J/70 World Championship in Marseille: a custom floating solution to host the elite of sailing

J/70 World Championship in Marseille: a custom floating solution to host the elite of sailing

From 23 to 31 May 2026, Marseille hosted the J/70 Corinthian World Championship, one of the most prestigious events in international sailing. More than 80 crews from 20 countries and several hundred sailors gathered on the Marseille waters for a week of top-level competition.

To support this major event, Marine Floor Europe designed and installed a custom floating infrastructure, able to meet the reception constraints of a particularly dense fleet.

An innovative configuration to optimise harbour space

Hosting several dozen racing yachts in a limited space is a genuine logistical challenge.

To address this, the Marine Floor Europe teams devised an original “corn cob” layout, a configuration specially designed to optimise every available square metre while making it easier for crews to move around.

This layout maximises mooring capacity, improves circulation on the pontoons and guarantees quick access to the boats before and after the races.

Beyond its operational efficiency, this arrangement also offered a remarkable visual effect from the quays of the Stade Nautique Florence Arthaud.

A rapid installation for an international event

As is often the case in nautical events, deadlines were particularly tight.

Thanks to the modularity of the Marinefloor system and the mobilisation of the teams on the ground, the structure was installed in just two days, in collaboration with the La Pelle Marseille club.

This speed of implementation allowed the organisers to have an operational infrastructure within the allotted time, while guaranteeing a high level of safety for participants and technical teams.

Pontoons designed for major nautical events

The J/70 World Championship perfectly illustrates the advantages of the modular floating solutions developed by Marine Floor Europe.

Robust, scalable and adaptable, they make it possible to quickly create temporary infrastructure able to meet the demands of international competitions.

The pontoons offer crews:

• secure access to the boats;
• smooth circulation in the technical areas;
• optimised organisation of the mooring areas;
• user comfort suited to large-scale events.

A lasting solution serving boating

Beyond their technical performance, Marinefloor structures also offer a major advantage: they are fully removable and reusable.

Once the competition is over, the installations are dismantled with no impact on the site and can be reused for other nautical, harbour or event projects.

This approach reflects Marine Floor Europe’s commitment to offering sustainable solutions that combine operational efficiency with respect for maritime environments.

Supporting the most demanding nautical events

From Waterugby to international sailing championships, Marine Floor Europe has supported sporting events for many years that require reliable floating infrastructure that is quick to deploy and suited to complex technical contexts.

With the J/70 World Championship in Marseille, the company once again demonstrates its ability to design custom solutions to host the biggest nautical competitions, while putting its expertise at the service of organisers, clubs and athletes.