All eyes to Türkiye for J/70 Championship and Tenzor International Cup opening stage
by Burak Zengin 20 Nov 22:11 AEDT
19-23 November 2025
All eyes to Türkiye for J/70 racing © Seayou Agency
A great sailing event "3 in 1" with J/70 TR Championship, 5th Leg of Türkiye Tour and opening first stage of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Winter Series 2025/2026 is set off!
Held in November 19 to 23, 2025 at D-Marine Turgutreis in Bodrum region, Türkiye this regatta will be a key event with twenty top teams on the start line.
"It is great to get so strong teams here. The conditions are perfect with good wind forecast and very hot weather, like in Miami, - stated Burak Zengin, CEO of Tenzor Sailing Club Türkiye.
J/70 Turkish Union, Tenzor Sailing Club Türkiye, in conjunction with the J/70 International Association and Turkish Sailing Federation are preparing to welcome the elite group of sailors and host the first-class competition with 4 racing days and 11 races in program.
"This season will be a new start with a new crew in the One Pro division. The expectations are very positive and exciting, - commented Alp Doguoglu, skipper of Ada JR team, who was 3rd overall in Corinthians last season.
The two-time winners of the J/70 Turkish Championship 2023-2024, the winners of the TIC Winter Series 24/25 and the silver medalist of last year, Tenzor Team, helmed by Andrey Pushkin, is aiming to defend the title of the strongest. Their main rivals - Russian Bogatyrs team, Dolce Vita, Nautique Yachting, Cheese Sailing, Eker Kaymak, Ameera Jet, Denizcik all podium finishers in past J/70 Turkish Championship and Tenzor International Cup events promised to show their best skills as well.
We are always close in racing and breathing into each other's necks, which sets even more intrigue and adrenaline to racing, - stated Daniil Odintsov, Tenzor Team tactician.
"We're really looking forward to the upcoming regatta and intense winter season with Tenzor International Cup Series, - said Erman Ayvaz, helmsman of Happyhour JR team. Our team came together this year, and every event has been a step forward in building our rhythm and chemistry on the boat. It's a great chance for us to line up against top teams and see where we stand. The level of competition is exactly what we need as we prepare for the World and European Championships next season".
Female sailors are always especially welcome on each regatta. Helmswomen Nevra Eker, Inna Balashova, Elvira Pinchuk will keep men on their toes.
High quality race management served by Can Giray as Principal Race Officer and his colleagues from judging panel will start the race program on 20th of November with opening ceremony and going on water for first warning signal at 12:00 PM on course.
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