J/70 International Class Association

08/16/2026

Joan Cardona Mendez’s Yupi (ESP) has successfully defended its title at the J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club. With 11 races completed over four days of racing, Yupi once again emerged as Mixed-Plus World Champion, repeating its victory at the inaugural Championship in 2025. Cardona Mendez sailed with Gerardo Prego Menor, Pilar Fernanda Amaro Filgueira and Fatima Diz Barreras to 47 net points, demonstrating remarkable consistency. The team also topped the One-Pro subdivision.

Kim Christensen’s Soffe (DEN), with Gustav Schwennesen, Silje Cerup-Simonsen and Rebekka Johannesen, finished second overall with 63 net points, plus earning the Corinthian title, as well as top Danish boat honors. James Murray’s Callisto (USA) came on strong toward the end of the Championship to finish third overall with 64 points. Sten Mohr’s Lady in Red (DEN) was fourth with 66.9 points, followed by Simon Perry’s Jiraffe (GBR) in fifth with 69 points.

Saturday’s final day featured two races. In Race 10, Hedvig Liljegren’s Apotea (SWE) took the win, followed by Nevra Eker’s Eker Efsane Yogurt (TUR) and Murray’s Callisto. Yupi finished fourth and secured enough of a lead that the final race would become the team’s new discard, allowing the champions to return to shore for the celebration. Murray’s Callisto closed with a victory in Race 11, followed by Till Krüger’s Jane (GER) and Eigil Mølgaard’s Bluedock (DEN).

The Corinthian division, which included 29 boats, was led by Christensen’s Soffe, followed by Krüger’s Jane (GER) and Eker’s Eker Efsane Yogurt (TUR). Eker and her team had an outstanding Championship, also earning the titles in both the all-female crew division and female helm division. Simon Kaiser’s Icebörg (SUI) claimed the youth division.

The second J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship delivered champagne sailing and a memorable atmosphere both on the water and ashore. The fleet featured crews spanning two and even three generations, creating a warm and relaxed environment while maintaining the highly competitive spirit of J/70 racing.

Results ➡ https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/bb544276-b4e7-4e43-9ddd-18df777a8f5b #!/

08/16/2026

And the winners are... 2026 J/70 Mixed Plus World Championship

08/15/2026

🏆El regatista del Real Club Náutico de Palma Joan Cardona, medallista de bronce en los JJOO de Tokio 2020, se ha proclamado campeón del mundo de J70 Mixto como armador y patrón del Yupi. El campeonato se ha disputado del 10 al 15 de agosto en las instalaciones del Kongelig Dansk Yachtklub, en Skoushoved (Dinamarca), con la participación de 38 tripulaciones procedentes de 12 países.

🔝 El Yupi, patroneado por Cardona y tripulado por Gerardo Prego, Pilar Amaro y Fátima Diz, los tres regatistas del Real Club Náutico de Vigo, ha firmado una actuación destacada con cinco victorias en las once mangas disputadas. La embarcación española ha terminado con 47 puntos, 16 menos que el danés Soffe, de Kim Christensen, que ha sido segundo con 63 puntos. El estadounidense Callisto, de James Murray, ha completado el podio con 64 puntos.

♻ Cardona y el Yupi revalidan de este modo el título mundial conquistado el 29 de junio de 2025 en el Lago de Garda, en Torbole (Italia). El regatista del RCNP suma así un nuevo campeonato del mundo a su palmarés y mantiene al Yupi en lo más alto de la categoría J70 Mixto por segundo año consecutivo.

08/15/2026

2026 J/70 Mixed Plus World Champion

08/15/2026

2026 J/70 Mixed Plus World Championship (Race day 3)

08/14/2026

More fun shots from the 2026 J/70 Mixed Plus World Championship

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

The J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, completed three more races Friday, bringing the Championship total to nine. With two scheduled races remaining Saturday, Joan Cardona Mendez’s Yupi (ESP) continues to lead the 38-boat fleet representing 13 countries.

Cardona Mendez’s Yupi, winner of the inaugural J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship in 2025, has built a strong 25-point advantage atop the overall standings with 23 net points. Kim Christensen’s Soffe (DEN) is second with 48 points, while Sten Mohr’s Lady in Red (DEN) is only slightly farther back in third with 49.9 points. The battle remains tight behind the podium. Simon Perry’s Jiraffe (GBR) and Till Krüger’s Jane (GER) are tied on 54 points in fourth and fifth, respectively.

The Corinthian division represents a significant and impressive part of the fleet, with 28 boats competing for the title. Christensen’s Soffe leads the all-amateur standings while also holding second overall. Krüger’s Jane (GER) is second in Corinthian, followed by Nevra Eker’s Eker Efsane Yogurt (TUR).

In addition to its overall lead, Yupi is currently at the top of the One-Pro subdivision. The team’s consistency has kept it firmly in control despite a challenging eighth race of the series. In Race 7, Yupi took the win ahead of Hedvig Liljegren’s Apotea (SWE) and Mohr’s Lady in Red. Liljegren’s Apotea took line honors in Race 8, followed by Marc Keene’s Rascal (DEN) and Perry’s Jiraffe. Cardona Mendez and crew returned to the top in Race 9, ahead of James Murray’s Callisto (USA) and Apotea (whose scores were adjusted following a technical protest and corresponding DPI penalty for all races).

Nevra Eker’s Eker Efsane Yogurt (TUR) heads the all-female crew division, while Zsuzsanna Éva Gál’s Padzsi (HUN) has moved into the lead in the female helm division. Simon Kaiser’s Icebörg (SUI) currently tops the youth division.

Results / Details ➡ https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/bb544276-b4e7-4e43-9ddd-18df777a8f5b #!/