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Tor Bay a Superb Championship Venue

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is looking forward to welcoming the J/70 Class to Torquay for the World Championships

August 29th to September 6th 2019

Tor Bay proudly boasts some of the finest sailing waters in the world and is an internationally renowned venue. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has established an enviable reputation over many years in hosting major National and International sailing events from the J Class racing in the 1930’s to the sailing venue for the 1948 Olympics. In more recent years the club has hosted numerous National, European and World Championships, including the Melges 24 and 32, SB20, International Dragon Class, Albacores, Cadet, Tasars and International Moths.   Read More.

Bob Penfold – Race Director

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Venue Information

Torquay Harbour lies on the North shore of Tor Bay. Haldon Pier to the South and Princess Pier to the West, form the main breakwaters and give shelter to the enclosed harbour facilities. The Harbour has large events pontoons and berthing to accommodate visiting sailors… Read More »

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Tor Bay on the English Riviera is one of the most beautiful bays in Europe, and Torquay is a thriving and popular resort with an unrivalled range of accommodation… Read More »

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Latest Updates

NOTICE OF RACE PUBLISHED AND ENTRY OPEN TO QUALIFIED COMPETITORS

The Notice of Race is now available on the event website Race Information All countries class associations are reminded that they need to send details of their qualified competitors to the International Class office howell@j70office.com who then will send them the registration link. The registration will be closed on the open site. Further information on … Continue reading “NOTICE OF RACE PUBLISHED AND ENTRY OPEN TO QUALIFIED COMPETITORS”

CHARTER BOAT INFORMATION

CHARTER BOAT INFORMATION We are looking forward to welcoming J/70 sailors from around the world to compete at Torbay in 2019 and we have a limited number of privately owned J/70s available for charter. The charter packages available will include Delivery of Charter Boat to You at Royal Torbay Yacht Club Hull, boat trailer, rigging, … Continue reading “CHARTER BOAT INFORMATION”

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The officers and members of the Royal Torbay Yacht are looking forward to welcoming J70 sailors from across the world. Torbay is a truly magnificent venue and boasts some of the finest sailing waters in the world.