and former 470 world champion Luise Wanser making her debut, while MSC was depending on the experienced Magnus Simon at the helm. A total of eighteen teams were competing throughout the three-day regatta.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/p>\n

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J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta Update<\/p>\n

(San Diego, CA)- The San Diego Yacht Club is hosting its annual Lipton Cup Trophy regatta sailing a fleet of matched J\/105s supplied by their generous owners. Here is the first day’s regatta report.\u00a0
\nDay one of racing had out-of-towners wondering about the thick spooky marine layer that not very many people think of when they hear about sunny San Diego and the perfect year-round sailing conditions.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

14th J\/Fest Southwest Preview<\/p>\n

(Seabrook, TX)- The J\/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J\/Boat owners throughout the southwestern region with over 70 J\/Boats and avid J\/Boat competitors from around the country.
\nHosted by Lakewood Yacht Club from November 1st to 3rd, the regatta will feature one-design classes of J\/22s, J\/24s, J\/105s, and ORC handicap divisions.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

J\/70 US National Championship Preview<\/p>\n

(Ft. Worth, TX)- From November 7th to 10th, the Fort Worth Boat Club on the gorgeous Eagle Mountain Lake in Ft. Worth, TX will be hosting the 2024 J\/70 US National Championship. Currently, twenty-one teams will be participating on this shifty, puffy, challenging lake to the west of downtown Ft. Worth and Dallas.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

French J\/80 Nationals Preview<\/p>\n

(Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast will be hosting the French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center is dedicated to making this event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a renowned resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong Round The Island Race Preview<\/p>\n

(Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race will take place on Saturday, October 26th. This event is one of the largest inshore races in Hong Kong, covering a distance of 26.0 nautical miles around Hong Kong Island. More than 200 boats are expected to participate, with over 1,500 competitors from various yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs across the region. The race features a significant J\/80 one-design class, along with several J-class boats competing in the IRC handicap classes.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

J\/Soft Shell Vest- October 20% Off Special
\n(Newport, RI)- The J\/Soft Shell Vest introduces new performance features welcomed under diverse sailing conditions. The soft shell offers warmth from bonded layers of microfiber and spandex for ease of movement while protecting from windy, rainy, and chilly conditions.
\nFeatures:- 1000 mm waterproof rating- 96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester micro-fleece- Wind and water-resistant\u00a0– Interior storm flap with chin guard- Open hem with dropped back bottom.
\nThe J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew. Customize with your yacht detail as an option.\u00a0 Order your\u00a0J\/Soft Shell vest top here.<\/p>\n

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About J\/Boats
\nThe story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. In addition to the 5,500 J\/24s cruising the waves, there are over 9,500 more J\/Boats, ranging from the International J\/22 to the J\/65, that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0Read more<\/p>\n

You can read Bob Johnstone\u2019s 2023 memoir, “MAVERICK MARKETER”, which Gary Jobson described as \u201cA compelling, page-turner, with uplifting, fascinating stories.\u201d The memoir includes background on how J\/Boats got started and how many of its designs were created. It is\u00a0available in ebook, softcover, hardcover, and audiobook formats on Amazon.<\/p>\n

