Light and shifty breeze welcomed 28 J/22 teams to the J/22 Midwinter Championship hosted by Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA. Following an onshore postponement while rain squalls passed through, two races were accomplished under clearing skies and spring temperatures. Michael Gemperline’s Defiance from Bristol Yacht Club in Rhode […] Read More

Match racing skipper Ryan Seago from Detroit, MI snared first place in St. Francis Yacht Club’s stop on the California Dreamin’ J/22 Match Race Series. Facing significant flood tide along the challenging Cityfront course, Seago timed his starts to perfection, and there were few chances for the trailing boat to […] Read More

Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […] Read More

With nearly 40 applicants, 24 teams were selected for the sixth edition of the Women’s Winter Invitational on February 17-18 in San Diego, CA. The rain held off as cool temperatures and 6-9 knot winds welcomed teams from across the USA along with Canada and Mexico to race in provided […] Read More

Thanks to Brad Julian for this report: The 2023 J/22 & J/24 East Coast Championships (ECCs) were an event to remember, featuring wet and wild conditions that will be discussed for quite some time. The regatta was hosted by Severn Sailing Association (SSA) from Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October […] Read More

The J/Fest Southwest Regatta celebrated its 14th anniversary in Lakewood, TX in October. The 10-boat J/22 fleet saw Tom Meeh’s MEEHEM winning the regatta by closing with three bullets on the last day. Nevertheless, just two points back to take the silver was Alex Schwinn’s TILT. Taking the bronze was […] Read More