Back to racing for the J/70 UK Class
by Louay Habib 10 Mar 2021 06:22 PST
24-25 April 2021
J/70 fleet © Louay Habib / J/70 UK Class
The J/70 UK Class is looking forward to an exciting season of racing for 2021. Following the UK Government announcement of the roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England and following guidance from the RYA.
The J/70 UK Class will have some coronavirus protocols in place, and we are planning a full season of racing from April through to October.
The 2021 J/70 UK Grand Slam Series will feature seven events with the best four to count, the J/70 UK Nationals will be a non-discard event and Grand Slam winners will be in both the Corinthian and Open Classes. Seven clubs will be hosting the J/70 UK Class: Warsash SC, Royal Thames YC, Royal Southern YC, Parkstone YC, Cowes CC, Royal Yacht Squadron, and the Hamble River SC.
The 2021 UK Grand Slam Series is expected to be the UK J/70 Class Qualifying Series for the 2022 J/70 World Championships in Monaco. Further details on the 2022 Worlds and UK Qualifying are expected from the J/70 International Class
Charles Thompson's Brutus will be defending their win in the Corinthian Class for the J/70 UK Nationals and J/70 UK Grand Slam Series.
"I am sure I speak for everyone involved that it is fantastic to be looking forward to a full season of racing in the J/70 UK Class," commented Charles Thompson. "Also, the training events organised by Marshall King are a great initiative, and the new sprint series is also designed to improve performance right through the fleet."
The J/70 UK Sprint Series is a new and exciting edition to the 2021 calendar. Two days of weekend racing, hosted by the Royal Southern YC, will run from May through to September. With five short, sharp races per day, the series is designed to test raw speed and boat handling. The Sprint Series will also allow on the water coaching to add another dimension to the racing.
J/70 UK Class Chairman Paul Ward commented: "We are looking forward to welcoming all of the J70 fleet for this new race series format where the focus will be on improving our racing and sharing knowledge with all of the fleet. Working together to enjoy our racing and time on the water. "
With the J/70 UK Class craving to get out on the water, a big turn-out is expected for all of the events.
For more information, including boat charter opportunities, visit j-70.co.uk