(Buffalo, New York)- The Buffalo Yacht Club is honored to announce that
we have been selected to host the inaugural J/70 Great Lakes
Championship Regatta. Racing will be on August 10th and 11th and past
Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Jud Smith will be hosting a clinic on August
9th.Having recently run the extremely successful and competitive 2010 J/22 NA’s, 2011 LYRA as well as the annual J/22 “Raw Bar” Regatta, the BYC has demonstrated that it's a great place to sail and the fun continues once everyone is off the water. With 39 boats at Key West this year and 54 currently registered for Charleston Race Week – there is little doubt that the J/70 has quickly become a premier one design machine offering exciting sailing and strong camaraderie in an affordable package! The racing in the Buffalo Harbor offers consistent breeze and wave patterns perfectly suited for mind-blowing downwind surfing!
We are proud to welcome back TOWNE BMW & MINI as our title sponsor. The TOWNE Automotive Group has been a fantastic supporter of competitive sailing for 20+ years. Other sponsors are Doyle Sails, Mount Gay Rum, RCR Yachts and the Great Lakes Brewing. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones this summer! Sailing photo credits- Tim Wilkes. For more J/70 Great Lakes sailing information