You are receiving this email newsletter from J\/Boats Inc, 557 Thames St, Newport, RI, USA. 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From the picturesque Chesapeake Bay to the iconic coastlines of Sicily in the Mediterranean, and the lively offshore courses of Hong Kong in the South China Sea, this past week has showcased both fierce competition and stunning seascapes. In this week\u2019s issue, we\u2019re diving into the latest updates from renowned regattas, such as the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where crews are challenged by fierce competition and awe-inspiring views of \u201clive\u201d volcanoes! We\u2019ll highlight exciting events like the German J\/70 Sailing League Finale on Lake Starnberg and the ever-popular J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta in San Diego. Plus, we\u2019ll give you a glimpse of what\u2019s coming up, including the J\/Fest Southwest Regatta in Houston, TX, and the French J\/80 Nationals off their beautiful \u201cEmerald Coast,\u201d where sailors worldwide are preparing to make waves. So, grab your Mt. Gay rum & tonic (or Gin Sul & tonic) and settle in for the latest updates from our sailing community! 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\/22 World Championship Update (Annapolis, MD)- From October 21st to 27th, forty-eight teams from around the world have been sailing the 2024 J\/22 World Championship, hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. Currently, leading the regatta is Travis Odenbach's HONEYBADGER (current J\/24 World Champion as well!). The teams have been treated to two gorgeous days of fall sailing on Chesapeake Bay, with six races completed. Here are the first three days' reports.\u00a0Read more here. Challenging Rolex Middle Sea Race\u00a0 \u00a0 (Gzira, Malta)- This past week, the Royal Malta Yacht Club hosted its renowned Rolex Middlesea Race. Many consider it a must-do "bucket list" race due to the immense challenges it presents and the breathtaking, picturesque islands along the route. The race begins and ends in Malta, with participants circumnavigating the stunning volcanic island of Sicily, Italy. Covering a distance of 606 nautical miles, the journey starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, beneath Fort St. Angelo and the impressive medieval Saluting Battery. The fleet then heads northeast along the Sicilian coast, aiming for the Straits of Messina, where you can often catch a glimpse of Mount Etna, sometimes audible with its rumbling eruptions\u2014it's always "smoking," that's for sure!\u00a0Read more here. American ROWDY Eclipses Italian J\/70 Cup Series!\u00a0\u00a0 (Lerici, Italy)- For the first time in the ten-plus years the Italian J\/70 Class has been running their famous Italy J\/70 Cup Series, a "foreigner" from Chicago Yacht Club won the 26-race series over five regattas in the 2024 summer season! The series featured 130 entries in the Open Division and 67 entries in the Corinthian Division. In the end, it was Rich Witzel's ROWDY team (Carlos Robles, Mortiz Spitzauer, & Tomas Dietrich) that won the series by a massive 34 pts margin, ending up at 66 pts net!\u00a0Read more here. BANGOR PACKET Dominates J\/24 East Coast Championship! (Annapolis, MD)- In the 47th year of the J\/24 East Coast Championship at Severn Sailing Association, twenty teams from the northeastern seaboard of the USA gathered to compete in this fall classic on the Chesapeake Bay. Following a six-race series, with one race allowed to be discarded, a long-time J\/24 class veteran from Portland, Maine\u2014now residing in Georgetown, MD\u2014emerged victorious by a significant margin of 12 points.\u00a0Read more here. Northerners Duel for German J\/70 Sailing League Finale!\u00a0 (Hamburg, Germany)- As the finale of the German J\/70 Sailing League Series championship approached, only three points separated the top two teams from northern Germany: the past winners, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), and the M\u00fchlenberger Sailing Club (MSC). The racing on Lake Starnberg was set to be intense and competitive, featuring skilled skippers. NRV had Olympic participant and former 470 world champion Luise Wanser making her debut, while MSC was depending on the experienced Magnus Simon at the helm. A total of eighteen teams were competing throughout the three-day regatta.\u00a0Read more here. \u00a0 Upcoming Events \u00a0 J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta Update (San Diego, CA)- The San Diego Yacht Club is hosting its annual Lipton Cup Trophy regatta sailing a fleet of matched J\/105s supplied by their generous owners. Here is the first day's regatta report.\u00a0 Day one of racing had out-of-towners wondering about the thick spooky marine layer that not very many people think of when they hear about sunny San Diego and the perfect year-round sailing conditions.\u00a0Read more here. 14th J\/Fest Southwest Preview (Seabrook, TX)- The J\/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J\/Boat owners throughout the southwestern region with over 70 J\/Boats and avid J\/Boat competitors from around the country. Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club from November 1st to 3rd, the regatta will feature one-design classes of J\/22s, J\/24s, J\/105s, and ORC handicap divisions.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0 J\/70 US National Championship Preview (Ft. Worth, TX)- From November 7th to 10th, the Fort Worth Boat Club on the gorgeous Eagle Mountain Lake in Ft. Worth, TX will be hosting the 2024 J\/70 US National Championship. Currently, twenty-one teams will be participating on this shifty, puffy, challenging lake to the west of downtown Ft. Worth and Dallas.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0 French J\/80 Nationals Preview (Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast will be hosting the French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center is dedicated to making this event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a renowned resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.\u00a0Read more here. Hong Kong Round The Island Race Preview (Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race will take place on Saturday, October 26th. This event is one of the largest inshore races in Hong Kong, covering a distance of 26.0 nautical miles around Hong Kong Island. More than 200 boats are expected to participate, with over 1,500 competitors from various yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs across the region. The race features a significant J\/80 one-design class, along with several J-class boats competing in the IRC handicap classes.\u00a0Read more here. J\/Soft Shell Vest- October 20% Off Special (Newport, RI)- The J\/Soft Shell Vest introduces new performance features welcomed under diverse sailing conditions. The soft shell offers warmth from bonded layers of microfiber and spandex for ease of movement while protecting from windy, rainy, and chilly conditions. Features:- 1000 mm waterproof rating- 96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester micro-fleece- Wind and water-resistant\u00a0- Interior storm flap with chin guard- Open hem with dropped back bottom. The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew. Customize with your yacht detail as an option.\u00a0 Order your\u00a0J\/Soft Shell vest top here. \u00a0 About J\/Boats The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. In addition to the 5,500 J\/24s cruising the waves, there are over 9,500 more J\/Boats, ranging from the International J\/22 to the J\/65, that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0Read more You can read Bob Johnstone\u2019s 2023 memoir, "MAVERICK MARKETER", which Gary Jobson described as \u201cA compelling, page-turner, with uplifting, fascinating stories.\u201d The memoir includes background on how J\/Boats got started and how many of its designs were created. It is\u00a0available in ebook, softcover, hardcover, and audiobook formats on Amazon. You are receiving this email newsletter from J\/Boats Inc, 557 Thames St, Newport, RI, USA. 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From the picturesque Chesapeake Bay to the iconic coastlines of Sicily in the Mediterranean, and the lively offshore courses of Hong Kong in the South China Sea, this past week has showcased both fierce competition and stunning seascapes. In this week\u2019s issue, we\u2019re diving into the latest updates from renowned regattas, such as the J\/22 World Championship in Annapolis and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, where crews are challenged by fierce competition and awe-inspiring views of \u201clive\u201d volcanoes! We\u2019ll highlight exciting events like the German J\/70 Sailing League Finale on Lake Starnberg and the ever-popular J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta in San Diego. Plus, we\u2019ll give you a glimpse of what\u2019s coming up, including the J\/Fest Southwest Regatta in Houston, TX, and the French J\/80 Nationals off their beautiful \u201cEmerald Coast,\u201d where sailors worldwide are preparing to make waves. So, grab your Mt. Gay rum & tonic (or Gin Sul & tonic) and settle in for the latest updates from our sailing community! 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\/22 World Championship Update (Annapolis, MD)- From October 21st to 27th, forty-eight teams from around the world have been sailing the 2024 J\/22 World Championship, hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. Currently, leading the regatta is Travis Odenbach's HONEYBADGER (current J\/24 World Champion as well!). The teams have been treated to two gorgeous days of fall sailing on Chesapeake Bay, with six races completed. Here are the first three days' reports.\u00a0Read more here. Challenging Rolex Middle Sea Race\u00a0 \u00a0 (Gzira, Malta)- This past week, the Royal Malta Yacht Club hosted its renowned Rolex Middlesea Race. Many consider it a must-do \"bucket list\" race due to the immense challenges it presents and the breathtaking, picturesque islands along the route. The race begins and ends in Malta, with participants circumnavigating the stunning volcanic island of Sicily, Italy. Covering a distance of 606 nautical miles, the journey starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, beneath Fort St. Angelo and the impressive medieval Saluting Battery. The fleet then heads northeast along the Sicilian coast, aiming for the Straits of Messina, where you can often catch a glimpse of Mount Etna, sometimes audible with its rumbling eruptions\u2014it's always \"smoking,\" that's for sure!