From the exotic offshore scenery of Hong Kong to the aquamarine waters of Key West and the vibrant shores of the Caribbean, the 2025 sailing season is off to a thrilling start. The J\/111 North American Championship in Key West has sailors battling for glory in a game of “chutes and ladders,” while across the globe, J\/Teams are making waves in iconic regattas like Hong Kong’s Around the Island Race and Barbados Sailing Week. As we dive into these exciting updates, prepare for tales of camaraderie, competition, and the pure joy of sailing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For this upcoming weekend, whether navigating the famous Three Bridge Fiasco in San Francisco or chasing the breeze at the Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series in Miami, these events showcase the incredible spirit and versatility of the global sailing community. Let\u2019s hoist the sails and explore the latest! \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n NEW J\/36 Performance Cruising Yacht Announcement<\/h1>\n \n (Les Sables d’Olonne, France)- The NEW J\/36 offers the style and comfort of a well-appointed cruiser with the race-winning performance of the J\/112E – a design that\u2019s been winning hearts and silverware worldwide since 2016. The new name comes with a new deck, new cockpit, and new styling to provide more cruising appeal and sailing versatility.<\/p>\n \n Twin-wheel Cockpit<\/strong> The evolution of the J\/36 lies in its newly designed deck. The cockpit features fingertip twin-wheel steering, same-level walk-thru transom boarding, and comfortable cockpit seating. The same refined ergonomics that make the J\/36 ideal for cruising also improve crew efficiency for racing. All essential sail controls lead to the cockpit. And, as with all J’s, the helmsperson can also trim the mainsail for easy solo sailing.\u00a0Read more here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n\n\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The NEW J\/40 Awarded “European Yacht of the Year” 2025- Performance Cruiser Category!<\/h1>\n \n \u00a0(Dusseldorf, Germany)- What a truly amazing few months since her introduction! The new J\/40 performance cruiser has won all of the major 2025 “Boat of the Year” awards!<\/p>\n After winning three awards for Best Boat of the Year from the American Sail Magazine, the French Voile Magazine, and the British Yachting World, the J\/40 has now been voted European Yacht of the Year 2025 by a dozen leading European yachting journalists! Here’s the EBOTY 2025 introduction:<\/p>\n “Its timeless aesthetics make it stand out from the crowd. When the sails are up, it’s even more impressive: with awesome performance and an almost inspiring lightness of feel.<\/p>\n J\/Boats, which manufactures in the Vend\u00e9e Globe stronghold of Les Sables-d’Olonne, was an early pioneer. It was one of the first shipyards to use Gurit’s advanced Sprint process for hull construction, in which pre-impregnated fibers are infused under vacuum and then tempered.\u00a0Read more here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n BOOT Dusseldorf Displaying New J\/40, J\/99, and J\/70!<\/h1>\n \n (Dusseldorf, Germany)- The world-famous Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show is taking place from January 18th to 26th, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany at the sprawling Messe Conference & Exhibit Center.<\/p>\n With over 300 sailboat-related exhibitors, there is no question that the world\u2019s largest sailboat show in the heart of Europe is an exciting place to visit.<\/p>\n Renowned as one of the major \u201carts\u201d centers in Europe, Dusseldorf is both a cultural attraction along the gorgeous Rhine River as well as an amazing boat show to attend- truly one of those cultural events the entire family can enjoy!<\/p>\n On display in Hall 16\/ Booth D21 will be the latest J\/99 shorthanded offshore speedster, the world’s largest international sportsboat class- the J\/70, and the magnificent new award-winning J\/40 performance cruising yacht! For more BOOT Dusseldorf boat show information. \u00a0Read more here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n J\/111 North Americans Update<\/h1>\n \n (Key West, FL)- The 2025 edition of the Southernmost Regatta features the 2025 J\/111 North American Championship that is sailing on the gorgeous aquamarine waters off Key West. Sponsored by SAILING Inc. from Cleveland, OH, the regatta is being hosted at the Galleon Hotel Tiki Bar, where the sailors enjoy a fun, quaint, easy-going regatta in the rustic atmosphere of Key West.\u00a0<\/p>\n A strong ten-boat contingent of J\/111s has been vying for 2025 North American Championship honors. So far, it has been a game of “chutes & ladders” for the top five on the leaderboard.