2025 J/70 Corinthian World Championship at Eastern Yacht Club, Massachusetts – Day 1
by Julie & Christopher Howell 24 Sep 2025 22:38 BST
September 24-27, 2025
Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts USA welcomed 29 all-amateur teams to the third annual J/70 Corinthian World Championship.
While the previous two editions took place in Europe, this Corinthian regatta moved to the United States for the first time in this celebrated format. Stable winds of 8-12 knots amid misty skies allowed three races for the fleet from five nations (BER, CAN, CHN, MEX, USA).
Edward Gary's Ayacucho (USA) proved the most consistent with all seconds for 6 points and the early advantage. Steady for the day were Ignacio Perez's Zaguero (MEX) and Alec Cutler's Hedgehog (BER), tied on points at 11 for the second and third positions.
Kicking off the regatta with a victory was Michael Kirkman's Hot Ticket, trailed by Gary's Ayacucho and Kostanecki's Jennifer. In race two, Cutler's Hedgehog took the win, with Gary's Ayacucho again runner-up and Perez's Zaguero in third. Closing the day and leading teams to shore were Perez's Zaguero, Gary's Ayacucho and Kostanecki's Jennifer. The fleet then enjoyed taco night sponsored by Mustang Surivival, who is available onsite with gear and apparel.
Representatives from Doyle Sails (Jud Smith) and North Sails (Travis Odenbach) conducted a pre-event clinic over the preceding weekend as well as morning briefings. Racing continues through Saturday.