Torbole \u2013 Even before the start of the third leg of the 2026 J\/70 Cup, Lake Garda has already delivered its verdict, confirming the excellent health of the J\/70 class and the strength of the J\/70 Italian Class. After attracting around twenty entries at the first two events of the season, the fleet has surged past the thirty-boat mark in Torbole, hosted by the Circolo Vela Torbole.<\/p>\n
“The numbers in Torbole once again demonstrate that, in terms of participation and community spirit, very few sailing classes can match the J\/70 movement. It should not be forgotten that we arrive on Lake Garda just a few days before the start of the J\/70 European Championship in Barcelona, an event that will involve many crews, especially from Spain, Italy and Germany, many of whom are regular competitors on the J\/70 Cup starting line,”<\/em> commented J\/70 Italian Class President Federico Siragna, who added: “As far as the Italian fleet is concerned, it is great to see that around ten Italian boats will be competing in Spain, making Italy the third-largest national fleet at the European Championship. Only Spain, as the host nation, and Germany, where the Deutsche Segel Bundesliga has given the boat tremendous visibility, will have larger representations.”<\/em><\/p>\n Thirty-three boats, to be precise, will compete in Torbole, one of the most popular destinations among J\/70 sailors thanks to its reliable weather conditions and the quality of the facilities available to competitors. It is no coincidence that exactly one year ago the first J\/70 Mixed Plus World Championship was held on the Upper Lake Garda waters. The J\/70 International Class is the only sailing class in the world able to award this title. The event attracted nearly sixty boats and featured numerous Olympic medallists battling for the championship.<\/p>\n Among the expected protagonists of the regatta, which will take place at Circolo Vela Torbole from Friday through Sunday over a scheduled eight-race series, are Andrei Pushkin’s Tenzor Team, winner of the Lerici event; gSpot, second in Scarlino, helmed by Matteo Marenghi Vaselli; current 2026 J\/70 Cup overall leader J-Curve, owned by Mauro Roversi; and several strong outsiders, including the Corinthian entry White Hawk of Gianfranco No\u00e8 and Euro-Voiles of Louis Barbet. Also among the contenders are the American team Callisto, skippered by William Felder, and the Monaco-based Charisma, helmed by Carlo Vroo and featuring an impressive afterguard consisting of Andrea Racchelli, Michele Gregoratto and Patrick Costa.<\/p>\n “Following the tremendous success of the 2025 J\/70 Mixed Plus World Championship, we are particularly proud and honoured to welcome the J\/70 fleet back to Torbole for the third event of the circuit. The return of such a large fleet confirms the strong bond between the J\/70 class and our club, as well as the recognition of the outstanding sailing conditions offered by Garda Trentino for high-level competition. Three intense days of sport, competition and spectacular racing await us, during which crews from different backgrounds will compete in a highly technical and competitive environment. For our club, this represents an important opportunity to promote the region and further strengthen Torbole’s reputation as an international sailing destination. I would like to thank all the athletes, teams, race officials, volunteers and sponsors who contribute to the success of this event. I wish all participants fair winds, exciting racing and an enjoyable stay on Lake Garda,”<\/em> said Mauro Versini, President of Circolo Vela Torbole.<\/p>\n The J\/70 Italian Class, which uses the Vakaros RaceSense system to manage race starts, is supported by Lincoln International, Garmin, VelaMania, North Sails Collection, UtilGraph, Gottifredi Maffioli and Gin Vento.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Torbole \u2013 Even before the start of the third leg of the 2026 J\/70 Cup, Lake Garda has already delivered its verdict, confirming the excellent health of the J\/70 class and the strength of the J\/70 Italian Class. After attracting around twenty entries at the first two events of the season, the fleet has surged past the thirty-boat mark in<\/p>\n