\u00a0\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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n J\/Teams Garner Silver in Hong Kong Around Island Race!<\/h1>\n \n (Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race is one of the biggest inshore events in Hong Kong. It is a 26nm race around Hong Kong Island involving Class Keelboats, Dinghies, Beach Cats, and Cruisers.<\/p>\n With an entry list of 200+ boats entered, and more than 1,500+ participants from all major yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs in Hong Kong, the regatta is as much about racing as it is about socializing ashore to catch up with “long-time, no-see” friends from the region.\u00a0\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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n J\/121 Silvers, J\/24s Have a Scream @ Barbados Sailing Week<\/h1>\n \n (Bridgetown, Carlisle Bay, Barbados)- As they have for decades, the Barbados Cruising Club welcomed sailors from near and far across the Caribbean to their gorgeous corner of the Earth. Barbados is the easternmost of the Windward Islands and sailors love the long weekend of “fun in the sun”! The regatta started with the local Coastal Offshore Races, then concluded with the famous Mt. Gay Round Barbados Race.\u00a0\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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Three Bridge Fiasco Preview 2025<\/h1>\n \n (San Francisco, CA)- An annual favorite in the bay, the SSS Three Bridge Fiasco is the biggest yacht race in the US west of the Mississippi River, with 300+ boats every year. \u00a0The race is a pursuit race (slowest boats start first), starts and finishes on the city front at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, and the course involves the Blackaller Buoy (by the Golden Gate Bridge), Yerba Buena Island\/Treasure Island (Bay Bridge), and Red Rock (by the Richmond\/San Rafael Bridge). The marks can be rounded in any order and any direction, providing the crazy appeal of this race.<\/p>\n There are 303 keelboat entries for this year’s edition of the 3BF!! And, there are 54 J\/Teams entered as mostly doublehanded teams- 18.0% of the fleet! \u00a0\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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series II Regatta Preview<\/h1>\n \n (Miami, FL)- The seventh edition of the Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series Regatta kicked off in December 2024 at Shake-A-Leg Miami. The second event is unfolding this coming weekend from January 25-26th, 2025.<\/p>\n The Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series events lead into the season finale at the renowned Bacardi Cup Regatta, March 5-8th, 2025 for the J\/70 Class and other one-design classes on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. There are currently thirty-three teams registered to sail in this weekend’s 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 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Grenada Sailing Week 2025 Preview<\/h1>\n \n (Grand Anse, St. George\u2019s, Grenada, West Indies)- Hosted by the Grenada Sailing Club, the Grenada Sailing Week is an exciting 6-day event for sailors who enjoy and love sailing in the eastern Caribbean in the “Windward Islands”. The format will be Skippers Briefing & Welcome Party in Carriacou, also welcoming the Rum to Spice feeder race from Barbados. Followed by Race Day 1 \u2013 Around Carriacou Island. Race Day 2 \u2013 Offshore from Carriacou to Grenada. On the official Lay Day the Light Keel Boat class will race around the buoys- e.g. J\/80 one-design class. Then, on Race Day 3 and Race Day 4, all classes will race around the cans on the South Coast of Grenada. Thirty teams are entered from all over the Caribbean.\u00a0\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 \n \u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n J\/Gear January 20% Off Specials<\/h1>\n (Newport, RI)- \u00a0The January 20% off specials will feature 2 items.<\/p>\n J Soft Shell Vest 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. Here are basic specifications:<\/p>\n \n 1000 mm waterproof rating<\/li>\n 96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester microfleece<\/li>\n Wind- and water-resistant<\/li>\n Interior storm flap with chin guard<\/li>\n Open hem with dropped back bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Order\u00a0the J Soft Shell Vest here<\/a><\/p>\n J Brim Hat The J Brim Hat is a rugged full-brim hat that protects from the sun and fits snugly with the assistance of a chin strap. This cap is manufactured by Columbia and features a breathable circumference. Here are basic specifications:<\/p>\n \n Omni-Shade\u2122 100% textured nylon poplin on top, sides and brim<\/li>\n Omni-Wick\u2122 sweatband and mesh vents<\/li>\n Omni-Shade\u2122 UPF 50 protects you from the sun\u2019s harmful rays<\/li>\n Omni-Wick sweatband and mesh venting actively breathe and pull moisture away from your skin to keep you cool.