2026 J/70 US National Championship

The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is pleased to host the J/70 US National Championship in beautiful Santa Barbara, California on July 10-12, 2026 with practice race on July 9. 

Registration for the 2026 J/70 US National Championship

Please select the links below for information regarding the event, including the online merchandise store, registration, notice of race, and more. If you have further questions the event documents below cannot help, please contact the Santa Barbara Yacht Club Race Office: [email protected] / (805) 965-8112 or the regatta chair.

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

Santa Barbara Channel offers 50 miles of unparalleled scenery. It is bordered by the Channel Islands National Park to the south and the ‘American riviera’ to the north. In July, the venue typically provides a sea breeze of 12-18 knots from the WSW, but has a variety of wind conditions and average temperatures of 77 degrees. 
The city of Santa Barbara is one of Southern California’s top family vacation destinations, and offers a wide range of options for racers and their ‘shore crew’.

SANTA BARBARA YACHT CLUB

One of the oldest clubs on the west coast, Santa Barbara Yacht Club has served racing sailors since 1872. Its current location overlooks the mountains, beaches, and harbor of Santa Barbara. The club supports a wide range of one design, dinghy, and rating rule classes for all ages. The members welcome all regatta participants to enjoy SBYC, the city, and the excellent sailing conditions of Santa Barbara.

Regatta Chairs: Geoff Fargo - [email protected]
Principal Race Officer: Brad Schaupeter – [email protected] / (805) 965-8112