Considered some of the most beautiful yachts ever built, the story of the J Class is defined by fierce transatlantic competition for the America’s Cup, followed by an era of steep decline, and the modern …

In total nine J Class yachts are currently active, including three original surviving Js - Velsheda, Shamrock and Endeavour - and six replicas that have been built since 2003; Ranger, Rainbow, …

After a short, intense week of training under tactician Bouwe Bekking, Svea proved her speed and power over the two main regattas they sailed that year, winning The Superyacht Cup Palma in June …

Work is well underway, with commissioning due in 2026. ‍ Shamrock is known as 'The Queen of the J-Class' and is the only original J-class never to have fallen into dereliction.

J Class yachts were originally built to the specifications of the Universal Rule. The J Class really represents the golden age of racing for the America’s Cup in the 1930s when this Universal Rule was …

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Mast position, stability and sail areas were optimised to the J Class Association handicap system and the hull structure designed to accept maximum running backstay loads.

Sep 1, 2023 · With the America’s Cup in Barcelona in October 2024, the J Class have been welcomed by America’s Cup Events to host their World Championships between 7-11th October 2024 with a …

Meyer organised the first J Class racing that September when Endeavour raced Shamrock V in Newport RI. She had a major refit in 2010/11 with modifications by Dykstra Naval Architects with a new sail …

She has recently been sold to a well known Kiwi owner who has a long track record in both offshore and inshore sailing, winning many of the most coveted top awards with a big variety of designs of all …