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Ready to race? Registration for the Middle East Cup is now open.
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The Middle East is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most exciting sailing destinations. Exceptional sailing conditions, modern marinas, and year-round opportunities create the perfect foundation for a new generation of international regattas.
TENZOR Middle East Cup is designed to become the region's flagship J/70 series, connecting Europe, Asia, and the Gulf through a unified championship calendar. Our ambition is to attract the world's leading sailors, teams, partners, and brands while establishing the Middle East as a permanent destination on the international sailing circuit.
More than a regatta, the series is a platform for sport, business, tourism, and global sailing culture.
TENZOR Sailing Club is an international sailing community dedicated to world-class regattas, professional race management, and the development of sailing culture. Bringing together amateur and professional sailors, the club creates competitive events that combine high sporting standards with exceptional hospitality, networking, and an inspiring atmosphere.
Through the TENZOR Middle East Cup, the club is building one of the region's leading J/70 sailing series, connecting sailors from around the world.
Hosting 100+ premium regattas every year across multiple countries, setting new standards in international sailing.
To shape the future of sailing by creating world-class events that inspire people, unite communities, and make competitive yachting a global lifestyle.
Creating unforgettable experiences on and off the water.
Unforgettable moments that become lifelong memories.
Ready to be part of the fleet? Registration for the Middle East Cup is open.
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The J/70 is the world's most popular sportboat — a strict one-design keelboat built for close, athletic racing. Every hull, sail, and rig is manufactured to identical class specifications, so results on the water come down to sailing skill alone.
Easy to sail, thrilling to race, and built for tight fleets — it's the boat behind every leg of the Middle East Cup. The series is proudly supported by the World J/70 Class Association, which upholds the strict one-design rules that keep racing fair and close from Doha to Jeddah.
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Middle East Cup 2026/2027 Series will set new standards of organization, utilizing the latest technologies and innovations.
Robotic buoys by MarkSetBot — a modern trend for top-tier regattas — will be deployed on the course. It makes race management in any conditions simple, accurate and sustainable.
For the first time in the Middle East, J/70 racing will use the modern VAKAROS race monitoring system by RaceSense, providing online competition monitoring, automated start line crossing detection, result calculation, and the highest precision in judging.
His career is unique: until age 30 — a glider pilot, member of the Italian junior national team, and still holds a national distance record. Then — serious success in sailing: helmsman in IOR Quarter Ton, Star, and H22 classes (winner of the 2017 Italian Cup), tactician on ORC class yachts.
In 2021, he co-founded and became President of the Italian RS21 Class, later appointed Chairman of the International RS21 Class, achieving ISO 20121 certification — the first sailing class in the world to do so.
Davide has also organized charity regattas bringing together legends of the America's Cup and the Olympics.
His unique experience, combining athletic excellence, record-breaking achievements, managerial vision, and a commitment to sustainability, will form the foundation for creating outstanding sailing events in UAE and Middle East countries.
Italian Luca Babini, a qualified international judge and international umpire of World Sailing, has been invited to serve as the Chief Judge of the Series.
With his vast experience and exceptional qualifications — including his work on high-profile projects such as the Olympic Games and the America's Cup — this specialist will significantly strengthen our race management.
His outstanding experience will bring a world-class standard of fairness and expertise to racing throughout the J/70 Middle East Cup.
We look forward to seeing Luca in action as we prepare for an incredible season of racing!
Join the world's strongest J/70 sailors on the water.
Register Now →Includes a fully-equipped, race-ready J/70 for the leg — no boat ownership required to compete.
Per person — an evening of hospitality and networking for all competing teams.
J/70 boat on the water with racing sails and equipment for one practice day and three racing days
On-the-water dockage
Awards and prizes
Daily post-race refreshments and snacks ashore for crews
Charter a fully-equipped J/70 from our fleet — tell us which legs you're racing and we'll confirm within 3 working days.
Growing interest in maritime sports and lifestyle across the Middle East.
Strong support for high-quality sport & tourism initiatives.
Calm waters, consistent winds, and a warm year-round climate.
A natural crossroads for international sailing teams between Europe and Asia.
J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027 will become a synergy of sport, hospitality, and high-level networking — strengthening Middle East countries' brands as a global sailing destination.
Become a partner and help shape the future of sailing in the Middle East.
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