Available regattas for J70 boats in the Pacific Northwest.
Dedicated J70 one-design regattas should be given special attention and every effort to attend. It is rare to have the entire race course dedicated for a single fleet. If the wind cooperates, you will enjoy many more races per day (5,6.7...) and far less traffic on the race course. The Hood River One Design regatta is a great example in a spectacular sailing venue. Where else can you sail on a river in 6 knots of current and 30 knots of breeze?
The most common regattas offer one-design class starts for fleets of 5 boats or more. And usually include several classes of one-design fleets and PHRF classes. If the wind cooperates, you will enjoy 3,4,5... races per day and share the race course with 20 to 50 other boats. Bellingham Pitch & RaceWeek are great examples of well organized events and great sailing venues.
A few regattas are hosted by local yacht clubs and offer great social/party events with PHRF racing for fleets of less than 5 boats, non-spinnaker flying "cruise" classes and can accommodate one-design fleets. The Whidbey Island Summer Classic is a great example.
Please note regattas may be 2 day weekend events and others are hosted during the week. Getting crew to commit to a regatta for a weekend event is far easier than taking vacation days from work during week days. Plan accordingly.
The following regattas are listed in order of calendar date.
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle was founded on January 26, 1945. The aim, both now and then, is to provide the very best in yacht racing and cruising for anyone who aspires to experience the best sailing has to offer. Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle is, and always will be, a true sailor’s club.
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle has a strong tradition in competitive sailing and has one of the nation’s top rosters of current and past champions. Each year CYC welcomes many new members, from novice sailors to Olympic caliber one-design sailors. Join us this season for what we hope will be an unforgettable year!
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
7755 Seaview Ave NW
Seattle WA 98117
(206) 789-1919
office@cycseattle.org
Sponsored by the OIYC this event promises great fun! Two days of sailing on beautiful East Sound with friends. We will have J/70, Martin 242 and PHRF fleets. Join us for the party on Saturday night. Moorage is avalaible at the Rosario Harbor.
Registration & Results: https://oiyc.org/Sailing/race_book/SpringRegatta/springregatta.html
The regatta included a total of 2 classes. The Martin 242 class with 3 boats sailing. And this year four J70s participated with their own one-design class start and 12 races over two days.
This regatta is organized by the ARW group and the venue is located at the Bellingham Marina at Squalicum Harbor.
Registration: https://www.raceweekpnw.com/
This year five J70s participated with their own one-design class start and 20 races over five days.
A total of 44 boats attended the event, with the boats in racing in 7 classes on the race course.
Race Week 2025 Contact Information:
Schelleen Rathkopf, Event Producer,
2400 NW 80th Street, #130 Seattle, WA 98117 Schelleen@Rathkopf.org
(206) 384-5254
3-day regatta in or near Penn Cove and evening events at the club house.
Registration and event details: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29914#_home
A total of 22 boats in 4 classes. Including a dedicated one-design SJ24 class, two PHRF classes and a sport boat class. The three day event successfully scored 8 races.
Hood River 1D Regatta. Primary focus for 2025 will be J/70s and Moore 24s, but other classes of 5 or more boats may be given a start.
Nine J70s attended and race in 2025.
The J70 fleet has recently grown to 7 boats at Hood RIver, OR. Looking forward to racing with them on their home turf! And they are always welcome at any events on Puget Sound.
Registration List: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29496#_registration
NOR/SIs/Race Documents:
Based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, Hood River Yacht Club is a friendly group of sailors and boaters who enjoy sailing, racing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and pretty much anything else you can do on the water. The club helps sponsor a junior program and adult learn-to-sail classes as well as other community events. Here in the Gorge, we enjoy sailing in a wide variety of wind and water conditions, from gentle summer evening breezes to epic nuclear blowouts and everything in between. Bring your foulies and a sense of adventure and come sail with us!
Hood River Yacht Club
E Port Marina Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
Event Contacts: racecaptain@hryc.org
Please check the BYC racing & regattas link below for registration list and event details.
https://byc.org/regatta/Ucvpn5bFby
This year saw six J70s with their own one-design class start and 6 races over two days. Three other classes included 15 boats for a total of 21 boats in the regatta.
Established in February of 1925, it is located on Bellingham Bay, at 2625 South Harbor Loop, in beautiful Bellingham, WA. We are proud to be Bellingham’s oldest yacht club. At about 370 members strong, we are an all volunteer club that is active in all aspects of boating: safety & education, cruising, racing, social and youth programs.
Bellingham Yacht Club
2625 South Harbor Loop
Bellingham, WA 98225
FleetCaptain@byc.org or Info@byc.org
360-733-7390
The Puget Sound Sailing Championships (PSSC) is hosted in Shilshole Bay by the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle.
Registration and event details: https://cycseattle.org/regatta/hHHJlJWKgv
This event is expecting more than 50 boats for the regatta! And fifteen J70s are already registered.