With only one point separating the leaders on the final day of the J/70 Corinthian World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts USA, Edward Gary’s *Ayacucho* (USA) and Alec Cutler’s *Hedgehog* (BER) were set for the final face-off. Following a brief postponement, the breeze picked up to allow race eight in 10 knots, as Cutler’s *Hedgehog* stepped up for the tight win to flip flop with Gary’s *Ayacucho* for the advantage. The breeze continued diminishing to 8 knots for race nine, and Cutler’s *Hedgehog* rose to the occasion with a third-place to secure the World Championship with 19 net points. The team included Ryan Cox, Brad Rodi and Charles Pucciariello. Gary’s *Ayacucho*, the 2024 Corinthian US National Champion, performed solidly all week for the runner-up position, and the US Corinthian National Championship trophy as the highest finishing US competitor, at 39 points. Ignacio Perez’s *Zaguero* (MEX) finished a respectable third at 43 points.
Perpetual trophies were also presented to:
Top Helmswoman: Marina Lamphier’s *Beat Machine*, with Roy Lamphier, Cassidy Chalut and Matt Koch
Top Young Team: Zach York’s *MiniMax* with Robert Jacobs, John Egger and Finn Weeden
Top Mixed Plus: Andrew Lowe’s *Dime* with Mallory Loe, AnaLucia Clarkson, Jen Glass and Lee Sackett (winner of the final race and fourth overall)
“These are my buddies from the Navy. It’s just wonderful to sail with your brothers. That’s who they are,” said Cutler. “Together we talk about the joy of fielding a Corinthian sailing team, where the focus is on enjoying the process with friends rather than just winning. Working together, having a set of goals, and going out and executing. The Corinthian World Championship is not just about being an amateur. It’s about embodying the Corinthian spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. It’s about sailing like ladies and gentlemen—being happy for others’ successes, and feeling bad when something bad happens to a competitor, even if you benefited from it.”
Top Five:
1. *hedgehog* (BM), Alec Cutler, Brad Rodi, Charles Pucciariello, Ryan Cox, 6 – 1 – 4 – 1 – 1 – 2 – [7] – 1 – 3 ; 19.0
2. *Ayacucho* (US), Edward Gary, Andrew Sheerin, Brad Read, Brendan Read, Travis Carlisle, 2 – 2 – 2 – 7 – 3 – 3 – 2 – 3 – [9] ; 24.0
3. *Zaguero* (MX), Ignacio Perez, Juan Cuellar, Juan Ignacio Perez, Santiago Perez Soltero, 7 – 3 – 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 – 14 – 5 – [19] ; 39.0
4. *Dime* (US), W. Andrew Loe III, AnaLucia Clarkson, Jennifer MORGAN GLASS, Lee Sackett, Mallory Loe, 10 – 4 – 9 – 2 – 5 – 1 – [13] – 11 – 1 ; 43.0
5. *Hot Ticket* (US), Mike Kirkman, Andrew Lockhart, Michael Kirkman, Trish Kirkman, 1 – 11 – 7 – 6 – 10 – 7 – 1 – 2 – [12] ; 45.0
Eastern Yacht Club hosted 29 all-amateur teams September 24-27, with five nations represented (BER, CAN, CHN, MEX, USA). The IJ70CA extends is appreciation to PRO Hank Stuart and all the Eastern Yacht Club volunteers and staff for their exceptional service and efficient race management with Vakaros RaceSense.
Photos: [**gallery.hannahleenoll.com/j70-cworlds-2025/**](http://gallery.hannahleenoll.com/j70-cworlds-2025/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ2d6akZHTU84d0tCamd3SwEe5UUADFvRn9SlDBDZ35ZsjCN_zAIzeWIej27PO_44KNpbWn0ZriunPDjfjr4_aem_OOfIUAt6zJnPIIUq6sjFQg)
Results: [**easternyc.nautical-cloud.com/live-results**](http://easternyc.nautical-cloud.com/live-results)