Cherbourg
19-20 JUNE
J Cup Europe is back—and we’re heading to Cherbourg for two days of top-level racing delivered in true J Cup style.
Run in partnership with Axe Sail and Yacht Club de Cherbourg, this year’s event will bring together J/Boats teams from across Europe for competitive, well-run racing and great shoreside hospitality. All J/Boats are invited, and we’re excited to announce that the J/99 European Cup will be incorporated into the programme – expect close battles, busy start lines, and high-energy racing throughout.
Prepare your crew, fine-tune your boat, and get ready to experience the J Cup spirit with a European edge. See you on the start line.
J CUP EUROPE
J/99 fleet see information below.
When: 19–20 June 2026
Where: Yacht Club de Cherbourg
Who: All J/Boats
Contact Harry: harry.tilling@keyyachting.com or 02380 455 669
- Delivery race from Hamble to Cherbourg Thursday for IRC fleets and J109s – 18th June
- Inshore Racing just outside Cherbourg Harbour
- Two nights free berthing in Cherbourg
- Storage for delivery/offshore equipment in race village
- Welcome pack with goodies
- Onshore events and socials
Entry: €300
Race. Celebrate. Repeat.
J/99 European Cup
For the J/99s, the event expands to three full days of inshore racing from 18–20 June 2026, with the additional racing day included automatically in the J Cup entry.
The first day of inshore racing Thursday 18 June, is dedicated exclusively to the J/99 fleet, giving teams their own start lines and on-the-water support with coaching and expert insight from J Composites and North Sails.
After three days of close, competitive racing, we’ll be crowning the first-ever J/99 European Champion — a landmark moment for the class and a major highlight of the 2026 event.
J/99 Delivery Race
There will be an optional Delivery Race from Hamble to Cherbourg for any travelling J/99s fleet ONLY on the Wednesday 17th June. With the return alongside the rest of J Cup competitors on the 21st back to Hamble.
Entry link: https://scm.royal-southern.co.uk/event/key-yachting-hamble-cherbourg-race
Documents
Competitors Guide – Download 2.8 MB
Notice of Race_v1 – Download 404 KB.
Restaurants & Hotels within walking distance of Port Chanter – Download 3.9 MB
