Eastern Yacht Club Partners with Mustang Survival to Host 2025 J/70 Corinthian World Championship
by Hannah Lynn Reid 21 Jun 2025 07:26 PDT
September 22-27, 2025
2021 Mustang Survival J70 Corinthian National Championship - Day 1 © Christopher Howell
The Eastern Yacht Club and Mustang Survival are thrilled to announce a partnership to bring the 2025 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to the waters of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Mustang Survival, global leader in technical apparel and maritime safety equipment, has announced their title sponsorship for the regatta set to take place September 22 - 27, 2025. The highly competitive event is expected to draw 50 boats with skippers and crew members from all over the globe.
"Sailing is a core part of Mustang Survival, and we're proud to support this incredible event and vibrant J/70 class," said Theresa Riedl, Partnerships & Events Marketing Manager at Mustang Survival. "Partnering with the Eastern Yacht Club and the J/70 class is a great opportunity to deepen our connection with the sailing community on the East Coast and showcase our ongoing commitment to the sport."
The J/70 International Class Association is recognized by World Sailing with active fleets in 20 countries and over 1,500 boats worldwide attracting some of the most talented sailors in the world and helping to spark growth across Europe and the Americas.
"Eastern Yacht Club is very excited about partnering again with Mustang Survival for the J/70 Corinthian Worlds that Eastern is hosting September 22 to September 27, 2025. Over the years Mustang Survival has been a great sponsor and partner to work with and their support is very much appreciated." - Commodore Alan McKinnon
The Eastern Yacht Club has also hosted a multitude of local, national, and international sailing events, including the Etchells Worlds, Star Worlds, IOD Worlds, Olympic Class Regattas, Viper 640 North Americans, Sonar Worlds, J105 North Americans, Sailing Chubb Jr, Marblehead NOOD, ILCA Masters. Coming up in 2025 they'll host the Rhodes 19 National Championship.
From the beginning, the Eastern Yacht Club became a leader in yacht racing with Puritan, Mayflower, and Volunteer, all flying Eastern colors, successfully defeating their British challengers in the America's Cup in 1885, 1886, and 1887. Nearly 130 years of yachting history can be found in Marblehead and in the EYC clubhouse with trophies and medals marking its illustrious history.
Mustang Survival will host a pop-up shop at the event, offering participants, spectators, and yacht club members the opportunity to explore and try on Mustang's top-of-the-line products, including the Podium PFD, Khimera PFD, the Callan jacket and pants collection, and versatile smocks, along with a full range of offshore sailing gear.
More information on race details can be found on this Notice Board and will be updated towards the event.