By: Stu Johnstone (Los Angeles, CA)- The mission of Clippership is to transport palletized (LCL) marine freight quicker and more cost-effectively than existing methods. Clippership can do this by designing, building, and operating a fleet of autonomous sail-powered cargo vessels, that leverage advancements in robotics, aerodynamics, weather forecasting, and satellite connectivity. Palletized cargo will be […]
By: Stu Johnstone (Barcelona, Spain)- Last weekend the fourth and penultimate event of the Barcelona Winter Series was held despite the cold temperatures. That did not stop a total of sixteen teams from the Netherlands, Germany, England, Spain, and Andorra from having some fun in the windy conditions. In fact, weather conditions were good enough that […]
(English Harbour, Antigua)- The 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started on Monday 24th February, 2025. Starting and finishing in Antigua, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 600.0nm race goes around eleven spectacular, picturesque Caribbean islands. The race sends the teams around a mostly reaching course using eleven of the stunning islands in the Caribbean […]
By: Lydia Mullan- Managing Editor at SAIL magazine During the Newport Bermuda Race this year, the J/122 ALLIANCE struck a submerged object in the Gulf Stream in the middle of the night, suffering damage that caused her to sink (see “A Eulogy for Alliance,” October 2024). Fellow racers aboard Ceilidh, a J/121, and Banter, an […]
By Dave ReedDecember 17, 2024 A quick harbor spin on the new J/7 daysailer from J Boats confirms its selling point: simplified sailing should be easy. On the breeze for a wind-chilly demo sail in December, the J/7’s overall simplicity is its appeal. Looks like a J, sail like a J and will no doubt sell […]
(Marblehead, MA)- Eastern Yacht Club is proudly hosting the 2025 J/70 Corinthian World Championship from September 22-27, 2025. This globally recognized event will showcase the skills and sportsmanship of many of the world’s top Corinthian J/70 sailors in one of the quintessential sailing towns on the east coast of the United States. Eastern Yacht Club […]
While other brands may sell more boats, the Johnstones have won the performance-oriented segment of the market. J Boats perform well on the race course but which are comfortable and easy enough for the family to daysail and cruise. It is with knowledgeable, experienced sailors that the Johnstones have done best. Listen more here: More […]
(Melbourne, Australia)- The 2026 J/24 World Championship will be hosted by the iconic Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia from November 4th to 11th, 2026. The SYC Organising Committee is excited and proud to announce the confirmation of the J/24 Worlds title sponsor- PEERLESS Industrial Systems. They are an Australian company with an international client […]
(San Diego, CA)- San Diego Yacht Club’s annual Women’s J/22 Invitational Regatta returns this upcoming winter from February 14th to 16th, 2025. The regatta is sailed at San Diego YC directly off the docks in La Playa and features the club’s J/22 one-design sailboats, which are sponsored by Mount Gay. Over 80 women sailors on […]
(Nieuwpoort, Belgium)- As the principal sponsor of the J/80 World Championship in Nieuwpoort, CFP Green Buildings is committed to making the beautiful and sustainable sport of sailing more accessible to everyone. In addition to supporting the event itself, they are introducing a special fund, giving youth teams (three crew members under 25 years old) from […]
Hi, my name is Andy Camarda, and I am the founder of J Boats Midwest and 180sails.com.
I started sailing before I could walk 30 years ago, and have been working for major sailmaking brands in the industry for over 8 years.
I have been a part of a team that has won every major event in Chicago including the Chicago to Mackinac, the Verve, and the NOOD.
