Tension Rises on Practice Day of 2025 J/70 Australian Championship at Renowned Sandringham Yacht Club

Port Phillip Bay lends its captivating azure waters to the J/70 Australian Championships 2025, with 21 boats making a dash to polish their strategies and gauge the competition. Led by accomplished sailor Alex Dare, the practise day saw a parade of young and experienced sailors from different backgrounds, united by their passion for the sport, and their shared vessel of choice: the increasingly popular J/70s.

It’s evident that the sport of sailing continues to evolve with its competitors. This year’s enthralling spectacle features five interstate teams, seven youth teams, and 14 teams of Corinthians, offering a flavourful mix of styles and strategies that keeps everyone on their toes. Nautical spectators and competitors can’t help but get infused with an invigorating sense of anticipation and camaraderie.

Sailing these exhilarating boats is nothing short of a nuanced dance with wind and water, rewarding those who decipher its subtle cues. Chris magnifies this allure, revealing how the sport’s heartening surge in youthful participants has accelerated the class’s development via a fresh infusion of styles and ideas. Encouragingly, the stringent measurement rules and freedom to choose a preferred sailmaker allows each sailor to intricately tailor their boat according to their temperament and style.

The 2025 J/70 Australian Championship in Sandringham Yacht Club has certainly kicked off on a high. Stay tuned for more updates over the week as brave sailors continue to slice through Port Phillp Bay’s mesmerising waters, their eyes set on the ultimate glory.