The J/24 North American Championship got underway at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida for 23 J/24s in perfect conditions. With only a mild chop and winds in the teens, three races were completed with lots of smiling faces as many teams are getting back to the waters following the […]

The first major offshore event on San Francisco Bay for 2024 was the Big Daddy Regatta hosted by Richmond Yacht Club on the northeastern part of the Bay. The format is enjoyed by many sailors, with one-design and buoy racing on Saturday, followed by a PHRF handicapped pursuit race on […]

Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […]

The J/24 Midwinter Championship saw a variety of conditions from wild winds and waves to beautiful sun and seas to a final day lacking breeze and races. After five races overall (including one discard), Paul Abdullah’s Team Tarheel earned the 2024 title with 7 net points and finishes all in […]

Radiant sunshine, flat seas and champagne breeze allowed four races on the middle day of the J/24 Midwinter Championship. With the discard in place after five races, 27 boats are battling for the 2024 title at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida. Friday’s leader, Paul Abdullah’s Team Tarheel, continued […]

With rolling waves and breeze increasing above 20 knots, the J/24 Midwinter Championship launched for 27 boats at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida on Friday. One race was able to be completed, although many finished without hoisting their spinnakers due to gusty winds ahead of a cold front. […]

Mike Ingham’s all-family program topped the J/24 division with a strong performance in the breeze, winning both races to top Mike Quaid’s Ice Cube by 4 points. For full event details, visit https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series-st-petersburg/.

King’s Day was unseasonably warm with light breeze and strong currents at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville from November 18-19. Unfortunately, due to the lack of breeze, only two races were completed. King’s Day this year also served as the Southeast Regionals and District 8 Championship, meaning it held two […]