The second stage of the J/70 Middle East Cup international sailing regatta series for the 2026–2027 season has concluded in the United Arab Emirates. Teams from Russia, Belarus, India, Bahrain and the UAE took part in the competition, according to the official website of the sailing regatta series.
Russian athletes claimed victory. Sailors from India took second place, while representatives of Bahrain finished third.
The first stage of the series took place from 10 to 13 September 2026 in Ras Al Khaimah. It was also won by a Russian team. Indian sailors finished second, while another Russian team took third place. The second stage was held from 8 to 11 October.
The next stage is scheduled for 5–8 November in Bahrain. The season will conclude in April 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, which will also host the BRICS J/70 Sailing Championship.
The J/70 Middle East Cup is an open series of J/70-class regattas aimed at developing sailing in the region and expanding opportunities for international competitions. Eight stages are scheduled for the season, taking place in the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Earlier, the BRICS Sailing Championship was held on the Minsk Sea in Belarus. The competition brought together 11 crews – more than 50 athletes from India, the Comoros, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. The TV BRICS International Media Network served as the championship’s international media partner.