The J80 fleet prepares for the second round of the Winter Series at Real Club Náutico de Valencia
by Pep Portas / RCNV 13 Nov 11:33 PST
14-15 November 2026
The Real Club Náutico de Valencia will host the second event of the series this weekend, 14-15 November, with more than 20 boats expected on the starting line and several new additions to the fleet.
The RCN de Valencia J80 Winter Series continues this weekend with the second round of the season, scheduled for 14 and 15 November. More than twenty J80s are expected to take part, underlining the growing interest in the series among one-design sailing teams.
The event will welcome several new entries joining the competition. Among them are Jbes, Limonka and Lassal J80, representing the RCN de Valencia; Eclipse, from the RCN de Palma; Spainlab Blue Health, representing both the RCN de Valencia and the RCN de Portosín; and Leapmotor, representing the RCN de Madrid and the RCN de Gran Canaria. These additions further strengthen the fleet and add to the sporting appeal of the second event.
The fleet brings together teams from a wide range of sailing clubs, including the RCN de Valencia, RCN de Palma, RCR de Alicante, RCN de Castellón, CN S'Arenal, Club Náutico Vinaròs and RCN de Madrid, as well as representatives from Portosín and Gran Canaria. International participation will also feature, with entries from the Netherlands and Argentina.
As for the weather forecast, current predictions point to a weekend with predominantly westerly to south-westerly winds, potentially reaching 15-18 knots, with gusts exceeding 20 knots, accompanied by some swell. Subject to the evolution of the forecast over the coming days, these conditions could provide an interesting setting for the racing.
The second round follows the opening event, held on 3 and 4 October, during which five of the six scheduled races were completed. The first event established the provisional overall standings, with Solgreen, representing the RCN de Valencia, leading the fleet on 10 points. Saetta III, from the RCN de Castellón, lies in second place on 15 points, followed by Queremoshacerhistoria-Dorsia Sailing Team, from the RCR de Alicante, in third with 23 points.
With the opening results now established, the fleet heads into the second weekend looking to build on its performance and challenge for the leading positions in an overall classification that remains wide open. The arrival of new teams, together with the presence of boats from across Spain and abroad, adds further interest to a season aiming to establish the Winter Series as a leading event for the J80 class.
Once again, the RCN de Valencia will serve as a meeting point for the one-design fleet, reaffirming its commitment to a sporting programme that encourages participation, high-level racing and the continued development and promotion of sailing in Valencian waters.