\u00a0Read more here. American ROWDY Eclipses Italian J\/70 Cup Series!\u00a0\u00a0 (Lerici, Italy)- For the first time in the ten-plus years the Italian J\/70 Class has been running their famous Italy J\/70 Cup Series, a \"foreigner\" from Chicago Yacht Club won the 26-race series over five regattas in the 2024 summer season! The series featured 130 entries in the Open Division and 67 entries in the Corinthian Division. In the end, it was Rich Witzel's ROWDY team (Carlos Robles, Mortiz Spitzauer, & Tomas Dietrich) that won the series by a massive 34 pts margin, ending up at 66 pts net!\u00a0Read more here. BANGOR PACKET Dominates J\/24 East Coast Championship! (Annapolis, MD)- In the 47th year of the J\/24 East Coast Championship at Severn Sailing Association, twenty teams from the northeastern seaboard of the USA gathered to compete in this fall classic on the Chesapeake Bay. Following a six-race series, with one race allowed to be discarded, a long-time J\/24 class veteran from Portland, Maine\u2014now residing in Georgetown, MD\u2014emerged victorious by a significant margin of 12 points.\u00a0Read more here. Northerners Duel for German J\/70 Sailing League Finale!\u00a0 (Hamburg, Germany)- As the finale of the German J\/70 Sailing League Series championship approached, only three points separated the top two teams from northern Germany: the past winners, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), and the M\u00fchlenberger Sailing Club (MSC). The racing on Lake Starnberg was set to be intense and competitive, featuring skilled skippers. NRV had Olympic participant and former 470 world champion Luise Wanser making her debut, while MSC was depending on the experienced Magnus Simon at the helm. A total of eighteen teams were competing throughout the three-day regatta.\u00a0Read more here. \u00a0 Upcoming Events \u00a0 J\/105 Lipton Cup Regatta Update (San Diego, CA)- The San Diego Yacht Club is hosting its annual Lipton Cup Trophy regatta sailing a fleet of matched J\/105s supplied by their generous owners. Here is the first day's regatta report.\u00a0 Day one of racing had out-of-towners wondering about the thick spooky marine layer that not very many people think of when they hear about sunny San Diego and the perfect year-round sailing conditions.\u00a0Read more here. 14th J\/Fest Southwest Preview (Seabrook, TX)- The J\/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J\/Boat owners throughout the southwestern region with over 70 J\/Boats and avid J\/Boat competitors from around the country. Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club from November 1st to 3rd, the regatta will feature one-design classes of J\/22s, J\/24s, J\/105s, and ORC handicap divisions.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0 J\/70 US National Championship Preview (Ft. Worth, TX)- From November 7th to 10th, the Fort Worth Boat Club on the gorgeous Eagle Mountain Lake in Ft. Worth, TX will be hosting the 2024 J\/70 US National Championship. Currently, twenty-one teams will be participating on this shifty, puffy, challenging lake to the west of downtown Ft. Worth and Dallas.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0 French J\/80 Nationals Preview (Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast will be hosting the French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center is dedicated to making this event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a renowned resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.\u00a0Read more here. Hong Kong Round The Island Race Preview (Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race will take place on Saturday, October 26th. This event is one of the largest inshore races in Hong Kong, covering a distance of 26.0 nautical miles around Hong Kong Island. More than 200 boats are expected to participate, with over 1,500 competitors from various yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs across the region. The race features a significant J\/80 one-design class, along with several J-class boats competing in the IRC handicap classes.\u00a0Read more here. J\/Soft Shell Vest- October 20% Off Special (Newport, RI)- The J\/Soft Shell Vest introduces new performance features welcomed under diverse sailing conditions. The soft shell offers warmth from bonded layers of microfiber and spandex for ease of movement while protecting from windy, rainy, and chilly conditions. Features:- 1000 mm waterproof rating- 96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester micro-fleece- Wind and water-resistant\u00a0- Interior storm flap with chin guard- Open hem with dropped back bottom. The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew. Customize with your yacht detail as an option.\u00a0 Order your\u00a0J\/Soft Shell vest top here. \u00a0 About J\/Boats The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. 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