Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo 2023 S-Series LEADERBOARD

Cowes Week Day 4: Jelvis wins J/70 Short Series

by Rupert Holmes 30 Jul 2024 09:56 PDT 27 July - 2 August 2024

Today dawned bright and sunny with a northerly breeze that faded during the morning as the land heated up, but a stable sea breeze failed to materialise, forcing racing for all classes to be abandoned.

The short series for both J/70s and SB20s that took place over the first four days of the Regatta has now concluded, with nine of the 12 scheduled races completed.

In the J/70 class 40 per cent of competitors in the 30-strong fleet achieved at least one top five finish. However, Martin Dent's Jelvis posted an impressively consistent series of results with a near perfect scoreline, counting seven first places and one second. He therefore wins the series with nine points.

William Edwards & Ian Dobson's Sardonyx and Simon Pattison's Standfast were the only other boats to take a race win. Sardonyx took second place overall on 26 points and Standfast third on 29.

Nico Razmilovic's Glasgow Kiss scored a similarly emphatic victory in the SB20 Grand Slam. Having been scored OCS in the opening race, he went on to win six races and take second place in the other two, finishing the series on 10 points. Charles Whelan and Richard McAdam's Breaking Bod were second with 20 points and Simon Berry's Betty third on 22 points.

Today was also Women's Day at Cowes Week which celebrates the achievements of the many female sailors in the sport. Over the first three days of racing women helms have already notched up five race wins and a total of more than 20 podium finishes.

The Portsmouth based Victory class, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, has multiple women helms who participate in racing through the season, while Marie-Claire Sothcott is helming her family boat Unity all week at Cowes for the third time.

"The Victory class is really welcoming and I appreciate Cowes Week noticing females on the water, particularly those who take the helm," she says. "We're brave enough and good enough to keep the guys on their toes on the start line. It's also good to recognise some really talented female crew as well, which the Victory class has in abundance.

"The Solent is a really unique place to race," she continues. "Those who regularly come first when we're racing in Portsmouth don't necessarily come first here at Cowes. The tides are a challenge and really understanding where the wind's going to be, where the tide's going to be and where the marks are is a race in itself. You can't compare it to any other racing in the world."

In a class in which the top five boats regularly finish within a few seconds of each other, she adds: "the more you practice, the luckier you get, and certainly in our wooden boats it's about keeping the boat rolling and understanding those tides."

At the end of today competitors and spectators alike will be treated to the spectacle of the giant aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sailing past Cowes and turning around in the central Solent. She will then hold off for a ceremonial and salute exchange with the Royal Yacht Squadron.

The 284-metre long ship is scheduled to approach from the east, passing Prince Consort buoy north of Cowes at 1815, before turning around with the aid of tugs. She will hold off from around 1830 to 1850 for the salute, before heading back east to dock in Portsmouth Harbour.

Cowes Week racing continues on Wednesday, when we will also highlight the participation of the many young sailors at the Regatta.

Find more information at www.cowesweek.co.uk

Related Articles

Aquila commits to hydro foils on 42 and 46 Coupes
Both Coupe models come standard with the Aquila Hydro Glide Foil System™ Aquila Power Catamarans is launching two new models—the 42 and 46 Coupe Power Catamarans—at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2025. Posted on 28 Jan
PBMY - 30 years to become an overnight success
Palm Beach Motor Yachts turns 30 in 2025 Palm Beach Motor Yachts turns 30 in 2025. Commencing operations in Palm Beach, Australia with the Palm Beach 38, it wasn't long before more space was required. They then moved to Mona Vale, just a bit further down Sydney's Northern Beaches peninsula... Posted on 28 Jan
Cruisers Yachts showcasing impressive lineup
At the 2025 Miami International Boat Show Cruisers Yachts will present its stunning collection of luxury yachts at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show, from February 12 to February 16, 2025. Posted on 28 Jan
Be wary of letters offering documentation renewal
Official-looking vessel documentation renewal notices can lead to confusion and higher costs Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. Posted on 28 Jan
SY62 3-Deck under the Bahamas sun
Highlights from an incredible 10-day cruise We are excited to share with you some highlights from our incredible 10-day cruise on the SY62 3-Deck Open through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to other sun-kissed islands. Posted on 25 Jan
A new Admiral 78m mega yacht launched by TISG
Timeless elegance and eco-friendly innovation The Italian Sea Group celebrates the launch of the new flagship Admiral 78m mega yacht, the perfect blend of best nautical tradition, advanced technological innovation, and sustainability. Posted on 25 Jan
Princecraft wins its first NMMA Innovation Award
The Vogue 25 RL offers a premium boating experience with innovative features Princecraft Boats, a leading manufacturer of premium aluminum boats and a brand under Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), was awarded the prestigious NMMA Innovation Award in the "Pontoon" category at the 2025 Minneapolis Boat Show. Posted on 24 Jan
The all-new S 328 Sport has arrived
Ruggedly refined center console has a 34' 6" LOA powered by twin Yamaha® 300 or 350 engines The intentional focus paid to every meticulous detail on the revolutionized S 328 Sport is unmistakable. This ruggedly refined center console has a 34' 6" LOA powered by twin Yamaha® 300 or 350 engines. Posted on 24 Jan
Maxim Yachts introduces the Max 44 R
Powered by three Mercury Verado V10 outboard engines During a press conference held at boot Düsseldorf 2025, Maxim Yachts announced the new Max 44 R. Powered by three Mercury Verado V10 outboard engines with 400 horsepower each, this daycruiser exceeds a top speed of 50 knots. Posted on 23 Jan
Pestige reveals two main product launches
Continuing to invest, reinforcing its strong international presence On the heels of a strong 2024, PRESTIGE confirms its commitment to an international brand positioning and officially launches the new F4.3, on World Premiere at boot Dusseldorf, together with the presentation of the upcoming multihull model, the M7. Posted on 22 Jan
Maritimo 2023 S600 FOOTER