09/04/2025
World Champion team Yonder with Jeremy Wilmot and coach Evan Aras used the SailViewer reports during the championship…
🥇 Gold from the World’s Best J/70 Team
Doug Newhouse and Jeremy Wilmot share 7 lessons from their 2024 World Championship win in Palma, as told to Sailing World:
• Adapt when it counts
Midway through the regatta, Yonder shifted their downwind game from conservative to aggressive—unlocking a new gear when it mattered most.
• Learn from setbacks
A tough third day led to adjustments in rig setup and mindset. The result? A stronger, more dialed-in finish.
• Keep it clear and focused
Every call onboard was short, sharp, and purposeful. Clean communication = cleaner ex*****on.
• Protect the vibe
Doug calls it “fun pressure.” Trust, chemistry, and mutual respect carried them through the intense moments.
• Bring in a coach
Evan Aras offered local knowledge and strategic perspective that shaped their big-picture race plans.
• Put in the hours at events
Yonder’s training schedule included multiple European regattas and sessions with top teams to refine their setup.
• Pick the right people
Doug credits the chemistry of his team—Jeremy Wilmot, Ted Hackney, and George Peet—as the foundation of their success.
Every team can learn from what made them great.
📖 Read more: https://www.sailingworld.com/racing/the-j-70-world-champions-debrief/
📸 Hannah Lee Noll
