A busy day full of tactical challenges wrapped up in Torbole Saturday, where the first-ever J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship continues at full speed. Once again, Lake Garda delivered ideal racing conditions, with the southern Ora breeze blowing steadily from 195°, ranging between 12 and 18 knots. Shifty and gusty, the wind put both crews and tacticians to the test. All three scheduled races were completed on a racecourse where strategic choices made the real difference.\

The day opened with a win by Corinthian team, *Lift Ticket²*, highlighting the diversity and competitiveness of a highly inclusive fleet. In fact, over 50% of the sailors on the starting line are women — one of the core goals behind the creation of the Mixed-Plus format, strongly supported by the International J/70 Class.

In the second race of the day, *Yupi* — the Spanish team helmed by Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalist Joan Cardona Méndez — returned to form, much as they had dominated the first two days. With a win in Race 8 and a second place in Race 9, Cardona strengthened his lead in the overall standings, now eight points ahead of Australia’s *Vamos*, skippered by Tim Ryan.

It was also a solid day for Brazil’s *To Nessa*, who posted scores of 3-3-4 to climb back into third place overall. Joining helmsman Renato Cunha Faria and Kadja Brandao on board are sailing legend Torben Grael, his daughter Martine, and her crewmate Kahena Kunze — all three Olympic medalists. Dropping to fourth are Sweden’s *Sailracing*, now 14 points off the podium, followed in fifth by Italy’s *J-Curve*, skippered by Mauro Roversi.

In the Corinthian division, *Dime* of Andrew Loe leads the standings, but the race for the title is as close as ever. *DSP* sits in second, tied on points but behind due to weaker individual results. Moving up to third is *White Hawk* of Gianfranco Noè, just three points off the lead, after a strong showing in the first race of the day where they rounded the top mark in first place. Completing the Corinthian top five are *Piccinina* of Stefano Roberti and *Furio* of Keith Whittemore.

Only two races remain, out of the 11 scheduled, to decide the title in this historic first edition of the J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship. The final showdown is set for 11:00, followed by the prize-giving ceremony in the afternoon at Circolo della Vela Torbole. Event website:

[J70 Mixed Plus World Championship 2025](https://www.j70.it/en/j-70-cup-2025-mixedplus/)