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Haroldo Solberg and his OceanPact team triumph at the 2026 J/70 Midwinter Championship, making history as the first Brazilian champions. The team climbs from ninth to first by Day 2, securing the title after racing halts due to a rain squall. “It’s the result of three or four years of work,” says Solberg.
In the Corinthian division, Alec Cutler’s Hedgehog claims a third consecutive title, solidifying their dominance. Sailing with Keith Davids, Charles Pucciariello, and Brad Rodi, they continue to excel in both Corinthian and Open categories.
Joel Ronning’s Catapult wins the Mixed-Plus division, finishing fifth overall, with a powerhouse crew including Olympians and world champions. Canadian Federico Donzino’s Lifted tops the One-Pro division, while Martin Dent’s Jelvis and James Murray’s Hestia round out the podium. The regatta, hosted by Shake-A-Leg Miami, showcases fierce competition and strategic sailing across a 45-boat fleet from 10 countries.
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