<\/li>\n Adjustable drawcord and toggle at the back<\/li>\n Fits most head bans: 21.5″ – 24.5″<\/li>\n 3″ brim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Order\u00a0the J\/ Brim Hat here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From the exotic offshore scenery of Hong Kong to the aquamarine waters of Key West and the vibrant shores of the Caribbean, the 2025 sailing season is off to a thrilling start. The J\/111 North American Championship in Key West has sailors battling for glory in a game of “chutes and ladders,” while across the globe, J\/Teams are making waves in iconic regattas like Hong Kong’s Around the Island Race and Barbados Sailing Week. As we dive into these exciting updates, prepare for tales of camaraderie, competition, and the pure joy of sailing.\u00a0 \nFor this upcoming weekend, whether navigating the famous Three Bridge Fiasco in San Francisco or chasing the breeze at the Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series in Miami, these events showcase the incredible spirit and versatility of the global sailing community. Let\u2019s hoist the sails and explore the latest! \u00a0<\/p>\n NEW J\/36 Performance Cruising Yacht Announcement<\/p>\n (Les Sables d’Olonne, France)- The NEW J\/36 offers the style and comfort of a well-appointed cruiser with the race-winning performance of the J\/112E – a design that\u2019s been winning hearts and silverware worldwide since 2016. The new name comes with a new deck, new cockpit, and new styling to provide more cruising appeal and sailing versatility.<\/p>\n Twin-wheel CockpitThe evolution of the J\/36 lies in its newly designed deck. The cockpit features fingertip twin-wheel steering, same-level walk-thru transom boarding, and comfortable cockpit seating. The same refined ergonomics that make the J\/36 ideal for cruising also improve crew efficiency for racing. All essential sail controls lead to the cockpit. And, as with all J’s, the helmsperson can also trim the mainsail for easy solo sailing.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The NEW J\/40 Awarded “European Yacht of the Year” 2025- Performance Cruiser Category!<\/p>\n \u00a0(Dusseldorf, Germany)- What a truly amazing few months since her introduction! The new J\/40 performance cruiser has won all of the major 2025 “Boat of the Year” awards! \nAfter winning three awards for Best Boat of the Year from the American Sail Magazine, the French Voile Magazine, and the British Yachting World, the J\/40 has now been voted European Yacht of the Year 2025 by a dozen leading European yachting journalists! Here’s the EBOTY 2025 introduction: \n“Its timeless aesthetics make it stand out from the crowd. When the sails are up, it’s even more impressive: with awesome performance and an almost inspiring lightness of feel. \nJ\/Boats, which manufactures in the Vend\u00e9e Globe stronghold of Les Sables-d’Olonne, was an early pioneer. It was one of the first shipyards to use Gurit’s advanced Sprint process for hull construction, in which pre-impregnated fibers are infused under vacuum and then tempered.\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n BOOT Dusseldorf Displaying New J\/40, J\/99, and J\/70!<\/p>\n (Dusseldorf, Germany)- The world-famous Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show is taking place from January 18th to 26th, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany at the sprawling Messe Conference & Exhibit Center. \nWith over 300 sailboat-related exhibitors, there is no question that the world\u2019s largest sailboat show in the heart of Europe is an exciting place to visit. \nRenowned as one of the major \u201carts\u201d centers in Europe, Dusseldorf is both a cultural attraction along the gorgeous Rhine River as well as an amazing boat show to attend- truly one of those cultural events the entire family can enjoy! \nOn display in Hall 16\/ Booth D21 will be the latest J\/99 shorthanded offshore speedster, the world’s largest international sportsboat class- the J\/70, and the magnificent new award-winning J\/40 performance cruising yacht! For more BOOT Dusseldorf boat show information. \u00a0Read more here.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n J\/111 North Americans Update<\/p>\n (Key West, FL)- The 2025 edition of the Southernmost Regatta features the 2025 J\/111 North American Championship that is sailing on the gorgeous aquamarine waters off Key West. Sponsored by SAILING Inc. from Cleveland, OH, the regatta is being hosted at the Galleon Hotel Tiki Bar, where the sailors enjoy a fun, quaint, easy-going regatta in the rustic atmosphere of Key West.\u00a0 \nA strong ten-boat contingent of J\/111s has been vying for 2025 North American Championship honors. So far, it has been a game of “chutes & ladders” for the top five on the leaderboard.