Articles by: Maggie Howell

Kiel Week: A Sailing Festival with All Facets

The Kiel Week Regatta 2024 came to an end on Sunday 30 June after 285 extremely varied races between light winds and stormy gusts. KielerWoche.TV showed races live from the media track every day on the stage, partners and sponsors entertained and informed the guests in the afternoon, and there […]

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Italian J/22 National Championship

Thank you to Massimo Taronna for this report: The Italian Championship was great! Twelve J/22s participated in April, and we had a lot of fun. There was a nice fight between Alcione, a J/22 of the LNI Napoli, and another J/22 from Torre del Greco. In the end, the Naples […]

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North Sea Regatta

The North Sea Regatta 2024 wrapped up in Scheveningen, Netherlands with resounding success, featuring over 80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses. The Race Committee efficiently managed the event, ensuring all scheduled races were sailed, and competitors faced a range of weather conditions that tested their skills. […]

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Bob Johnstone Awarded US Sailing’s Herreshoff Trophy

Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […]

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Jamin Jamaica Regatta

The weather gods served up yet another pretty three days of sailing off Montego Bay, Jamaica for the annual Jamin Jamaica Regatta. Hosted by Montego Bay Yacht Club, the fleet of nine J/22s enjoyed a total of nine races. As usual, the fleet also enjoyed the Saturday evening cocktail party […]

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