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A heightened mood of excitement and anticipation will be evident among the J Class fleet as crews assemble and complete final training and preparations this weekend ahead of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup which starts on Monday 4 September on Sardinia’s beautiful Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

After three days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 2023 Superyacht Cup, J Class duo Velsheda and Svea took the top two places in the four boat Class A racing under ORC Superyacht handicap.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 got underway today in typically excellent sailing conditions out on the Bay of Palma, with an 8 to 10 knot breeze under blue skies greeting the diverse fleet gathered for the 27th edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta.

Two J Class yachts will race at the popular Superyacht Cup Palma over the coming days. Both Velsheda, which has just been relaunched after a long refit, and Svea will compete, racing in a mixed nine boat fleet under the ORC Superyacht rule.

Doyle Sails is excited to announce that it has been confirmed as an official Partner of the J Class Association, offering expert support and experience to the prestigious fleet ahead of the 2023 sailing season.

The 2022 season has seen the J Class gather considerable momentum. After five years marked by limited and sporadic racing at mixed fleet regattas, this season followed a consolidated, popular programme of class racing at three great events in the Caribbean and Europe.

Velsheda's Andy Beadsworth reflects on the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

As the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup draws to a close, Peter Holmberg (Topaz) reflects on the event and what's to come for the J Class