(Alassio, Italy)- During the International Offshore Week, a classic
Spring event that starts off the summer sailing season, the first of the
Italian J/70 Circuit regattas took place. The interest has been high
for J/70s in Italy and the fleet is having a lot of fun for many of them
who were competing for the first time. In the first regatta off Allasio, it was a closely fought race with Carlo Alberini the winner and Beppe Zavanone taking second overall.
The second regatta of J/70 Italian Circuit will be organized at YC San Remo from 24-27 April. Many J/70s are already present practicing for the weekend regatta. The regatta expects teams from Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia and Monaco On 24th April, J/Boats Italy is hosting a “J/70 day” for all sailors interested in discovering more about the boat.
J/70 European Championship 2014- further to the ISAF approval of the International Status for the J/70, the first European Championship will be sailed on Riva del Garda from 23/27th September. The host is Club Fraglia della Vela with the support of J/Boats Italy and J/Composites of France (builder of the J/70). The J/70 Italian Class Association is working with the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) to set up a great event for all. For more J/70 European and Italian circuit information