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n J\/Teams Garner Silver in Hong Kong Around Island Race!<\/p>\n (Hong Kong, China)- The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Around the Island Race is one of the biggest inshore events in Hong Kong. It is a 26nm race around Hong Kong Island involving Class Keelboats, Dinghies, Beach Cats, and Cruisers. \nWith an entry list of 200+ boats entered, and more than 1,500+ participants from all major yacht, sailing, and rowing clubs in Hong Kong, the regatta is as much about racing as it is about socializing ashore to catch up with “long-time, no-see” friends from the region.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n J\/121 Silvers, J\/24s Have a Scream @ Barbados Sailing Week<\/p>\n (Bridgetown, Carlisle Bay, Barbados)- As they have for decades, the Barbados Cruising Club welcomed sailors from near and far across the Caribbean to their gorgeous corner of the Earth. Barbados is the easternmost of the Windward Islands and sailors love the long weekend of “fun in the sun”! The regatta started with the local Coastal Offshore Races, then concluded with the famous Mt. Gay Round Barbados Race.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n Three Bridge Fiasco Preview 2025<\/p>\n (San Francisco, CA)- An annual favorite in the bay, the SSS Three Bridge Fiasco is the biggest yacht race in the US west of the Mississippi River, with 300+ boats every year. \u00a0The race is a pursuit race (slowest boats start first), starts and finishes on the city front at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, and the course involves the Blackaller Buoy (by the Golden Gate Bridge), Yerba Buena Island\/Treasure Island (Bay Bridge), and Red Rock (by the Richmond\/San Rafael Bridge). The marks can be rounded in any order and any direction, providing the crazy appeal of this race. \nThere are 303 keelboat entries for this year’s edition of the 3BF!! And, there are 54 J\/Teams entered as mostly doublehanded teams- 18.0% of the fleet! \u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series II Regatta Preview<\/p>\n (Miami, FL)- The seventh edition of the Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series Regatta kicked off in December 2024 at Shake-A-Leg Miami. The second event is unfolding this coming weekend from January 25-26th, 2025. \nThe Bacardi J\/70 Winter Series events lead into the season finale at the renowned Bacardi Cup Regatta, March 5-8th, 2025 for the J\/70 Class and other one-design classes on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. There are currently thirty-three teams registered to sail in this weekend’s regatta. \u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n Grenada Sailing Week 2025 Preview<\/p>\n (Grand Anse, St. George\u2019s, Grenada, West Indies)- Hosted by the Grenada Sailing Club, the Grenada Sailing Week is an exciting 6-day event for sailors who enjoy and love sailing in the eastern Caribbean in the “Windward Islands”. The format will be Skippers Briefing & Welcome Party in Carriacou, also welcoming the Rum to Spice feeder race from Barbados. Followed by Race Day 1 \u2013 Around Carriacou Island. Race Day 2 \u2013 Offshore from Carriacou to Grenada. On the official Lay Day the Light Keel Boat class will race around the buoys- e.g. J\/80 one-design class. Then, on Race Day 3 and Race Day 4, all classes will race around the cans on the South Coast of Grenada. Thirty teams are entered from all over the Caribbean.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n J\/Gear January 20% Off Specials \n(Newport, RI)- \u00a0The January 20% off specials will feature 2 items. \nJ Soft Shell VestThe 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. Here are basic specifications:<\/p>\n 1000 mm waterproof rating \n96% polyester, 4% spandex bonded to 100% polyester microfleece \nWind- and water-resistant \nInterior storm flap with chin guard \nOpen hem with dropped back bottom<\/p>\n Order\u00a0the J Soft Shell Vest here \nJ Brim HatThe J Brim Hat is a rugged full-brim hat that protects from the sun and fits snugly with the assistance of a chin strap. This cap is manufactured by Columbia and features a breathable circumference. Here are basic specifications:<\/p>\n Omni-Shade\u2122 100% textured nylon poplin on top, sides and brim \nOmni-Wick\u2122 sweatband and mesh vents \nOmni-Shade\u2122 UPF 50 protects you from the sun\u2019s harmful rays \nOmni-Wick sweatband and mesh venting actively breathe and pull moisture away from your skin to keep you cool. \nAdjustable drawcord and toggle at the back \nFits most head bans: 21.5″ – 24.5″ \n3″ brim<\/p>\n Order\u00a0the J\/ Brim Hat here<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jboats_news_reviews"],"yoast_head":"\n