The J/70 World Championship this year was organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma and the J/70 International Association, bringing together 25 nationalities. The 98 teams competed in eight out of the ten races scheduled in winds that varied in both direction and strength. Every boat had to carry an electronic device which, via GPS, transmits the exact position of the boat as it crosses the start line and signals within a second contestants who are over the line. Douglas Newhouse and Jeremy Wilmot’s boat Yonder grabbed the lead on the first day by winning the first race and held on to it throughout the competition.

The Monegasques held their heads high with a good 20th for Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spot) followed by Lorenzo Bortolotti (Black Swan) in 33rd.  Stefano Roberti (Piccinina) finished 47th in the overall ranking and 6th in the One Pro category, while Pierrik Devic (Raph Seven Yacht) was 48th. Since its launch in 2012, the J/70 has grown rapidly in popularity among one design fans. Monaco has one of the largest fleets in the Mediterranean with 17 boats.